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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PoliticsWitkoff and Kushner head to Islamabad for talks with Iran envoy
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrive in Islamabad this Saturday to hold indirect diplomatic talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi via mediators.
PoliticsTrump cancels Kushner, Witkoff trip to Pakistan to pressure Iran
Donald Trump ordered Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff to cancel their trip to Pakistan, pressuring Iran to provide concrete concessions before negotiations.
PoliticsCherfilus-McCormick Filed for Florida Ballot Before April Resignation
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick filed paperwork with the Florida Department of State on April 17 to keep her name on the ballot before resigning from Congress.
PoliticsWhite House Bypasses Congress to Authorize Iran Military Action
The White House bypassed Congress to authorize military action against Iran, prompting Pope Leo XIV to publicly criticize the administration's strategy.
PoliticsWhite House Cancels Kushner Mission to Pakistan Amid Iran Deadlock
The White House canceled a diplomatic mission to Pakistan led by Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff due to an unbridgeable strategic deadlock with Iran.
PoliticsHarvey Levin Brings TMZ Tabloid Tactics to White House Briefings
TMZ founder Harvey Levin now sends reporters to Pentagon and White House briefings, applying celebrity journalism tactics to official government news.
PoliticsTrump Links Special Forces Insider Trading Case to Prediction Markets
Donald Trump defends a special forces soldier who earned $400,000 via prediction markets by framing the insider trading case as a savvy political bet.
PoliticsActivists Use 3D-Printed Whistles to Track ICE Enforcement Units
Activists led by Dan Sinker use 3D-printed whistles to track Immigration and Customs Enforcement units and broadcast their movements across urban areas.
PoliticsWhite House Pivots to Iran Talks to Ease Gas Prices Before Midterms
The White House is starting new diplomatic talks with Iran to lower global energy prices and manage domestic costs ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.
PoliticsTrump to Attend First White House Correspondents' Dinner as President
President Donald Trump will attend his first White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, joining the annual tradition to engage with the press corps.
PoliticsAshley Moody Pays $10,440 Fee to Qualify for Florida Senate Race
Ashley Moody paid the $10,440 qualifying fee to enter the 2026 Florida U.S. Senate race, officially launching her campaign to complete Marco Rubio's term.
PoliticsWhite House Claims 600% Drug Price Cuts Despite Arithmetic Gaps
The White House claims drug prices dropped by 600 percent despite arithmetic errors. President Donald Trump’s administration pushes these dubious figures.