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
New York school resource officer removed over 'unacceptable' posts mocking Charlie Kirk’s death
SRO Tanisha Blanche was reassigned and investigated after her posts mocking Charlie Kirk’s death sparked outrage in Westchester schools
Influencer Daisy Keech claps back at backlash over Charlie Kirk tribute: ‘All this evil makes me sick’
Daisy Keech Yerger faced backlash from her own followers for publicly mourning Charlie Kirk, with some calling it 'selective empathy'
Greg Gutfeld taunts Fox colleague Howard Kurtz over negative Charlie Kirk remarks as his show ends
The target was Howard Kurtz’s farewell commentary, where he said that slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk was 'not a saint'
Man tramples Charlie Kirk memorial, angry mourners throw him to the ground before cops arrest him
Mourners were horrified as Ryder Corral stomped the vigil until one pulled him off the shrine, threw him down, and another kicked him
Zach Bryan scales barbed wire fence to fight fellow country singer Gavin Adcock in viral video
In viral videos, Zach Bryan, 29, climbed a barbed wire fence to charge at Gavin Adcock, 26, before security pulled him back
Comedian defends Charlie Kirk against racist accusations, recalls how he helped Black people
Terrence K Williams came to Charlie Kirk’s defense as the conservative activist’s controversial past comments resurfaced after his horrific death
Andrew Cuomo struts down runway at NYFW's bipartisan 'Style Across the Aisle' fashion show
The second annual 'Style Across the Aisle' show at New York Fashion Week also featured David Paterson and Curtis Sliwa
Charlie Kirk suspect mocked manhunt and taunted feds in sick online jokes just hours after shooting
Tyler Robinson allegedly hopped into a private Discord chat room just hours after Charlie Kirk was fatally shot at Utah Valley University
'Just kill them': Outrage over Fox host Brian Kilmeade's chilling solution for homeless and mentally ill
Brian Kilmeade faced backlash over his shocking solution for the homeless and mentally ill after the stabbing of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska
American and Delta airlines fire pilots and other employees ‘caught celebrating’ Charlie Kirk's death
'This behavior is disgusting and they should be fired,' Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said in a statement
Video captures brawl erupting at Charlie Kirk vigil after activist reportedly shouts profanity at crowd
A Charlie Kirk vigil in Boise descended into chaos when BLM activist Terry Wilson clashed with attendee Alfonso Ayala
Amber Tamblyn mocks possibility Charlie Kirk’s daughter witnessed his horrific killing, sparks backlash
After Charlie Kirk’s shooting death, Amber Tamblyn took to BlueSky to share a 2024 article on the political activist's views on public executions
Trump’s tribute to Ruth Bader Ginsburg goes viral after Charlie Kirk's death: 'A lesson in humility'
The clip is trending on X as Charlie Kirk’s supporters urge critics to note Donald Trump’s dignity in reacting to Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death
Dave Portnoy claims 'divisive' Trump played 'huge part' in Charlie Kirk's death
Dave Portnoy said that both left and right rhetoric had become insane, fueling tension, and that the atmosphere boiled over during Trump’s presidency
Ilhan Omar smears Charlie Kirk’s legacy after his fatal shooting, faces resignation calls
In an interview after Charlie Kirk’s death, Ilhan Omar slammed him for downplaying George Floyd and accused him of spewing 'hateful rhetoric' online
Lip reader decodes Trump's emotional three-word remark to Melania at Pentagon's 9/11 memorial
Turning to Melania Trump at the event, Donald Trump uttered words that a lip reader says carried the weight of the tragedy
Charlie Kirk’s widow Erika holds hands with Usha Vance as they bring his body home to Arizona
Erika Kirk kept her gaze down as she stepped off the aircraft, while Usha Vance gently put her arm her, seemingly guiding her down the stairs
Charlie Kirk’s daughter runs to hug him on Fox set weeks before his death in touching video
Charlie Kirk and his wife had long shielded their children from public attention, but their daughter ran to hug him, drawing prayers after his death
US House erupts in chaos as Democrats shout 'No' to Lauren Boebert’s request to pray for Charlie Kirk
The chaos in the US Congress erupted after Charlie Kirk was fatally shot during a speaking gig at Utah Valley University
Former FBI agent Stuart Kaplan says Charlie Kirk was victim of ‘well-orchestrated, professional hit’
Stuart Kaplan said the assassination of Charlie Kirk is indicative of a professional hit and warned the shooter may not be caught quickly without luck