Media reporter • lindsey.ellefson@thewrap.com • Twitter: @ellefs0n
Experience:
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Matt Gaetz Sidesteps CNN Report of Drug-Filled Parties by Accusing Network of ‘Propaganda’
The embattled GOP lawmaker continues his backlash as CNN drops its latest report
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Cardi B Rips ‘Blue Check Republicans’ Over Silence on Daunte Wright Killing
The rapper has publicly feuded in the past with notable conservative figures like Candace Owens
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Bernie Madoff, Investor Convicted of Epic Ponzi Scheme, Dies at 82
Disgraced financier died Wednesday in federal prison in North Carolina, the Associated Press reports
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Former ‘Bachelor’ Star Colton Underwood Comes Out as Gay (Video)
“I’m the happiest and healthiest I’ve ever been in my life,” he tells Robin Roberts on “GMA” Wednesday
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CBS News President Susan Zirinsky to Step Down After Just 2 Years
Veteran news producer to set up production partnership with ViacomCBS
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Colbert Cops to Not Saying Trump’s Name Since November: ‘Guilty as Noticed’ (Video)
The late-night host explained that he’s been using euphemisms when talking about the former president, but worries even they dignify Trump
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Boehner Says Pelosi Does a Better Job ‘Holding Her Party Together’ Than He Did as House Speaker (Video)
Boehner admits that current House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has a stronger grip on her party than he did
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Minnesota Twins, Timberwolves and Wild Postpone Games After Police Killing
20-year-old Daunte Wright was killed near Minneapolis Sunday night, sparking protest
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Newsmax’s Greg Kelly Called Out for Bashing US Army Lieutenant Pepper Sprayed by Cops
One of the officers involved has been fired, but Kelly called Lieutenant Caron Nazario a “troublemaker”
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Sen John Cornyn Roasted for Complaints About Biden’s Tweets, Lack of Cable News Interviews
“Tweets from his account are limited and, when they come, unimaginably conventional,” senator bemoans
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Harvey Weinstein to Face Extradition Hearing Monday on LA Rape Charges
Fox News reports the producer was quietly indicted on rape charges in Los Angeles in a move to speed up the process
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Gawker Is Set for Relaunch – Again
Former Gawker writer Leah Finnegan is helming Bustle Digital Group’s latest effort to resurrect the website
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Why John Boehner Calls Some GOP Lawmakers ‘Political Terrorists’: ‘I’m Not in Office Anymore’
The former Speaker of the House had harsh words for Sen. Cruz and Rep. Jordan, but stopped short of using a “pejorative term” for Trump
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‘Fox & Friends’ Ties Prince Philip’s Death to ‘Stress’ Over Meghan Markle Interview
Observers were quick to criticize the comments from Fox News’ Brian Kilmeade
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Fox News’ Brian Kilmeade Teases Hannity About Hosting ‘Fox & Friends’: ‘You’ll Smell Like Liquor’
Early mornings are not in the primetime host’s future
