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

Michelle Obama labeled 'pathetic' for skipping Jimmy Carter's funeral during extended vacation

While Barack Obama attended the ceremony at Washington National Cathedral, Michelle remained in Hawaii due to what was described as a 'scheduling conflict'

Jan 10

'AITA for snapping at my brother for not paying rent but spending money on partying every weekend?'

A woman turned to Reddit to seek advice after blowing up at her younger brother for not paying rent while frequently partying

Jan 10

Bush’s friendly belly tap to Obama at Jimmy Carter’s funeral sets Internet abuzz: ‘Frat boy mentality’

As George W Bush entered the Washington National Cathedral, he bypassed Donald Trump and headed straight for Barack Obama

Jan 10

Kamala Harris dubbed 'jealous' over her reaction to Trump and Obama chatting at Jimmy Carter's funeral

A tribute to Jimmy Carter quickly turned into a viral spectacle as Kamala Harris’ expressions on Donald Trump and Barack Obama's bromance sparked a slew of memes

Jan 9

Donald Trump was close to picking veteran Fox anchor as VP but his team talked him out of it, claims book

Politico's reporter Alex Isenstadt makes several bombshell claims about Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign in his forthcoming book, 'Revenge'

Jan 9

Joe Rogan’s grim warning about LA wildfires in resurfaced clip horrifies Internet: 'What a nightmare'

In a past podcast episode, Joe Rogan recalled a firefighter warning that the 'right wind' could spark a fire tearing through Los Angeles to the ocean

Jan 9

James Woods tearfully recalls niece offering her piggy bank to rebuild home lost in California wildfire

The Palisades Fire, now the largest and most destructive wildfire in LA history, has destroyed over 1,000 structures, including the home of James Woods

Jan 9

'Please stop': CNN’s Anderson Cooper worries fans as he reports maskless from burning Pasadena homes

Anderson Cooper delivered a live report from a residential neighborhood, providing viewers with a firsthand look at the destruction

Jan 8

California Gov Gavin Newsom ripped for Palisades fire 'photo op' with hands in his back pockets

Gavin Newsom was accused of turning the tragic situation into a photo op after he shared a video from his visit to Pacific Palisades

Jan 8

Kimberly Guilfoyle uses Eric Trump's birthday to remind Don Jr of their fond memories together

Kimberly Guilfoyle's birthday tribute to Eric Trump seemed to carry a deeper, bittersweet message about her fractured relationship with Don Jr

Jan 8

Fact Check: Did Elon Musk really claim C-sections allow babies to have larger brains?

A tweet, supposedly made by Elon Musk, about the heavy usage of C-sections allowing babies to have larger brains recently went viral

Jan 8

'AITA for pushing my parents to repay the money I gave them considering I’m managing my own expenses?'

Despite the promises that the money would be paid back, the Reddit user found themselves met with vague reassurances whenever they brought it up

Jan 8

Jaw-dropping sum Amazon is paying for Melania Trump documentary revealed

On Sunday, January 5, Amazon announced that the Brett Ratner-directed documentary about Melania Trump will be released later this year

Jan 8

Armie Hammer’s 2017 dig at ‘Gossip Girl’ co-star Blake Lively resurfaces amid Justin Baldoni lawsuit

A 2017 clip of Armie Hammer on 'Watch What Happens Live' resurfaced, drawing attention amid Blake Lively’s ongoing lawsuit against Justin Baldoni

Jan 8

GOP Sen Deb Fischer’s husband Bruce refuses to shake Kamala Harris’ hand at wife's swearing-in ceremony

Bruce Fischer, the husband of Republican Senator Deb Fischer from Nebraska, flat-out refused to shake Kamala Harris' hand after his wife was sworn in

Jan 7

MSNBC’s Joy Reid mocked as she wears elephant jewelry in honor of Jan 6: ‘GOP mascot earrings’

Joy Reid kicked off 2025 by wearing elephant earrings during her show 'The ReidOut', marking the fourth anniversary of the Jan 6 insurrection

Jan 7

Selena Gomez fans appalled after spotting fiance Benny Blanco’s ‘nasty’ habit at 2025 Golden Globes

As the cameras kept cutting to Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco, fans started noticing something rather distracting

Jan 7

Elon Musk unleashes slur-laden tirade against student who called him ‘largest spreader of disinformation’

Joni Askola, a Finnish graduate student and activist supporting Ukraine, called out Elon Musk for allegedly spreading disinformation

Jan 7

Fact Check: Did Panama really ban Donald Trump and his family from entering the country for 100 years?

After Donald Trump threatened to try to take back the Panama Canal, a post about the country imposing a ban on him and his family went viral

Jan 7

Outrage as 'Emilia Perez' wins 4 Golden Globes including Best Picture: ‘Absolutely out of touch’

'Emilia Perez' also picked up Best Non-English-Language Motion Picture, Best Original Song, and Best Supporting Female Actor Golden Globes

Jan 6

Kieran Culkin brings back hilarious feud with Pedro Pascal at Golden Globes: 'No nomination this year?'

Kieran Culkin and Pedro Pascal traded jabs during last year’s awards season, and Culkin added fuel to their faux feud at the 2025 Golden Globes

Jan 6

‘AITA for telling in-laws that I make more money than my husband so where we live is up to me?’

The woman and her husband decided to move about an hour away from his family, and closer to her workplace and daycare

Jan 6

Don Jr faces backlash over nicotine product in photo with his children: 'Not the Zyn next to the child!'

Donald Trump Jr shared a heartwarming series of photos on Instagram on January 4, featuring his children, Spencer, 12, and Chloe, 10

Jan 6

Aubrey Plaza once revealed how Jeff Baena received 'death threats in his DMs' after their quirky wedding

Aubrey Plaza and Jeff Baena had been together since 2011, but they decided to make it official by getting married in 2020 in a quirky wedding ceremony

Jan 5

Vanessa Williams pays tribute to mom Helen after she succumbs to acute liver failure: 'Lost a powerhouse'

Vanessa Williams took to Instagram to let her followers know that her mother Helen had died on December 28, 20 days after celebrating her 85th birthday

Jan 5

Jennifer Aniston, 55, reveals lifelong struggle with crippling disorder after backlash over appearance

Jennifer Aniston received criticism for what many perceived as an overuse of cosmetic treatments, leading her to reconsider her beauty regimen

Jan 5

Fact Check: Did Shaquille O'Neal give Trump a Rolls-Royce Phantom as wedding gift in 2005?

In 2005, some news outlets claimed that Shaquille O'Neal, a guest at Donald Trump’s wedding to Melania, said he gifted the newlyweds the luxury car

Jan 5

'AITA for walking out on a date as soon as I found out she was a single mom?'

One Redditor recently found himself on a spot after he walked out of a date the moment he learned his date was a single mother

Jan 5

Angelina Jolie gets $80M richer after finally ending bitter 8-year divorce battle with Brad Pitt

Angelina Jolie is still one of Hollywood’s top earners, pulling in $20-$35 million per film, and has lucrative ventures as well

Jan 4

Mysterious purple mark on President Joe Biden's left hand at White House event raises eyebrows

The coin-sized mark on Joe Biden's hand looked like it had been dabbed with some makeup and sparked a frenzy of conspiracy theories online

Jan 3

Lane Kiffin gives funny response to fan betting for date with his daughter over Ole Miss’ Gator Bowl game

Ole Miss Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin found himself at the center of a social media exchange before the Gator Bowl game against Duke Blue Devils

Jan 3

Jordon Hudson hints she and Bill Belichick were dating in 2022, long before his split from Linda Holliday

Jordon Hudson's post implies she and Bill Belichick were already dating in 2022 when the football coach was still with his partner Linda Holliday

Jan 3

'AITA for sternly telling a man I just met at a party that I'm not a therapist and walking away?'

The Redditor said that the unknown man approached her and initiated an awkward conversation without asking her if she was interested in talking to him

Jan 3

Why Jimmy Carter will eclipse Donald Trump’s historic Inauguration Day from beyond the grave

On January 20, the spotlight won’t be entirely on Donald Trump while he revels in his moment of triumph

Jan 2

'The Kardashians' Season 6 teaser dubbed 'dull' by unimpressed fans who promised to boycott series

While the Kardashian-Jenner family’s signature flair for drama was on full display in the Season 6 teaser, it wasn’t enough to win over critics

Jan 2

'AITA for requesting my fiance pay for expensive ensembles I wear to his high-profile work functions?'

A woman took to Reddit’s ‘Am I The A**hole’ forum after asking her fiance to pitch in for the mounting cost of dressing up for his events

Jan 2

Donald Trump's granddaughter Kai Trump's choice of vehicle for running errands raises eyebrows

Kai Trump's regular day includes running errands in a Tesla Cybertruck, a futuristic beast of a vehicle priced between $80,000 and $100,000

Jan 2

Kevin Costner is making peace with Taylor Sheridan and putting 'Yellowstone' feud 'behind him'

Sources say 69-year-old Kevin Costner has mellowed out and is determined to start 2025 with a clean slate

Jan 2

Kimberly Guilfoyle sends birthday wishes to Don Jr as he enjoys with Bettina Anderson at Mar-a-Lago bash

Kimberly Guilfoyle, 55, shared a collage of photos and videos on Instagram to mark Donald Trump Jr’s 47th birthday on December 31

Jan 1

Roy Wood Jr takes dig at Don Lemon’s CNN firing as he turns down drink from Andy Cohen on New Year's Eve

Roy Wood Jr quipped, 'The last Black man that drank on this network got fired. I’m going to keep it with water for right now. I need some stability'

Jan 1

Fact Check: Was Sasha Obama kicked out of Reagan Washington airport for being a Black woman?

Sasha, the daughter of former President Barack Obama, was allegedly the victim of an airport discrimination incident that went viral on social media

Jan 1

Ron Howard’s wife Cheryl accidentally sets her hair on fire while blowing out candles in birthday video

Cheryl quickly jumped back, yelling in shock, while family members rushed in to save the day

Jan 1

'AITA for wanting to leave my husband because he’s chronically unemployed?'

A 34-year-old woman took to Reddit to ask if she was wrong for wanting to leave her 37-year-old husband due to his chronic unemployment

Jan 1

Fact Check: Is Trump charging $100K for inauguration church service tickets in 'pay-to-pray' scheme?

Critics called out Donald Trump after it was rumored that he is charging donors $100,000 to attend a Sunday church service with him

Dec 31

Legal experts explain why Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's divorce took 8 years: 'Perfect storm'

According to legal experts, the timeline in Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's case is wild and messy, even by celeb divorce standards

Dec 31

Ricky Gervais' fans in stitches as he mocks Hugh Jackman’s shirtless selfie: 'Wolverine and Margerine'

Hugh Jackman, 56, is back Down Under for the holidays and treated fans to a cheerful shirtless snap, grinning ear to ear as he enjoyed a dip in the pool

Dec 31

Hugo Wentzel, Jimmy Carter's bodybuilder grandson, shares what brought him the most joy in his final days

25-year-old Hugo Wentzel opened up about Jimmy Carter’s final days, their special bond and the life lessons his grandfather instilled in him

Dec 31

Fact Check: Did Garth Brooks call for country music stars to boycott Donald Trump’s inauguration?

Right before Christmas, posts started popping up all over social media claiming Garth Brooks had made this anti-Trump declaration

Dec 31

Donald Trump insiders claim he's 'annoyed' with Elon Musk amid transition team drama: 'It could go ugly'

Elon Musk's omnipresence and flair for controversy have reportedly begun to grate on Donald Trump, who famously wants to be the lone star of any show

Dec 30

'American Idol' alum Steven James rips Katy Perry's new song: 'Can’t be same person who eliminated me'

Former 'American Idol' contestant Steven James revisited his history with Katy Perry while reacting to the singer's new track 'OK' in a viral video

Dec 30