About Author
Kunal Dey is senior news writer at news.meaww. He is originally a computer engineer who took a keen interest in US and world politics after Donald Trump’s historic win in 2016. Now based in Bengaluru, India, he tries to bring a fresh perspective to the goings on at Washington, D.C. And when he’s not chasing stories from Capitol Hill, you’ll catch him hitting the gym, taking his car out for a spin, whipping up something tasty in the kitchen, losing himself in a book, or jamming on his guitar.
Area of Interest
Kunal’s been all over election cycles, primaries, campaigns, polls, and consequential moments that shape American politics. His writing delves into everything from libertarian and conservative ideas to liberal perspectives, hoping to give everyone something to think about. In doing that, he hopes to cut through the noise, pulling from a mix of agencies and outlets across the board to keep things balanced and try to make sense of the messy bloodsport that is politics.
Previous Experiences
Kunal has previously been a co-founder of multiple startups in the logistics and software industries respectively, overseeing branding, content, operations and helping improve the overall throughputs of various clients via automation
Latest From Kunal Dey
Trump reiterates 2020 election fraud claim, calls opponents ‘dirty, rotten, cheaters’
Speaking at the NRCC’s annual dinner, Trump reaffirmed his backing for voter ID and citizenship verification during elections.
Bruce Springsteen shrugs off ‘blowback’ over anti-Trump, anti-ICE rhetoric: ‘I don’t worry about it’
Springsteen said he remains deeply committed to his political rhetoric and has no plans to tone it down.
Nancy Mace questions need for US ground troops, says Trump can ‘declare victory’ in Iran conflict
Following a House Armed Services Committee briefing on the Iran conflict, Nancy Mace stressed, 'I will not support troops on the ground in Iran'
California governor debate canceled after outrage over lack of diversity
USC faced backlash as its polling and fundraising criteria excluded all nonwhite gubernatorial candidates from the debate
John Fetterman says he's 'more popular' with Republicans, calls situation 'confusing'
John Fetterman said recent polling painted a misleading picture of his standing among Democrats and disputed claims his support had sharply declined
Melania Trump in and out in just 7 minutes on Day 1 of her ‘unprecedented’ global DC summit
The First Lady made a notably brief appearance at day one of her Fostering the Future Together Global Coalition Summit
Newsom says his children don't want him to run for president: ‘You need to spend time with us’
Gavin Newsom made it clear that any decision about a 2028 presidential run isn’t just his call
Jesse Ventura challenges Trump to 'get in the ring', slams POTUS' WWE Hall of Fame honor
Jesse Ventura also criticized Donald Trump’s policies, including immigration enforcement and actions related to Iran
TSA agents alerted ICE before arrest of mother at San Francisco airport
The DHS described Angelina Lopez-Jimenez and her daughter as undocumented immigrants and claimed she resisted arrest during the incident
NTSB releases chilling audio from final 3 minutes of Air Canada jet before LaGuardia airport crash
A cockpit voice recorder captured a chilling countdown to a disaster Sunday night when the jet crashed with a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport, killing both pilots and injuring above 40 people.
Obama strategist reveals he discouraged Joe Biden from running in 2016: 'There’s no room for you'
Obama strategist David Plouffe noted a small group urged Biden to run, citing donor support, but he dismissed it as insufficient to mount a campaign
Bernie Sanders blasts Trump over Iran war, calls him 'pathological liar' and an 'authoritarian'
The Vermont senator said President Trump only focuses on wealth and power and has little to no empathy for his fellow humans.
'He couldn’t do that': Trump takes autopen dig at Biden while signing Elvis guitar replica
Throughout his presidency, Trump has repeatedly mocked Joe Biden with nicknames and claims that many of his official actions were mechanically signed
Trump publicly tells Hegseth he was ‘the first’ to push for Iran war: 'You said, let’s do it'
Trump said Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, pushed for a military intervention in Iran
Senate confirms Markwayne Mullin as DHS secretary in 54-45 vote as two Democrats break ranks
Markwayne Mullin steps into the role after Kristi Noem's exit to lead Donald Trump's hardline immigration enforcement effort
Trump chuckles while bragging about '100 per cent' CNN poll: ‘That is an honor!’
President Trump calling it 'an honor', noting his surprise that CNN aired the poll at all
White House installs Christopher Columbus statue rebuilt from toppled Baltimore monument for heritage
A 13-foot Columbus statue, restored from fragments of the 2020 Baltimore monument, now stands outside the White House, marking Italian-American pride
Trump roasts Schumer over 'we must fund ICE' slip: 'Thank you Chuck, I agree'
The gaffe drew attention because Democrats have been withholding funding for DHS in an effort to push changes, including cuts to ICE
Kaitlan Collins faces ‘wakeup call’ as CNN colleagues slam Hollywood ‘gallivanting’
Internal concerns grow over Collins’ high-profile social circuit as insiders question how it reflects on her role and newsroom priorities
‘Is he coming back?’: Sen John Kennedy left hanging as Democrat bolts hearing after objection
Sen Brian Schatz left the Senate chamber after objecting to Sen John Kennedy's proposal to block senators from collecting paychecks during shutdowns