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

Viral clip shows Michigan councilman stuffing election drop box with absentee ballots in Trump-won state

The video shows councilman Abu Musa handing bundles of suspected ballots to a driver, who casually stuffs three stacks into a drop box

8h ago

Zelensky rejects Trump’s suggestion to surrender Crimea and NATO bid to end war 'almost immediately'

Zelensky is all set to meet Donald Trump days after his summit with Vladimir Putin, where he outlined his vision to end the Ukraine war

9h ago

JFK's grandson Jack Schlossberg trolls Melania Trump's letter to Putin in cheap wig and fake accent

Jack Schlossberg threw on a scraggly blonde wig to read Melania Trump’s 'peace letter' to Vladimir Putin in a Slovenian accent for his followers

12h ago

Kamala Harris accused of being 'intoxicated' again as she rails against Texas GOP's redistricting efforts

Video shows former VP Kamala Harris with young Latino leaders discussing the controversial maps drawn by Republican legislators in Texas

13h ago

'We broke Donald Trump': Gavin Newsom shades POTUS as cryptic 'bela' post sparks covfefe flashback

As Donald Trump stayed cryptic with his 'bela' post, Gavin Newsom’s office pounced, sniping back with the jab, 'We broke Donald Trump'

13h ago

Breitbart's Alex Marlow slams left's reaction to Trump-Putin summit, calls it a thirst for 'nuclear war'

Alex Marlow said that some on the left are so blinded by their hatred of Russia, they’re willing to toy with the idea of nuclear holocaust

1d ago

MAGA slams anti-Trump protests as chaos erupts outside White House: 'Pathetic, pointless, and paid-for'

The crowd first gathered in Dupont Circle, belting out chants of 'Shame' and 'Trump must go now!' while demanding an end to the 'crime emergency'

1d ago

Trump shows a 'highly evolved sense of empathy', says top hostage negotiator

Chris Voss sat down with The New York Times’ David Marchese for an interview and ended up making the case that Donald Trump knows empathy

1d ago

Trump repeatedly vowed to ‘take over’ DC during 2024 campaign, WH says POTUS is ‘keeping his promise’

'Making DC safe again and stopping violent crime is something President Trump pledged to do and now he’s keeping his promise,' said Donald Trump admin

1d ago

'Real Time' guest tells Bill Maher Trump was 'intimidating' at summit, Putin looked like his 'caddy'

Trump ally Walter Kirn told Bill Maher that the POTUS was in control and that Vladimir Putin looked more like his 'caddy' than a strongman

1d ago

South Park roasts 'Cosplay Barbie' Kristi Noem in ICE recruitment parody that plays up her puppy scandal

South Park has taken aim at Kristi Noem after skewering Trump in the previous episode

Aug 7

PACs backed by George Soros and Beto O'Rourke footing bill of AWOL Dems who fled Texas redistricting vote

The group of House Democrats is dodging the Texas House quorum and racking up a $500 fine for every day they stay gone

Aug 7

Inside Bill Clinton’s decade-long ties to Epstein and that infamous jet as House panel demands answers

Bill and Hillary Clinton have both been subpoenaed by a House Oversight Committee to testify about their ties to Epstein

Aug 7

Library of Congress site ‘coding error’ wipes out Constitution parts, including one tied to Trump aide

The omissions included key sections from Article I, including references to habeas corpus and Congress' ability to grant nobility titles

Aug 7

Fact Check: Did JD Vance plan Epstein strategy meeting with Pam Bondi, Kash Patel amid fallout reports?

The rumored meeting was reportedly meant to address fallout from the Epstein scandal and how to 'move forward,' but media leaks quickly shifted plans

Aug 7

NASA chief Sean Duffy’s lunar nuke mission has Internet cracking up: 'Fantastic news for moon residents'

Sean Duffy wants a leader appointed in 60 days and urged courting firms to launch the moon nuke mission before Beijing and Moscow

Aug 5

Ex-ABC News anchor Terry Moran mocked as he admits media is biased against Trump: 'Took him long enough'

In a Substack post, Terry Moran pointed out what he calls a serious case of 'deafness' when it comes to understanding Trump supporters

Aug 5

Gavin Newsom vows to fight 'fire with fire' if Texas Republicans move forward with redistricting plan

Gavin Newsom's comments came after dozens of Texas Democrats fled the state for Chicago and New York to block a vote on GOP-led redistricting efforts

Aug 5

Fact Check: Did Karoline Leavitt expose Brittney Griner's gender and lead WNBA to mandate 'sex testing'?

A viral Facebook post claims the WNBA has announced that it will implement mandatory sex testing for all players starting next season

Aug 5

Rosie O'Donnell labels Trump a 'criminal con man' and says we're living in a dystopian nightmare

'He breaks the law, takes bribes, and blackmails people. He’s a criminal con man,' said Rosie O'Donnell

Aug 4

Stephen Colbert’s new gig revealed just weeks after 'The Late Show' cancellation

After announcing on July 17 that 'The Late Show' would be signing off for good in May 2026, Stephen Colbert has already lined up his next move

Aug 4

Trump defines ‘Panicans’ as dangerous allies who can’t handle pressure and ‘might not be smart’

Donald Trump explained the label he and his team use to mock high-strung types who melt down when the going gets tough

Aug 4

Fact Check: Is photo showing Epstein accuser Chauntae Davies giving Bill Clinton a shoulder massage real?

The photo shows Chauntae Davies massaging Bill Clinton’s shoulders while he sits in a chair during a pit stop at an airport in Portugal back in 2002

Aug 4

Kai Trump's first Instagram post is going viral over a hidden detail with new significance

The post features a young Kai Trump posing on the green with her grandfather, President Donald Trump, and golf legend Tiger Woods

Aug 4

Trump gushing over 'Republican' Sydney Sweeney's controversial ad has MAGA crowd praising his humor

Donald Trump lit up when he found out Sydney Sweeney is a registered Republican, giving her American Eagle campaign a major thumbs up

Aug 3

Dem Sen John Fetterman praises Trump's trade war tactics: 'It has been going well'

As Donald Trump turns up the heat on Canada and the world with his tariffs, John Fetterman thinks the president is definitely making progress

Aug 3

Auburn's Bruce Pearl accuses Barack Obama of 'dividing' America after Gaza stance

Bruce Pearl said Barack Obama’s leadership focused on race and pushed a narrative that hurt his players’ belief in the American dream

Aug 3

Migrant crossings through treacherous Darien Gap drop to near zero amid Trump's immigration crackdown

According to fresh figures from the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS), only 10 migrants made the trek through the Darien Gap in June

Aug 3

Fact Check: Did Biden administration spend $1B to topple Israeli government?

Benjamin Netanyahu claimed Biden funneled $1B to left-wing NGOs to topple his government, citing what he called a US Congress 'official document'

Aug 3

Democrats' current state is 'messier than a hoarder’s basement', says CNN data analyst Harry Enten

'The Democratic Party is perceived as total and complete garbage in the mind of the American public,' Harry Enten went on to say, citing recent polls

Aug 3

Trump slams Jerome Powell for maintaining steady interest rates: 'He's a political hack, not a smart guy'

Donald Trump labeled Jerome Powell a 'political hack', claiming the central bank was deliberately holding back his economic momentum

Aug 1

Elizabeth Warren’s Senate floor tumble sparks mockery from MAGA crowd: 'Down goes Pocahontas'

While chatting with her colleagues, Elizabeth Warren leaned against a small table, which collapsed beneath her and sent her tumbling to the floor

Aug 1

Pilots of jet shouted, swore and tried last-minute maneuver before deadly Black Hawk collision

Twenty seconds before impact, the alert system warned 'traffic, traffic.' The pilots were flying blind, unaware a Black Hawk was nearby

Aug 1

Tulsi Gabbard suggests Operation Mockingbird lives on, says intel still using media to attack Trump

Tulsi Gabbard claimed CIA-style media ops like Operation Mockingbird weren’t relics but still active in 2025

Aug 1

Michael Wolff says Epstein blamed Trump’s real estate 'betrayal' for their falling out: ‘He was furious’

According to Michael Wolff, Jeffrey Epstein was livid not over a social snub but because Donald Trump snaked a mansion out from under his nose

Aug 1

Laura Loomer claims more ‘scalps’ at NSA and FDA as she guns for Pentagon next: 'Stacking them up!'

Laura Loomer has been on a mission to root out anyone she sees as a 'disloyal' holdover from the Biden years

Jul 31

Maggie Haberman says Trump is 'helping' keep Epstein speculation alive: ‘He can’t stop talking about it’

CNN’s Maggie Haberman noted that Trump has left even members of his own team wondering why he won’t let the Epstein issue die

Jul 31

Gavin Newsom trolled as he claps back at JD Vance with gerrymandering map: 'You'll never be president'

JD Vance criticized California’s map, noting Republicans held only 17% of congressional seats despite regularly winning 40% of the statewide vote

Jul 31

Speculation rises over Barron Trump’s whereabouts as he stays out of public eye since dad's inauguration

Even Elon Musk’s young son X was spotted with Donald Trump more often over the past six months than the president’s own youngest son, Barron

Jul 31

Mysterious ‘orange shape' spotted in Jeffrey Epstein's last prison video sparks foul play suspicion

Federal investigators claimed the suspicious orange blob climbing the stairs toward Epstein’s cell was simply a corrections officer lugging linens

Jul 31

'That's no Joe Biden’: Internet loves Trump's dig at predecessor as he boasts about his ‘long’ golf drive

Trump and Biden had a heated to-and-fro when it came to their respective golf skills during the 2024 presidential debate

Jul 30

Hypothetical 2028 showdown between Trump and Obama reveals jaw-dropping results in new poll

A Daily Mail/JL Partners survey invited voters to envision a hypothetical presidential showdown between Donald Trump and Barack Obama

Jul 30

Joe Rogan slams Trump for gaslighting public over Epstein files amid MAGA rift: 'Line in the sand'

Joe Rogan vented his frustration over what he sees as a betrayal by the man once destined to 'drain the swamp'

Jul 30

NYC gunman Shane Tamura wanted to target NFL headquarters but went to wrong office, says Mayor Erid Adams

Eric Adams revealed that Shane Tamura of Las Vegas thought he was headed to the NFL’s headquarters at 345 Park Avenue—but botched the elevator

Jul 30

Trump says WSJ ‘wants to settle’ $10B defamation lawsuit over Epstein letter: ‘They are talking to us’

Donald Trump sued WSJ and its owners, including Rupert Murdoch, over a story, which said Trump's name was on a birthday greeting for Jeffrey Epstein

Jul 30

Old video sparks theories Manhattan shooter Shane Tamura may have targeted NFL office in Midtown building

Shane Tamura opened fire at 345 Park Avenue, home to NFL headquarters, on July 28, killing at least four people before turning the gun on himself

Jul 29

Trump lashes out as reporter says he seems to be in a 'good mood' after golf: 'I'm actually not'

A reporter told Donald Trump he seemed to be in good spirits as EU head Ursula von der Leyen joined him to announce a breakthrough trade deal

Jul 29

Didarul Islam: NYPD officer killed in Manhattan shooting was an immigrant father expecting his 3rd child

NYPD officer Didarul Islam, who had served at the 47th Precinct in the Bronx for three and a half years, was fatally shot by Shane Devon Tamura

Jul 29

Hulk Hogan’s death wasn’t sudden as he was intubated and unconscious at home for weeks: Report

A wrestling journalist revealed Hulk Hogan was pulled from the hospital weeks before his death, with his home transformed into a full-blown hospice

Jul 29

JD Vance rages at video of woman being brutally assaulted in mass brawl in Cincinnati: 'It's disgusting'

'I hope every single one of those people who engage in violence is prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law,' JD Vance said at an event in Canton

Jul 29