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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

Trump & Iran: A Shift in War Powers Signals New StakesPolitics

Trump & Iran: A Shift in War Powers Signals New Stakes

Uncover the hidden strategy behind Trump's Iran actions. Our analysis reveals a concerning normalization of unilateral war powers—and what it means for US ...

Squad’s Iran Strike Condemnation: A Power Play AnalysisPolitics

Squad’s Iran Strike Condemnation: A Power Play Analysis

Uncover the surprising strategy behind The Squad’s swift Iran strike condemnation. We analyze their power play to reshape the Democratic foreign policy debate.

Howell Arson Case: A Grim Signal of Family Violence ImpactPolitics

Howell Arson Case: A Grim Signal of Family Violence Impact

Uncover the chilling truth behind the Howell arson case. Our analysis reveals how this tragedy exposes a disturbing pattern of family violence and its deva...

Trump's Iran Shift: A Brand-Undermining Gamble?Politics

Trump's Iran Shift: A Brand-Undermining Gamble?

Unraveling Trump's Iran strategy: Is this a calculated power play or a risky gamble that could shatter his political brand? Discover the surprising analysis.

Trump's Iran Strikes: A War Powers Shift & Its StakesPolitics

Trump's Iran Strikes: A War Powers Shift & Its Stakes

Uncover the hidden strategy behind Trump's Iran strikes. Our analysis reveals a power shift, signaling resolve & reshaping US foreign policy—what does it mean?

Birmingham Council's Budget: A High-Stakes Identity ShiftPolitics

Birmingham Council's Budget: A High-Stakes Identity Shift

Uncover the hidden battle behind Birmingham's budget! Our analysis reveals how political narratives shape the city’s identity amidst financial strain. Gain...

Iran Strike: Congress's Power Play & Election Stakes AnalysisPolitics

Iran Strike: Congress's Power Play & Election Stakes Analysis

Uncover Congress's strategic power play on Iran! Our analysis reveals how a war powers resolution reshapes executive authority & impacts the midterm elections.

NC-04 Analysis: Allam, Foushee & the Left's Defining RacePolitics

NC-04 Analysis: Allam, Foushee & the Left's Defining Race

Uncover the strategy behind NC-04's pivotal Democratic primary! We analyze Allam vs. Foushee, revealing how this race shapes the left's future.

Mamdani & Trump: A Deal's Impact on ICE & Local PoliticsPolitics

Mamdani & Trump: A Deal's Impact on ICE & Local Politics

Uncover the surprising strategy behind Mamdani's Trump meeting! Our analysis reveals how he leveraged immigration to secure crucial housing funds—a politic...

Biden's SC Visit: A Signal of Post-Presidency Influence?Politics

Biden's SC Visit: A Signal of Post-Presidency Influence?

Uncover Biden's SC visit's deeper meaning! We analyze how a former president wields influence, navigating party dynamics & shaping the Democratic future.

Khanna's Trump Testimony Demand: A Political Pressure PlayPolitics

Khanna's Trump Testimony Demand: A Political Pressure Play

Uncover the strategy behind Khanna's demand for Trump's testimony! Our analysis reveals it's a calculated political pressure play, not just about fairness.

Clinton’s Epstein Testimony: A Shift in Accountability?Politics

Clinton’s Epstein Testimony: A Shift in Accountability?

Uncover the strategy behind Clinton’s Epstein testimony. Our analysis reveals how timing & narrative shape accountability—and what it means for his legacy.