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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PoliticsJohn Bolton Pleads Guilty to Illegal Retention of Classified Files
Former national security adviser John Bolton pleaded guilty to a charge of illegally retaining classified files to resolve his Justice Department case.
PoliticsButtigieg family targeted in false CPS child abuse report
Authorities investigated a false child abuse report filed against Pete Buttigieg, marking a new tactic in political harassment targeting his family home.
PoliticsNPS Blames Vandalism for $14.7M Lincoln Memorial Pool Failure
The National Park Service blames criminal vandalism for the $14.7 million failure of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool’s recent infrastructure renovation.
PoliticsAndy Burnham plans to move Prime Minister’s office to Manchester
Andy Burnham plans to relocate parts of the Prime Minister’s office to Manchester to challenge London's dominance and address voter concerns in the North.
PoliticsStarmer resigns to clear path for Andy Burnham in Labour pivot
Keir Starmer resigns as Labour leader to make way for Andy Burnham. This move aims to prevent electoral collapse by backing the former Mayor of Manchester.
PoliticsZohran Mamdani Leads NYC Primary Sweep With Decentralized Coalition
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani successfully backed a slate of democratic socialist challengers who defeated long-term incumbents in the recent primary.
PoliticsAndy Burnham Hires James Purnell as Chief of Staff After Starmer Exit
Andy Burnham hires former Labour minister James Purnell as his new chief of staff following the sudden resignation of Keir Starmer from his position.
PoliticsAbelardo de la Espriella wins presidency on pro-security platform
Abelardo de la Espriella wins the Colombian presidency on a pro-security platform, promising to dismantle Gustavo Petro's total peace policy for force.
PoliticsAndy Burnham Returns to Parliament With Makerfield By-Election Win
Andy Burnham secures a return to Parliament after winning the Makerfield by-election, challenging Sir Keir Starmer’s leadership within the Labour Party.
PoliticsTrump Seeks Iran Deal to Cut $29 Billion War Costs
Donald Trump pursues a diplomatic deal with Iran to curb the $29 billion in war costs incurred by the United States since the conflict began in early 2026.
PoliticsTrump Seeks Iran Deal After $29 Billion Spent on Naval Blockade
Donald Trump seeks a new deal with Iran after spending $29 billion on a naval blockade. The move aims to secure a diplomatic win despite GOP opposition.
PoliticsTrump stays in DC for Iran crisis, skipping son’s Bahamas wedding
President Donald Trump canceled a trip to his New Jersey resort and skipped his son’s Bahamas wedding to manage the escalating military crisis with Iran.