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
White House slams 'The View' host Ana Navarro over 'Alligator Alcatraz' remarks: 'Can't get any dumber'
The White House issued a fiery response after being asked to comment on Ana Navarro’s remarks calling 'Alligator Alcatraz' tourists 'racist'
Trump defends Pam Bondi as FBI's Kash Patel denies resignation rumors over Epstein probe
Amid tensions and resignation rumors, Donald Trump backed Pam Bondi, calling focus on Jeffrey Epstein a waste of time
Heartbroken father searches for son swept away saving GF and friends in Texas floods: 'He needed to help'
Aiden Heartfield jumped in to help his girlfriend Ella and friend Reese as they lost footing in floodwaters
Shocking video captures terrifying moment floodwaters swept away entire house in New Mexico
A flash flood emergency struck Ruidoso, New Mexico, causing chaos as homes were swept away and several people were reported missing
Donald Trump refuses to take questions from Kaitlan Collins during cabinet meeting: 'No, not for CNN'
Throughout the meeting, Kaitlan Collins repeatedly pressed Donald Trump on key issues like Ukraine aid but was ignored or dismissed each time
Donald Trump hints at possible federal takeover of Washington, DC: 'Wouldn’t be hard for us to do it'
During a July 8 cabinet meeting, Donald Trump said his administration may take control of DC, potentially ending the city's home-rule status
California slammed for refusing Trump admin's demand of transgender ban from female sports: 'What a joke'
The California Department of Education on July 7 refused to comply with a federal demand to ban transgender athletes from girls’ and women’s sports
Jaw-dropping time-lapse video shows Llano River floodwaters engulf Texas causeway in under an hour
Resident Robert Ivey captured a time-lapse footage of Llano River floodwaters submerging a causeway in Kingsland, 65 miles from Austin
Iranian president attempts to reframe meaning of 'Death to America' chant during Tucker Carlson interview
Masoud Pezeshkian told Tucker Carlson the slogan is more about pushing back on 'bullying' than it is about wanting actual harm to come to Americans
Netanyahu responds to NYC mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani’s threat to arrest him: 'Silly in many ways'
Zohran Mamdani said that if he were the mayor of New York City, he would arrest Benjamin Netanyahu if he ever set foot in the city
Texas sheriff who predicted deadly floods shares how more than 100 lost lives could have been saved
After 40 years in the Kerr County sheriff’s office and two decades as sheriff before retiring in 2020, Rusty Hierholzer did try to sound the alarm
Karoline Leavitt slammed for calling Texas floods 'act of God' amid questions over late warnings
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt drew backlash after calling the deadly Texas floods, which killed over 100 people, an 'act of God'
White House fires back as George Stephanopoulos appears to blame Trump admin for devastating Texas floods
George Stephanopoulos reportedly used his show to once again target the Donald Trump administration — this time over weather policy
FBI denies Jeffrey Epstein had a 'top secret client list' weeks after Trump accused of being on it
The bombshell memo comes nearly a month after Tesla CEO Elon Musk claimed President Trump was tied up in the Epstein mess at the height of their feud
Donald Trump dismisses 'off the rails' Elon Musk's new political party: 'I think it's ridiculous'
Donald Trump slammed Elon Musk for starting a new political party, which Musk said could offer a real alternative to Democrats and Republicans
Two sisters found dead in Texas floods with 'hands locked together' as grandparents remain missing
Blair and Brooke Harber, 3 and 11 years old, were spending the weekend in Casa Bonita, a gated community in Hunt, when tragedy struck
Rosie O'Donnell claims Trump’s ‘horrible decisions’ led to tragic Texas floods: ‘These are the results’
Rosie O’Donnell, now in Ireland, blamed Donald Trump for Texas flash floods after the Guadalupe River surged 26 feet in just 45 minutes
Melania Trump has one big fear for Barron amid rumors son has found a 'really nice' girlfriend at NYU
Melania Trump remained deeply concerned for her son Barron’s well-being, especially amid the polarized political climate
Joy Reid warns Trump denaturalizing citizens could put Melania at risk of deportation: 'She's outta here'
On her show with Rep Pramila Jayapal, Joy Reid blasted Trump’s denaturalization push, noting Melania wasn’t born in the US and could also be at risk
NORAD intercepts plane in Donald Trump’s Bedminster no-fly zone: 'Stay out of restricted airspace'
The Bedminster airspace breach was the fourth of the day, with two more later, bringing the total restricted airspace violations to five