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

Internet wonders if Trump got booed at Super Bowl LIX as viral videos spark debate over crowd reactions

While most videos show he was met with resounding cheers, his critics insist the stadium booed and jeered at him

Feb 11

Fact Check: Does Barron Trump really speak three or more languages?

A resurfaced clip has sparked speculation on social media, with claims that Barron Trump is a polyglot prodigy who has 'mastered' multiple languages

Feb 10

Uproar over hefty price tag for President Donald Trump's appearance at the 2025 Super Bowl

The big question Donald Trump's critics are asking is about how much taxpayer money was spent on his attendance at Super Bowl LIX

Feb 10

Prince Harry decries 'weak moral character' in apparent dig at Trump for calling Meghan Markle 'terrible'

Trump has previously said that 'Harry is whipped' and that his wife 'leads him around by his nose'

Feb 10

Ivanka Trump’s son Theo steals the show at Super Bowl with his hawk-eyed presence around grandpa Donald

Fans couldn’t get enough of Theo’s protective stance around his grandfather, President Donald Trump

Feb 10

Fans bet on length of Jon Batiste’s National Anthem rendition ahead of Super Bowl LIX

Jon Batiste took center stage at Caesar’s Superdome in New Orleans on Sunday to deliver a stunning rendition of the National Anthem

Feb 9

Video of Jay-Z instructing bodyguard to closely follow Beyonce at 2025 Grammys has fans divided

A viral video has surfaced showing Jay-Z seemingly instructing his bodyguard to stay close to Beyonce

Feb 9

Hailey Bieber shares mysterious post about ‘rejection’ amid divorce rumors with husband Justin

Hailey Bieber took to Instagram to share a carousel of fashion-forward images, including a topless blazer look amid split rumors with Justin Bieber

Feb 9

Fact Check: Did Joe Biden spend 40% of his presidency on vacation?

The Republican National Committee initially made this claim in 2023, asserting Joe Biden spent 40% of his presidency away from the White House

Feb 9

Kanye West slammed for hinting he slept with Ivanka Trump: 'You are filth'

Kanye West posted offensive messages on X and made strange claims about President Trump's eldest daughter, Ivanka

Feb 9

Kanye West

Richard Gere dubs Donald Trump 'bully and thug' at Goya Awards as he says America is in 'very dark place'

Richard Gere, 75, expressed his concerns about America being in a 'very dark place,' emphasizing the divisive tribalism taking over the country

Feb 8

Garth Brooks dyeing his hair and 'wearing corsets' as damage control amid bombshell lawsuit: Sources

63-year-old Garth Brooks has reportedly been dropping serious cash to keep himself looking polished, primped, and picture-perfect

Feb 7

Donald Trump sparks outrage as he says it's ‘amazing’ DC plane crash could happen, compares it to golfing

The president raised eyebrows with his golf analogy about last week’s midair collision between an Army helicopter and a passenger jet

Feb 7

Fact Check: Did USAID give Chelsea Clinton a staggering $84M for her work at Clinton Foundation?

A series of posts alleged that Bill and Hillary Clinton's daughter Chelsea pocketed $84 million in taxpayer money from USAID

Feb 7

The scandalous moments CBS brazenly scrubbed from Kamala Harris' tense '60 Minutes' interview

Now that the original interview has been released — after Trump sued CBS News in October — it’s clear just how much was left on the cutting room floor

Feb 7

Robert F Kennedy Jr sparks social media frenzy as he prepares mysterious blue liquid mid-flight

A video of Robert F Kennedy Jr showing him adding a mysterious bright blue substance to his drink led to controversy and curiosity on social media

Feb 6

Country star Colt Ford drops 60lb, changes diet after heart attack led to 8-day coma: 'I died two times'

The 'Slow Ride' singer has made some serious changes to his diet and lifestyle, cutting out longtime favorites like fried chicken and Mountain Dew

Feb 6

Heartbroken dad discovers final video wife and daughter took in ill-fated plane that crashed near DC

Andrey Ter is grieving the sudden loss of his wife Olesya Taylor and youngest daughter Olivia Ter, 12, in the devastating plane crash near Washington DC

Feb 6

Hillary Clinton slammed for hypocrisy as she claims Elon Musk’s DOGE team has 'no relevant experience'

Hillary Clinton took a jab at Elon Musk’s new Department of Government Efficiency team, calling out its members for being too young to even rent a car

Feb 6

Trump trolled for falsely claiming Tommy Tuberville coached Patrick Mahomes: 'Time to retire, grandpa!'

Tommy Tuberville did coach at Texas Tech, but he left in 2012 after just two seasons. Mahomes didn’t even arrive at Texas Tech until 2014

Feb 6

Tributes pour in as Irv Gotti, hip-hop producer and Murder Inc Records co-founder, dies at 54

While the cause of Irv Gotti's death remains unknown, he did suffer what his representatives previously described as a 'minor stroke' last year

Feb 5

Fans go wild as Zendaya's family reveals their adorable nickname for her fiance Tom Holland

Zendaya's family revealed their nickname for Tom Holland as the couple celebrated their engagement with her loved ones in her hometown of Oakland

Feb 5

Drew Barrymore and Kelly Clarkson’s ‘heated battle’ for talk show ratings tearing their friendship apart

Drew Barrymore is laser-focused on winning over viewers, especially in Middle America, where Kelly Clarkson has built a massive fan base

Feb 5

‘AITA for asking my sister to pay me back after her child destroyed my daughter’s prized books?’

The woman's 13-year-old niece destroyed her daughter’s cherished book collection, including a brand-new special edition she had been saving up for

Feb 5

Beyonce’s Grammy-winning ‘Cowboy Carter’ sees 795% spike in streams, trolls say ‘bought and paid for’

While Beyonce's fans are celebrating 'Cowboy Carter's staggering surge on Spotify, critics on social media weren’t so convinced

Feb 5

Kamala Harris' stepdaughter Ella Emhoff slammed as she complains about 'overpriced' eggs

'Where has Ella been for the last four years? She obviously doesn't shop for herself regularly,' a netizen snarked

Feb 4

Body language expert decodes Beyonce’s ‘deer in headlights’ reaction to Best Country Album Grammy win

The moment Beyonce heard Taylor Swift announce her name as the winner in the Best Country Album category at the Grammys, her reaction was one of disbelief

Feb 4

Taylor Swift

Father of Ryan O'Hara, soldier killed in DC crash, thanks first responders for bringing son’s body home

Staff Sgt Ryan Austin O’Hara was one of the three soldiers killed in the tragic Black Hawk helicopter collision with an American Airlines flight

Feb 4

Janelle Monae rips Nelly during Grammys afterparty for performing at Trump’s inauguration: 'You sold out'

Janelle Monae called out Nelly at a Grammys afterparty while performing a cover of his hit 'Hot in Herre', abruptly switching to a freestyle diss

Feb 4

Brave pilots fought to save doomed jet moments before mid-air collision killed everyone on board

Captain Jonathan Campos and First Officer Samuel Lilley tried to pull the jet’s nose up in an attempt to avert the disaster, but the impact was unavoidable

Feb 4

Blake Lively wants to 'protect' her celebrity pals before filing new allegations against Justin Baldoni

Blake Lively’s legal battle with co-star Justin Baldoni heated up, with Lively’s lawyer revealing plans to add new allegations to her case

Feb 3

Chappell Roan lauded as she calls out record labels at Grammys over fair pay and healthcare for artists

Chappell Roan delivered a powerful speech after bagging the Best New Artist award at the 2025 Grammys, beating out Sabrina Carpenter and Doechii

Feb 3

Fans gush as Taylor Swift and Jay-Z raise toast to Beyonce’s historic Album of the Year Grammy win

Beyonce's fellow nominee and longtime friend Taylor Swift was caught on camera raising a glass in her honor with none other than Jay-Z

Feb 3

Taylor Swift

Black Hawk pilot Rebecca Lobach’s social media erased before name reveal sparks conspiracy theories

The Army had initially withheld Rebecca Lobach’s name at the family’s request, but they released a statement on Saturday confirming her identity

Feb 3

Will Smith slammed over awards show return as he takes to Grammys stage years after Oscars slap scandal

Years after grabbing headlines for that infamous Oscars slap, Will Smith returned to the 2025 Grammys stage for a special tribute to Quincy Jones

Feb 2

Trevor Noah roasted after joke about Trump and immigrants falls flat at Grammys: 'Too woke and not funny'

Trevor Noah’s opening monologue had people talking for all the wrong reasons when he decided to crack a joke about 'illegal immigrants'

Feb 2

Brooklyn Beckham rebuffed by heiress wife Nicola Peltz as she excludes him from her directorial debut

Brooklyn Beckham was reportedly devastated after he was initially given a small role in his wife's film 'Lola', but Nicola Peltz decided to 'let him go'

Feb 2

James Carville blasts Democrats for starting with ‘7th string quarterback’ Kamala Harris in 2024 race

James Carville argued that the party had plenty of 'staggering talent' but failed to showcase it when it mattered most

Feb 2

Ryan Reynolds accused of ‘staged’ autograph session amid Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni lawsuit drama

A viral video showed Ryan Reynolds engaging with a crowd, but critics pointed out that everyone seemed to have identical merchandise and blue pens

Feb 2

Fact Check: Did Trump sign an executive order allowing offensive slurs?

Social media was thrown into turmoil when a video surfaced, showing President Trump signing an executive order legalizing the use of offensive slurs

Feb 2

Army finally identifies pilot flying Black Hawk after refusing to reveal name at family's request

The Army finally identified the female soldier on Saturday, January 31, saying it was done 'at the request of and in coordination with the family'

Feb 1

'Why don’t you donate your billions?': Selena Gomez mocked for sobbing over Trump’s immigration crackdown

Selena Gomez seemed emotionally affected by President Donald Trump’s push for mass deportations, a topic making headlines after his return to office

Jan 28

Selena Gomez claps back at Senate candidate Sam Parker after his shocking call for her to be 'deported'

It all began when Selena Gomez shared an emotional video on social media, pouring her heart out about Trump’s immigration policies

Jan 28

Jim Acosta to exit CNN following abrupt removal from network's programming schedule

Jim Acosta’s exit reportedly seemed inevitable after his 10 am show got booted in favor of 'The Situation Room' with Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown

Jan 27

Denis Leary reveals his surprising relation to Conan O’Brien: ‘We look like two Irish aunts’

It was Denis Leary's uncle who put together the pieces of the family puzzle and explained how the actor was related to Conan O’Brien

Jan 27

Jennifer Lopez will never win Oscar as Hollywood sees her as a 'Kardashian', not an actress: Source

An insider said that one of the biggest challenges Jennifer Lopez faces is that her glitzy, larger-than-life image works against her

Jan 27

Ryan Reynolds was 'horrifically mean' to 'Deadpool' co-star TJ Miller as resurfaced interview goes viral

In a podcast interview on 'The Adam Carolla Show', TJ Miller notably called Reynolds 'horrifically mean' and suggested the actor was 'insecure'

Jan 27

Fact Check: Did Melania Trump really 'destroy' liberal TV host Alex Brooks in viral interview clip?

Despite the disclaimers and obvious AI fakery, many viewers in the comments section were fully convinced that Melania Trump's interview was real

Jan 27

Lara and Eric Trump's secret inaugural exchange unpacked after moment goes viral: 'Stop the hand sign'

The former RNC co-chair went viral after a curious moment between her and Eric at Donald Trump’s second presidential inauguration

Jan 26

Fact Check: Did Barack Obama and Kamala Harris make the same controversial gesture as Elon Musk?

While Elon Musk was onstage at the Capital One Arena, he made a hand gesture that made social media go into meltdown — comparing it to the Nazi salute

Jan 26