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 Allows GOP Legislatures to Redraw State Maps
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to weaken the Voting Rights Act, allowing GOP legislatures to redraw state maps and dismantle minority-majority districts now.
PoliticsHouse Panel Proposes $200 Million Cut to WIC Nutrition Program
The House Appropriations Committee approved a proposal to cut $200 million from the WIC nutrition program, targeting funding for women, infants, and children.
PoliticsPoll Finds 60 Percent of Americans Actively Avoid Trump News Coverage
A new AP-NORC survey reveals that 60 percent of American adults now actively avoid news coverage about President Donald Trump to limit their daily exposure.
PoliticsTrump and Ohio GOP Back Ramaswamy, Clearing Path for Governor Bid
Donald Trump and the Ohio Republican Party endorsed Vivek Ramaswamy for governor, forcing Dave Yost and Jim Tressel to drop their primary bids today.
PoliticsTrump Blames Democrats for Political Violence to Rewrite His Record
Donald Trump blames Democrats for political violence after the death of Charlie Kirk to distract from his own role in the 2021 US Capitol riot events.
PoliticsTrump Fires Entire National Science Board in Oversight Overhaul
The Trump administration fired all members of the National Science Board on Friday, citing the U.S. v. Arthrex Supreme Court ruling to justify the overhaul.
PoliticsAG Todd Blanche Indicts James Comey Over Beachside Photo Post
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche indicted former FBI Director James Comey for posting a beachside photo, marking a move toward political prosecution.
PoliticsTrump Survives Assassination Attempt at WHCA Dinner During Royal Visit
Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt at the WHCA Dinner on April 27, 2026. Authorities charged Cole Allen as King Charles III visited Washington.
PoliticsFormer FBI Director James Comey Indicted Over Seashell Post
A federal grand jury indicted former FBI Director James Comey on Tuesday for posting a photo of seashells that prosecutors claim constitutes a legal threat.
PoliticsDOJ Charges James Comey Over Seashell Social Media Post in NC
The Department of Justice indicted former FBI Director James Comey in North Carolina for a seashell social media post allegedly threatening Donald Trump.
PoliticsCole Tomas Allen Charged in Plot to Attack WHCA Dinner
Federal prosecutors charged Cole Tomas Allen with plotting an attack on the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner to disrupt the U.S. government.
PoliticsVirginia Supreme Court Weighs Democratic Mid-Decade Redistricting Bid
The Virginia Supreme Court hears arguments from attorney Matthew Seligman regarding a Democratic bid to implement a mid-decade legislative redistricting.