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

JD Vance won't agree to debate until Tim Walz is officially nominated as Dems might pull 'switcheroo' again

JD Vance noted the uncertainty surrounding Tim Walz's nomination as Democratic vice-presidential candidate

Aug 7

Vets say Tim Walz abandoned National Guard and 'slithered out the door' just before Iraq deployment

Critics have pointed out that Tim Walz never served in combat and retired just before his unit's deployment to Iraq in 2005

Aug 6

Fact Check: Was Willie Brown still married while dating Kamala Harris? The truth about the yearlong affair

As Republicans continue to question Kamala Harris' credentials, let's find out the truth about her decades-old relationship with Willie Brown

Aug 6

Outrage as Nick Offerman performs his anti-Trump song to tune of 'God Bless the USA' at Harris fundraiser

Nick Offerman's original song from the 'Comics For Kamala' online fundraiser targeted Donald Trump and his running mate JD Vance

Aug 6

Joe Biden's White House economic advisor Gene Sperling steps down to join Kamala Harris' campaign

Joe Biden said, 'Our nation is stronger and more just because of the families that Gene has spent every day fighting for'

Aug 6

Kamala Harris' choice for VP appears to be confirmed as Gov Josh Shapiro following leaked campaign ad

Kamala Harris might have picked Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro as her running mate

Aug 5

Eric Trump’s savage criticism of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle as he says ‘we’ll happily send them back’

The Trump scion voiced some strong opinions about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex

Aug 5

'Be careful': Justice Neil Gorsuch issues strong warning to Biden over Supreme Court reform plans

Joe Biden’s proposals addressed concerns about recent ethics scandals and rulings overturning long-standing legal precedents

Aug 5

Zac Efron speaks out after being hospitalized over swimming pool incident at luxury villa in Ibiza

Zac Efron, 36, was found in the pool by two workers at the villa, who pulled him out of the water

Aug 5

Lavish gifts Kamala Harris received while dating much older Willie Brown, from BMW to career-boosting job

Kamala Harris reportedly accepted significant support from her ex-lover, Willie Brown, a prominent Democratic figure

Aug 5

Who is Bailey Anne Kennedy? A sneak peek into life of first trans woman to win Miss Maryland USA

Bailey Anne Kennedy became the first Asian American winner over the age of 28 to win the Miss Maryland USA title

Aug 5

Nancy Pelosi smiles slyly as she denies hatching plot to make Biden withdraw from 2024 presidential bid

In a recent interview, Nancy Pelosi addressed the rumors about her role in President Joe Biden's decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race

Aug 4

Judge Tanya Chutkan rejects Trump’s motion to dismiss election subversion case despite SCOTUS ruling

Judge Chutkan found no basis for dismissing the case, marking the first major ruling since the Supreme Court's landmark decision

Aug 4

Josh Shapiro gets defensive over old college op-ed where he touted being Israeli army volunteer

The resurfacing of Josh Shapiro's op-ed comes at a critical time as he is being considered to become Kamala Harris' running mate

Aug 4

Donald Trump takes a dig at Bruce Springsteen as he mocks Democrats using entertainers to draw crowds

Donald Trump compared Kamala Harris to Hillary Clinton, recalling how she also sought support from celebrities like Bruce Springsteen during her campaign

Aug 4

Doug Emhoff's ex-wife made distasteful post about Vance's spouse days before her dirty laundry was aired

Kerstin Emhoff commented on JD and Usha Vance's marriage just days before her ex-husband Doug Emhoff's affair with their children's nanny was exposed

Aug 4

Potential Dem VP pick Josh Shapiro faces ridicule for 'impersonating' Barack Obama's speaking style

Everyone from late-night talk show hosts to JD Vance has taken a swipe at Josh Shapiro as they believe his cadence closely mimics that of Barack Obama

Aug 4

What is Trump’s net worth now? Ex-POTUS' fortune nosedives after Kamala Harris announces presidential bid

Since Kamala Harris announced her candidacy for the White House, the value of Trump’s investment in Truth Social’s parent company has fallen by $900 million

Aug 2

Kamala Harris accused of faking phone call with Alexey Navalny’s widow after prisoner swap, here's why

Kamala Harris was accused of staging a call with Yulia Navalnaya, widow of Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny, amid US-Russia prisoner swap

Aug 2

Kamala Harris' signature word salad speech before receiving freed prisoners sparks hilarious jokes online

Kamala Harris made rambling remarks alongside Joe Biden at Joint Base Andrews

Aug 2

Dodgers' Freddie Freeman and wife Chelsea reveal 3-year-old son Max has rare neurological disorder

The embattled couple provided a heartfelt update on their son Maximus' health condition after a sudden medical emergency led to his hospitalization

Aug 1

Trump blasts negotiators over handling of reporter Evan Gershkovich’s release in US-Russia prisoner swap

The major prisoner swap, the largest since the Cold War, was carried out amidst President Joe Biden's decision not to seek a second term

Aug 1

10 highest-earning athletes at Paris Olympics 2024: From Stephen Curry to Jon Rahm

The hotly-anticipated event features top-tier athletes from various sports, all striving to bring home medals for their respective countries

Aug 1

Who is Alyssa Mendoza's father? Meet the plumber who trained Idaho's first Olympic boxer

Alyssa Mendoza of Idaho, coached by her father JR Mendoza, defeated Tajikistan’s Mijgona Samadova with a 3-2 split decision

Aug 1

Fact check: Is Trump's claim about Kamala Harris adopting a Black identity 'all of a sudden' valid?

Donald Trump claimed that Vice President Kamala Harris, the presumptive 2024 Democratic nominee, had adopted a Black identity 'all of a sudden'

Aug 1

Army's failed $11M marketing deal with Dwayne Johnson and UFL: A textbook case of buyer's remorse

The high-stakes deal with Dwayne Johnson and the United Football League aimed at bolstering recruitment may have cost the Army 38 enlistments

Aug 1

Kamala Harris' stepdaughter Ella Emhoff swiftly escorted away as Secret Service agents confront NYC man

Kamala Harris' stepdaughter, Ella Emhoff, was dining at a restaurant when her Secret Service detail confronted a man who was tampering with their cars

Jul 31

Trump's longtime adviser Roger Stone claims ex-president's bullet-injured ear was 'foreseen in the Bible'

Roger Stone suggested that the US Secret Service might have orchestrated events that would lead to an assassination attempt on Donald Trump

Jul 31

Video of Mark Robinson calling Simone Biles 'weak little gymnast' goes viral after her Olympics gold win

Robinson is facing quite a backlash on social media following the resurfacing of a 2021 campaign video in which he criticized Biles, a celebrated Olympic gymnast

Jul 31

Michael Moore cautions Kamala Harris against adopting ‘centrist’ positions that could alienate liberals

Michael Moore emphasized the importance of Kamala Harris distancing herself from Joe Biden's policies, particularly regarding Israel

Jul 31

What is Agenda 47? Trump distances himself from 'Project 2025' but there's a catch

Agenda47 is distinct from Project 2025, a policy framework developed by the Heritage Foundation and other groups, which Trump has publicly rejected

Jul 30

Vance calls Harris' entry into 2024 race a 'sucker punch' as she leads Trump by two points in new poll

In a recording from a Minnesota fundraiser, JD Vance was heard discussing the challenges posed by Kamala Harris' entry into the 2024 presidential race

Jul 30

Was it really a 'Last Supper' parody? Historian debunks theory about controversial Paris Olympics act

Dutch historian Walther Schoonenberg argues that the depiction was a less traditional show about Olympic gods, challenging the initial uproar caused by the performance

Jul 30

Will Trump debate Kamala Harris? Watch former POTUS waver and remain noncommittal on issue

Donald Trump appeared less definitive than before, stating that while he 'probably' will debate Kamala Harris, he also sees a case for not doing so

Jul 30

WATCH: Donald Trump slams Last Supper parody at Olympics opening ceremony, calls it a ‘disgrace’

The criticism revolves around a particular tableau during the opening ceremony that echoed Leonardo da Vinci's famous painting The Last Supper

Jul 30

Historian who has accurately predicted elections since 1984 reveals likely winner in Trump-Harris showdown

Allan Lichtman who predicted Donald Trump’s win in 2016 and Joe Biden’s in 2020, bases his prediction on his '13 Keys to the White House methodology'

Jul 30

'White Women for Kamala' virtual event draws 'Black Mirror' comparisons as Mrs Frazzled gives woke advice

The event, aimed at rallying support for Vice President Kamala Harris, was headlined by notable figures such as singer Pink and soccer star Megan Rapinoe

Jul 30

Chuck Schumer claims he refused to shake Benjamin Netanyahu's hand but photos tell a different story

Chuck Schumer said that his refusal to shake Benjamin Netanyahu's hand during the Israeli PM's US visit was rooted in 'serious disagreements' over policy

Jul 29

Newly revealed texts suggest Trump rally shooter was monitored by authorities over 90 min before attack

According to newly released text messages, Thomas Matthew Crooks, was under law enforcement's radar considerably earlier than previously reported

Jul 29

'Last Supper' outrage: Major US advertiser pulls out of Paris Olympics over drag show controversy

Mississippi-based telecommunications and technology company C Spire announced its decision to pull its advertising from the global event

Jul 29

Inside scandalous infidelity claims that shook Marjorie Taylor Greene's marriage to Perry Greene

Marjorie Taylor Greene and Perry Greene divorce proceedings were quickly followed by her visible relationship with Brian Glenn

Jul 28

Kamala Harris' post recommending vinyl records goes viral after those Brat and coconut memes

The photo was taken when Kamala Harris visited DC’s Home Run Records on Small Business Week

Jul 28

'What have you done?' JD Vance tears into Kamala Harris for questioning his loyalty to the US

The speech was in response to an ad released by Kamala Harris, accusing JD Vance of prioritizing loyalty to Donald Trump over the country

Jul 28

Secret Service draws flak for claiming agents weren't warned of suspicious person at Donald Trump rally

The Secret Service agents on duty at the rally have complained that they were not included in several alerts sent within the 25 minutes before Thomas Matthew Crooks opened fire

Jul 28

Will Donald Trump debate Kamala Harris? Requirements for second presidential debate announced

Kamala Harris said, 'I think that the voters deserve to see the split screen that exists in this race on a debate stage and so, I’m ready, let’s go'

Jul 28

Records reveal Parkinson’s expert met with Biden’s doctor at the White House earlier this year

According to the White House visitor logs, Dr Cannard, a neurologist at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, met with Dr O’Connor in mid-January

Jul 28

Usha Vance’s friends reveal she found Capitol incursion and Trump’s role in it ‘deeply disturbing’

Friends of Usha Vance said seeing her sitting next to Trump at the recent RNC was 'surreal'

Jul 27

JD Vance poured out his heart as a 'lonely and bored' 20-year-old in emotional blog

JD Vance wrote about his life in a blog just before Vance he shipped off to Iraq to serve in the Marine Corps

Jul 26

Can Kamala Harris beat Donald Trump? Here's what latest polls say about her chances in Nov election

Within 24 hours of announcing her candidacy, Kamala Harris raised a record-breaking $81 million and secured enough delegate support for nomination

Jul 26

Kathryn Steinle death: How 2015 murder of woman on SF's Pier 14 still haunts Kamala Harris, Sherrod Brown

Kamala Harris has been criticized for her support of sanctuary-city policies, which some believe had enabled Kathryn Steinle's killer to remain in the US

Jul 26