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 2028 presidential polls show Democrats circling back to a familiar name
A Focaldata poll shows Kamala Harris at 39%, ahead of Gavin Newsom at 21%, and she beats him 56–44% head-to-head
AOC mocked by the left after Munich stumbles, including Venezuela 'below the equator' blunder
Liberal commentators say the congresswoman struggled with basic foreign policy questions, fueling doubts about her readiness for a national stage
Donald and Melania Trump celebrate Valentine’s night at Mar-a-Lago to ‘Harvest Moon’
A live acoustic rendition of Neil Young’s 'Harvest Moon' set the mood as the couple enjoyed a private Valentine’s evening at Mar-a-Lago
Ex-Marine Joey Jones blasts Gavin Newsom over 'Trump is temporary' remark at Munich conference
At the Munich Security Conference, Gavin Newsom told CNN’s Kate Bolduan that Donald Trump is 'temporary' and will lose in the midterms
Cardi B blames 'government' after falling off chair at Las Vegas concert, later claims video is AI
Cardi B fell off a chair during her 'Little Miss Drama' Tour at T-Mobile Arena, then joked it was AI after performing her hit 'Thotiana'
Obama hails peaceful anti-ICE protesters in Minnesota who pushed back 'with truth and cameras'
Obama praised how ordinary Minnesotans organized and resisted aggressive federal ICE actions, drawing national attention as the operation winds down
Nancy Mace slams Bondi after DOJ claims full Epstein file release: 'Won’t hold up in court'
Mace accused DOJ of hiding key facts behind weak legal privileges and flagged missing documents and videos in the Epstein file release
Marjorie Taylor Greene says Epstein files secrecy 'shattered' MAGA base and public trust in govt
Marjorie Taylor Greene said a dispute over the files led to a clash with President Donald Trump, who she claimed threatened to primary her
Shooting at South Carolina State University leaves two dead and one injured, campus on lockdown
Officials had not confirmed the identities of those killed, nor had they released information about the condition of the injured person
AOC says GOP control lets Trump push agenda, urges voters to flip Congress
Speaking outside the Capitol, AOC linked Republican majorities to Trump’s policy gains and urged voter action in the midterm elections
'I'll get impeached': Video of Trump warning Republicans to win midterms resurfaces
Donald Trump delivered the remarks to House Republicans at the Kennedy Center, renamed in his honor by his appointees
Tom Homan says ‘special agents’ will remain in Minnesota to probe fraud cases despite drawdown
Tom Homan said Donald Trump agreed to scale back Minnesota operations while investigations continue after Renee Good and Alex Pretti were killed
Scott Jennings grills CNN panelists on SAVE Act: 'What voting rights are being taken away?'
Scott Jennings challenged CNN panelists after Alencia Johnson accused Donald Trump of backing the SAVE Act to suppress minority voters
Joy Behar raises questions about Hispanic driver’s detention in Nancy Guthrie case
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department has not confirmed whether the man was formally arrested in connection with Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance
Vermont Rep Becca Balint walks out of Epstein hearing after Pam Bondi hurls antisemitism allegations
Lawmakers questioned Pam Bondi over her handling of Jeffrey Epstein matters and the Trump administration’s immigration policies during hearing
Gallup to stop tracking presidential approval ratings after nearly nine decades
Gallup said ending presidential polls is part of its mission-focused evolution and it will continue independent, high-standard research on society
Pam Bondi slams Democrats over Epstein hearing: 'You all should be apologizing'
Pam Bondi called the hearing a distraction from Trump’s achievements, citing falling crime, fewer border crossings and record-breaking economic growth
Fact Check: Is Savannah Guthrie’s ex-husband Mark Orchard linked to her mother’s disappearance?
The FBI-released footage circulated widely online, where users compared the masked figure’s build and visible features to photos of Mark Orchard
Trump says his ‘Great Ballroom’ will host future presidential inaugurations
The Library of Congress said inaugurations were usually held at the US Capitol, though the Constitution did not require a specific location
Charlamagne tha God slams Megyn Kelly, Jesse Watters over Bad Bunny outrage instead of Epstein files
Charlamagne tha God awarded Megyn Kelly and Jesse Watters his 'Donkey of the Day' segment, saying their anger over the performance was misplaced