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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PoliticsSupreme Court Ruling Ends Limits on Partisan Gerrymandering
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that federal courts cannot limit partisan gerrymandering, allowing state legislatures to redraw electoral maps without oversight.
PoliticsTrump Proposed $500M Rescue for Spirit Airlines
The Trump administration proposed a $500 million bailout to save Spirit Airlines after the carrier filed for bankruptcy in August 2025 following fuel hikes.
PoliticsTrump Rejects Past Comments on Iran Deal to Protect Negotiator Image
Donald Trump denies his past remarks about the Iran nuclear deal to preserve his image as a master negotiator while keeping foreign adversaries guessing.
PoliticsBarney Frank Urges Democrats to Abandon Ideological Litmus Tests
Former Congressman Barney Frank tells CNN that Democrats must abandon ideological litmus tests to win swing voters and build a broader governing coalition.
PoliticsSupreme Court Strikes Down Louisiana Congressional Map
The Supreme Court blocked Louisiana’s congressional map, ruling that race cannot justify district lines. This decision weakens the federal Voting Rights Act.
PoliticsDeSantis Sets May 12 Special Session for Florida Budget Vote
Governor Ron DeSantis scheduled a special legislative session for May 12 in Tallahassee to force a final vote on the Florida state budget for the year.
PoliticsDemocrats Extend Lead to 5 Points Over GOP Amid Iran War Protests
Democrats now lead Republicans by five points in congressional support, according to new data tracking voter reactions to ongoing Iran war protests today.
PoliticsMcCaul Warns Paxton Nomination Risks Texas GOP Senate Majority
Representative Michael McCaul warns that nominating Ken Paxton for the Texas Senate seat risks losing the GOP majority due to Paxton's ongoing legal issues.
PoliticsTrump Links $400M Ballroom Proposal to Security Breach at Hilton
President Trump proposes a $400 million White House ballroom, linking the construction project to recent security concerns at the Washington Hilton hotel.
PoliticsSupreme Court Limits Voting Rights Act, Ending Federal Oversight
The Supreme Court narrowed the Voting Rights Act, ending federal oversight. This ruling forces advocates to fight voting regulations through state courts.
PoliticsLandry Suspends Louisiana Primary to Align With High Court Map Ruling
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry suspended the state’s congressional primary elections to comply with a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on electoral map boundaries.
PoliticsGOP Redraws Southern Maps to Target Black Democratic Seats
Republican leaders are redrawing congressional maps across the American South to remove Black Democratic districts following recent Supreme Court rulings.