Kunal Dey

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

‘AITA for not funding wife’s surgery after she drained our savings on her friend’s cosmetic procedure?’

The Redditor's wife gave her friend $10,000 from their savings as a 'gift of kindness' without informing him

28m ago

Mel B recalls how she put Diddy in his place after he cussed at her during 1998 MOBO Awards rehearsal

Mel B recounted her disturbing encounter with Sean 'Diddy' Combs from 1998 in the expanded version of her 2018 memoir 'Brutally Honest'

1h ago

Tommy Lee's wife Brittany Furlan reveals he only showers 'once a week', fans call him 'gross'

Brittany Furlan, the wife of rockstar Tommy Lee, shared details about their marriage on the 'Off the Vine with Kaitlyn Bristowe' podcast

1d ago

Trump mocks retiring Fox News host Neil Cavuto in parting jab, calls him 'lowest-rated anchor' on network

While he admitted this was a decision he had been mulling over for while, Neil Cavuto made it clear he wasn’t stepping away from journalism altogether

1d ago

'AITA for lashing out at my mom after she assumed I'm gay and told her friends?'

The 20-year-old straight man said that he lashed out at his mother because she had told her friends that he was gay but hadn’t come out yet

2d ago

Ex-CNN analyst Chris Cillizza ripped as he apologizes for not probing Biden’s ‘signs of decline’ sooner

Chris Cillizza said he feels he missed an opportunity to address what many Republicans and voters had been questioning for years

2d ago

Timothee Chalamet may have inspired fans to embrace Hollywood's disturbing 'Noodle Boys' aesthetic

Timothee Chalamet's fans have been sharing the fruits of their alarming weight-loss journeys on pro-eating disorder social media pages

2d ago

CNN's Kaitlan Collins joins exclusive celebrity dating app Raya as her career scales new heights

As Kaitlan Collins relocates to Washington, DC, to serve as CNN's chief White House correspondent, she is ready to jump into the dating scene

2d ago

Kamala Harris poised for massive $20M book deal after her campaign burned through record $1.5B

According to a source, Kamala Harris started getting massive publishing offers soon after she lost to Donald Trump in the 2024 election

2d ago

Kevin Costner opens up on 'Yellowstone' finale and his alleged feud with Luke Grimes in latest interview

Kevin Costner’s departure from 'Yellowstone' has been the subject of much chatter, especially after the jaw-dropping season five part two premiere

2d ago

Steve Harvey fans furious as he becomes victim of fourth death hoax this year: 'Nearly had a stroke'

Steve Harvey is still alive and thriving, but that didn’t stop an apparent AI-generated article from falsely claiming he had died

3d ago

Jelly Roll 'doesn't care' about backlash after greeting Trump at UFC: 'It was powerful, dude'

The 'Son of a Sinner' star found himself rubbing elbows with some big names at UFC 309 last month, including Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and Kid Rock

3d ago

Elon Musk jokes SCOTUS Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson 'should sing her verdicts' following Broadway debut

Ketanji Brown Jackson made history as the first-ever Supreme Court member to perform on Broadway, stepping into the role of Queen Mab in the musical '& Juliet'

3d ago

Internet divided as Disney scraps trans storyline from 'Win or Lose' over potential parent concerns

'Win or Lose' was originally meant to feature a transgender character with a storyline that directly addressed their gender identity

4d ago

Justin Bieber was 'stung' by news of ex-GF Selena Gomez's engagement to Benny Blanco, sources claim

As per a source, Justin Bieber was a bit shocked upon hearing about Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's engagement because their past is so connected

4d ago

‘Duck Dynasty’ star Phil Robertson struggling with broken back, ‘mini-strokes’ amid Alzheimer's diagnosis

Son Jase Robertson revealed that Phil is in the early stages of Alzheimer’s and struggling with multiple health problems

4d ago

Grace O'Malley announces 'last day' at Barstool Sports after fallout with former BFF Brianna Chickenfry

The 26-year-old comedian — who co-hosted the wildly popular 'PlanBri Uncut' podcast alongside Brianna Chickenfry — has parted ways with the company

4d ago

Alec and Hilaria Baldwin slammed for 'tasteless' red carpet shenanigans at 'All In' Broadway premiere

Alec Baldwin, still shrouded by controversy following the 'Rust' shooting tragedy, attended the opening night of 'All In: Comedy About Love' with Hilaria

4d ago

Jamie Foxx branded 'racist misogynist' after he jokes he's 'cured' of dating White women

Jamie Foxx made a declaration in his Netflix special, revealing that he’s decided to stop dating White women following his relationship with Katie Holmes

4d ago

Resurfaced photo of Diddy holding ‘pill’ as he hugs Kate Moss at a party in 1999 sparks speculation

Sean 'Diddy' Combs is seen holding what looks like a small white pill in the unearthed photo and this has fuelled speculations

4d ago

Jaw-dropping 'Yellowstone' finale spoiler leaked in August turns out to be absolutely on the money

A Montana homeowner had dropped a bombshell post on Reddit that gave away the entire ending of 'Yellowstone’s much-anticipated finale

5d ago

Marjorie Taylor Greene mocked after X corrects her claim that vaccines cause autism: 'At it again'

MTG has floated all sorts of wild ideas, like alleging that Covid vaccines are causing cancer and blaming them for countless injuries and deaths

5d ago

Tim Walz mocked for assuming his lack of wealth was a 'real flex' against 'billionaire' Donald Trump

Tim Walz thought it was a 'real flex' when the Wall Street Journal pointed out that he might have been the least wealthy person to ever run for VP

5d ago

Chris Rock sparks plastic surgery rumors after 'Saturday Night Live' hosting gig

Chris Rock sparked rumors about going under the knife after his fourth appearance as host of 'Saturday Night Live'

6d ago

Fact Check: Was Snoop Dogg denied first-class boarding on a flight due to his skin color?

Earlier this month, a viral video claimed Snoop Dogg was denied first-class boarding on a flight because of his skin color

6d ago

Liam Payne death: Waiter says he took cocaine with singer in hotel room but insists he wasn’t the dealer

The Argentinian waiter came forward with shocking details about his time with Liam Payne just days before the singer's death

6d ago

Country legend Jeannie Seely mourns her husband Gene Ward's death at 92: 'First morning in heaven'

Jeannie Seely's husband, Eugene 'Gene' Ward, died on Friday, December 13, at the age of 92 after a battle with cancer

6d ago

Rare photo of Barron Trump bearing a striking resemblance to a young Donald goes viral

From the sharp jawline to the mouth and chin, the similarities between a young Donald Trump and his 18-year-old son Barron are impossible to ignore

6d ago

Former NY congressman George Santos attacked with coffee at Times Square in viral video

In the clip, an unnamed man wearing sunglasses filmed himself trailing George Santos through the bustling streets of Times Square in New York City

6d ago

How Angelina Jolie's daughter Zahara and Kamala Harris' unlikely connection makes them sisters for life

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's daughter Zahara's sorority choice at Spelman College connects her to Vice President Kamala Harris

7d ago

'AITA for refusing to take care of my 'sick' boyfriend after he visits bar and tattoo parlor with pals?'

A woman sought Reddit's advice after her boyfriend turned his 'sickness' into an excuse to hit the movies, bars, and even a tattoo parlor with his friends

7d ago

Donald Trump sparks fierce debate after he salutes troops during national anthem at Army-Navy game

Donald Trump's salute during the national anthem at Saturday’s 125th Army-Navy football game in Landover sparked both praise and criticism online

7d ago

Cher and her dad who abandoned her as a toddler bonded over his $1,000 shoes when they reconnected

In her memoir, Cher spilled all the emotional tea about reconnecting with her birth father Johnnie Sarkisian at the tender age of 11

Dec 10

Marjorie Taylor Greene mourns woman’s death as police respond to bomb threat at her Georgia home

On December 9, Marjorie Taylor Green shared that local police had received an email about an explosive device supposedly planted in her mailbox

Dec 10

Trump’s Paris meetup with Prince William rekindles height debate as Internet thinks ‘he’s bamboozling’

When Donald Trump and Prince William posed together, netizens couldn't help notice that the president-elect didn't look as tall as the prince

Dec 10

AITA: Man wonders if he's wrong for cutting ties with 'friend' who racially abused him at restaurant

During what was supposed to be a regular group outing at a restaurant, the man's friend hurled racial slurs at both him and a waitress

Dec 10

'The View' roasted as co-hosts Whoopi Goldberg and Ana Navarro spar over 'panicking' about Donald Trump

'The View' co-hosts Whoopi Goldberg and Ana Navarro clashed while discussing Donald Trump's ever-growing list of promises and provocations

Dec 9

The View

Parker McCollum hits back after Oliver Anthony suggests he uses autotune and backing tracks: ‘100% a lie’

In a recent 15-minute video, Oliver Anthony let loose on everything wrong with mainstream music

Dec 9

Inside Diddy's alleged role as matchmaker in Kanye West and Kim Kardashian's romance

Kanye West delivered an emotional tribute to his music idol, Sean 'P Diddy Combs, at the 2022 BET Awards and recalled his influence on his life choices

Dec 9

Kanye West

AITA: Woman ignores 40-year-old BF after he says ‘women expire at 30’ and Internet chips in with advice

A Redditor, 28, stopped talking to her 40-year-old boyfriend but later confronted him after he made some rather 'archaic and immature' remarks about women

Dec 8

Fact Check: Did Donald Trump really score a mere 73 on IQ test at New York Military Academy?

Social media posts popped up claiming Trump’s supposedly dismal IQ score had been unearthed in a box of old files by a man named William Askew Jr

Dec 8

Liz Cheney fires back after Donald Trump says Jan 6 'committee of political thugs' should 'go to jail'

Donald Trump pointed fingers at Liz Cheney, Bennie G Thompson (committee chair) and others, accusing them of covering up their tracks

Dec 8

Kevin Costner’s exes reveal what it’s really like to date the Hollywood heartthrob

A source alleged that Kevin Costner, 69, is being pursued by 'every single woman in New York, Los Angeles, Aspen and everywhere in between'

Dec 8

Garth Brooks reveals why he gave up being world’s ‘biggest superstar’ to raise his children in Oklahoma

In his new book, Garth Brooks opens up about the years he stepped away from his record-shattering career to focus on family

Dec 8

Volodymyr Zelenskyy trolled over casual look during meeting with Donald Trump in Paris: 'Put on a suit'

While other leaders including French President Emmanuel Macron opted for business chic, Volodymyr Zelenskyy rolled up like he just came out of the trenches

Dec 8

AITA: Teenager lashes out after parents ask him to skip Christmas gift so his sister can get fancy braces

The Redditor expressed his frustration with their parents’ blatant favoritism toward their younger sister

Dec 7

Barron Trump looms over NYU peers in jaw-dropping rare campus photo

The freshman is splitting his time between the classroom and Trump Tower, quietly going through life as the son of President-elect Donald Trump

Dec 7

Barron Trump 'hardly exists' at NYU as he uses virtual way to socialize while avoiding campus spotlight

Instead of socializing in the traditional college setting, Barron Trump found a unique way to connect with fellow students, through video games

Dec 6

Trump tells Ellen DeGeneres that Melania makes the bed 'in a minute' in resurfaced clip: 'She's so neat'

Back in 2004, then-58-year-old businessman Donald Trump and his stunning fiancee Melania charmed audiences on 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show'

Dec 6

Rihanna may retire from music as 'it's just too easy' to earn millions from glamorous ad campaigns

Rihanna has no plans to return to the music studio as she is busy cashing checks from her various businesses and glamorous photo shoots

Dec 6