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 tests GOP hawks as White House pursues Iran nuclear talks
Senator Roger Wicker and other GOP hawks challenge the Trump administration as the White House pursues new nuclear negotiations with the government of Iran.
PoliticsOutgoing AAS President Shane Dillon Favors Quiet Negotiation
Outgoing Association of Amherst Students president Shane Dillon concludes his term by prioritizing quiet, transactional diplomacy over public activism.
PoliticsKennedy name fails to sway voters in NY-12 Democratic primary
Voters in New York’s 12th Congressional District rejected the Kennedy name, choosing legislative experience and policy fluency over traditional political l...
PoliticsDNC Chair Ken Martin Disavows 2024 Election Autopsy Findings
DNC Chair Ken Martin disavowed the party’s 192-page 2024 election autopsy, adding disclaimers to each page to distance leadership from the final findings.
PoliticsObama Associates Detail His Rise From Community Organizer to President
Former associates of Barack Obama explain his transition from community organizer to President in a new C-SPAN program about scaling local grassroots work.
PoliticsDNC post-election report blames Harris campaign for 2024 defeat
The Democratic National Committee released a report this Thursday blaming the Kamala Harris campaign for the 2024 election loss due to poor execution.
PoliticsAG Wilson weighs death penalty in Murdaugh retrial amid governor bid
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson considers seeking the death penalty in a retrial for Alex Murdaugh as he weighs a future run for governor.
PoliticsDave Yost resigns as Ohio AG to join national legal group
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost resigns from his statewide office to join the Alliance Defending Freedom as their new vice president of strategic research.
PoliticsAdnan Sami Dismisses Political Backlash After Meeting RSS Chief
Musician Adnan Sami defends meeting RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat in Mumbai, calling him an incredible gentleman after facing criticism over the social event.
PoliticsUF board names Stuart Bell sole finalist to bypass leadership revolt
The University of Florida board named Stuart Bell as the sole finalist for president to prevent grassroots opposition and secure support from Ron DeSantis.
PoliticsDOJ Launches $1.8 Billion Fund to Bypass Oversight of Settlements
The Department of Justice created a $1.8 billion fund to settle litigation without congressional oversight, drawing direct opposition from Brian Fitzpatrick.
PoliticsGOP ties $1B White House security funding to $70B border bill
House GOP leaders tied $1 billion in White House security funding to a $70 billion border bill, forcing members to vote on both measures in one package.