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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PoliticsVance and Johnson Invoke Just War Theory to Defend Iran Policy
JD Vance and Mike Johnson invoke just war theory to defend the administration’s Iran policy, challenging Pope Leo and justifying military aggression today.
PoliticsBill Cassidy Bets on Policy Record to Survive Louisiana GOP Primary
Senator Bill Cassidy relies on his legislative record and federal funding to win a third term in the Louisiana Republican primary despite his Trump vote.
PoliticsTrump Bypasses Congress to Launch Iran Strikes on March 2
Donald Trump launched military strikes against Iran on March 2 without congressional approval, testing the legal limits of the War Powers Resolution of 1973.
PoliticsTrump cites arrest of Cole Tomas Allen as third attempt on his life
Donald Trump claims the arrest of 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen at a recent event marks the third attempt on his life in less than two years of politics.
PoliticsHegseth Frames Defense Policy Through Biblical Lens to Deflect Scrutin
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth frames US military policy through a biblical lens, equating press scrutiny to spiritual warfare to deflect oversight.
PoliticsTrump Cancels Witkoff and Kushner Islamabad Trip to Pressure Iran
President Trump canceled a planned trip to Islamabad by envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to pressure Iran into responding to new diplomatic demands.
PoliticsStarmer Defends Mandelson Appointment Amid Vetting Scrutiny
Prime Minister Keir Starmer defends his appointment of Lord Mandelson as the UK ambassador to the US, denying claims that he bypassed official vetting rules.
PoliticsAraghchi Returns to Islamabad After Trump Cancels U.S. Envoy Mission
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi returns to Islamabad after President Donald Trump cancels the diplomatic mission of U.S. envoys Witkoff and Kushner.
PoliticsTrump and Vance Evacuated After Shots Fired at WHCD Event
Secret Service agents evacuated Donald Trump and JD Vance after shots were fired by suspect Cole Allen at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner today.
PoliticsTrump Adopts Machiavellian Volatility to Keep Opponents on Defense
Donald Trump uses impulsive political tactics to keep opponents on defense, applying Machiavellian strategies to disrupt traditional governing in Texas.
PoliticsTrump Cancels Envoy Trip to Pakistan to Pressure Iran on Economy
Donald Trump canceled a planned trip to Pakistan for envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to pressure Iran through a new total shipping blockade strategy.
PoliticsBennett and Lapid Forge 61-Seat Pact to Oust Netanyahu
Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid formed a 61-seat coalition to remove Benjamin Netanyahu from power, uniting their parties to challenge his long-term rule.