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Michael Torres

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

Al Habtoor's Views: A Geopolitical Signal from the Gulf?Politics

Al Habtoor's Views: A Geopolitical Signal from the Gulf?

Uncover the surprising shift in geopolitical commentary! We analyze Khalaf Al Habtoor's rising influence & what his views reveal about power dynamics in th...

Illinois Dem Primary: Stakes Rise in Generational ShiftPolitics

Illinois Dem Primary: Stakes Rise in Generational Shift

Uncover the hidden power struggle behind Illinois' Dem primary! Our analysis reveals how this crowded race signals a crucial generational shift and shapes ...

Illinois Senate Race: Power Plays & Donor Influence AnalyzedPolitics

Illinois Senate Race: Power Plays & Donor Influence Analyzed

Uncover the hidden power dynamics shaping Illinois' Senate race. Our analysis reveals how donors & the governor are strategically influencing this key prim...

Trans Rights Cases: Redefining Sex & the Stakes for All AmericansPolitics

Trans Rights Cases: Redefining Sex & the Stakes for All Americans

Uncover the hidden battle reshaping sex definitions! Our analysis reveals how trans rights cases could redefine legal frameworks & impact all Americans. Le...

Borgeson’s Exit Signals a Shift in Douglas County PowerPolitics

Borgeson’s Exit Signals a Shift in Douglas County Power

Uncover the surprising implications of Borgeson's retirement! Our analysis reveals how her exit signals a power shift in Douglas County, challenging GOP trends.

Cuba's $0 Oil: Blockade's Impact & US Strategy AnalysisPolitics

Cuba's $0 Oil: Blockade's Impact & US Strategy Analysis

Uncover the hidden strategy behind Cuba's $0 oil crisis. Our analysis reveals how the US blockade leverages economic pressure—and what it means for US-Cuba...

Netanyahu's Vision: Gulf States Signal Growing Doubt – AnalysisPolitics

Netanyahu's Vision: Gulf States Signal Growing Doubt – Analysis

Unraveling Netanyahu’s “new Middle East” vision. Our analysis reveals a growing disconnect between Israeli ambitions & Gulf states' pragmatic realities. Di...

FCC's Carr: Trump's Media Control & First Amendment ImpactPolitics

FCC's Carr: Trump's Media Control & First Amendment Impact

Uncover the alarming implications of the FCC's actions! Our analysis reveals how Carr's stance threatens free press & First Amendment principles. Learn more.

Iran Attacks: US Order at Stake in Middle East Crisis?Politics

Iran Attacks: US Order at Stake in Middle East Crisis?

Unraveling the Iran attacks' true meaning? Go beyond headlines & discover how this crisis exposes cracks in US foreign policy & a shifting global order.

US Drone Defense: A Decade of Warnings Ignored—Analysis.Politics

US Drone Defense: A Decade of Warnings Ignored—Analysis.

Uncover why the US is struggling with drone defense. Our analysis reveals a decade of ignored warnings & underinvestment, not a sudden realization. Learn t...

Kent Resignation: Iran Policy Shift & Intel Doubts?Politics

Kent Resignation: Iran Policy Shift & Intel Doubts?

Uncover the hidden forces behind Kent's resignation! Our analysis reveals a potential Iran policy shift & raises critical questions about intelligence—are ...

Trump's Texas Delay: A Power Play & Voting Rights StakesPolitics

Trump's Texas Delay: A Power Play & Voting Rights Stakes

Unravel Trump's Texas delay! Our analysis reveals a strategic power play, linking local endorsements to national voting rights demands. Gain crucial insigh...