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

Trump has found a way to strike at the heart of Harvard as he opens front against Ivy League colleges

Trump launched a sweeping attack on America’s oldest university - barring international students and hobbling their world-famous research machine

13h ago

Trump administration halts student visas while weighing in on vetting social media of new applicants

On May 27, the Donald Trump administration ordered all US embassies and consulates to pause student and exchange visa interviews immediately

13h ago

Lara Trump shares details of surprise phone call from Jake Tapper over their 2020 on-air spat over Biden

Jake Tapper recently revealed that he called Lara Trump to tell her that she had been right about Joe Biden's cognitive decline in the 2020 debate

15h ago

Melania Trump sets the record straight on Harvard conspiracy theory involving son Barron

Melania Trump addressed a widespread rumor claiming her husband's recent tirade against Harvard University was driven by their son Barron

15h ago

Russia says Trump is suffering from ‘emotional overload’ after he called Putin 'absolutely crazy’

After Donald Trump publicly said that Vladimir Putin had gone 'absolutely crazy' after Russia’s attack on Ukraine, Moscow wasted no time in clapping back

17h ago

‘60 Minutes’ host Scott Pelley blasted over ‘angry and unhinged’ commencement speech slamming Trump admin

What was supposed to be a joyous day for Wake Forest University’s Class of 2025 turned into a stage for Scott Pelley’s sermon on freedom of speech

1d ago

Trump wants to probe Dems over shady fundraising but turns blind eye to questionable donations to him

Trump's political committees have collected a whopping 1,600 questionable donations over the past five years

1d ago

Fact Check: Did Bruce Springsteen really say people are the ‘last check on power’ when government fails?

Without naming President Donald Trump directly, Bruce Springsteen appeared to let his feelings be known about the political climate in the US

1d ago

Sharon Osbourne worries fans with frail appearance after saying she can't gain weight due to Ozempic use

In a video, Sharon Osbourne appeared visibly gaunt, wearing a loose blue sweater and cream trousers that accentuated her alarmingly thin figure

1d ago

Body language expert reveals telltale sign Macron was angry at wife Brigitte after she shoved his face

A video showing Brigitte Macron’s hands suddenly appearing from the plane’s doorway and shoving her husband Emmanuel’s face has gone viral

1d ago

House Speaker Mike Johnson locks horns with Sen Rand Paul over ‘wimpy’ spending cuts in Trump’s bill

The showdown played out live on 'Fox News Sunday', where Mike Johnson and Rand Paul lobbed veiled grenades at each other’s take on the legislation

2d ago

Insiders expose Biden's handlers who were running White House in the shadows amid his cognitive decline

Dubbed the 'politburo,' the elite inner circle was made up of just five people, including Dr Jill Biden and sometimes Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden

2d ago

Britney Spears spent a wild night partying with Diddy before her trainwreck 2007 MTV VMAs performance

Britney Spears was grinning ear-to-ear in newly resurfaced photos from September 7, 2007, snapped inside Jet nightclub in Las Vegas with Diddy

2d ago

Trump blasts Putin after deadly missile onslaught on Ukraine: 'He has gone absolutely crazy!'

Donald Trump lashed out at Vladimir Putin after Russia reportedly fired more than 300 drones and missiles into Ukraine

2d ago

Tom Brady showered with boos during surprise Indy 500 appearance and he fires back with classic shade

Tom Brady was greeted to a chorus of boos when being introduced onstage at the Indy 500 pre-race ceremony on Sunday, May 25

2d ago

Elon Musk appears to officially confirm he's stepping away from DOGE: 'Back to sleeping in factory rooms'

With SpaceX’s Starship launch coming up and plans to push Tesla and X forward, Elon Musk is back on the factory floor

2d ago

Ivanka Trump takes down opponent as she shows off impressive Jiu Jitsu skills: 'Feeling stronger'

President Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka Trump flexed her fighting skills as she posted a photo of herself lifting coach Gui Valente completely off the ground

3d ago

Fact Check: Did Samuel L Jackson really testify against Sean 'Diddy' Combs in court during federal trial?

The post alleged that Steve Harvey was named as a co-conspirator in Diddy’s crimes, with accusations that he 'groomed' Lori Harvey for the rapper

3d ago

Trump draws flak after he bizarrely warns West Point cadets to avoid 'trophy wives’ in graduation address

During his hour-long keynote address to the graduating class at West Point, President Donald Trump veered way off-script and left the crowd scratching their heads

3d ago

Brittney Griner blasted for allegedly calling Caitlin Clark ‘trash and f*****g White girl’ in viral clip

Cameras appeared to capture Brittney Griner mouthing the words toward Caitlin Clark as she exited the court after committing her sixth foul

3d ago

Tom Brady, 47, planning to come out of retirement as he eyes major comeback: 'He wants a gold medal'

While Tom Brady insists he’s retired 'for good' and that there will be no more comebacks, insiders say otherwise

5d ago

NBC’s Yamiche Alcindor blasted for challenging Karoline Leavitt on 'White genocide' claims in South Africa

Karoline Leavitt torched Yamiche Alcindor for trying to undercut the Trump administration’s claims about the murder of White South African farmers

5d ago

Mariah Carey's robotic responses in bizarre interview leave fans confused: 'Was that AI version of MC'

During her interview, Mariah Carey gave single-word responses to most questions, all delivered in a monotonous tone

5d ago

Melania Trump charging fans $25 for audiobook of bestselling memoir narrated by her AI voice

'The narrator is an AI-generated replica of Melania Trump’s voice, created under Mrs Trump’s direction and supervision,' the audiobook's blurb states

5d ago

Angelina Jolie raises eyebrows after series of awkward interactions with her own bodyguard

Angelina Jolie's fans noticed that she seemed visibly uneasy and avoided eye contact with her bodyguard

5d ago

Oprah Winfrey shares fangirl moment over special link to Pope Leo at inaugural mass: 'He pointed at you!'

Oprah Winfrey fans were obsessed with decoding the look on Pope Leo’s face as he spotted her in the crowd

6d ago

Fact Check: Did Pam Bondi say it’s 'illegal' for Bruce Springsteen to call himself 'The Boss'?

A rumor claimed Pam Bondi called it illegal for Bruce Springsteen to use the title 'The Boss' without leading the entire country

6d ago

Trump jokes Gators star Thomas Haugh has ‘got no hair loss problems' after being trolled over bald spot

President Donald Trump lit up the East Room with his trademark humor as he welcomed the Florida Gators men’s basketball team to Washington, DC

6d ago

Trump jokes about 'not that tall' son Barron's height as he praises Florida Gators during their WH visit

According to Donald Trump, even his son Barron, who is 6'9" in height, feels small around some of the Florida Gators players

6d ago

Trump posts edited video of hitting and tripping Bruce Springsteen with golf ball as feud escalates

Trump posted a spoof video to his Truth Social account showing him whacking a golf ball that cuts to a clip of Bruce Springsteen tripping on stage

6d ago

Fact Check: Did Democrats really want Jill Biden to be Surgeon General like Donald Trump Jr claims?

Fresh off the backlash over his take on Joe Biden’s cancer diagnosis, Donald Trump Jr claimed that Democrats wanted Jill Biden to be Surgeon General in 2020

7d ago

Joe Scarborough forced to justify 2024 remark about Biden being at his ‘best ever’ after cancer diagnosis

Joe Scarborough said he meant every word he said when pressed about the remark during a sit-down on 'Next Up with Mark Halperin'

7d ago

Fact Check: Did King Harald of Norway ditch Trump to meet Barack Obama?

This comes after Barack Obama landed in Norway for a speaking engagement on May 12 at the Oslo Spektrum arena

7d ago

Jake Tapper concedes ‘conservative media was right’ about Joe Biden's cognitive decline to Megyn Kelly

Megyn Kelly grilled Jake Tapper on his network’s coverage leading up to the now-infamous 2024 debate, which the CNN anchor co-moderated

7d ago

Megyn Kelly

DHS Secy Kristi Noem struggles to answer habeas corpus question in embarrassing Senate hearing exchange

Senator Maggie Hassan grilled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem over the potential suspension of habeas corpus under a second Donald Trump term

7d ago

Shocking images of Diddy’s hotel room after his arrest made public: From baby oil to wads of cash

Bottles of baby oil and lubricant were found stashed both in the bathroom and packed into plastic bags in Diddy's hotel room

May 20

Nancy Pelosi slammed for 'sending love' to Joe Biden after his cancer diagnosis: 'You’re a backstabber'

Nancy Pelosi sent a warm message to Joe Biden after his cancer diagnosis, less than a year after she reportedly helped end his presidential career

May 20

Brian Stelter questions timing of Biden's cancer announcement, links it to release of Robert Hur tapes

Brian Stelter pointed out that the audio of Joe Biden's interview with Robert Hur was released on Friday — the same day he was diagnosed with cancer

May 20

Trump demands probe into Harris campaign's alleged $11M payment to Beyonce for 2024 endorsement

President Donald Trump also called out 'unpatriotic entertainers' by asking exactly how much Kamala Harris' campaign paid them for endorsements

May 20

Fact Check: Did Bruce Springsteen lose his Jeep ad contract after slamming Trump at a concert abroad?

Trump had a go at Bruce Springsteen after he called his administration 'corrupt, incompetent, and treasonous' during a concert in the UK

May 20

Jill Biden accused of 'elder abuse' after husband’s prostate cancer diagnosis: 'She knew he was dying'

Jill Biden was accused of 'elder abuse', with many critics insisting she knew her husband was seriously ill and still pushed him into public appearances

May 19

Urologist insists Biden likely knew about prostate cancer diagnosis for a while, may not be a surprise

Joe Biden’s team recently confirmed that the former president has been diagnosed with prostate cancer with metastasis to the bone

May 19

Barack and Michelle Obama react to Joe Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis: 'He will fight this challenge'

Barack Obama highlighted Joe Biden’s contributions to the pursuit of breakthrough cancer treatments as he wished him a speedy recovery

May 19

New York resident claims AOC walked out on her question during Bronx town hall: 'She dismissed me'

On 'Fox & Friends Weekend', the constituent said Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez left after being confronted about the surge in crime in Jackson Heights

May 19

Don Jr slammed for asking how 'Dr' Jill Biden could've ‘missed’ husband's cancer: 'Low and shallow'

Donald Trump Jr reposted a message that questioned whether Joe Biden’s aggressive illness could’ve gone unnoticed during his presidency

May 18

How Barron Trump’s behind-the-scenes power moves scored big wins for parents Donald and Melania

Donald Trump recently revealed that the now-viral August interview with comedian Theo Von was his son Barron Trump’s idea

May 18

Bret Baier marvels at Trump’s ability to keep up with a grueling schedule: ‘How the hell do you do it?’

Donald Trump sat down for an exclusive interview with Fox News host Bret Baier during his whirlwind four-day tour of the Middle East

May 18

Trump pushes bonkers Hillary Clinton conspiracy theory, shares wild video she 'does not want you to see'

The video shared by President Donald Trump on social media attempted to link the Clintons to a range of high-profile deaths over the years

May 18

Fact Check: Did Cassie Ventura claim Nicki Minaj told her to stay with Diddy despite alleged abuse?

A viral post claimed that the prosecution had asked Cassie Ventura about entertainers she could have reached out to for support

May 18

Viral video shows horrifying moment massive Mexican Navy training ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge

Mayor Eric Adams said the ship 'apparently lost power' while sailing out of the harbor around 8.30 pm and slammed straight into the Brooklyn Bridge

May 17