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.
1113 articles published
Latest Articles
PoliticsTrump Launches CAPE Portal to Process $166 Billion in Tariff Refunds
US Customs and Border Protection launched the CAPE portal to process $166 billion in tariff refunds following a Supreme Court ruling on trade shipments.
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.
PoliticsPaul Evans Faces Rare Primary Challenge in Oregon House District 20
Longtime Democrat Paul Evans faces a rare primary challenge in Oregon House District 20 as he defends his decade-long record against new political rivals.
PoliticsIran Ceasefire: A Signal of Diminished US Influence?
Unraveling US power? Our analysis reveals why Iran's ceasefire signals a shift in global influence, exposing limits on American dominance in the Middle East.
PoliticsIran Deal: A Pressure Test, Not Peace—Analysis
Beyond the headlines, we dissect the Iran deal. Is it a path to peace or a calculated pressure test? Uncover the hidden power dynamics & impossible demands.
PoliticsMedicare Advantage: A Political Signal for Colorado Votes Analysis
Uncover the political strategy behind the Medicare Advantage push in Colorado. This analysis reveals how Democrats are leveraging healthcare to mobilize ke...
PoliticsStarmer's Gulf Trip: Hormuz Signals Energy Price Shift
Uncover the hidden agenda behind Starmer’s Gulf trip. This analysis reveals how UK energy prices are now hostage to the Strait of Hormuz – and what it mean...
PoliticsTrump's Iran Threats: A Calculated Escalation & Congressional Stakes
Decode Trump's Iran threats! Our analysis reveals a calculated escalation strategy & how it impacts Congress. Uncover the power play behind the rhetoric.
PoliticsLobbying's Grip: Florida Race Signals Dimming Debate Impact
Uncover how Florida’s lobbying power is *already* dictating the 2026 gubernatorial race—and why debates may not matter. We reveal the shocking fundraising ...
Politics25th Amendment Talk: A Trump Constraint Campaign Analysis
Uncover the strategy behind the 25th Amendment calls! Our analysis reveals this isn't a crisis, but a calculated campaign to constrain Trump's power.
PoliticsNY Budget Delays: Hochul & the New Normal of Crisis Governance
Uncover the troubling truth behind NY's budget delays! Is Hochul normalizing crisis governance? Analyze how leverage, not negotiation, shapes Albany's rules.
PoliticsTrump's Budget: GOP Control Tested by Spending Shift
Uncover the hidden strategy behind Trump’s budget! We analyze how this spending shift tests GOP unity & exposes Democratic weaknesses—a power play revealed.