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

Father of Ryan O'Hara, soldier killed in DC crash, thanks first responders for bringing son’s body home

Staff Sgt Ryan Austin O’Hara was one of the three soldiers killed in the tragic Black Hawk helicopter collision with an American Airlines flight

Feb 4

Janelle Monae rips Nelly during Grammys afterparty for performing at Trump’s inauguration: 'You sold out'

Janelle Monae called out Nelly at a Grammys afterparty while performing a cover of his hit 'Hot in Herre', abruptly switching to a freestyle diss

Feb 4

Brave pilots fought to save doomed jet moments before mid-air collision killed everyone on board

Captain Jonathan Campos and First Officer Samuel Lilley tried to pull the jet’s nose up in an attempt to avert the disaster, but the impact was unavoidable

Feb 4

Blake Lively wants to 'protect' her celebrity pals before filing new allegations against Justin Baldoni

Blake Lively’s legal battle with co-star Justin Baldoni heated up, with Lively’s lawyer revealing plans to add new allegations to her case

Feb 3

Chappell Roan lauded as she calls out record labels at Grammys over fair pay and healthcare for artists

Chappell Roan delivered a powerful speech after bagging the Best New Artist award at the 2025 Grammys, beating out Sabrina Carpenter and Doechii

Feb 3

Fans gush as Taylor Swift and Jay-Z raise toast to Beyonce’s historic Album of the Year Grammy win

Beyonce's fellow nominee and longtime friend Taylor Swift was caught on camera raising a glass in her honor with none other than Jay-Z

Feb 3

Taylor Swift

Black Hawk pilot Rebecca Lobach’s social media erased before name reveal sparks conspiracy theories

The Army had initially withheld Rebecca Lobach’s name at the family’s request, but they released a statement on Saturday confirming her identity

Feb 3

Will Smith slammed over awards show return as he takes to Grammys stage years after Oscars slap scandal

Years after grabbing headlines for that infamous Oscars slap, Will Smith returned to the 2025 Grammys stage for a special tribute to Quincy Jones

Feb 2

Trevor Noah roasted after joke about Trump and immigrants falls flat at Grammys: 'Too woke and not funny'

Trevor Noah’s opening monologue had people talking for all the wrong reasons when he decided to crack a joke about 'illegal immigrants'

Feb 2

Brooklyn Beckham rebuffed by heiress wife Nicola Peltz as she excludes him from her directorial debut

Brooklyn Beckham was reportedly devastated after he was initially given a small role in his wife's film 'Lola', but Nicola Peltz decided to 'let him go'

Feb 2

James Carville blasts Democrats for starting with ‘7th string quarterback’ Kamala Harris in 2024 race

James Carville argued that the party had plenty of 'staggering talent' but failed to showcase it when it mattered most

Feb 2

Ryan Reynolds accused of ‘staged’ autograph session amid Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni lawsuit drama

A viral video showed Ryan Reynolds engaging with a crowd, but critics pointed out that everyone seemed to have identical merchandise and blue pens

Feb 2

Fact Check: Did Trump sign an executive order allowing offensive slurs?

Social media was thrown into turmoil when a video surfaced, showing President Trump signing an executive order legalizing the use of offensive slurs

Feb 2

Army finally identifies pilot flying Black Hawk after refusing to reveal name at family's request

The Army finally identified the female soldier on Saturday, January 31, saying it was done 'at the request of and in coordination with the family'

Feb 1

'Why don’t you donate your billions?': Selena Gomez mocked for sobbing over Trump’s immigration crackdown

Selena Gomez seemed emotionally affected by President Donald Trump’s push for mass deportations, a topic making headlines after his return to office

Jan 28

Selena Gomez claps back at Senate candidate Sam Parker after his shocking call for her to be 'deported'

It all began when Selena Gomez shared an emotional video on social media, pouring her heart out about Trump’s immigration policies

Jan 28

Jim Acosta to exit CNN following abrupt removal from network's programming schedule

Jim Acosta’s exit reportedly seemed inevitable after his 10 am show got booted in favor of 'The Situation Room' with Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown

Jan 27

Denis Leary reveals his surprising relation to Conan O’Brien: ‘We look like two Irish aunts’

It was Denis Leary's uncle who put together the pieces of the family puzzle and explained how the actor was related to Conan O’Brien

Jan 27

Jennifer Lopez will never win Oscar as Hollywood sees her as a 'Kardashian', not an actress: Source

An insider said that one of the biggest challenges Jennifer Lopez faces is that her glitzy, larger-than-life image works against her

Jan 27

Ryan Reynolds was 'horrifically mean' to 'Deadpool' co-star TJ Miller as resurfaced interview goes viral

In a podcast interview on 'The Adam Carolla Show', TJ Miller notably called Reynolds 'horrifically mean' and suggested the actor was 'insecure'

Jan 27

Fact Check: Did Melania Trump really 'destroy' liberal TV host Alex Brooks in viral interview clip?

Despite the disclaimers and obvious AI fakery, many viewers in the comments section were fully convinced that Melania Trump's interview was real

Jan 27

Lara and Eric Trump's secret inaugural exchange unpacked after moment goes viral: 'Stop the hand sign'

The former RNC co-chair went viral after a curious moment between her and Eric at Donald Trump’s second presidential inauguration

Jan 26

Fact Check: Did Barack Obama and Kamala Harris make the same controversial gesture as Elon Musk?

While Elon Musk was onstage at the Capital One Arena, he made a hand gesture that made social media go into meltdown — comparing it to the Nazi salute

Jan 26

Kevin Costner looking toward Netflix to 'bail him out' of 'Horizon' debt: 'It’s a big check to write'

An insider said that Netflix is 'the only company that can provide Kevin [Costner] the resources to finish this saga in the next eighteen months'

Jan 26

Elon Musk stirs controversy with bold message about Ivanka Trump's beauty, and she responds

Elon Musk found himself caught up in some rather awkward post-inauguration drama after he gushed over Ivanka Trump's glamorous look

Jan 26

'AITA for informing my cheating wife I’m divorcing her a day before our daughter’s graduation?'

A man explained that six years ago, he discovered that his wife of two decades, with whom he has an 18-year-old daughter, had been cheating on him

Jan 26

Kanye West 'starving himself' after wife Bianca Censori threatened to leave if he kept piling on pounds

According to insiders, Bianca Censori gave Kanye West an ultimatum that he must do something about his gut and 'lousy attitude', or she's out the door

Jan 25

Kanye West

Kelly Clarkson 'working herself ragged' as ex Brandon Blackstock splurges on millions he got in divorce

As per an insider, Kelly Clarkson has been juggling the demands of her talk show and single parenthood while her ex is living the high life in Montana

Jan 21

Body language expert breaks down Trump's 'alpha mode' and Kamala Harris' 'rigid' pose at inauguration

Body language expert Judi James weighs in on key moments from Trump's inauguration ceremony

Jan 21

Don Jr appears to snub new GF Bettina Anderson who'd even handpicked her outfit for swearing-in ceremony

As the cameras panned over the Trump family seated in the Capitol Rotunda, one thing was glaringly obvious: Bettina Anderson was nowhere to be seen

Jan 21

'So embarrassing': Billy Ray Cyrus led off stage following 'trainwreck' performance at Trump inaugural ball

The inauguration night quickly went south when the 'Achy Breaky Heart' singer hit the stage at the Liberty Ball

Jan 21

Kid Rock slammed for flirting with BBC journo during inauguration interview: 'Such blatant disrespect'

Kid Rock turned up the charm on BBC journalist Caitríona Perry while discussing the inauguration of President Donald Trump on Monday

Jan 20

Fact Check: Is Dolly Parton hiding secret tattoos underneath her long-sleeved sparkly outfits?

There's one mystery about Dolly Parton that's kept the rumor mill buzzing for years—the country music legend's secret tattoos

Jan 20

Kid Rock trolled over performance at pal Donald Trump's MAGA Victory Rally: 'Making America embarrassed'

Kid Rock performed hits like 'All Summer Long', 'We the People', and 'Bawitdaba' at Donald Trump's MAGA Victory Rally on Sunday, January 19

Jan 20

‘AITA for contemplating divorce due to my husband’s relentless remarks about my looks?’

The couple shares a daughter, and the OP worried about the long-term impact on her child if she divorced her husband

Jan 20

Billy Ray Cyrus baffles fans with his scruffy look at Trump's MAGA Victory Rally: 'Clean yourself up'

Billy Ray Cyrus appeared unkempt in a photo shared by Tennessee Senator Marsha Blackburn from Donald Trump's MAGA Victory Rally

Jan 19

Kimberly Guilfoyle joins ex Don Jr for DC inauguration events, faces awkward run-in with Bettina Anderson

The eldest Trump son was spotted on January 18, alongside his ex-fiancee Kimberly Guilfoyle as they greeted Eduardo Bolsonaro and his wife Heloisa Wol

Jan 19

Yvette Nicole Brown slams celebs performing at Donald Trump's inauguration: 'It’s a full-on endorsement'

When the hosts suggested that singing at Donald Trump’s inauguration doesn’t mean endorsing him, Yvette Nicole Brown was quick to shut it down

Jan 19

Chris Cuomo trying to block former CNN colleague Don Lemon's primetime comeback, claim insiders

Don Lemon has apparently been eyeing Dan Abrams' soon-to-be-vacated primetime slot at NewsNation, where Chris Cuomo is a big deal

Jan 19

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