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
Matt Wallace absolutely shredded after sick tweet following Matthew Perry's death
Conservative activist Matt Wallace faced criticism on social media for posting a conspiracy theory about the death of 'Friends' star Matthew Perry
Who is Jack Lew? Senate committee advances nomination of Biden's pick for ambassador to Israel amid GOP pushback
Some Senate Republicans expressed frustration earlier in the week over Lew's responses to their follow-up questions following his initial hearing
Who is Robert McCarthy? Lewiston City councilor 'grabbed the guns' as Maine mass shooting unfolded near his home
The gunman allegedly responsible for the tragedy has been identified as Robert Card, a 40-year-old military veteran with a history of domestic violence
Who is Noah Ney? Oklahoma 'gangster', 16, who shot 5-year-old girl and escaped from juvie gets 50 years in prison
Noah Ney, who was tried as an adult, was deemed beyond rehabilitation due to his extensive history of rejecting treatment and criminal behavior
George Santos' attempt to deflect criticism by suggesting he's being targeted backfires hilariously
Santos faced backlash on social media when he attempted to strike a chord with the electorate by posting about the legal issues he's entangled in
Jesus Ayala and Jzamir Keys: Outrage as Las Vegas teens accused of killing retired police chief smirk, flip off victim's family in court
Jesus Ayala, 18, and Jzamir Keys, 16, face numerous charges most notably murder, in relation to the death of the 64-year-old Andreas Probst
Lindsey Clancy bombshells: 5 things new affidavit reveals about mom who killed her three young children
Lindsey Clancy allegedly strangled her three children to death at their family home in Duxbury
Who is Joseph David Emerson's wife? Pilot who nearly shut down plane mid-flight after 'mental breakdown' described as 'fantastic' family guy
Described as a content and cheerful family man by his neighbors, Emerson would often indulge in a quick game of basketball with his two young sons
Trump booed with chants of 'lock him up' ahead of filing for New Hampshire primary but fans remain unphased
The chants were drowned out as Trump supporters gathered around him, eager to express their unwavering support
'Legend in his own mind': Trump blasted for Nelson Mandela comparison amid criminal charges against him
The former president's comparison aimed to portray himself as a victim of political persecution amid the numerous criminal charges he currently faces
Fighting 'Joe Biden's wars': False rumor of 'draft' spreads across social media as 'medicated' Gen Z slammed for not signing up
The Selective Service System mandates that almost all male US citizens and immigrants between the ages of 18 and 25 register with the government
KJP trolled for bizarre response to question on whether she's worried about a rise in antisemitism
Anti-Israel protests have sparked concern, leading to a surge in incidents targeting Jewish individuals and institutions
Kouri Richins' 'Walk the Dog' letter could spell trouble for Utah mom in husband's murder trial
Kouri Richins, a children's book author who faced murder charges in Utah was embroiled in a legal dilemma over a confiscated letter she wrote in jail
Matt Wallace's false post about Chinese Navy arriving near Israel stirs up a storm on Internet
Right-wing commentator Matt Wallace falsely linked Chinese Navy near Israel to delayed ground invasion in Gaza
If Adolf Hitler is the answer, what's the question? Michigan State slammed for beaming Hitler on videoboard
Adolf Hitler's image was featured in a trivia question about his birthplace, Austria
Who is Jemma Decristo? UC Davis professor investigated for alleged threats against children of 'Zionist journalists'
An archived biography identified Jemma Decristo as 'an assistant professor in American studies and African American studies'
Who is Jennifer Courtemanche? Inside the long con to swindle $500K from Vegas Knights owner Gavin Maloof
Gavin Maloof reported threatening messages and photographs to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police, who traced them back to his ex Jennifer Courtemanche
'It's a riot, not a protest': Internet backs NYPD after footage of cops 'attacking' #FreePalestine protesters goes viral
On October 21, 2023, thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters gathered in Brooklyn's Bay Ridge neighborhood, leading to tense confrontations with the NYPD
Who is Andrew Thierry? Beverly Hills radiologist fired over series of hateful, antisemitic social media posts
The inflammatory comments by Dr Andrew Thierry, which included derogatory language toward Zionists, were met with swift condemnation
Jonathan Turley blames 'conservative purge' in US universities for new pattern of 'radical chic'
Jonathan Turley expressed concern over the state of academia, particularly in light of recent events involving Cornell University's Russell Rickford