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.
366 articles published
Latest Articles
PoliticsSupreme Court Strikes Down Key Parts of Trump Tariff Regime
Did the Supreme Court *intend* to calm markets amidst Iran tensions with its tariff ruling? Uncover the strategic power play & what it signals for US trade.
PoliticsStrategic Release of Epstein Files Clouds Search for Truth
Uncover how the Epstein files release was a masterful distraction tactic. We analyze the strategic chaos & reveal who *benefits* from burying the truth.
PoliticsBerlinale Filmmakers Use Awards Ceremony to Protest Gaza Conflict
Uncover the deeper meaning behind Berlinale protests! Our analysis reveals how filmmakers strategically used the festival to amplify political messages—and...
PoliticsSupreme Court Rejects Trump Tariffs as New 10% Levy Announced
Uncover the hidden political strategy behind Trump's tariffs! Our analysis reveals how the SCOTUS ruling exposed a calculated power play and shapes the 202...
PoliticsSupreme Court Tariff Ruling: Impact on Trump's Economy
Uncover the surprising strategy behind the Supreme Court's tariff ruling & its impact on Trump's economic playbook. Analyze how this shifts GOP power dynamics.
PoliticsJohn Ratcliffe Retracts 19 CIA Reports to Assert Executive Control
Uncover how the CIA director’s review of intel reports isn’t about accuracy—it’s a power grab reshaping intelligence to serve political ends. Analyze the shift.
PoliticsLiberal Party risks voter base by chasing populist strategy
Is the Liberal Party’s populist turn a clever strategy or a dangerous miscalculation? We dissect their gamble to win back voters—and reveal why it could ba...
PoliticsSupreme Court Limits Trump Authority to Unilaterally Impose Tariffs
Uncover the deeper meaning behind the SCOTUS tariff ruling! Our analysis reveals how this decision exposes a critical shift in Trump's power and influence.
PoliticsMike Johnson Denies Jesse Jackson Capitol Honor Request
Decode Mike Johnson’s controversial Jackson decision. This analysis reveals how a symbolic snub fuels the culture war & signals a key election strategy.
PoliticsLofgren and Delaney Demand Answers on NIST Foreign Researcher Policy
Uncover the strategy behind Lofgren & Delaney's NIST probe. This analysis reveals how Congress is using a researcher inquiry to challenge policy shifts.
PoliticsTrump Places Presidential Banner on Justice Department Headquarters
Uncover the chilling implications of the Trump DOJ banner. Our analysis reveals a calculated power play eroding independence & reshaping law's narrative.
PoliticsTrump Banner Placed on Justice Department Headquarters
Uncover the hidden meaning behind the DOJ banner! Our analysis reveals how Trump’s move signals a power play, reshaping law enforcement & challenging norms.