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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PoliticsRodriguez and Coleman unveil Colorado bill to overhaul AI liability
Senate Majority Leader Robert Rodriguez and President James Coleman introduced Senate Bill 26-189 to centralize AI liability laws across Colorado today.
PoliticsSupreme Court Ruling Ends Limits on Partisan Gerrymandering
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that federal courts cannot limit partisan gerrymandering, allowing state legislatures to redraw electoral maps without oversight.
PoliticsTrump Proposed $500M Rescue for Spirit Airlines
The Trump administration proposed a $500 million bailout to save Spirit Airlines after the carrier filed for bankruptcy in August 2025 following fuel hikes.
PoliticsTrump Rejects Past Comments on Iran Deal to Protect Negotiator Image
Donald Trump denies his past remarks about the Iran nuclear deal to preserve his image as a master negotiator while keeping foreign adversaries guessing.
PoliticsSupreme Court Limits Voting Rights Act, Ending Federal Oversight
The Supreme Court narrowed the Voting Rights Act, ending federal oversight. This ruling forces advocates to fight voting regulations through state courts.
PoliticsTrump cites arrest of Cole Tomas Allen as third attempt on his life
Donald Trump claims the arrest of 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen at a recent event marks the third attempt on his life in less than two years of politics.
PoliticsTrump Cancels Witkoff and Kushner Islamabad Trip to Pressure Iran
President Trump canceled a planned trip to Islamabad by envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to pressure Iran into responding to new diplomatic demands.
PoliticsAraghchi Returns to Islamabad After Trump Cancels U.S. Envoy Mission
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi returns to Islamabad after President Donald Trump cancels the diplomatic mission of U.S. envoys Witkoff and Kushner.
PoliticsTrump Adopts Machiavellian Volatility to Keep Opponents on Defense
Donald Trump uses impulsive political tactics to keep opponents on defense, applying Machiavellian strategies to disrupt traditional governing in Texas.
PoliticsTrump Cancels Envoy Trip to Pakistan to Pressure Iran on Economy
Donald Trump canceled a planned trip to Pakistan for envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to pressure Iran through a new total shipping blockade strategy.
PoliticsTehran Targets Trump With Military Displays After Ceasefire Extension
Tehran launched new military displays across Iran after President Donald Trump extended a two-week ceasefire, aiming to mobilize hardliners against him.
PoliticsSwalwell Exit Saves California Democrats From June Primary Disaster
Eric Swalwell withdrew from the California gubernatorial race after five women alleged misconduct, preventing a potential disaster for state Democrats.