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
Stephen A Smith warns Trump’s remarks on Rob Reiner’s death could ‘boot GOP out of office’
Stephen A Smith warned that defending Donald Trump’s rhetoric could cost elections, saying dismissing it as 'just Trump' risks political fallout
Whoopi Goldberg blasts Trump’s remarks on Rob Reiner’s death: ‘Have you no shame at all?'
Whoopi Goldberg said Trump's words did not represent her values and argued that moments of tragedy required compassion from national leaders
911 audio from Rob Reiner's home reveals first responders begging for 'back up' after finding bodies
Emergency crews raced to the scene Sunday afternoon after a desperate 911 call, only to stumble upon a nightmare that left first responders demanding 'back up'
Rob Reiner's wife Michele photographed Trump's iconic cover photo for 'Art of the Deal'
The image showed Trump in his 40s, projecting the confidence and ambition that cemented his persona in public life
Rob Reiner’s son Nick apprehended near USC hours after parents found dead in Brentwood home
Reports claimed Nick Reiner left the Brentwood home and was found near USC, where police quickly took him into custody
Gavin Newsom issues statement on deaths of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele
Rob Reiner and his wife Michele were found dead inside their $13.5 million Brentwood mansion in Los Angeles on Sunday afternoon
Newsom comms director calls Nicki Minaj ‘Stupid H*e’ after rapper slams trans agenda
Nicki Minaj criticized Gavin Newsom’s transgender policies online, prompting a sharp response from his communications director that triggered backlash
NBC data expert Steve Kornacki reveals how Trump's iron grip on MAGA base is softening
Steve Kornacki opened the segment by framing the moment as what was 'politically a tough ending of the year for Republicans and for President Trump'
‘We made eye contact’: Brown University student recounts shooter storming lecture hall
Joseph Oduro was leading a routine exam review session when the shooter entered the room on the Providence, Rhode Island, campus
Brown University victims ID’d as GOP club VP Ella Cook and freshman Mukhammad Aziz Umurzokov
Brown University identified victims Mukhammad Aziz Umurzokov and Ella Cook after a campus shooting killed two students and injured nine others
Erika Kirk says ‘everyone has a responsibility’ to cool heated political rhetoric
In her CBS News town hall, Erika Kirk was asked whether political leaders have a responsibility to tone down the heated political rhetoric
Trump sparks awkward moment with Somali remark at ‘Miracle on Ice’ ceremony
Donald Trump hosted the 1980 US Olympic hockey team as he signed a bill honoring them, with remarks that drew attention amid recent Somalia-related rhetoric
Chicago students track ICE raids by dropping real time pins on a map
Since returning to the White House, Trump's administration launched aggressive immigration sweeps to deport undocumented residents
Devoted Trump supporters brave freezing cold for Pennsylvania rally: 'He took a bullet for us!'
Some said they had been in line since the night before; others came armed with signs, hats, and praise for the commander-in-chief
Pete Hegseth confirms death of attacker behind Syria ambush that killed three Americans
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said the attacker who killed two US soldiers and a civilian in Syria was killed during counterterrorism operations
Trump sues Minneapolis schools over race based hiring rules that shield Black teachers from layoffs
AG Pam Bondi argued that the district had become a 'bastion of DEI' and insisted that employment benefits could not be tied to race or sex
Taylor Swift turns heads in $1.7K burgundy velvet minidress on 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert'
Taylor Swift is currently promoting her two upcoming Disney+ releases, 'The End of an Era' docuseries and 'The Eras Tour Final Show'
Jim Acosta believes Trump is 'detached from reality' and 'may not make it to end of his term'
Jim Acosta said that even those closest to the president had noticed the decline over the past year and were treating him less like a 'dear leader'
David Letterman calls Trump a 'fool' who must 'expect and examine every bit of ridicule he receives'
David Letterman also said he is 'glad' he isn’t hosting a late-night show during Trump’s second administration, which he called a 'mess'
Candace Owens says Erika Kirk has 'Meghan Markle syndrome' over plea to keep Charlie’s grave private
Candace Owens accused Erika Kirk of wanting privacy only when it’s convenient and basking in the spotlight when it suits her personal brand