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
Democrat Jeanne Shaheen backs GOP deal to reopen government: ‘People are counting on us'
Jeanne Shaheen defended breaking with Democrats to support a bipartisan plan she co-brokered with Angus King and Maggie Hassan to end the shutdown
Frustrated pilot’s viral rant over shutdown delays: 'Call your Senator, this is costing millions'
The pilot told passengers to call their Senator, warning the shutdown was costing airlines millions and causing long, frustrating delays before takeoff
Scott Jennings takes a victory lap after his shutdown prediction about Democrats comes true
Scott Jennings said Democrats would reopen the government after votes were counted, while Abby Phillips argued voters blamed Donald Trump’s party
Prominent NYC rabbi warns Zohran Mamdani 'does not believe in coexistence'
Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch has warned that Zohran Mamdani's views on Israel could 'severely threaten Jewish safety everywhere in the city'
Jimmy Kimmel and his wife Molly McNearney told their kids it was Trump who took his show off the air
Jimmy Kimmel and Molly McNearney said their kids asked if President Donald Trump caused his suspension, and they admitted they both answered 'yes'
Chuck Schumer acknowledges Obamacare will allow multimillionaires to enjoy taxpayer-funded subsidies
Bernie Moreno pressed Chuck Schumer for a written plan and income caps, prompting Schumer to say 'we can fix that later' before walking out
Laura Loomer lashes out at Candace Owens over Trump criticism, accuses her of dividing GOP
Candace Owens criticized Donald Trump’s Iran air strikes in a Piers Morgan interview, prompting Laura Loomer’s sharp backlash
Hundreds of NYPD cops quit ahead of Zohran Mamdani’s term amid fears of anti-police policies
Ahead of Zohran Mamdani taking office, hundreds of NYPD officers stepped down over concerns about his policing policies
Hot mic captures Biden's handler treating him like a toddler after he slams Trump in Nebraska speech
While Biden slammed Trump for 'taking a wrecking ball' to the White House and to democracy, he appeared to need help with what to do after the speech
Fact Check: Did Zohran Mamdani just ban alcohol, cigarettes and lottery tickets in NYC stores?
A rumor has been going around that Zohran Mamdani is about to impose Islamic rules on everyday New Yorkers
Obama says voters are rejecting ‘cruelty’ in Trump’s America as he hails election wins for Dems
Barack Obama said the results show Americans are paying attention, rejecting cruelty, and resisting leaders who try to entrench themselves in power
Backstage hug between 13-year-old DJ Daniel and Erika Kirk steals hearts at 2025 Patriot Awards
The 13-year-old boy battling terminal cancer, shared a touching backstage hug with Erika Kirk at the 2025 Patriot Awards
Sean Hannity belts out Frank Sinatra spoof to mock NYC’s new mayor Zohran Mamdani at Patriot Awards
Sean Hannity dubbed NYC's new mayor 'Comrade Marxist, Commie Mamdani' as he set the tone for a bit that had the crowd howling
Chilling dashcam footage captures UPS plane missing engine moments before deadly crash
The dashcam clip captures the haunting moments before the aircraft crashed and exploded into flames, killing at least 12 people
Rama Duwaji rewrites politician’s wife dress code as NYC’s incoming first lady
Rama Duwaji, NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s wife, stunned in a square-neck denim top, showing art and heritage influence in her style
Trump breaks out signature ‘YMCA’ dance moves after roasting NYC’s new mayor Zohran Mamdani
Donald Trump danced to 'YMCA' after attacking Zohran Mamdani, the Indian-origin socialist who became New York City’s first Muslim mayor
Trump mocks JD Vance for ‘butting in to conversations’ while hosting GOP senators’ breakfast
President Donald Trump playfully scolded Vice President JD Vance for interrupting talks while discussing cabinet discipline
‘Working class knows you’re a phony’: Megyn Kelly says low-income voters rejected Zohran Mamdani
Megyn Kelly blasted Zohran Mamdani’s appeal to working-class voters, saying they rejected him
Trump adds gold-script signage outside Oval Office in latest White House glow-up
Reporters spotted a new gold-script 'The Oval Office' sign as President Donald Trump headed out for his Florida trip on Wednesday, November 5
Trump roasted for 'panicked' Truth Social meltdown as Dems steamroll GOP in election blowout
As the bad news for the GOP started rolling in, Trump appeared to try to distance himself from the losses