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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PoliticsJohnson Pushes FISA Section 702 Renewal Before April 30 Deadline
Speaker Mike Johnson proposes a three-year renewal of FISA Section 702 before the April 30 deadline, adding new reporting requirements to secure House votes.
PoliticsTrump Extends Iran Ceasefire Amid Week-Long Naval Blockade
Donald Trump extends a ceasefire with Iran while keeping a naval blockade active for one week, pressuring Tehran without setting a date for new talks.
PoliticsTrump Rejects Prince Harry’s Ukraine Plea to Assert Policy Control
Donald Trump rejected Prince Harry’s recent plea for increased U.S. support in Ukraine, asserting his own diplomatic authority over UK-Washington relations.
PoliticsKalshi Fines Candidates Betting on Their Own Races to Avoid Scrutiny
Kalshi fined political candidates who bet on their own election campaigns to avoid regulatory scrutiny and establish stricter internal compliance standards.
PoliticsDemocrats Use April 23 Vote-a-Rama to Target GOP Vulnerabilities
Senate Democrats forced rapid votes on gas, grocery, and healthcare costs on April 23 to highlight Republican electoral vulnerabilities before the midterms.
PoliticsJohn Seymour: How Property Policy Defined His Brief Senate Tenure
John Seymour served as a U.S. Senator from 1991 to 1992, prioritizing property rights and housing development after his appointment by Governor Pete Wilson.
PoliticsTrump and L.A. Mayor End Stalemate With Deal on Federal Funding
President Trump and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass reached a deal on federal funding after an Oval Office meeting to resolve a yearlong political stalemate.
PoliticsTrump Claims Supreme Court Bias to Prep Base for Citizenship Loss
Donald Trump accuses the Supreme Court of bias as he prepares his supporters for a possible legal defeat regarding the end of birthright citizenship.
PoliticsIES Report Outlines Pivot Toward Politically Relevant Research
The Department of Government Efficiency cut IES staff by 88 percent and removed contract exit clauses, forcing the agency to prioritize political research.
PoliticsTrump Escalates Persian Gulf Blockade to Force Iran Negotiations
President Donald Trump enforces a naval blockade in the Persian Gulf to force Iran into talks, prompting the IRGC to seize two foreign vessels in response.
PoliticsGOP Links ICE Funding to Reconciliation to Avoid DHS Shutdown
Senate Republicans now link Immigration and Customs Enforcement funding to the budget reconciliation process to prevent a Department of Homeland shutdown.
PoliticsVirginia Democratic Wins Force GOP to Scrutinize Florida House Map
Republicans are pressuring Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to redraw the state's House map after Virginia Democrats successfully flipped four legislative seats.