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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PoliticsTrump Cancels Islamabad Peace Talks With Iran to Increase Pressure
President Donald Trump canceled scheduled peace talks with Iran in Islamabad on April 25, 2026, choosing to exert pressure instead of continuing diplomacy.
PoliticsFlorida DEP Awards $2.5 Million to Research Wakulla Springs Basin
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection grants $2.5 million to FSU professor Ye for mapping cave systems within the Wakulla Springs basin area.
PoliticsUS Threatens Sanctions Against NATO Allies Over Iran Conflict
The United States threatens to sanction NATO allies, including Spain, for refusing to join the military conflict against Iran as regional tensions grow.
PoliticsTrump Cancels Islamabad Mission to Force Tehran Negotiations
President Donald Trump canceled the diplomatic mission to Islamabad today to force Iranian officials into direct negotiations on terms set by the White House.
PoliticsLawmakers Deploy Spouses to Soften Public Image in Washington
On April 25, 2026, Rachel Campos-Duffy hosted congressional spouses on Fox & Friends Weekend to discuss the domestic challenges of political family life.
PoliticsUS Marines Seize M/V Touska, Citing 18th-Century Prize Law
On April 19, United States Marines seized the M/V Touska, invoking 18th-century prize law to justify the capture of the vessel for a reported blockade breach.
PoliticsArgall and Meuser Prioritize Workforce and Pensions in Harrisburg
Senator Dave Argall and Representative Dan Meuser prioritize pension stability and workforce growth in Harrisburg through the passage of bill SB 998.
PoliticsTrump Cancels Kushner and Witkoff Mission to Islamabad
President Donald Trump canceled a diplomatic mission to Islamabad for envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff to maintain maximum pressure against Iran.
PoliticsJeffries Uses Q&A With Children to Avoid Tough Policy Questions
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries answered questions from children on April 25, 2026, avoiding tough policy inquiries to project a soft-focus brand image.
PoliticsGovernor Meyer’s Communications Director Mila Myles Resigns April 24
Governor Matt Meyer’s communications director, Mila Myles, resigned from her position on April 24. State officials confirmed the departure this week.
PoliticsShapiro Seizes PA Party Control to Build National Political Machine
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro invested $900,000 to install a handpicked chair and gain total control over the state Democratic Party infrastructure.
PoliticsTrump Cancels Islamabad Mission, Grounds Kushner and Witkoff
Donald Trump canceled a diplomatic mission to Islamabad, grounding envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff to pressure Tehran into meeting his demands.