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
Chelsea Handler remembers Rob Reiner as the ‘nicest guy in Hollywood’ at Critics Choice Awards
On December 14, Reiner, 78, and his photographer wife, Michele Singer Reiner, 70, were found dead at their home in Brentwood, Los Angeles
Trump rejects ‘kidnapping’ accusation over Nicolas Maduro capture: ‘That’s not a bad term’
Donald Trump rejected claims the US kidnapped Nicolas Maduro, defending the Venezuela operation
Trump shuts down legacy media attempts to pit Marco Rubio against JD Vance
Donald Trump rejected talk of tension between Marco Rubio and JD Vance during Air Force One questions on the Venezuela operation
Trump roasts Minnesota Gov Tim Walz on national TV, alleges massive fraud involving Somali groups
The President’s remarks came amid ongoing investigations into alleged misuse of federal funds in Minnesota, particularly within social services and child nutrition initiatives
Ben Shapiro mocks Tucker Carlson for insinuating 'globo homo' people wanted Nicolás Maduro removed
In a video reaction posted Saturday, the Daily Wire co-founder argued there was actually someone else with the 'stones' to take on Maduro, and that's President Donald Trump
Fact Check: Did New Yorkers pelt ICE agents with snowballs to show they were not welcome?
The clip spread quickly across social media platforms, with captions suggesting residents were protesting President Trump’s immigration policies
Cracker Barrel slammed for ditching black-eyed peas from New Year’s Day menu: ‘Stop your woke BS!’
Cracker Barrel faced renewed backlash after customers accused the chain of quietly dropping black-eyed peas from its New Year’s Day menu
Wesley Hunt demands permanent DEI ban: 'I want to earn every opportunity on merit'
Wesley Hunt's stance gained high-profile support when Elon Musk praised and shared his message on X
Nick Shirley reveals he was the 'last guest' on Charlie Kirk's show before his death
Nick Shirley expressed admiration for Kirk’s ability to mobilize supporters and for the movement he built through Turning Point USA
Erika Kirk announces TPUSA headquarters renamed Buckman Campus after $10M gift
Founder Charlie Kirk assured the Buckmans that the campus he built would bear their name before he was assassinated in September
Laura Loomer rings in New Year, says 2026 is the year she gets married
Laura Loomer shared her 2026 wedding plans after ringing in the New Year, months after Donald Trump publicly revealed her engagement
Selena Gomez rings in 2026 with Benny Blanco by her side, shares cozy photos from New Year's Eve
The singer and actress shared a carousel of photos on Instagram. The post was captioned with just a single snowflake emoji
Washington DC skies light up as Trump commissions patriotic 2026 projections
As 2026 began, Washington, DC marked the start of America’s 250th anniversary with a large-scale projection show on the Washington Monument
Gavin Newsom calls Trump a 'deranged, habitual liar whose relationship with reality ended years ago'
Newsom was responding to a post in which Trump wrote, 'There is more fraud in California than there is in Minnesota, if that is even possible'
Trump goes off about Somali fraud at his New Year’s Eve event: 'We’re going to get that money back!'
Trump launched into a tirade about alleged abuse of taxpayer-funded programs, accusing fraudsters of stealing billions and promising to reclaim the cash.
'Life is different now’: Erika Kirk on grief, faith and a quieter Christmas after Charlie's death
'I loved settling into a space of continued healing where silence is golden and is a statement in itself,' Erika Kirk wrote in an Instagram post
Border Patrol chief says 2026 will be 'very big year' with recruitment of over 10,000 new ICE agents
Gregory Bovino said morale within the agencies had remained strong and that officers were ready to carry out an aggressive nationwide mission
Bernie Sanders says he's 'proud' to be swearing in Zohran Mamdani: 'Best of luck to the new mayor'
The Vermont Independent will appear at the New Year’s Day event as Zohran Mamdani becomes New York City’s first Muslim and South Asian mayor
Scott Jennings is not buying Marjorie Taylor Greene's 'Christ-like' pivot after Charlie Kirk's death
Scott Jennings said he doesn’t quite understand how Charlie Kirk’s death led Marjorie Taylor Greene to decide 'she needed to come out against' Trump
Trump hosts Pope Leo XIV's MAGA brother at Mar-a-Lago holiday bash, calls him a 'special man'
Among the guests were the pontiff’s older brother Lou Prevost and his wife Deborah, who were warmly welcomed by Trump in front of the assembled crowd.