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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PoliticsTulsi Gabbard to step down as intelligence chief on June 30, 2026
Tulsi Gabbard will resign as director of national intelligence on June 30, 2026, leaving a key leadership vacancy for the administration to fill next year.
PoliticsTrump pressures Iran with military threats while seeking diplomacy
President Donald Trump threatens Iran with military action to secure concessions while maintaining an open door for diplomatic talks to avoid war.
PoliticsAdnan Sami Defends RSS Meeting Amid Mounting Public Criticism
Musician Adnan Sami faces public criticism after meeting RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat at a centenary celebration dinner held earlier this year in Mumbai city.
PoliticsSenate Confirms Kevin Warsh to Lead Federal Reserve
The U.S. Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve. This appointment replaces Jerome Powell and aims to align national monetary policy goals.
PoliticsParties redraw congressional maps mid-decade to lock in House seats
Texas Republicans are leading a nationwide effort to redraw congressional district maps mid-decade to secure more House seats before the next census.
PoliticsTrump Approval Slide Boosts Democratic Odds for 2026 House Control
President Donald Trump faces a decline in approval ratings, increasing the probability that Democrats will win control of the House in the 2026 midterms.
PoliticsTennessee redistricting splits Memphis into three congressional seats
Tennessee state lawmakers approved a new congressional map that divides the city of Memphis into three separate districts to merge with rural areas.
PoliticsHouse Democrats dodge questions on Kamala Harris 2028 bid
House Democrats refuse to discuss a potential 2028 presidential bid for Kamala Harris as they navigate internal party divisions following the 2024 election.
PoliticsStarmer faces isolation as Labour majority crumbles under dissent
Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces growing isolation as his Labour majority fractures, while Nigel Farage and the Reform Party gain support in the polls.
PoliticsBiden skips Philadelphia union dinner before May 19 primary
Joe Biden canceled his appearance at the Sheet Metal Worker’s Union Hall dinner in Philadelphia, avoiding a public event before the May 19 local primary.
PoliticsTrump Moves to Limit Iran Conflict After Abandoning Surrender Goal
President Donald Trump abandons his goal of unconditional surrender in Iran, proposing a 30-day negotiation window to focus on limited containment instead.
PoliticsReform UK Wins 30 Percent of Seats in Local Election Surge
Nigel Farage’s Reform party secured 30 percent of declared seats in local UK elections, breaking the long-standing dominance of the two major parties.