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
Trump says Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei 'alive in some form' despite injuries
Trump said he believes the 56-year-old leader, Mojataba Khamenei, survived the strike that reportedly killed his father, Ali Khamenei.
Marco Rubio trolled for wearing oversized shoes gifted by Trump: 'Those are gonna cause blisters'
The Secretary of State became the subject of online jokes after wearing Donald Trump-gifted shoes that were clearly too big for him.
NYPD chief Aaron Edwards hailed for leaping barricade to chase down Gracie Mansion bombing suspects
Aaron Edwards's quick reaction helped fellow NYPD officers track down and detain two suspects — Ibrahim Kayumi, 19, and Emir Balat, 18
Kelly Clarkson is still waiting on that ‘American Idol’ prize nearly 25 years after winning the show
The first winner of the hit reality singing show revealed she never received the $1 million and car prize fans assumed she had won.
US missile hit Iranian elementary school due to outdated intelligence, early findings suggest
On February 28, a Tomahawk missile struck the Shajarah Tayyebeh elementary school in Minab, killing at least 175 people, according to Iranian reports
Marjorie Taylor Greene mocks Trump's Iran war outlook: 'Maybe it has something to do with heaven'
Marjorie Taylor Greene also slammed Trump for targeting Rep Thomas Massie (R-KY), who has criticized the Iran attack, during his visit to Kentucky
Kevin Spacey testifies on House of Cards exit, claims he was booted on false grounds
Kevin Spacey appeared at the court to testify in a trial tied to a massive insurance dispute over his firing from the sixth season of House of Cards.
Fact-Check: Did Iranian missile barrages kill Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu's brother Iddo?
Several social media accounts began circulating posts claiming that an Iranian air strike had killed Iddo Netanyahu and injured Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir
Where is Mojtaba Khamenei? Iran’s new leader missing from public view amid injury claims
No new photos or videos of Mojtaba Khamenei have appeared since he became Iran’s leader, fueling speculation about his condition and whereabouts
Republican Clay Fuller credits Trump's endorsement after Georgia race heads to April runoff
Clay Fuller is already tipping his hat to President Donald Trump.
Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon splurged $22M on gourmet food in a single month, watchdog says
According to government watchdog Open the Books, Pete Hegseth's Defense Department spent about $22 million on steak, lobster, and other seafood in a month.
Paul Pelosi, Conan O’Brien and Clarence Thomas named in alleged Bohemian Grove member list leak
Investigative journalist Dan Boguslaw snagged the ultra-confidential roster by reportedly hounding a San Francisco insider
Larry Ellison moves to Florida just 20 minutes from Trump’s Mar-a-Lago
Larry Ellison began investing in the Florida island in 2022 and poured $450 million into two landmark properties since
Scott Jennings dismisses concerns about Trump’s health, says he looked 'plenty energetic' at SOTU
Scott Jennings dismisses concerns about Trump’s health as a poll showed 61% of respondents agreeing that Trump has 'become erratic with age'
James Comer says Hillary Clinton showed 'no curiosity' about who was with Bill in hot tub photo
Rep James Comer also said Americans will ‘find hard to believe’ a lot of what Hillary Clinton had to say in the deposition
Democrats erupt as Lauren Boebert photo leak to Benny Johnson stalls Hillary Clinton deposition
Ranking member Robert Garcia (D-CA) said 'everybody was very taken aback by the committee rules being essentially not enforced'
Patrick Dempsey mourns death of co-star Eric Dane: 'He would be so happy to know he was so beloved'
Patrick Dempsey reflected on the heavy toll of losing loved ones, noting that he had already lost both parents and several friends over the past year
Rep Rashida Tlaib faces backlash after controversial chant during Trump’s State of the Union
A newly surfaced clip shows Rashida Tlaib seemingly chanting a white supremacist group's name as GOP lawmakers roared 'USA' during the SOTU address
Tim Walz admin offering taxpayer-funded medical leave to people tear gassed during anti-ICE protests
Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Leave Program Director Greg Norfleet, a Tim Walz appointee, confirmed there was documentation backing it up
Karoline Leavitt says Trump ‘set a trap’ for Democrats during immigration remarks at SOTU
Leavitt said Trump deliberately forced Democrats to either applaud victims of illegal immigrant crimes or remain seated, exposing their priorities