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 From Kunal Dey
Trump says Putin won’t meet Zelenskyy 'because he doesn’t like him,' remains optimistic about ending war
Trump said Monday, August 25, that he’s continued conversations with Putin even after his meet-up last week with Zelensky and European leaders
Trump flaunts his signature as he slams Biden's autopen pardons: 'The president didn't know he was alive'
'There's no autopen that can do that,' said Donald Trump as he touted his signature before taking multiple digs at Joe Biden over his autopen use
Fact Check: Did Oprah Winfrey receive $40M FEMA grant to rebuild her mansion following Maui wildfires?
The viral claim accused Oprah Winfrey of taking a $40M FEMA grant to rebuild her mansion after the 2023 Maui wildfires
JB Pritzker calls Trump 'arrogant little man and wannabe dictator' over threat to send troops to Chicago
JB Pritzker argued that Trump's move would turn peaceful neighborhoods into war zones and said deploying troops required extraordinary justification
Trump slams GOP Sen Chuck Grassley over ‘blue slip’ tradition blocking Alina Habba from NJ prosecutor job
Donald Trump reshared a post calling Chuck Grassley a RINO and another demanding term limits, saying it was time to 'dethrone the king'
Melania Trump’s signature on peace letter to Putin sends Internet into tailspin with conspiracy theories
Conspiracy theories flooded social media over Melania Trump’s signature on a letter to Putin, which bore a striking resemblance to her husband’s
Ghislaine Maxwell refutes Elon Musk's claim he doesn't know her, says they partied in Caribbean earlier
In the DOJ interview, Ghislaine Maxwell claimed she and Elon Musk met at Sergey Brin’s Caribbean birthday bash and later at the Oscars party
Trump tells Maryland Gov Wes Moore to fix Baltimore’s ‘crime disaster’ before he ‘walks the streets’
Donald Trump called Baltimore a 'crime disaster,' saying he wouldn’t visit until Governor Wes Moore got the city under control
FTC drops suit against largest Christian university ending Biden admin 'lawfare' over deceiving students
Grand Canyon University announced last week that the FTC under President Donald Trump voted unanimously to toss its lawsuit against the school
Prosecutor who told cops they’d ‘regret’ cuffing her placed on unpaid leave as career hangs in balance
Devon Flanagan rose to infamy after a viral video showed her flexing her position when police tried to cuff her outside Clarke Cooke House in Newport
Bill Maher cheers on Gavin Newsom's Trump-trolling antics as POTUS fires back at governor's ‘bulls**t’
Bill Maher praised Gavin Newsom for trying to 'out-stupid' Donald Trump, saying, 'I’ve never seen a Democrat do this. I think it’s very funny'
Fact Check: Did Texas 'fire' Jasmine Crockett after approving new congressional district map?
A viral X post with 11M views claimed Texas had 'fired' Rep Jasmine Crockett, with others adding she was axed by redistricting and her seat erased
AOC finally files financial disclosure a week late, but omits longtime fiance Riley Roberts’ assets
The omission raised eyebrows after the House Ethics Committee said Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez listed Riley Roberts as spouse for perks but hid assets
Wall Street Journal hits Trump with brutal editorial over 'vindictive' raid on John Bolton's home
The WSJ editorial claims it's becoming increasingly clear that vengeance is a large part of how Trump will define success in his second term
Jack White erupts at Trump and Karoline Leavitt as Oval Office makeover spat explodes into all-out feud
Jack White mocked Donald Trump’s Oval Office makeover, sparking a feud as WH comms chief Steven Cheung hit back with a scorching statement
'He's soft spoken': JD Vance paints a picture of Putin different from 'image of him' in American media
JD Vance went on Fox News’ 'The Ingraham Angle' this week and gave the Russian leader a surprisingly mellow review
Fact Check: Did Trump 'freak out' and hurl a ketchup bottle over Nobel Peace Prize application question?
According to the viral claim, Donald Trump 'freaked out,' hurled a ketchup bottle at the wall, and nearly hit Stephen Miller
Rosie O'Donnell insists her non-binary child is 'safe in Ireland' as she blasts Trump's America
Rosie O'Donnell blasted Trump in a 10-minute TikTok, revisited their feud, and said she moved to Ireland to keep her 12-year-old safe
Florida mom alleges teacher gave son 'most likely to become dictator' certificate over conservative views
Crystal Marull, a mother of two in Alachua County, raised the alarm as she accused her children’s schools of targeting them for conservative values
Melania Trump and Olena Zelenska's peace letters are prime examples of soft power wielded by first ladies
Melania Trump and Olena Zelenska grabbed the spotlight with dueling letters that pleaded for compassion and welfare of kids