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

Fact Check: Did Jennifer Lopez's Los Angeles mansion burn in the Palisades fire?

Social media was flooded with posts and YouTube videos claiming that popstar Jennifer Lopez’s mansion had been destroyed in the Palisades fire

Jan 19

Insiders recall moment Michelle Obama 'checked out' of the DC life as Trump's inauguration approaches

Michelle Obama skipped Jimmy Carter's state funeral, and her office confirmed that she will not attend Donald Trump's inauguration on January 20

Jan 19

Snoop Dogg fans fume as rapper performs at Trump's Crypto Ball before inauguration: 'Playing both sides'

Snoop Dogg hit the stage at the inaugural Crypto Ball celebrating Donald Trump’s upcoming inauguration, which has made some of his fans unhappy

Jan 19

Surprising photo of Jill Biden and Kamala Harris may suggest tensions have finally eased between them

The sudden warmth was shocking, considering how frosty things had been between Jill Biden and Kamala Harris just a week earlier at Jimmy Carter’s funeral

Jan 17

Kid Rock takes a swipe at Michelle Obama for skipping Donald Trump’s inauguration: ‘Seems a little angry’

In an appearance on 'Jesse Watters Primetime', Kid Rock took aim at Michelle Obama for her choice not to attend the January 20 event

Jan 17

Jack Schlossberg slammed for mocking cousin RFK Jr’s voice disorder: 'Should be ashamed of yourself'

Known for his quirky and often biting Instagram posts, Jack Schlossberg’s latest attempt at humor has everyone talking - and not in a good way

Jan 17

Body language expert claims Barack and Michelle Obama showed 'no signs of togetherness' on last outing

A body language expert analyzed Barack and Michelle Obama's December dinner at a celebrity hotspot and noted a lack of visible affection between them

Jan 17

Biden mocked for using pillow to boost himself up during Oval Office farewell speech: 'Final humiliation'

Photos taken from outside the Oval Office revealed Joe Biden with a small cushion wedged between his seat and the firm leather chair

Jan 17

Tony Bennett’s daughters accuse brother of mismanaging trust and taking $2.6M in commissions

Tony Bennett’s daughters, Antonia and Johanna, sued their brother Danny over unaccounted assets in their father’s estate after his death in July 2023

Jan 16

Jill Biden takes shots at Nancy Pelosi for stabbing Joe in the back: 'We were friends for 50 years'

Jill Biden opened up about her feelings regarding Nancy Pelosi's apparent role in Joe Biden's exit from the 2024 race during an emotional interview

Jan 16

Donald Trump's inauguration portrait reminds MAGA camp of his historic mugshot: 'Georgia must be proud'

The official portrait — along with one for Vice President-elect JD Vance — was released on social media by chief photographer Daniel Torok

Jan 16

'AITA for telling my co-worker to stop bringing fish for lunch every day as it stinks up the office?'

A woman took to Reddit to spill the tea about a lunchtime drama involving her co-worker Jason and his daily choice of pungent fishy meals

Jan 16

MAGA allies seek to prevent Don Jr's girlfriend Bettina Anderson from attending Trump's inauguration

MAGA allies and insiders scrambled to distance Donald Trump Jr's girlfriend Bettina Anderson from the event, citing concerns about her reputation

Jan 16

Melania Trump slammed for dig at Obamas over White House tour: 'How is finding rooms challenging?'

Melania's apparent grudge has once again taken center stage, thanks to shady remarks she dropped during a recent chat with Fox News’ Ainsley Earhardt

Jan 15

Billy Ray Cyrus bashed for performing at Trump's inauguration despite him mocking singer's daughter Miley

Billy Ray Cyrus' decision to perform at Donald Trump’s inauguration hasn’t gone over well with people on the internet, who called the singer 'irrelevant'

Jan 15

Fact Check: Is Snoop Dogg performing at Donald Trump’s inauguration?

Reactions to Snoop Dogg's rumored role at Trump’s inauguration ranged from shock to hopes for unity despite their contentious history

Jan 15

Diet Coke megafan Trump gets special gift from Coca-Cola CEO, Internet says 'that's why Pepsi is better'

Donald Trump appeared to be beaming with happiness as he held a glass bottle of Diet Coke, decked out in a special inauguration-themed label

Jan 15

Kamala Harris mocked over latest word salad moment as she urges LA fire victims to 'be patient'

During a White House briefing, Kamala Harris encouraged LA wildfire victims to dig deep and find anything that gives them the ability to be patient

Jan 14

Brooke Shields playfully calls out her bestie’s husband George Stephanopoulos during ‘GMA’ appearance

Brooke Shields appeared on 'GMA' to promote her memoir and managed to deliver some cheeky humor

Jan 14

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Fact Check: Is Elon Musk buying TikTok after Donald Trump’s opposition to US ban?

Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter sparked speculation that he could also take over TikTok, especially with Donald Trump’s resistance to its ban

Jan 14

'AITA for having my younger brother move in with me without my dad and his girlfriend's approval?'

In a Reddit post, a woman shared how her family situation became a mess after she intervened to extract her brother from a toxic environment

Jan 14

Justin Baldoni's uncomfortable hug with Britney Spears resurfaces amid Blake Lively lawsuit drama

Justin Baldoni's awkward interaction with Britney Spears from the set of 'Jane the Virgin' resurfaced amid his fiery legal battle with Blake Lively

Jan 14

John Rich slams top country artists for silence on their support for Trump: 'Come forward and be counted'

During an interview, country star John Rich revealed how the music industry stifles artists from speaking their truth

Jan 14

Meghan Markle's critics say she delayed Netflix show so it isn't 'overshadowed' by Los Angeles wildfires

The show was supposed to debut on January 15, but Meghan Markle pulled the plug on its launch and pushed it back almost two months to March 4

Jan 13

Fact Check: Is Diddy connected to LA wildfires as his mansion remains unharmed?

While celebs like Anna Faris and Anthony Hopkins are dealing with their homes being reduced to ash, Sean 'Diddy' Combs’ mansion has remained unscathed

Jan 13

‘AITA for asking wealthy sister to pay for cleaner after she hosted a party and wrecked my home?’

The Redditor's sister flat-out refused to pay for a cleaner to fix the mess, sparking an all-out war within the family

Jan 13

Chris Brown sparks debate by suggesting prisoners fighting LA fires deserve reduced sentences

Chris Brown, who lives in LA, urged officials to recognize nearly 800 incarcerated individuals' efforts to fight the blazes

Jan 12

Trump mocks Harris with parody of viral chat between him and Barack Obama at Jimmy Carter’s funeral

Donald Trump left social media in stitches with fake audio dubbed into the real video of his chat with Barack Obama during Jimmy Carter’s funeral

Jan 12

Mark Wahlberg's wife Rhea Durham puts Gavin Newsom on blast for ‘standing around laughing’ amid LA fires

Rhea Durham didn’t hold back when she saw a photo of Governor Gavin Newsom at the Palisades Fire base camp in Malibu, looking unusually relaxed

Jan 12

Internet thinks Kamala Harris is 'so over' Biden after he makes awkward pun at LA fires briefing

During a briefing about the wildfires raging through Los Angeles, Joe Biden managed to slip in a pun that left Kamala Harris visibly bewildered

Jan 12

Eric Braeden calls Trump 'orange idiot' for criticizing Gavin Newsom despite losing home to LA wildfires

Eric Braeden had plenty to say about the wildfires threatening his home—and even more to say about Donald Trump’s controversial response to the crisis

Jan 12

'AITA for storming out of my son’s kindergarten play because my wife wouldn’t keep her mouth shut?'

A dad turned to Reddit's legendary 'Am I The A**hole' forum for advice after his wife’s behavior completely derailed their son’s big moment

Jan 12

Blake Lively accused of serving lawsuit papers to Justin Baldoni's team during LA fire evacuations

Blake Lively's team allegedly sent court servers to the 'noticeably damaged' homes of Justin Baldoni’s team while they were preparing to evacuate

Jan 11

Fact check: Is Hollywood Sign in Los Angeles on fire right now?

Social media erupted with alarming images claiming the iconic Hollywood Sign in Los Angeles was on fire due to the nearby Sunset Fire

Jan 10

Michelle Obama labeled 'pathetic' for skipping Jimmy Carter's funeral during extended vacation

While Barack Obama attended the ceremony at Washington National Cathedral, Michelle remained in Hawaii due to what was described as a 'scheduling conflict'

Jan 10

'AITA for snapping at my brother for not paying rent but spending money on partying every weekend?'

A woman turned to Reddit to seek advice after blowing up at her younger brother for not paying rent while frequently partying

Jan 10

Bush’s friendly belly tap to Obama at Jimmy Carter’s funeral sets Internet abuzz: ‘Frat boy mentality’

As George W Bush entered the Washington National Cathedral, he bypassed Donald Trump and headed straight for Barack Obama

Jan 10

Kamala Harris dubbed 'jealous' over her reaction to Trump and Obama chatting at Jimmy Carter's funeral

A tribute to Jimmy Carter quickly turned into a viral spectacle as Kamala Harris’ expressions on Donald Trump and Barack Obama's bromance sparked a slew of memes

Jan 9

Donald Trump was close to picking veteran Fox anchor as VP but his team talked him out of it, claims book

Politico's reporter Alex Isenstadt makes several bombshell claims about Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign in his forthcoming book, 'Revenge'

Jan 9

Joe Rogan’s grim warning about LA wildfires in resurfaced clip horrifies Internet: 'What a nightmare'

In a past podcast episode, Joe Rogan recalled a firefighter warning that the 'right wind' could spark a fire tearing through Los Angeles to the ocean

Jan 9

James Woods tearfully recalls niece offering her piggy bank to rebuild home lost in California wildfire

The Palisades Fire, now the largest and most destructive wildfire in LA history, has destroyed over 1,000 structures, including the home of James Woods

Jan 9

'Please stop': CNN’s Anderson Cooper worries fans as he reports maskless from burning Pasadena homes

Anderson Cooper delivered a live report from a residential neighborhood, providing viewers with a firsthand look at the destruction

Jan 8

California Gov Gavin Newsom ripped for Palisades fire 'photo op' with hands in his back pockets

Gavin Newsom was accused of turning the tragic situation into a photo op after he shared a video from his visit to Pacific Palisades

Jan 8

Kimberly Guilfoyle uses Eric Trump's birthday to remind Don Jr of their fond memories together

Kimberly Guilfoyle's birthday tribute to Eric Trump seemed to carry a deeper, bittersweet message about her fractured relationship with Don Jr

Jan 8

Fact Check: Did Elon Musk really claim C-sections allow babies to have larger brains?

A tweet, supposedly made by Elon Musk, about the heavy usage of C-sections allowing babies to have larger brains recently went viral

Jan 8

'AITA for pushing my parents to repay the money I gave them considering I’m managing my own expenses?'

Despite the promises that the money would be paid back, the Reddit user found themselves met with vague reassurances whenever they brought it up

Jan 8

Jaw-dropping sum Amazon is paying for Melania Trump documentary revealed

On Sunday, January 5, Amazon announced that the Brett Ratner-directed documentary about Melania Trump will be released later this year

Jan 8

Armie Hammer’s 2017 dig at ‘Gossip Girl’ co-star Blake Lively resurfaces amid Justin Baldoni lawsuit

A 2017 clip of Armie Hammer on 'Watch What Happens Live' resurfaced, drawing attention amid Blake Lively’s ongoing lawsuit against Justin Baldoni

Jan 8

GOP Sen Deb Fischer’s husband Bruce refuses to shake Kamala Harris’ hand at wife's swearing-in ceremony

Bruce Fischer, the husband of Republican Senator Deb Fischer from Nebraska, flat-out refused to shake Kamala Harris' hand after his wife was sworn in

Jan 7

MSNBC’s Joy Reid mocked as she wears elephant jewelry in honor of Jan 6: ‘GOP mascot earrings’

Joy Reid kicked off 2025 by wearing elephant earrings during her show 'The ReidOut', marking the fourth anniversary of the Jan 6 insurrection

Jan 7