Michael Torres
Michael Torres covered three election cycles before joining OwlyTimes. He writes about politics from D.C. with one rule he stole from a mentor: never lead with a quote you wouldn't bet your name on. Tracks what was promised against what was funded.
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PoliticsMichigan Senate Primary Pits Progressive Insurgents Against Party Core
Michigan voters head to the August 4 primary to choose a successor for Senator Gary Peters, deciding between progressive insurgents and party insiders.
PoliticsKnown Extremist Eludes Surveillance in Capital After Release
Abdul Ballout, a 21-year-old extremist, escaped surveillance before the Berlin Pride attack that left one person dead and 29 injured in Germany recently.
PoliticsNetanyahu and Zelenskyy Lobby Trump at Lindsey Graham Funeral
Benjamin Netanyahu and Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Donald Trump in Washington at the funeral for Senator Lindsey Graham to discuss ongoing conflicts.
Politics10 Civilians Killed as Russia-Ukraine Strikes Escalate Over 24 Hours
Russian and Ukrainian forces traded strikes on July 27, 2026, leaving 10 civilians dead and 40 wounded as aerial bombardments escalated across the region.
PoliticsEducation Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Resigns in Blow to Modi Cabinet
Indian Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's cabinet following a surge in youth-led political protests.
PoliticsNetanyahu UN Visit Sparks Standoff With NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani
Benjamin Netanyahu faces a tense standoff with NYC Council member Zohran Mamdani as the Israeli leader plans his September UN General Assembly visit.
PoliticsAbdul Ballout drove van into Berlin crowd after being red-flagged
Abdul Ballout drove a van into a Berlin Pride crowd, killing one person and injuring 29. Authorities had previously red-flagged the 21-year-old attacker.
PoliticsNetanyahu Orders Settlement Expansion After West Bank Clash Kills Six
Benjamin Netanyahu ordered rapid settlement expansion in the West Bank after a deadly clash killed six people, including four Palestinians and two Israelis.
PoliticsWhite House Correspondents' Dinner Faces New Security Protocols
The White House Correspondents' Dinner moved to the Waldorf Astoria after agents tackled 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen at the Washington Hilton in April.
PoliticsMaine Democrats Pick Troy Jackson to Replace Graham Platner
Maine Democrats selected veteran legislator Troy Jackson to replace Graham Platner on the ballot after Platner withdrew following assault allegations.
PoliticsBerlin Transit Halted After Van Attack at Public Celebration
Berlin authorities halted the Christopher Street Day parade on July 25, 2026, after a van struck pedestrians in Tiergarten park, ending the celebration.
PoliticsIndia Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Resigns Amid Protests
India Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on Saturday following mass protests. This marks the first cabinet exit under PM Narendra Modi's tenure.