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

US military prepares for counterattacks on bases and facilities after Trump strikes Iran's nuclear sites

After the surprise strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities on Saturday, US military leaders wasted no time in sounding the alarm for their troops

Jun 22

Trump deployed 12 powerful bunker buster bombs and 30 Tomahawk missiles to take out Iran nuclear sites

It was believed only two of the powerful bunker buster bombs would be enough to crack the Fordow nuclear site, but Donald Trump’s team sent in twelve

Jun 22

Trump says Israel is 'much safer now' after destruction of Iran's nuclear sites: 'We had great success'

President Donald Trump confirmed on June 21 that the US had leveled three of Iran’s most critical nuclear sites — Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan

Jun 21

Bruce Springsteen blasted as he calls Trump's rise 'an American tragedy': ‘Who listens to this has-been?'

Bruce Springsteen faced quite a backlash on social media after he slammed President Donald Trump and called his rise 'an American tragedy'

Jun 20

White House offers some advice to Rep Jasmine Crockett after she calls Trump supporters mentally ill

After Jasmine Crockett accused Trump supporters of being mentally unwell, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt hit back hard

Jun 20

Fact Check: Did Donald Trump replace Hillary Clinton's portrait in White House with his own?

A portrait of Donald Trump with a US flag painted over his face was displayed between portraits of former first ladies in the East Wing

Jun 20

Elon Musk goes after White House aide who allegedly caused his rift with Trump: 'He's a snake'

Elon Musk took to X to torch Sergio Gor, the top White House aide he believes single-handedly torpedoed his ties to Trump

Jun 20

Lauren Boebert’s financial disclosure raises eyebrows as documents reveal no assets: 'This is a first'

Lauren Boebert's filing didn’t list a single asset - no income from her book 'My American Life', no bank accounts, nor a home mortgage

Jun 20

Iran Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei could activate ‘sleeper cells’ in the West as Israeli attack intensifies

An expert said that Iran could try to stir up 'sleeper cells' across the globe, as Tehran continues to lash out and reject pressure from Donald Trump

Jun 19

Melania joins Trump in public appearance blitz as MAGA faces civil war over US role in Israel-Iran crisis

Melania and Trump just broke their own record last week as they made three public appearances together

Jun 19

Barack Obama can’t help taking a crowd-size jab at Trump but it backfires: 'This is all he has to say?

Barack Obama mocked Donald Trump’s crowd size obsession and said the 2020 election wasn’t won by 'the guy complaining about it'

Jun 19

Republicans drop receipts on Biden’s decline in Senate hearing, say Dems conspired to hide his condition

Republican heavy-hitters co-chaired a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing to call out what they said was a full-blown operation to conceal Joe Biden’s condition

Jun 19

Trump hints at possibility of US targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities: 'I may do it. I may not do it'

President Donald Trump made it clear that nothing was off the table when it came to the US' military action against Iran's nuclear facilities

Jun 19

Trump knows 'exactly' where Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is hiding, but will let him live 'for now'

Behind closed doors, President Donald Trump is 'heavily weighing' whether to greenlight military strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities

Jun 18

Don Jr blasts critics claiming he’s using dad's name for personal gain: 'Been a business family forever'

On the June 16 episode of 'NewsNation Now', Donald Trump Jr got candid about the outrage that followed the announcement of his new venture

Jun 18

White House hits back hard against claims of Trump and Melania's separation: 'Solely to garner clicks'

The White House wasn’t thrilled with Michael Wolff's remarks about Donald and Melania Trump's alleged split and slammed him for 'creating unfounded narratives'

Jun 18

Ilhan Omar slammed for 'astounding ingratitude' as she calls US 'one of the worst countries' in the world

Referencing her childhood under a dictatorship in Somalia, Rep Ilhan Omar described the current US as 'one of the worst countries in the world

Jun 18

Fact Check: Did Pam Bondi win a legal battle against transgender swimmer Lia Thomas?

A rumor claimed Pam Bondi had won her legal battle against Lia Thomas, barring her from the Olympics and delivering sports' harshest penalty

Jun 18

Panic sets in at CNN as insiders say overpaid stars could face the axe amid Warner Bros Discovery’s split

Warner Bros Discovery revealed it’s breaking itself up into two entirely new companies — Streaming & Studios and Global Networks — by mid-2026

Jun 17

Trump blasts 'publicity-seeking' Emmanuel Macron for 'always getting it wrong' after leaving G7 abruptly

After leaving the G7 Summit, Donald Trump accused French President Emmanuel Macron of being a 'publicity-seeking' meddler who’s always off the mark

Jun 17

Trump slams Barack Obama and Justin Trudeau for ousting Putin from G7, claims move sparked Ukraine war

Before the official talks even began at the G7 Summit, President Donald Trump proposed bringing Russia back into the G7, and maybe even inviting China

Jun 17

Trump ally Mark Levin blasts Marjorie Taylor Greene for thinking she's 'queen of MAGA' over Iran stance

Mark Levin slammed Marjorie Taylor Greene for attacking ‘fake’ MAGA backers eager for war with Iran in her fiery tirade

Jun 17

Jimmy Swaggart, America’s longest-running televangelist, fighting for life in ICU after cardiac arrest

'Right now, he is in ICU, and without a miracle, his time will be short. But we believe in God. We’re not giving up,' Jimmy Swaggart's family said

Jun 17

Barron Trump skips dad Donald's birthday military parade amid family no-shows and nationwide protests

While Eric Trump and Don Jr were present at the event, Ivanka gave it a miss too

Jun 16

Marco Rubio caught yawning while slouched in his seat during Trump’s lavish military parade

A number of top White House officials, including Marco Rubio, looked visibly worn down halfway through the parade celebrating the US Army's 250 years

Jun 16

Fact Check: Did FIFA really cancel 2026 World Cup matches in the US over Trump's immigration policies?

Trump met with FIFA president Gianni Infantino at the White House, where he pledged support for both 2025 FIFA Club World Cup and the 2026 World Cup

Jun 16

Nezza defies Dodgers’ demand and sings National Anthem in Spanish in solidarity with anti-ICE protesters

In a now-viral TikTok video, Nezza included audio of what she says is an LA Dodgers official, off-camera, telling her to sing the anthem in English

Jun 15

Iran was behind both assassination attempts on Trump, Israeli PM Netanyahu claims in bombshell interview

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu accused Iran of being behind the failed assassination attempts on Trump during his third White House run last year

Jun 15

Angry fans call for MLB boycott over ‘unacceptable’ Pride Month stunt during National Anthem at Mets game

The move, part of MLB’s annual Pride Month celebrations, was instantly slammed by fans who felt it disrespected the National Anthem and the country

Jun 15

Lip reader decodes Melania Trump’s playful rebuke as POTUS walks back bizarre claim in hilarious exchange

Lip reader Nicola Hickling said that the duo were watching the soldiers pass by when Melania Trump leaned into Donald, calling it a 'playful moment'

Jun 15

MAGA crowd sings ‘Happy Birthday’ to Donald Trump during US Army’s 250th anniversary parade

As Donald Trump concluded his remarks and welcomed Melania to the stage, the crowd of thousands broke into an impromptu chorus of 'Happy Birthday'

Jun 15

Trump delivers stark warning to US enemies during Army birthday parade amid 'No Kings' protests

Speaking for just eight minutes at the Army’s 250th anniversary parade, President Donald Trump issued a stern warning to America’s enemies

Jun 15

Trump drops bold and pro-masculinity Father’s Day message as he celebrates dads who 'lead through action'

President Donald Trump dropped a proclamation to commemorate fathers everywhere, using the occasion to give a shoutout to the 'custodians of strength'

Jun 15

Fact Check: Did Donald Trump wear a catheter under his suit during his UFC 316 appearance?

The original photo came straight from the White House’s uploads, but President Donald Trump's pants aren’t clearly visible in most of them

Jun 12

Why LA protesters are waving Mexican flag during anti-ICE demonstrations and what it means to them

Columnist Lindsey Holden noted that this is not the first time the Mexican flag has been featured at immigration protests

Jun 12

AOC called 'ignorant' for dismissing LA riots as 'teens' throwing rocks and blaming Trump raids for chaos

Speaking about the riots in LA, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said that the Democrats 'don’t need to answer for every teen who throws a rock'

Jun 12

Joy Behar under fire for pausing ICE raid talk on 'The View' to gush over 'gorgeous' Gavin Newsom

Joy Behar paused a live discussion on the unrest in California to admit to her co-hosts that she has a slight crush on Gavin Newsom

Jun 12

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Trump 'couldn't care less' about Kennedy Center actors' boycott as he and Melania enjoy 'Les Miserables'

Reports ahead of the show claimed the Trumps would be watching a performance of 'Les Miserables' at the Kennedy Center featuring understudies

Jun 12

California first lady Jennifer Siebel Newsom steps out to shop in Beverly Hills as riots engulf LA streets

Jennifer Siebel Newsom's outing's timing sparked some backlash, with critics questioning whether she was indulging in luxury amid a statewide crisis

Jun 11

Elon Musk admits his attacks on Trump 'went too far' as he regrets some posts he made against president

Donald Trump and Elon Musk traded insults on social media after the Tesla CEO slammed the president’s spending bill as a 'disgusting abomination'

Jun 11

Trump warns protesters 'will be met with very big force' if they disrupt Army’s 250th anniversary parade

Trump made it clear that anyone thinking of raining on his parade better think twice

Jun 11

Hillary Clinton mocked as 'delusional' for calling LA protests 'peaceful', turning off comments on post

Hillary Clinton chimed in on the riots for the first time late Monday, June 9, pinning the blame squarely on President Donald Trump

Jun 11

Stephen A Smith wades into Simone Biles-Riley Gaines feud, admits trans women have 'unfair advantage'

Stephen A Smith said, 'It is a disservice to women in a lot of people’s eyes, that men transitioning to women get to compete in women’s sports'

Jun 11

Elon Musk has made Trump paranoid about his VP JD Vance, claims biographer Michael Wolff

According to bestselling biographer Michael Wolff, Elon Musk may have turned Vice President JD Vance into an existential threat to Trump's throne

Jun 10

Riley Gaines 'feels bad' as Simone Biles faces backlash amid feud over trans inclusion in women sports

Riley Gaines said she’d braced herself for haters the moment a notification popped up, but realized it was Simone Biles who was getting slammed

Jun 10

Trump explains how babies born during his tenure could snag $1K investment fund at 'no cost' to taxpayers

The president shared what he’s proudly dubbed the 'Trump accounts' - a $1,000 investment fund for every US baby born while he’s in the White House

Jun 10

Reporter trolled for downplaying LA protests as fire rages and explosion erupts behind him: 'Is this AI?'

'From what we've seen... the vast majority are people taking videos, people waving flags, people walking around,' ABC7’s Tim Caputo said on-air

Jun 10

Blake Lively trolled as she 'cried with relief' after Justin Baldoni's lawsuit dismissal: 'Not a win'

A judge threw out Justin Baldoni’s massive $400 million countersuit, which accused Blake Lively and husband Ryan Reynolds of extortion and defamation

Jun 9

Cancer-stricken Biden stuck in 'war' between wife Jill and son Hunter as family clashes over $10M estate

The latest friction allegedly erupted after Joe Biden revealed his metastatic prostate cancer diagnosis

Jun 8

Fact Check: Is JD Vance stepping down as vice president due to Donald Trump and Elon Musk's fallout?

Owing to JD Vance's ties to tech billionaires, chatter about where he stands spread rapidly as Donald Trump and Elon Musk's feud unfolded

Jun 8