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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PoliticsIndia Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Resigns Amid Protests
India Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on Saturday following mass protests. This marks the first cabinet exit under PM Narendra Modi's tenure.
PoliticsPentagon Casualty Reporting Systems Fail to Track Missing War Data
The Pentagon’s Defense Casualty Analysis System removed four names from its Iran war death toll, reducing the official count from 18 to 14 fatalities.
PoliticsDNC Picks South Carolina to Lead 2028 Presidential Primary Calendar
The Democratic National Committee officially selected South Carolina to hold the first 2028 presidential primary, prioritizing the party’s Black voters.
PoliticsEU Fines Tech Giant $1 Billion, Escalating Trade Tensions
The European Commission fined Google $1 billion this Thursday for violating antitrust laws. This penalty escalates trade tensions between the EU and US.
PoliticsTrump Attends Rescheduled White House Correspondents Dinner in DC
President Donald Trump attended the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Dinner at the Waldorf Astoria in DC to address journalists for one hour.
PoliticsAndy Burnham succeeds Starmer as Britain's 59th prime minister
Andy Burnham succeeds Keir Starmer as Britain's 59th prime minister. The former Greater Manchester mayor aims to counter Reform UK and the Green Party.
PoliticsUK Reviews Politician Security After Ann Widdecombe Slaying
The UK government reviews security measures for politicians after the slaying of former minister Ann Widdecombe triggers intense political debates.
PoliticsTrump Endorses Argentina Ahead of 2026 World Cup Final
Donald Trump endorsed Argentina before the 2026 World Cup final to align with Lionel Messi, but his political move backfired on the pitch after the loss.
PoliticsAndy Burnham Replaces Keir Starmer as UK Prime Minister
On July 20, 2026, Andy Burnham replaced Keir Starmer as Britain's Prime Minister after King Charles III invited him to form a new Labour government.
PoliticsMaine Democrats Back Troy Jackson to Challenge Susan Collins
Maine Democrats unite behind Troy Jackson to challenge Republican Senator Susan Collins after nominee Graham Platner withdrew from the Senate race.
PoliticsBurnham Becomes PM July 20 After Starmer Resigns
Andy Burnham becomes UK Prime Minister July 20 after Keir Starmer resigns. King Charles III invites Burnham to form a government.
PoliticsLabour Party names former Manchester mayor to Westminster post
On Friday, the UK's Labour Party named former Manchester mayor Andy Burnham as its new leader, setting him up to become the country's next prime minister.