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
Lara Trump calls Bruce Springsteen ‘idiot’ over anti-ICE protest song ‘Streets of Minneapolis’
The President’s daughter-in-law aimed the rock legend after he dropped a new track protesting federal immigration enforcement, branding the 76-year-old icon as an 'idiot'
Bernie Sanders distances himself from past praise of Tulsi Gabbard: ‘That was way back’
Sanders faced questions during Tuesday’s broadcast of CNN’s The Source, where host Kaitlan Collins raised eyebrows over Gabbard’s new role overseeing election security
Trump calls states ‘agents’ of the federal govt in elections as he pushes GOP to ‘take over’
Trump cited Atlanta and other Dem-led cities as election failures, repeating claims of corruption while pushing voting changes ahead of midterms
House Speaker Mike Johnson backs Trump's call to 'nationalize' elections
The Louisiana Republican made the remarks Tuesday on Capitol Hill, as GOP lawmakers continue pushing stricter voting rules that critics say could tighten access to ballots nationwide
NBC's Savannah Guthrie asks public to pray for missing mother Nancy Guthrie: 'We need you'
Savannah thanked supporters for an outpouring of prayers after her 84-year-old mother Nancy vanished from her Arizona home over the weekend
Low-flying choppers buzzing over SF Bay are part of routine radiation sweeps ahead of Super Bowl LX
With the Super Bowl scheduled for Sunday, February 8, the measure is a precautionary step designed to flag any potential public safety threats
GOP's $95M cash on hand dwarfs Democrats' $14M ahead of midterms: Report
When it comes to fundraising, the RNC raised $172 million in 2025 while the DNC brought in $145 million
Trump calls Trevor Noah a ‘lousy host’ over Grammys joke: ‘Not as bad as Kimmel, but pretty close!’
President Donald Trump called Trevor Noah 'a total loser' and threatened to sue him, saying lawyers would take action over the Grammys joke
CBS News' Peter Attia set meeting with Epstein even as his hospitalized infant battled for life
Peter Attia set up the meeting with Jeffrey Epstein in at a time the disgraced financier was already facing criminal allegations
Jelly Roll declines to comment on politics after Grammy sweep, calls himself a ‘dumb redneck’
Jelly Roll declined to comment on national politics, saying he feels disconnected and that people should not care about his political opinions
Trump adviser calls Trevor Noah a 'talentless loser' for mocking Nicki Minaj at Grammys
Alex Bruesewitz unloaded on Trevor Noah for using Nicki Minaj’s absence from the awards show to needle her public support for Donald Trump
Billie Eilish says 'f**k ICE' during Grammys acceptance speech: 'No one is illegal on stolen land'
Billie Eilish won Song of the Year for the track 'Wildflower' from her 2024 album 'Hit Me Hard and Soft', marking the 11th Grammy of her career
Mike Johnson ‘confident’ government shutdown will end soon as he rejects Democratic demands
The House passed funding bills, but Senate Democrats stalled the deal after the Alex Pretti shooting, leaving parts of the government shut down
Two CBP agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti named amid ongoing DOJ probe
Records show Jesus Ochoa and Raymundo Gutierrez, CBP agents from South Texas, were deployed to Minneapolis under Operation Metro Surge
‘Melania’ heads for $8M opening as top documentary debut in a decade
Melania Trump’s new documentary is beating Jason Statham’s new action movie and is on track to finish third behind 'Send Help' and 'Iron Lung'
Bruce Springsteen makes surprise appearance with newly released protest song at Minneapolis benefit
Bruce Springsteen took the stage at the 'Defend Minnesota!' benefit concert and performed his freshly released protest song, 'Streets of Minneapolis'
LA Olympics boss Casey Wasserman 'regrets' flirty emails with Ghislaine Maxwell in new Epstein files
Wasserman was less than two years into his marriage to Laura Ziffren at the time of his correspondence with Ghislaine Maxwell
Becky G makes bold anti-ICE statement on pre-Grammys red carpet
While attending the star-studded gala, Becky G raised her hands to the cameras, showing her freshly painted nails as she posed with a kissy face
'Trump act now': Protesters demand US intervention in Iran amid anti-regime demonstrations
The protesters waved signs and chanted slogans aimed at Iran’s leadership, urging Trump to take decisive action as unrest continues to grip the nation
Ex-ICE official warns agency is past the point of no return after Minneapolis shootings
Darius Reeves said ICE used restraint under Barack Obama, but masks and raids abandoned planning and eroded public trust