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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.

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Collins Highlights Maine Infrastructure Projects Amid Senate RacePolitics

Collins Highlights Maine Infrastructure Projects Amid Senate Race

Senator Susan Collins promotes federal infrastructure funding at the York County Regional Training Center while facing challenger Graham Platner in Maine.

Ella Birney Explores Punk and Camp at Greenpoint’s La SudestadaPolitics

Ella Birney Explores Punk and Camp at Greenpoint’s La Sudestada

Curator Ella Birney presents Punk Politics/Camp Costuming at La Sudestada in Greenpoint, featuring textile works that explore Irish political resistance.

Knox GOP Seeks Criminal Charges Against Durrett Over Primary VotePolitics

Knox GOP Seeks Criminal Charges Against Durrett Over Primary Vote

The Knox County Republican Party is pursuing criminal charges against official Courtney Durrett for voting in a primary election held by the opposition.

Florida Legislature Finalizes SB 8-D to Secure GOP House MajorityPolitics

Florida Legislature Finalizes SB 8-D to Secure GOP House Majority

The Florida legislature finalized SB 8-D to redraw congressional district lines, a move Governor Ron DeSantis will sign to secure the GOP House majority.

White House Asserts Power to Attack Iran Without Congressional VotePolitics

White House Asserts Power to Attack Iran Without Congressional Vote

The White House asserts it holds the authority to launch military attacks against Iran without seeking congressional approval, challenging legislative power.

Congress Clashes With White House Over War Powers Act Iran DeadlinePolitics

Congress Clashes With White House Over War Powers Act Iran Deadline

Congress and President Donald Trump clash over the War Powers Act as lawmakers demand a May 1 deadline for military operations against Iran in Washington.

UK Parties Field Men for 73% of Seats in May 7 ElectionPolitics

UK Parties Field Men for 73% of Seats in May 7 Election

Political parties in the UK selected men for 73% of seats in the May 7 election, according to data from 50:50 Parliament and the Democracy Club report.

DHS Reinstates Staff Fired by Noem to Fix Hurricane ReadinessPolitics

DHS Reinstates Staff Fired by Noem to Fix Hurricane Readiness

DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin reinstated senior officials fired by Kristi Noem to restore agency readiness before the upcoming hurricane season begins.

House GOP Votes to Restore TSA Funding as DHS Shutdown EndsPolitics

House GOP Votes to Restore TSA Funding as DHS Shutdown Ends

The House GOP voted to restore TSA funding and reopen parts of the Department of Homeland Security, ending a standoff over immigration policy debates.

GOP Leaders Move to Distance Iran Conflict From Rising Fuel PricesPolitics

GOP Leaders Move to Distance Iran Conflict From Rising Fuel Prices

GOP leaders are launching a campaign to decouple the Iran conflict from rising gas prices to protect their economic narrative ahead of upcoming elections.

Trump Targets Iranian Oil Exports to Force Nuclear Policy ShiftPolitics

Trump Targets Iranian Oil Exports to Force Nuclear Policy Shift

President Donald Trump enforces a maritime blockade on Iranian oil exports to pressure Tehran into renouncing its nuclear program through economic collapse.

Pentagon Discloses $25B Iran War Cost Amid Midterm Election PressurePolitics

Pentagon Discloses $25B Iran War Cost Amid Midterm Election Pressure

The Pentagon disclosed a $25 billion cost for the Iran war during an April 30 hearing at the Rayburn House Office Building amid midterm election pressure.