Andrea Macdonald
Andrea Macdonald is a writer. She has over 20 years of journalism experience. Andrea enjoys publishing on politics, travel, geek culture and stories off the beaten path.It’s official. The cost of the two-year special counsel investigation into President Donald Trump’s part in Russia’s election interference has been tallied up to a whopping $32 million. The first 16 months of the probe cost $25.2 million in total, according to CNN. The report, which was released Friday by the Department of Justice, shows… Continue reading Robert Mueller’s Russia Probe Cost $32 Million, Justice Department Says
Two name brands were trending on Twitter on Wednesday after presidential candidates mentioned them in some pithy conversation during the second Democratic debate in Detroit. The second group of presidential hopefuls featured Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Bill de Blasio, Jay Inslee, Andrew Yang, Cory Booker, Julian Castro, Tulsi Gabbard, Kirsten Gillibrand, and Michael Bennet. The… Continue reading Clorox And Kool-Aid Trending On Twitter After Funny Democratic Debate Zingers
President Donald Trump has brought up old claims that he “spent a lot of time” at Ground Zero in the days following the September 11 terror attacks responsible for nearly 3,000 deaths. After signing the September 11 Victim Compensation Fund in the White House Rose Garden, he played up his presence at the site of… Continue reading Donald Trump Claims He ‘Spent A Lot Of Time’ At Ground Zero With First Responders
A teen from Pottsgrove, Pennsylvania, has just become a millionaire for winning a video game. Kyle Giersdorf, who is known in the gaming world as “Bugha,” took home the $3 million grand prize in the solo category at the first-ever Fortnite World Cup on Sunday. “Words can’t really explain it. I’m so happy,” said Giersdorf… Continue reading U.S. Teen Kyle Giersdorf Wins $3 Million As ‘Fortnite’ World Cup Champion
President Donald Trump lashed out at black civil rights leader Al Sharpton Monday on Twitter after days of attacks against the city of Baltimore and Congressman Elijah Cummings. Sharpton tweeted that he was en route to Baltimore with a photo of himself on an escalator in Washington, D.C. with the caption, “Arrived in DC from… Continue reading Donald Trump Says Al Sharpton Is A ‘Conman’ And ‘Hates Whites & Cops’ In Renewed Baltimore Controversy
A senior lawmaker in the U.S. House of Representatives said on Sunday that President Donald Trump “richly deserves” to be impeached. “My personal view is that (Trump) richly deserves impeachment,” said Jerry Nadler to CNN. “He has done many impeachable offenses, he’s violated the laws six ways from Sunday.” The investigation by Special Counsel Robert… Continue reading Jerry Nadler Says Donald Trump ‘Richly Deserves’ To Be Impeached
President Donald Trump started his Sunday early by renewing his attacks on Congressman Elijah Cummings and his district. On Saturday the president had picked a fight with the congressman by decrying the lawmaker’s criticisms of the conditions at the U.S.-Mexico border, and by branding his district as “a disgusting, rat and rodent infected mess,” on… Continue reading Donald Trump Doubles Down With Fresh Attacks On Elijah Cummings And Baltimore
Wu-Tang Clan rapper RZA showed concern over the charge of assault and detainment of fellow rapper A$AP Rocky. The Wu-Tang rapper was asked about Rocky during an interview by the Associated Press at a promotional event for a new Hulu series called Wu-Tang: An American Saga. RZA spoke about not condoning violence but pointed out… Continue reading Wu-Tang Clan Rapper RZA Claims A$AP Rocky Is A Hostage In Sweden
The people of Baltimore are standing up for their hometown and clapping back against President Donald Trump and his description of their district as “disgusting rat and rodent infested mess.” After the president’s attacks on Congressman Elijah Cummings, one of Trump’s biggest Democratic critics, and his district on Twitter on Saturday morning, thousands took to… Continue reading #WeAreBaltimore Trends On Twitter After Donald Trump Calls Baltimore District ‘Disgusting’
Johnny Depp allegedly took home a small win in his $50 million defamation lawsuit against ex-wife Amber Heard. According to documents obtained by The Blast, a judge in Virginia refused on Thursday to move the lawsuit to California as Heard had requested. At the center of the lawsuit is an op-ed piece the actress wrote… Continue reading Johnny Depp Wins A Small Victory Over Amber Heard In $50M Defamation Lawsuit
Selma Blair is showing off her new look to the world. The actress recently finished an intense round of treatment for multiple sclerosis. She posted the picture of her new hairdo on her Instagram on Thursday. Blair is pictured standing confident and newly shorn ready to leave the hospital with her walking device, an Alinker… Continue reading Selma Blair Shows Off Shaved Head On Instagram After MS Treatment
It’s beginning to look like Victoria’s Secret is a little darker than we thought. The lingerie store’s parent company, L Brands, has hired an external law firm to run a fine-tooth comb through its relationship with alleged sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, according to CBS News. The businessman behind L Brands, Les Wexner, developed a friendship… Continue reading Jeffrey Epstein Had A ‘Strong Hold’ Over Billionaire Behind Victoria’s Secret To Get Money And Women
Sixteen Marines at Camp Pendleton, California, were gathered into battalion formation on Thursday and arrested on alleged human smuggling and drug charges, according to CNN. “Information gained from a previous human smuggling investigation precipitated the arrests,” U.S. Marine Corps officials said in a statement. “None of the Marines arrested or detained for questioning served in… Continue reading 16 Marines Arrested For Human Smuggling, Drug Offenses
Former special counsel Robert Mueller warned on Wednesday that Russia and “many more countries” were likely to spread disinformation by targeting Americans which could influence voters in the 2020 election. These mirrored the findings of a broad range of independent researchers, according to The Washington Post. “It wasn’t a single attempt. They’re doing it as… Continue reading Iran Ramps Up Social Media Disinformation Efforts, Russia-Style, Ahead Of 2020 Election
Heads were rolling after President Donald Trump seemed to be trolled onstage in front of a conservative youth rally on Tuesday. There was something off about the presidential seal displayed behind Trump for the majority of his 83-minute visit to the Turning Point USA Teen Student Action Summit, but no one could put a finger… Continue reading Turning Point USA Aide Fired After Donald Trump Stood In Front Of Doctored Presidential Seal
Ricardo Rossello, the governor of Puerto Rico, resigned late Wednesday night following weeks of intense protests in the country, despite many vows that he would stay in office until January, 2021, according to the BBC. The embattled leader has faced intense pressure from protesters and politicians to step down after the leak of nearly 900… Continue reading Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rossello To Resign After Weeks Of Protests
Accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein was found injured and in a fetal position in his cell at a Manhattan jail on Wednesday, according to NBC News. The wealthy sex offender was said to have been semi-conscious with injuries to his neck when he was found. Epstein was allegedly taken to a nearby hospital. The wealthy… Continue reading Jeffrey Epstein Found Injured And Semi-Conscious In New York Jail Cell
Bette Midler is facing backlash on Twitter after the singer posted a tweet Wednesday suggesting that President Donald Trump paid African American crowd members as “blackground” at a re-election rally. Midler, who has been an outspoken critic of the President, shared the photo of Trump standing on a stage with a group of African American… Continue reading Bette Midler Slammed As ‘Racist’ After Tweet Calling Donald Trump Rally Goers ‘Blackground’
The White House announced on Wednesday that President Donald Trump vetoed three bills worth more than $8 billion that Congress had passed in efforts to stop arms sales, which would benefit Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates The President pushed the vetos through without congressional approval. Congressman Eliot Engel said there is no emergency… Continue reading Trump Vetoes 3 Bills Prohibiting Arms Sales To Saudi Arabia
While speaking at a conservation event at Windsor Castle on Tuesday, Prince Harry criticized supermarkets for selling pre-packaged fruit and vegetables and urged consumers to opt for as little plastic as possible on their next trip to the grocery store. The Duke of Sussex told a group of activists that buying overpackaged produce has become… Continue reading Prince Harry Calls Buying Vegetables Wrapped In Plastic A ‘Dirty Habit’
President Donald Trump on Tuesday sued the House Ways and Means Committee, the New York state attorney general, and the New York tax commissioner to prevent his state tax returns from being turned over into Democratic hands. The series of injunctions and restraining orders were filed by the president’s private lawyers in federal court in… Continue reading Donald Trump Sues To Stop Release Of His Tax Returns And ‘End Presidential Harassment’
President Donald Trump appeared before thousands of conservative teens and young adults at a summit on Tuesday where he falsely said that the Constitution gives him unlimited authority. Trump delivered that message during an 80-minute speech where he addressed the Turning Point USA Teen Student Action Summit in Washington, according to The Washington Post. The… Continue reading Donald Trump Tells Students That The Constitution Gives Him The ‘Right To Do Whatever I Want’
In an emotional interview with The New Yorker magazine, disgraced former Minnesota senator Al Franken said he has suffered from depression and he “absolutely” regrets resigning. The ex-Saturday Night Live star said that his exit from office was too abrupt and that there should have been a proper ethics investigation into the allegations of sexual… Continue reading Al Franken Says He Regrets Resigning From Office Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations
President Donald Trump boasted on Monday that he could end the war in Afghanistan “in a week” but warned that it would come with a hefty death toll. Rather than implement this secret plan, the President said he would rather work hand-in-hand with partners in the region to close out the conflict in the region.… Continue reading Donald Trump Boasts That He Could Win Afghanistan War ‘In A Week’
President Donald Trump said Monday that Robert Mueller shouldn’t testify to Congress about the investigation into the president’s involvement in alleged obstruction of justice with links to Russia. Trump has doubled down on his attacks on the former FBI director days before he is set to face questions about his 22-month investigation and his decision… Continue reading Donald Trump Said ‘Highly Conflicted’ Robert Mueller Shouldn’t Testify To Congress About Russia Investigation
President Donald Trump’s new quest to free jailed rapper A$AP Rocky from Sweden is meeting more hurdles than anticipated. Sweden’s prime minister Stefan Lofven warned that Rocky, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, will not be getting any special treatment despite Trump’s efforts in the case, according to NBC News. In a statement released earlier… Continue reading A$AP Rocky Won’t Get Special Treatment Swedish PM Stefan Lofven Tells Donald Trump:
The gates of federal prisons across the country swung open on Friday releasing over 3,100 inmates. The mass exodus was part of a new law aimed at reducing the government’s financial burden in the prison system and helping prisoners transition back to society. Most of those freed were released from halfway houses where they were… Continue reading 3K Federal Inmates Walked Out Prisons Across The U.S. Part Of Donald Trump’s Prison Reform Act
Saturday marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, but there seems to be only one thing on President Donald Trump’s mind: “Mars direct.” On Friday, in the Oval Office, the president made an address to commemorate the anniversary while surrounded by NASA officials, astronauts Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins, and Neil Armstrong’s… Continue reading Donald Trump Asks NASA Official Over And Over Why We Can’t Go Straight To Mars
Meghan Markle’s friend and former co-star of the show Suits had some wonderful things to say about the Duchess of Sussex’s new role. In an interview with People Now, the 50-year-old actress was asked about what type of a mother Markle will be to her 2-month-old son, Archie. Torres reassured her fans that Markle is… Continue reading Motherhood For Meghan Markle Is A ‘Dream Come True,’ Says Former ‘Suits’ Co-Star Gina Torres
During a House Oversight and Reform Committee hearing about migrant facilities at the border on Thursday, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez took an opportunity to confront the acting head of the Department of Homeland Security to ask why thousands of Customs and Border Patrol officers belonged to an allegedly racist and sexist secret Facebook group. On Thursday, the… Continue reading Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Grills DHS Chief Over Alleged Photoshopped Images Of ‘My Violent Rape’ On Facebook
The new trailer for the sequel to Top Gun is making fans feel the need for speed. Actor Tom Cruise made an unexpected pit stop at the San Diego Comic-Con on Thursday to drop the trailer to the crowd of fans at the tail-end of the panel for the new film Terminator: Dark Fate. “Ladies… Continue reading Tom Cruise Surprises Comic-Con By Dropping ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Trailer
Ilhan Omar walked through the electronic doors at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport on Thursday night, after returning from Washington, D.C., and was greeted by an overwhelming crowd. “Welcome home, Ilhan!” chanted more than a hundred supporters as the freshman Congresswoman arrived in the airport terminal after enduring a week of attacks from President Donald… Continue reading Ilhan Omar Vows To Be Donald Trump’s ‘Nightmare’ As She Returns Home To Minnesota
The Cambodian government discovered 1,600 tons of plastic waste in the country’s major port of Sihanoukville., the country’s environment ministry spokesman Neth Pheaktra told AFP, via Al Jazeera. Cambodia intends to ship back the trash found in 83 shipping containers to the U.S. and Canada. Out of these containers, 70 of those containers are earmarked… Continue reading Cambodia To Return 1,600 Tons Of Waste To North America, Most Of It Will Come To The US
As the two duchesses are seen together more and more, it would seem that Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton’s rumored royal rivalry is dissipating. On Saturday, Middleton and Markle were seen sitting next to one another cheering on tennis player Serena Williams at Wimbledon. This is the first time the pair have been seen together… Continue reading Kate Middleton And Meghan Markle ‘Bonding’ Over Motherhood
Documents released on Thursday show that the FBI believed then-candidate Donald Trump had been closely involved in the planning to hand over hush-money payments to the adult film star Stormy Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford. The court documents were unsealed at the federal court in Manhattan during the case against Trump’s former lawyer… Continue reading FBI Documents Show Donald Trump Believed To Be Closely Involved In Stormy Daniels Hush-Money Scheme
President Donald Trump has breathed new life into a false rumor about Congresswoman Ilhan Omar. During an impromptu press conference on the White House lawn on Wednesday, Trump was asked by a reporter from the far-right news outlet One America News to respond to allegations that Omar married her brother for citizenship. The rumor about… Continue reading Donald Trump Repeats Claim That Ilhan Omar Married Her Brother
The royal birthday boy looks like he’s about to have a magical birthday party. To mark Prince George’s sixth birthday on July 22, his parents Prince William and Kate Middleton, are throwing him a bash at Kensington Palace, according to Us Weekly. “The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have gone all out to organize a… Continue reading Prince George Is Turning 6-Years-Old, Here’s What The Royal Family Is Planning
After splitting with the Royal Foundation, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have officially branched out to create their own charity. According to official documents obtained by E! News, the charity has been named Sussex Royal The Foundation of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Markle and Harry were named as directors, along with their public… Continue reading Meghan Markle And Prince Harry Unveil The Name Of Their New Foundation
Can you cook food that’s fit for a queen? Want to live in some fancy digs? When you’re pounding the pavement, Buckingham Palace might be the next location on your job hunt. The royal household is looking for a “Demi Chef de Partie,” which is an assistant that helps the head chef and acts like… Continue reading The Queen Is Hiring A New Chef Who Will Only Make $27K, But Can Live In Buckingham Palace
It’s a way of life. Get into it. The new trailer dropped Tuesday at midnight for the film Hustlers featuring strippers, champagne, Wall Street tycoons, and a whole lot of swindling. The story follows a young stripper named Destiny, played by Constance Wu, who is taken under the wing of the club matriarch named Ramona,… Continue reading Jennifer Lopez, Cardi B Strip And Swindle In New ‘Hustlers’ Trailer
Royal-watchers were keeping a keen eye on Kate Middleton and Prince William at their Wimbledon 2019 appearance over the weekend to see if the couple showed any signs of distress after rumors of an affair. All seemed to be coming up roses for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on their first public outing together… Continue reading Kate Middleton And Prince William’s Body Language At Wimbledon Suggests They Are Still In Love
The town of Springfield is going upside down. We are still many months away from Halloween, but the creators of The Simpsons are already gearing up for the spooky holiday. For its upcoming “Treehouse of Horror” special, which happens to mark episode 666, the show will parody Netflix’s binge-worthy Stranger Things and Guillermo Del Toro’s… Continue reading ‘The Simpsons’ Releases ‘Stranger Things’ Parody In ‘Treehouse Of Horrors’ Sneak Peek To Celebrate Episode 666
President Donald Trump has tweeted about little else but four congresswomen in recent days. In a fresh batch of tweets on Tuesday, Trump dialed up a the rhetoric against four progressive congresswomen, describing them as “pro-terrorist.” Trump has been criticizing the women in a series of tweets sent out since Sunday, aimed at Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez,… Continue reading ‘Filthy And Hate Laced’: Donald Trump Steps Up Twitter Attacks On ‘The Squad’
Utah Senator Mitt Romney not-so-artfully avoided NBC reporter Alison King’s line of questioning Monday when she asked if he felt President Donald Trump’s Twitter rant urging four Democratic congresswomen to “go back” to other countries was racist. Trump faced blowback over a series of tweets he sent out on Sunday aimed at Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Rashida… Continue reading Mitt Romney’s ‘Spineless’ Reaction To Allegedly Racist Trump Tweets Slammed On Twitter
The director of the new Ghostbusters film, Jason Reitman, shared a teaser on what the newest addition to the supernatural comedy film franchise will look like. According to NME, Reitman tweeted out a photo from the Canadian film set Friday with the caption “The Family’s All Here.” The photo posted by the Oscar nominee showed… Continue reading ‘Ghostbusters 2020’ Director Teases New Characters In First Photos From The Set
It was a sad day on the set of Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Stewart, the 13-year-old Pembroke Welsh Corgi, who played Cheddar on the show, has crossed the rainbow bridge. The owner and trainer of the celebrity corgi, who’s real name is Stewart, took to Instagram on Thursday to announce the passing. He gave fans of the… Continue reading ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ Corgi Who Played Cheddar Dies At 13
The streets in the French Quarter in New Orleans look more like a system of rivers as the flooded city braces for the first hurricane of the season. Sandbags were laid while thousands of residents evacuated the city on Thursday. Tropical Storm Barry threatens to blow ashore with violent weather that will test the city’s… Continue reading Tropical Storm Barry Threatens New Orleans With Record-Breaking Floods
Can you feel the love for the Lion King? The soundtrack for the 2019 adaptation of 1994 animated film was released Thursday. According to NPR, the new album features Beyoncé, Donald Glover, Chiwetel Ejiofor, JD McCrary, Shahadi Wright Joseph, John Oliver, Seth Rogen, and Billy Eichner. Beyoncé, in particular, gives a beautiful and enthralling solo… Continue reading ‘Lion King’ Soundtrack Drops Featuring Beyoncé And Donald Glover
American Horror Story co-creator Ryan Murphy sure knows how to whet his audience’s appetite. The first footage of the actors appearing in the ninth season of the show dropped on Instagram Thursday, and so far, it appears awesome. The latest instalment, AHS: 1984, features the return of some familiar faces. Emma Roberts, Billie Lourd, Cody… Continue reading ‘American Horror Story’ Creator Unveils Full Cast In Instagram Slideshow
Disgraced media mogul Harvey Weinstein was in court on Thursday looking for approval to switch up his legal team again, a mere 60 days before he is set to stand trial in New York. This is the second time the former movie producer has shuffled his defense team since being charged in 2018 for rape… Continue reading Harvey Weinstein Shuffles Legal Team Ahead Of Sexual Assault Trial