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Trump Gets Away With Murder on Twitter; When Will Double Standard End?

David Fagin and Keith GirardDecember 12, 2019

Last night, the nice folks at Twitter permanently suspended my account – again. For the fourth time. The previous three times I was kicked off the site were for trolling upstanding “patriots” Matt Gaetz, Mitch McConnell and Lindsey Graham, respectively....

COMMENTARYCULTURE

Donald Trump $2B Border Wall Funding Raid Slapped Down in Court

Keith GirardDecember 12, 2019

Donald Trump has been slapped down in court again. In separate rulings, two U.S. District Court judges ruled that diverting money from the military to build his wall under the guise of a “national emergency” is illegal....

ENTERTAINMENT

Donald Trump suffered two legal setbacks his border wall. (Photo Collage: Getty/US. Customs & Border Patrol)

Trump $2B Military Fund Raid to Build Wall Ruled Illegal

Keith GirardDecember 12, 2019

Donald Trump has been slapped down in court again. In separate rulings, two U.S. District Court judges ruled that diverting money from the military to build his wall under the guise of a “national emergency” is illegal....

ADMINISTRATIONLAW

Donald Trump Pays $2 Million For NY Charity Election Cheating Scandal

Keith GirardDecember 10, 2019

Donald Trump cheated in the 2016 election in more ways than one. The president has just had to forfeit $2 million in damages payable to eight charities to settle a lawsuit alleging he engaged in election fraud. ...

CULTUREPOLITICS

Charlize Theron Lashes Golden Globes Over Female Directors Snub

Keith GirardDecember 10, 2019

Charlize Theron says all that glitters isn’t gold with the Golden Globes. She took the Hollywood Foreign Press Association to task for failing to nominate any women in the best director category this year....

Film

Donald Trump Lights Up Late Night (Again) as NATO Joke Goes Viral (See)

Keith GirardDecember 6, 2019

Donald Trump’s latest foray to a NATO summit provided more “must see” comedy on late night television after key world leaders joked about him during the summit....

COMEDYTELEVISION

Rihanna Makes Statement at 2019 Fashion Awards: She’s Arrived as a Style Icon

Keith GirardDecember 4, 2019

Rihanna broke into fashion as a Georgio Armani model in 2013 with big plans to launch her own fashion line. At Britain’s Fashion Awards, she saw her efforts awarded by winning the Urban Luxe prize for her brand, Fenty....

FashionLONDON

Kate Beckinsale Stunning Los Cabos Beach Bikini at 46 (Video)

Keith GirardDecember 4, 2019

Kate Beckinsale has been known for her stunning physique since being cast as Selene in the “Underworld” film series nearly two decades ago. But you don’t have to be an “Underworld” fan to appreciate how she looks today....

Fashion

Donald Trump's legal options are fading in fight against subpoenas. (Photo: Pool)

Trump Stonewalling Crumbles Following Legal Setbacks

Keith GirardDecember 3, 2019

Donald Trump is down to his last legal redoubt–the U.S. Supreme Court–in his efforts to stonewall Congress and government investigators over efforts to gain access to his financial records and White House witnesses....

LAWWHITE HOUSE

Kate Beckinsale Makes Statement at 46 in Stunning Bikini Beach Photos

Keith GirardDecember 3, 2019

Kate Beckinsale has been known for her stunning physique since being cast as Selene in the “Underworld” film series nearly two decades ago. But you don’t have to be an “Underworld” fan to appreciate how she looks today....

FashionLONDON

Ariana Grande Tour Trouble; Battles Illness, Stumbles on Stage During Show (Video)

Keith GirardDecember 2, 2019

Ariana Grande has been on a grinding tour and she hinted on social media it's getting to her. (Photo: ScreenCap) Ariana Grande is soldiering through her Swee...

POP

Robert Pattinson Batty Batman Claim; Has No Clue About Superheroes (video)

Keith GirardDecember 2, 2019

Robert Pattinson should have his batman wings clipped. He called into question the caped crusader’s superhero status in a new interview, but only showed he doesn’t have a clue....

Film

Navy Seal Eddie Gallagher Had History of ‘Unhinged’ Acts in War

Keith GirardNovember 25, 2019

Eddie Gallagher, the Navy Seal whose war crimes conviction was reversed by President Trump has a history of “unhinged” conduct in Iraq and Afghanistan, leading up to charges he murdered a prisoner-of-war....

CULTUREPOLITICS

Navy Seal Eddie Gallagher has become a political football. (Photo Courtesy of Andrea Gallagher)

Navy Seal Eddie Gallagher Had History of ‘Unhinged’ Acts in War

Keith GirardNovember 25, 2019

Eddie Gallagher, the Navy Seal whose war crimes conviction was reversed by President Trump, has a long history of “unhinged” conduct in Iraq and Afghanistan....

DEFENSE

Donald Trump Raises New Red Flags Over Health After Hospital Visit

Keith GirardNovember 25, 2019

Donald Trump’s health has been a mystery that the president has worked hard to cover up, starting with the 2016 election right up until his sudden Nov. 16 hospital visit....

POLITICS