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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PoliticsLouisiana Senate advances SB 121 to redraw congressional districts
The Louisiana Senate advanced Senate Bill 121 to redraw congressional districts, creating a 5-1 map to comply with a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling.
PoliticsPentagon caps Iran war costs at $29B to protect 2027 defense budget
Pentagon comptroller Jules Hurst capped the projected cost of a war with Iran at $29 billion to shield the 2027 defense budget from rising combat costs.
PoliticsSC Senate Republicans block new congressional map, cite stability
South Carolina Senate Republicans blocked a new congressional map proposal to keep the Sixth District held by Democrat James Clyburn stable and unchanged.
PoliticsTrump prioritizes Iran war policy over domestic economic concerns
Donald Trump announced on May 12, 2026, that he will prioritize Iran nuclear non-proliferation policies over domestic economic stability and market growth.
PoliticsStarmer vows to stay in office despite cabinet rebellion on May 12
Prime Minister Keir Starmer refuses to resign after junior minister Miatta Fahnbulleh quits, vowing to lead his cabinet despite the May 12 rebellion.
PoliticsStarmer rejects resignation calls despite mounting party pressure
Prime Minister Keir Starmer refuses to resign despite growing pressure from backbenchers who demand he step down following recent political failures in London.
PoliticsTrump demands judicial loyalty after criticizing Gorsuch and Barrett
Donald Trump publicly criticized Supreme Court Justices Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett, demanding total judicial loyalty following a tariff ruling.
PoliticsVirginia Democrats ask US Supreme Court to override state map ruling
Virginia Democrats asked the US Supreme Court to overturn a state court ruling that voided their redistricting plan and erased a potential four-seat gain.
PoliticsTrump suspends federal gas tax to counter rising fuel costs
President Donald Trump suspends the federal gas tax to lower rising fuel costs for drivers as he battles economic pressure from global oil market turmoil.
PoliticsNunn secures $2M for Des Moines college amid calls to exit Iran
Republican Representative Zach Nunn secured $2 million in federal funding for the Des Moines Area Community College to boost local trades and industry jobs.
PoliticsParties redraw congressional maps mid-decade to lock in House seats
Texas Republicans are leading a nationwide effort to redraw congressional district maps mid-decade to secure more House seats before the next census.
PoliticsAOC pushes Democratic platform toward populist anti-wealth rhetoric
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez urges the Democratic Party to adopt aggressive anti-wealth rhetoric to mobilize voters, risking alienation of its donor base.