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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PoliticsGerman Prosecutors Charge Ukrainian Officer Over Nord Stream Blast
German prosecutors have formally charged a former Ukrainian officer, identified as Serhii K., for his role in the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions.
PoliticsEMS Dispatched to Mitch McConnell’s D.C. Home for Medical Report
Emergency medical crews responded to a report of an unconscious person at Senator Mitch McConnell’s Washington, D.C. home on June 14, records confirm.
PoliticsExtreme Winter Weather Forces Ukraine and Russia to Alter Strategy
Extreme temperatures of 37C in Kherson and Zaporizhzhia force Russian and Ukrainian troops to modify military operations and adapt their combat strategy.
PoliticsKyiv Apartment Complex Struck in Overnight Automated Missile Attack
At least 13 people died and dozens sustained injuries after 74 missiles and 496 drones struck a Kyiv apartment complex during an overnight Russian attack.
PoliticsBomb Blast in Monaco Shatters Security for Global Elite
A bomb exploded in a Monaco apartment lobby on Monday, injuring tycoon Vadym Iermolaiev, his partner, and their child, breaching the city's high security.
Politics29-Year-Old Newcomer Ousts 15-Term Veteran in Colorado Primary
Melat Kiros, a 29-year-old newcomer, defeated 15-term incumbent Diana DeGette in Colorado's first congressional district primary election this Tuesday.
PoliticsSouth Africa faces mass displacement as June 30 migrant deadline nears
South Africa faces potential mass displacement as a June 30 deadline for migrant permit holders nears, triggering rising tensions and local eviction fears.
PoliticsSupreme Court Ruling Shields Fed While Boosting Presidential Power
The Supreme Court ruled to protect the Federal Reserve's independence while granting the president more power to remove heads of regulatory commissions.
PoliticsLabour Party pushes to crown Andy Burnham as Starmer successor
Labour Party leaders move to appoint Andy Burnham as Keir Starmer’s successor to avoid a divisive contest and stabilize the government after his departure.
PoliticsAndy Burnham pledges to strip power from London in devolution plan
Andy Burnham plans to strip decision-making power from London in a new devolution strategy that transfers control to local communities across England.
PoliticsIsrael and Lebanon sign US-brokered peace framework in Washington
Israel and Lebanon signed a US-brokered four-point peace framework in Washington on June 26 to end hostilities that have killed 4,192 people in Lebanon.
PoliticsTrump Taps Former Oklahoma Trooper Lance Schroyer to Lead ICE
Donald Trump nominated former Oklahoma State Trooper Lance Schroyer to lead ICE, focusing on expanding state-federal deportation partnerships nationwide.