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

Britney Spears spent a wild night partying with Diddy before her trainwreck 2007 MTV VMAs performance

Britney Spears was grinning ear-to-ear in newly resurfaced photos from September 7, 2007, snapped inside Jet nightclub in Las Vegas with Diddy

May 26

Trump blasts Putin after deadly missile onslaught on Ukraine: 'He has gone absolutely crazy!'

Donald Trump lashed out at Vladimir Putin after Russia reportedly fired more than 300 drones and missiles into Ukraine

May 26

Tom Brady showered with boos during surprise Indy 500 appearance and he fires back with classic shade

Tom Brady was greeted to a chorus of boos when being introduced onstage at the Indy 500 pre-race ceremony on Sunday, May 25

May 25

Elon Musk appears to officially confirm he's stepping away from DOGE: 'Back to sleeping in factory rooms'

With SpaceX’s Starship launch coming up and plans to push Tesla and X forward, Elon Musk is back on the factory floor

May 25

Ivanka Trump takes down opponent as she shows off impressive Jiu Jitsu skills: 'Feeling stronger'

President Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka Trump flexed her fighting skills as she posted a photo of herself lifting coach Gui Valente completely off the ground

May 25

Fact Check: Did Samuel L Jackson really testify against Sean 'Diddy' Combs in court during federal trial?

The post alleged that Steve Harvey was named as a co-conspirator in Diddy’s crimes, with accusations that he 'groomed' Lori Harvey for the rapper

May 25

Trump draws flak after he bizarrely warns West Point cadets to avoid 'trophy wives’ in graduation address

During his hour-long keynote address to the graduating class at West Point, President Donald Trump veered way off-script and left the crowd scratching their heads

May 25

Brittney Griner blasted for allegedly calling Caitlin Clark ‘trash and f*****g White girl’ in viral clip

Cameras appeared to capture Brittney Griner mouthing the words toward Caitlin Clark as she exited the court after committing her sixth foul

May 25

Tom Brady, 47, planning to come out of retirement as he eyes major comeback: 'He wants a gold medal'

While Tom Brady insists he’s retired 'for good' and that there will be no more comebacks, insiders say otherwise

May 23

NBC’s Yamiche Alcindor blasted for challenging Karoline Leavitt on 'White genocide' claims in South Africa

Karoline Leavitt torched Yamiche Alcindor for trying to undercut the Trump administration’s claims about the murder of White South African farmers

May 23

Mariah Carey's robotic responses in bizarre interview leave fans confused: 'Was that AI version of MC'

During her interview, Mariah Carey gave single-word responses to most questions, all delivered in a monotonous tone

May 23

Melania Trump charging fans $25 for audiobook of bestselling memoir narrated by her AI voice

'The narrator is an AI-generated replica of Melania Trump’s voice, created under Mrs Trump’s direction and supervision,' the audiobook's blurb states

May 23

Angelina Jolie raises eyebrows after series of awkward interactions with her own bodyguard

Angelina Jolie's fans noticed that she seemed visibly uneasy and avoided eye contact with her bodyguard

May 23

Oprah Winfrey shares fangirl moment over special link to Pope Leo at inaugural mass: 'He pointed at you!'

Oprah Winfrey fans were obsessed with decoding the look on Pope Leo’s face as he spotted her in the crowd

May 22

Fact Check: Did Pam Bondi say it’s 'illegal' for Bruce Springsteen to call himself 'The Boss'?

A rumor claimed Pam Bondi called it illegal for Bruce Springsteen to use the title 'The Boss' without leading the entire country

May 22

Trump jokes Gators star Thomas Haugh has ‘got no hair loss problems' after being trolled over bald spot

President Donald Trump lit up the East Room with his trademark humor as he welcomed the Florida Gators men’s basketball team to Washington, DC

May 22

Trump jokes about 'not that tall' son Barron's height as he praises Florida Gators during their WH visit

According to Donald Trump, even his son Barron, who is 6'9" in height, feels small around some of the Florida Gators players

May 22

Trump posts edited video of hitting and tripping Bruce Springsteen with golf ball as feud escalates

Trump posted a spoof video to his Truth Social account showing him whacking a golf ball that cuts to a clip of Bruce Springsteen tripping on stage

May 22

Fact Check: Did Democrats really want Jill Biden to be Surgeon General like Donald Trump Jr claims?

Fresh off the backlash over his take on Joe Biden’s cancer diagnosis, Donald Trump Jr claimed that Democrats wanted Jill Biden to be Surgeon General in 2020

May 21

Joe Scarborough forced to justify 2024 remark about Biden being at his ‘best ever’ after cancer diagnosis

Joe Scarborough said he meant every word he said when pressed about the remark during a sit-down on 'Next Up with Mark Halperin'

May 21

Fact Check: Did King Harald of Norway ditch Trump to meet Barack Obama?

This comes after Barack Obama landed in Norway for a speaking engagement on May 12 at the Oslo Spektrum arena

May 21

Jake Tapper concedes ‘conservative media was right’ about Joe Biden's cognitive decline to Megyn Kelly

Megyn Kelly grilled Jake Tapper on his network’s coverage leading up to the now-infamous 2024 debate, which the CNN anchor co-moderated

May 21

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DHS Secy Kristi Noem struggles to answer habeas corpus question in embarrassing Senate hearing exchange

Senator Maggie Hassan grilled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem over the potential suspension of habeas corpus under a second Donald Trump term

May 21

Shocking images of Diddy’s hotel room after his arrest made public: From baby oil to wads of cash

Bottles of baby oil and lubricant were found stashed both in the bathroom and packed into plastic bags in Diddy's hotel room

May 20

Nancy Pelosi slammed for 'sending love' to Joe Biden after his cancer diagnosis: 'You’re a backstabber'

Nancy Pelosi sent a warm message to Joe Biden after his cancer diagnosis, less than a year after she reportedly helped end his presidential career

May 20

Brian Stelter questions timing of Biden's cancer announcement, links it to release of Robert Hur tapes

Brian Stelter pointed out that the audio of Joe Biden's interview with Robert Hur was released on Friday — the same day he was diagnosed with cancer

May 20

Trump demands probe into Harris campaign's alleged $11M payment to Beyonce for 2024 endorsement

President Donald Trump also called out 'unpatriotic entertainers' by asking exactly how much Kamala Harris' campaign paid them for endorsements

May 20

Fact Check: Did Bruce Springsteen lose his Jeep ad contract after slamming Trump at a concert abroad?

Trump had a go at Bruce Springsteen after he called his administration 'corrupt, incompetent, and treasonous' during a concert in the UK

May 20

Jill Biden accused of 'elder abuse' after husband’s prostate cancer diagnosis: 'She knew he was dying'

Jill Biden was accused of 'elder abuse', with many critics insisting she knew her husband was seriously ill and still pushed him into public appearances

May 19

Urologist insists Biden likely knew about prostate cancer diagnosis for a while, may not be a surprise

Joe Biden’s team recently confirmed that the former president has been diagnosed with prostate cancer with metastasis to the bone

May 19

Barack and Michelle Obama react to Joe Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis: 'He will fight this challenge'

Barack Obama highlighted Joe Biden’s contributions to the pursuit of breakthrough cancer treatments as he wished him a speedy recovery

May 19

New York resident claims AOC walked out on her question during Bronx town hall: 'She dismissed me'

On 'Fox & Friends Weekend', the constituent said Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez left after being confronted about the surge in crime in Jackson Heights

May 19

Don Jr slammed for asking how 'Dr' Jill Biden could've ‘missed’ husband's cancer: 'Low and shallow'

Donald Trump Jr reposted a message that questioned whether Joe Biden’s aggressive illness could’ve gone unnoticed during his presidency

May 18

How Barron Trump’s behind-the-scenes power moves scored big wins for parents Donald and Melania

Donald Trump recently revealed that the now-viral August interview with comedian Theo Von was his son Barron Trump’s idea

May 18

Bret Baier marvels at Trump’s ability to keep up with a grueling schedule: ‘How the hell do you do it?’

Donald Trump sat down for an exclusive interview with Fox News host Bret Baier during his whirlwind four-day tour of the Middle East

May 18

Trump pushes bonkers Hillary Clinton conspiracy theory, shares wild video she 'does not want you to see'

The video shared by President Donald Trump on social media attempted to link the Clintons to a range of high-profile deaths over the years

May 18

Fact Check: Did Cassie Ventura claim Nicki Minaj told her to stay with Diddy despite alleged abuse?

A viral post claimed that the prosecution had asked Cassie Ventura about entertainers she could have reached out to for support

May 18

Viral video shows horrifying moment massive Mexican Navy training ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge

Mayor Eric Adams said the ship 'apparently lost power' while sailing out of the harbor around 8.30 pm and slammed straight into the Brooklyn Bridge

May 17

Fact Check: Did former president Barack Obama accept a ‘sky palace’ jet as gift from Qatar in 2015?

The claim about Barack Obama began after President Donald Trump made headlines for accepting a replacement Air Force One jet from Qatar

May 15

Hillary Clinton mocked for accusing Trump of pay-for-play over Qatar's jet gift: 'Maybe sit this one out'

Critics rushed to remind Hillary Clinton of the Clinton Foundation’s foreign donations controversy after she took a swipe at Donald Trump

May 15

Kelly Clarkson accused of being 'ungrateful' by talk show staff after dispute with HR over fan compliment

During a recent show at the Etess Arena in Atlantic City, Kelly Clarkson opened up about the behind-the-scenes tension at her talk show

May 15

Jurors shown 15-minute unedited video of Diddy assaulting ex Cassie Ventura in hotel on Day 2 of trial

The video from the InterContinental Hotel in Century City shows Diddy dragging Cassie Ventura down a hallway and throwing what appears to be a vase at her

May 15

Trump gets royal welcome in Qatar with convoy of red cybertrucks and camels following fighter-jet escort

President Donald Trump’s motorcade cruised through the streets of Doha in Qatar, led by a pair of Tesla Cybertrucks on May 14

May 14

Trump biographer insists Donald and Melania are 'separated' despite White House branding him a liar

According to author Michael Wolff, President Donald Trump and Melania Trump may be living very separate lives behind all that public display of affection.

May 14

Saudi Arabia rolls out mobile McDonald’s truck in hilarious nod to Trump’s favorite fast-food joint

Whether or not President Donald Trump himself planned to chow down on a Big Mac from the truck remains unclear, but the symbolism was hard to miss

May 14

Trump tells Sean Hannity Air Force One appears 'much less impressive’ parked next to Arab royals’ planes

During an interview with Fox News host Sean Hannity, President Donald Trump confessed that America’s presidential plane just doesn’t stack up

May 14

Joe Biden's failure to recognize George Clooney at fundraiser left star ‘shaken to his core’, book claims

In a jaw-dropping moment at a Democratic fundraiser in Los Angeles last June, the former president reportedly didn’t recognize George Clooney

May 14

Joe Biden aides debated whether he would require wheelchair if re-elected in 2024, bombshell book reveals

The revelation was made in the book 'Original Sin: President Biden’s Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again'

May 14

Trump’s loyal MAGA base turns on him over Qatar Air Force One deal: 'This is not a gift. It’s a bribe'

Ben Shapiro compared President Donald Trump to Hunter and Joe Biden and said that 'we’d all be freaking out on the right' if this was done by them

May 13

Reason why many believe Elon Musk is the father of Amber Heard's newborn twins

On Mother's Day, Amber Heard announced the birth of her twins, Ocean and Agnes, in a heartwarming post featuring a photo of their feet

May 13