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

Elon Musk in hush talks with Trump's Pentagon to land $10B ‘Golden Dome’ missile system for SpaceX

SpaceX has teamed up with two other Trump-connected players in a hush-hush defense supergroup

8h ago

Fact Check: Was Elon Musk banned from New York's Yankee Stadium after he tried to buy the team?

As the new Major League Baseball season got rolling, social media was rife with rumors that Elon Musk had been banned from attending Yankees games

9h ago

Trump trolled for piercing glare at WH Easter prayer service: 'Faking Christianity isn’t fooling anyone'

It all went down on April 16 when evangelist Franklin Graham showed up to bless the Donald Trump administration and its guests with an Easter prayer

10h ago

Joe Biden struggles to land speaking gigs with asking price of $300K per appearance, reveals insider

Insiders suggested that the steep price, combined with Joe Biden’s recent public gaffes, may have discouraged potential hosts

10h ago

Joe Biden mixes up wars and drops ice cream on floor after being smuggled into Harvard for a speech

During the invite-only session, Joe Biden made sure to give Harvard props for standing firm against pressure from the Donald Trump administration

11h ago

Trump blocked billionaire buddy Elon Musk from attending secret Pentagon briefing on China: Report

President Donald Trump reportedly blocked his own right-hand tech mogul from attending a hush-hush Pentagon briefing about war plans with China

1d ago

Trump jokes his ‘friend’ who is 'not a particularly nice person' should be dead in odd Fox News moment

Donald Trump's interview veered into nostalgia, genetics, and also included a roast of a not-so-nice 'friend' who he joked maybe shouldn’t even be alive

1d ago

Sean Hannity rips Taylor Lorenz for 'putting a smiley face on assassination', says she's 'missing a chip'

Sean Hannity fumed over journalist Taylor Lorenz’s disturbing reaction to the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson

1d ago

Photos show Gene Hackman’s rodent-infested home, with rotting food creating a Hantavirus breeding ground

Gene Hackman's home was a mess, with food left out, clothing and bags scattered across floors, and rat feces found throughout the property

1d ago

George Clooney spills the beans on why he called on Biden to bow out of 2024 race: 'It was a civic duty'

George Clooney sat down with CNN’s Jake Tapper for a candid conversation about why he called on former president Joe Biden to quit the 2024 race

1d ago

Body language expert breaks down how White House power changed Elon Musk: 'Pure Benjamin Button'

According to body language expert Judi James, Elon Musk's thirst for power has always been there beneath the surface

2d ago

Karoline Leavitt takes savage jab at Joe Biden’s bedtime routine before former president's Chicago speech

Karoline Leavitt couldn’t resist poking fun as Joe Biden previously admitted he avoids late-night events to get more sleep

2d ago

Trump's medical records may reveal why he allegedly uses heavy makeup and shed light on his insecurities

Some think President Donald Trump might be trying to hide the redness, or maybe just stick to the image he’s built over the years

2d ago

Conspiracy theorists slam Blue Origin mission with Katy Perry and her pals as 'fake and satanic'

Some online theorists claimed the entire Blue Origin mission was a satanic ritual orchestrated by Katy Perry and Jeff Bezos

2d ago

Joe Biden slammed as he oddly recalls ‘colored kids’ at segregated school in first post-presidency speech

At a conference in Chicago, Joe Biden, dropped a throwback term that left jaws on the floor - referring to Black children as 'colored kids'

2d ago

Michael Wolff suggests Trump team pitched Don Jr show to WBD to win favor with White House

As per Michael Wolff, Donald Trump's team told WBD that Donald Trump Jr would like to host a hunting and fishing show on the Discovery Channel

3d ago

Bizarre error in Trump’s medical report sparks meltdown over POTUS’ health and test credibility

A single misplaced letter in President Trump’s annual medical report sent social media users into conspiracy mode

3d ago

Fact Check: Did Donald Trump sign an executive order raising the federal minimum wage to $25 per hour?

Several videos claimed that President Donald Trump signed an executive order raising the federal minimum wage to $25 per hour, effective April 15

3d ago

Trump punishes Harvard by withholding billions in funding after university defies his sweeping demands

Harvard University flat-out refused to comply with a set of demands from the White House, prompting the feds to slam the brakes on billions in funding

3d ago

Nancy Pelosi’s refusal to step aside exposes deeper leadership issues in Democratic Party, sources claim

Nancy Pelosi still 'meddles' in the party's key decisions and that is something many Democrats are not happy about

3d ago

Top Trump advisor Peter Navarro reveals true state of tariff feud with Elon Musk after ugly public spat

Peter Navarro tried to keep the peace after Elon Musk labeled him everything — from a 'moron' to 'dumber than a sack of bricks'

4d ago

Trump wants FCC chair to punish CBS, says '60 Minutes' should pay a 'big price' for targeting him

In a no-holds-barred rant, President Donald Trump accused the network of pushing blatant political bias and demanded that they be punished

4d ago

Body language expert reveals how Kylie Jenner and Timothee Chalamet appeared 'out of sync' at Coachella

Body language expert Judi James claimed Kylie Jenner and Timothee Chalamet's chemistry felt a bit awkward during their PDA-filled Coachella outing

4d ago

Alec Baldwin’s marriage crisis revealed as he’s ‘at boiling point’ after Hilaria put him down publicly

According to insiders, Alec and Hilaria Baldwin's marriage has hit rough waters and the actor is close to pulling the plug

4d ago

Trump prescribed colonoscopy by White House doctors as JD Vance set to briefly assume presidency

The recommendation came after Trump’s recent annual physical examination at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

4d ago

Kamala Harris roasted amid reports of her possibly launching a think tank: 'The Coconut Tree Institute'

The big idea on the table for Kamala Harris is supposedly launching an 'institute for policy and ideas' with the help of her longtime adviser Brian Nelson

5d ago

Lizzo's subtle shade at Trump’s tariffs during 'SNL' performance divides Internet: 'Superficial stunt'

Lizzo made a bold return to the spotlight on 'Saturday Night Live', where she took a pointed jab at President Donald Trump’s newly announced tariffs

5d ago

Fact Check: Did tennis legend Rafael Nadal turn down Elon Musk's $10M proposal to coach his son X?

According to viral posts, Rafael Nadal turned down Elon Musk's offer, saying, 'Tennis is my passion, not my business'

5d ago

Elon Musk admits DOGE is taking a toll on him in rare confession: 'Digging my own grave'

Elon Musk comments came shortly after a brutal popularity tracker revealed only 39.6% of Americans viewed him favorably

5d ago

Donald Trump appears to brutally snub RFK Jr’s wife Cheryl Hines at UFC 314

At UFC 314, President Donald Trump made headlines not just for his grand entrance but for an awkward moment involving actress Cheryl Hines

5d ago

Geraldo Rivera does a 180 on Trump, says he could ‘sing his praises forever’ after years of bashing POTUS

Geraldo Rivera, who once slammed Trump’s character, immigration policies, and even compared him to Adolf Hitler, is now singing paeans to the president

7d ago

Pilot of NYC helicopter made haunting radio call before Hudson crash claimed 6 lives: 'He needed fuel'

The crash killed all six people aboard, including a top Spanish business executive, his wife, and their three kids

7d ago

Hillary Clinton draws flak for claiming GOP bill 'threatens' married women's voting rights: 'Stop lying'

Former secretary of state Hillary Clinton tried to drag the GOP over a bill she says will 'threaten' voting access for millions of married women

7d ago

Tense hour-long phone call that made Donald Trump push pause on tariffs after people got ‘yippy’

After President Donald Trump announced bold new tariffs, markets tanked and panic spread, sparking pressure that led him to back down

7d ago

'Crazy Uncle Elon': Musk falls prey to name calling as 'annoyed' White House aides call for a drug test

A report said that some White House aides have walked out of meetings 'and earnestly asked one another if they thought Musk was high'

7d ago

Karoline Leavitt outlines how Americans could face deportation to ‘Hell on Earth’ El Salvadorian prison

Trump is considering the idea of shipping some of the country’s worst offenders straight to the Terrorism Confinement Center

Apr 10

Elon Musk and Donald Trump's friendship on the brink of collapse as ‘cracks’ emerge amid tariff drama

Trump and Elon Musk been attached at the hip for months — sharing stages and swapping compliments -- but now it seems things are getting tense

Apr 10

Fact Check: Is Donald Trump planning to declare martial law on April 20 using Insurrection Act of 1807?

The rumor really caught fire, thanks to a now-widely shared blog post on Medium, published by someone hiding behind the handle Aletheisthenes

Apr 10

George Stephanopoulos slammed for downplaying Joe Biden’s decline despite calling it ‘heartbreaking’

George Stephanopoulos told a random passerby when asked about Biden, 'I don't think he can serve four more years'

Apr 10

Donald Trump mocked as he delivers bizarre victory speech after tariff pause: 'Shut him up forever'

Donald Trump celebrated the biggest one-day stock market jump on record, glossing over the fact that he had triggered the crash that came before it

Apr 10

Karoline Leavitt blasted as she flaunts $4.8K Louis Vuitton bag: 'She did not buy an American bag?'

Karoline Leavitt flaunted a Louis Vuitton bag despite her public support for Donald Trump’s new tariff-heavy push to promote American-made products

Apr 9

White House trolls liberals as Trump plants ‘MAGAnolia’ to replace 200-year-old Jackson Magnolia

Donald Trump rolled up his sleeves to plant a new 'MAGAnolia' sapling on the White House lawn, replacing the historic Jackson Magnolia

Apr 9

Meghan Markle reveals why Trump's tariffs won't impact her As Ever products: 'I'm very grateful'

Meghan Markle appeared unfazed by Donald Trump’s newly announced global tariffs as she discussed her lifestyle brand, As Ever, during an interview

Apr 9

Karoline Leavitt turns the tables on Nancy Pelosi, says Trump is responding to her call with China tariff

'Nancy Pelosi can thank President Trump today for the 104% retaliatory tariff that will be going into effect on China,' Karoline Leavitt said

Apr 9

'The View' host Sunny Hostin says Trump shouldn't be 'let off the hook' for destroying the economy

Sunny Hostin revealed that her retired dad just took a brutal hit after his Wall Street investment took a hit after Trump's tariffs

Apr 8

The View

Elon Musk’s brother Kimbal blasts Trump's tariff policies that erased $30B from Tesla CEO’s fortune

Kimbal Musk's comments came just as his brother Elon suffered a staggering $30.9 billion drop in net worth, triggered by a market-wide selloff

Apr 8

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez slammed as she flies first-class to Bernie Sanders’ ‘Fight Oligarchy’ rally

'Socialist' Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez raised eyebrows as she was photographed flying first-class on JetBlue Flight 511 recently

Apr 8

Joe Rogan's estranged half-sister disputes his story of escaping to San Francisco from 'psychotic' father

Rosa Rogan Lunelli, who has never met her famous half-brother, insists the family deserves better than being smeared by Joe Rogan

Apr 8

John Stamos addresses backlash over his Mar-a-Lago appearance: 'Supporting nurses isn’t political'

John Stamos defended his role on Instagram, saying the gala supported nurses and wasn’t tied to any political agenda or ideology

Apr 8

Donald Trump pushing for a grandiose ‘military parade’ on his 79th birthday, claims report

Donald Trump reportedly wants to throw a 'big military parade' to mark the 250th anniversary of the US Army, which just so happens to be his birthday

Apr 7