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
Obama strategist reveals he discouraged Joe Biden from running in 2016: 'There’s no room for you'
Obama strategist David Plouffe noted a small group urged Biden to run, citing donor support, but he dismissed it as insufficient to mount a campaign
Bernie Sanders blasts Trump over Iran war, calls him 'pathological liar' and an 'authoritarian'
The Vermont senator said President Trump only focuses on wealth and power and has little to no empathy for his fellow humans.
'He couldn’t do that': Trump takes autopen dig at Biden while signing Elvis guitar replica
Throughout his presidency, Trump has repeatedly mocked Joe Biden with nicknames and claims that many of his official actions were mechanically signed
Trump publicly tells Hegseth he was ‘the first’ to push for Iran war: 'You said, let’s do it'
Trump said Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, pushed for a military intervention in Iran
Senate confirms Markwayne Mullin as DHS secretary in 54-45 vote as two Democrats break ranks
Markwayne Mullin steps into the role after Kristi Noem's exit to lead Donald Trump's hardline immigration enforcement effort
Trump chuckles while bragging about '100 per cent' CNN poll: ‘That is an honor!’
President Trump calling it 'an honor', noting his surprise that CNN aired the poll at all
White House installs Christopher Columbus statue rebuilt from toppled Baltimore monument for heritage
A 13-foot Columbus statue, restored from fragments of the 2020 Baltimore monument, now stands outside the White House, marking Italian-American pride
Trump roasts Schumer over 'we must fund ICE' slip: 'Thank you Chuck, I agree'
The gaffe drew attention because Democrats have been withholding funding for DHS in an effort to push changes, including cuts to ICE
Kaitlan Collins faces ‘wakeup call’ as CNN colleagues slam Hollywood ‘gallivanting’
Internal concerns grow over Collins’ high-profile social circuit as insiders question how it reflects on her role and newsroom priorities
‘Is he coming back?’: Sen John Kennedy left hanging as Democrat bolts hearing after objection
Sen Brian Schatz left the Senate chamber after objecting to Sen John Kennedy's proposal to block senators from collecting paychecks during shutdowns
Trump, 79, takes his time carefully navigating Air Force One stairs
Trump was reportedly heading out to a game of golf in Florida
AOC's campaign blew up nearly $19K on psychiatrist specializing in ketamine therapy
Federal Election Commission filings show AOC paid a total of $18,725 to Dr Brian Boyle
Five-year-old Liam Ramos 'traumatized' after ICE detention as family continues to live in fear
Liam Ramos is at the center of a legal tug-of-war after a judge denied his family's asylum request and ordered them deported to Ecuador
Stephen Miller hits out at Democrats for resisting the SAVE America Act: 'They want to cheat'
Speaking to Fox News' Sean Hannity, Stephen Miller accused Democrats of 'enabling cheating' for opposing the SAVE America Act.
Missing Nancy Guthrie's family pleads for resolution as search continues: 'No detail is too small'
The Guthries thanked the Tucson community for its support in an emotional message
Elizabeth Warren says oil execs warned Trump Iran war may cause economic destruction for US families
Elizabeth Warren had consistently connected the Iran conflict to rising financial pressure on American households
Newsom accuses Trump of opposing LGBTQ and women rights: 'He wants to put America in reverse'
Gavin Newsom told an audience that Donald Trump was threatening the civil rights of Americans
'It broke my heart’: Joseph Duggar slammed brother Josh’s scandal years before his own arrest
In a 2015 clip, Joseph Duggar spoke candidly about his brother Josh’s fall from grace following the Ashley Madison cheating scandal
'Wasted 3 minutes': James Comer clashes with Summer Lee during Pam Bondi Epstein briefing
Pam Bondi and Todd Blanche defended DOJ handling of Epstein files as critics raised concerns over heavy redactions and exposed victim details
Trump threatens to 'massively blow up' Iran's major South Pars gas field if they hit Qatar again
Trump said he does not want to approve large scale destruction due to effect on Iran's future but pledged to retaliate if Qatar's natural gas system is hit again.