Kunal Dey

About Author

Kunal Dey, a senior news writer at news.meaww, is a computer engineer turned political observer based in Bengaluru, India. His journey into the political realm was sparked by the seismic impact of Donald Trump's historic triumph in 2016. With a background in science and technology, Kunal brings a unique perspective to his coverage of US and world politics. When he isn't covering the goings on in Capitol Hill, Kunal enjoys driving cars, lifting weights, immersing himself in literature, culinary exploits, and serenading the strings of his guitar.

Area of Interest

Kunal has extensively covered election cycles, polls, primaries, campaigns, and pivotal events shaping the American political landscape. His writings delve into a wide spectrum of political ideologies, addressing libertarian, conservative, and liberal viewpoints. Kunal navigates the complex world of political information, ensuring a balanced understanding by drawing insights from diverse media outlets and publications across the political spectrum.

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

Was it really a 'Last Supper' parody? Historian debunks theory about controversial Paris Olympics act

Dutch historian Walther Schoonenberg argues that the depiction was a less traditional show about Olympic gods, challenging the initial uproar caused by the performance

Jul 30

Will Trump debate Kamala Harris? Watch former POTUS waver and remain noncommittal on issue

Donald Trump appeared less definitive than before, stating that while he 'probably' will debate Kamala Harris, he also sees a case for not doing so

Jul 30

WATCH: Donald Trump slams Last Supper parody at Olympics opening ceremony, calls it a ‘disgrace’

The criticism revolves around a particular tableau during the opening ceremony that echoed Leonardo da Vinci's famous painting The Last Supper

Jul 30

Historian who has accurately predicted elections since 1984 reveals likely winner in Trump-Harris showdown

Allan Lichtman who predicted Donald Trump’s win in 2016 and Joe Biden’s in 2020, bases his prediction on his '13 Keys to the White House methodology'

Jul 30

'White Women for Kamala' virtual event draws 'Black Mirror' comparisons as Mrs Frazzled gives woke advice

The event, aimed at rallying support for Vice President Kamala Harris, was headlined by notable figures such as singer Pink and soccer star Megan Rapinoe

Jul 30

Chuck Schumer claims he refused to shake Benjamin Netanyahu's hand but photos tell a different story

Chuck Schumer said that his refusal to shake Benjamin Netanyahu's hand during the Israeli PM's US visit was rooted in 'serious disagreements' over policy

Jul 29

Newly revealed texts suggest Trump rally shooter was monitored by authorities over 90 min before attack

According to newly released text messages, Thomas Matthew Crooks, was under law enforcement's radar considerably earlier than previously reported

Jul 29

'Last Supper' outrage: Major US advertiser pulls out of Paris Olympics over drag show controversy

Mississippi-based telecommunications and technology company C Spire announced its decision to pull its advertising from the global event

Jul 29

Inside scandalous infidelity claims that shook Marjorie Taylor Greene's marriage to Perry Greene

Marjorie Taylor Greene and Perry Greene divorce proceedings were quickly followed by her visible relationship with Brian Glenn

Jul 28

Kamala Harris' post recommending vinyl records goes viral after those Brat and coconut memes

The photo was taken when Kamala Harris visited DC’s Home Run Records on Small Business Week

Jul 28

'What have you done?' JD Vance tears into Kamala Harris for questioning his loyalty to the US

The speech was in response to an ad released by Kamala Harris, accusing JD Vance of prioritizing loyalty to Donald Trump over the country

Jul 28

Secret Service draws flak for claiming agents weren't warned of suspicious person at Donald Trump rally

The Secret Service agents on duty at the rally have complained that they were not included in several alerts sent within the 25 minutes before Thomas Matthew Crooks opened fire

Jul 28

Will Donald Trump debate Kamala Harris? Requirements for second presidential debate announced

Kamala Harris said, 'I think that the voters deserve to see the split screen that exists in this race on a debate stage and so, I’m ready, let’s go'

Jul 28

Records reveal Parkinson’s expert met with Biden’s doctor at the White House earlier this year

According to the White House visitor logs, Dr Cannard, a neurologist at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, met with Dr O’Connor in mid-January

Jul 28

Usha Vance’s friends reveal she found Capitol incursion and Trump’s role in it ‘deeply disturbing’

Friends of Usha Vance said seeing her sitting next to Trump at the recent RNC was 'surreal'

Jul 27

JD Vance poured out his heart as a 'lonely and bored' 20-year-old in emotional blog

JD Vance wrote about his life in a blog just before Vance he shipped off to Iraq to serve in the Marine Corps

Jul 26

Can Kamala Harris beat Donald Trump? Here's what latest polls say about her chances in Nov election

Within 24 hours of announcing her candidacy, Kamala Harris raised a record-breaking $81 million and secured enough delegate support for nomination

Jul 26

Kathryn Steinle death: How 2015 murder of woman on SF's Pier 14 still haunts Kamala Harris, Sherrod Brown

Kamala Harris has been criticized for her support of sanctuary-city policies, which some believe had enabled Kathryn Steinle's killer to remain in the US

Jul 26

Project 2025: Separating myths from facts and clarifying Trump affiliation

The initiative has been labeled 'authoritarian' and 'dystopian', and has become a hot topic on social media platforms

Jul 25

Hunter Biden and his lawyers trolled after judge threatens them with sanctions for 'lying' in court filings

Judge Mark Scarsi accused the lawyers of fabricating statements in attempt to leverage recent dismissal in Donald Trump’s case to solve Biden's tax case

Jul 25

What is 'DEI hire'? The meaning behind ugly Republican attacks against VP Kamala Harris

Tennessee GOP Rep Tim Burchett claimed that President Joe Biden selected Kamala Harris as his running mate primarily because she is a Black woman

Jul 25

Experts uncover telltale signs of Biden's frail health in his Oval Office speech about exiting 2024 race

Joe Biden addressed the nation while reading his speech from a teleprompter

Jul 25

Hunter Biden joins dad Joe for Oval Office speech, trolls say he’s wondering if ‘daddy will pardon him’

Joe Biden announced the suspension of his reelection campain following three weeks of mounting pressure

Jul 25

Barack Obama hasn't endorsed Kamala Harris because he doesn't believe she can beat Trump, claims source

Although many high-ranking Democrats have rallied behind Vice President Kamala Harris, Barack Obama's absence from this chorus is striking

Jul 24

'What a joke': FBI Director Christopher Wray ripped for suggesting Trump may not have been hit by bullet

During his testimony on July 24, Christopher Wray indicated that there remains question about whether Donald Trump was struck by a bullet or shrapnel

Jul 24

Trump gets blasted after Mar-a-Lago hikes initiation fee to $1M months before presidential election

Mar-a-Lago's latest price hike will go into effect in October, just a month before the 2024 presidential election

Jul 24

'She’s never going away': Hillary Clinton mocked as she endorses Kamala Harris, says VP can defeat Trump

In an op-ed, Hillary Clinton stressed that Kamala Harris' campaign offers a distinct contrast to Republican nominee Donald Trump

Jul 24

Was Joe Biden really in hospice care? Debunking viral conspiracy theory over POTUS’ absence

After Biden withdrew from the 2024 race, several claims have surfaced online about his health, that he is missing, terminally ill, or even dead

Jul 24

'Pay reparations': Kamala Harris bashed as report reveals VP descended from Irish slave owner in Jamaica

Kamala Harris's father and Stanford economist Donald Harris shared in a 2019 article that his grandmother Miss Chrishy was a descendant of Hamilton Brown

Jul 23

Trump slammed after he gives two new nicknames to Kamala Harris as GOP calls her a 'DEI hire'

Donald Trump called Kamala Harris 'Lyin' Kamala' and 'Laffin' Kamala' during his rallies

Jul 23

'She herself is unfit': Kamala Harris trolled as she doesn't respond to query over Biden's fitness to serve

The situation unfolded following Biden’s unexpected withdrawal from the presidential race and subsequent scrutiny from lawmakers

Jul 23

Biden’s surprise call to Kamala Harris deemed fake after critics spot odd detail that ‘spilled the beans’

The 81-year-old President, who had tested positive for Covid, spoke in a scratchy voice during the phone call

Jul 23

Fact Check: Did Kamala Harris say Ukraine is a ‘country in Europe’, next to Russia?

Kamala Harris reportedly made this statement in response to a journalist's request to explain the Ukraine-Russia situation in simple terms

Jul 23

Chadwick Boseman's fans get emotional as late actor's final tweet supporting Kamala Harris resurfaces

The renewed attention to the post showcases fans' emotional connection to Chadwick Boseman and their enthusiasm for Kamala Harris’s historic candidacy

Jul 22

Top Democrats threatened to oust Joe Biden unless he stepped down, set him up to fail in debate: Source

Top Democrats threatened to invoke the 25th Amendment to oust Joe Biden if he remained adamant on going forward with his reelection campaign

Jul 22

Here's how Hollywood reacted to Biden exiting 2024 race: From Robert De Niro to Cardi B

President Joe Biden ended his reelection campaign on Sunday, July 21, amid growing concerns over his health and mental acuity

Jul 22

Democrats clash as John Fetterman slams powerbrokers for ousting Biden before convicted Sen Bob Menendez

Joe Biden's decision to quit the presidential race was met with a wave of reactions from prominent Democrats and political figures

Jul 22

'Record number of failures': Biden trolled after White House spokesman hails his presidential achievements

White House deputy press secretary Andrew Bates commended Biden's achievements, highlighting his commitment as he approaches the final leg of his term

Jul 22

Here's why Biden quit 2024 race in last-minute bombshell move that left his team 'completely blindsided'

Joe Biden's decision was reportedly driven by dismal polling data and intense pressure from within his party

Jul 21

Top Dems praise Biden's withdrawal from 2024 race but hesitate to endorse Kamala Harris as his successor

On Sunday, July 21, Joe Biden announced his decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race and shortly after endorsed Kamala Harris

Jul 21

Adam Kinzinger trolled as he declares ‘GOP is dead’ and slams ‘celebration’ of Trump at Milwaukee RNC

Adam Kinzinger said Trump's choice of JD Vance as his running mate exemplified the 'death of the old GOP'

Jul 21

Why was Barron Trump absent from RNC? Mom Melania and siblings' presence fails to dim demand for him

Barron Trump chose not to attend the RNC in Milwaukee, marking a rare public absence during a major political event for his father Donald Trump

Jul 21

Exploring Thomas Matthew Crooks' 'pathway to violence' leading to Donald Trump assassination attempt

On July 13, Thomas Matthew Crooks fired shots into the crowd, injuring Donald Trump and killing one person while critically wounding two others

Jul 21

Joe Biden mocked as he ‘seethes’ at Nancy Pelosi for not backing him amid calls for him to drop out

CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins reported that Joe Biden is particularly upset that Pelosi, his long-time ally in Washington, has not come to his defense

Jul 21

'He’s getting feisty': Joe Biden trolled as he claps back at top Democrats doubting his 2024 bid

Democratic figures including former President Barack Obama, Nancy Pelosi, and Chuck Schumer, have advised Joe Biden to bow out

Jul 20

'Sounds about right': Biden trolled after Kevin McCarthy claims POTUS struggles to read from note cards

Kevin McCarthy's comments were detailed in an interview with CNN's Manu Raju where he recounted instances that demonstrate Biden's cognitive decline

Jul 19

'Far left karma': Biden trolled as he once called aging fellow senator 'poor son of a b***h' unfit for job

Joe Biden's remark occurred during a conversation about Claiborne Pell’s capability to continue serving as he was showing signs of Parkinson’s disease

Jul 19

Real reason behind the misspelling on Corey Comperatore’s firefighting jacket at RNC

Corey Comperatore, a former fire chief, was killed while shielding his family during a shooting at a Donald Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania

Jul 19

JD Vance's mother Beverly once threatened to crash car and 'kill' them both in fit of rage

JD Vance said, 'Of all the things I hated about my childhood, nothing compared to the revolving door of father figures'

Jul 19

Biden trolled as he claims he's in 'better shape' than Trump after forgetting Herbert Hoover’s name

President Joe Biden insisted that as long as he can demonstrate his capability to lead and get things done, his age should not be a factor

Jul 18