Laura Ingraham

Laura Ingraham is a well-known American television and radio host, author, and conservative commentator, often appearing on Fox News Channel and MSNBC. She has written for The Washington Post, The New York Times, and Politico, and has been a guest on The O'Reilly Factor and Hannity. Ingraham has also been a contributor to National Review and The Weekly Standard. Her opinions and commentary have been featured on CNN, NBC News, and ABC News.

● Early Life and Education

Ingraham was born in Glastonbury, Connecticut, and grew up in a Catholic family, attending Dartmouth College and later University of Virginia School of Law. She was a member of the Dartmouth Review and wrote for the New York Law Journal. During her time at Dartmouth College, she was influenced by the writings of William F. Buckley Jr. and Russell Kirk. Ingraham also interned at the Reagan Administration's White House and worked for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.

● Career

Ingraham began her career as a law clerk for Judge Ralph K. Winter of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. She later worked as a white-collar defense attorney and a Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom associate. Ingraham has written several books, including The Hillary Trap and Shut Up & Sing, which have been reviewed by The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times Book Review, and Publishers Weekly. Her writing has also been featured in The American Spectator and Human Events.

● Political Views

Ingraham is known for her conservative views, often expressing support for Republican Party (United States) candidates and policies, such as those of Donald Trump and Ted Cruz. She has been critical of Democratic Party (United States) policies and politicians, including Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. Ingraham has also been a vocal supporter of Tea Party movement and has written about the importance of limited government and individual freedom, as advocated by Ayn Rand and Milton Friedman. Her opinions have been discussed on The Daily Show and The Colbert Report.

● Television and Radio Career

Ingraham has hosted several television and radio shows, including The Laura Ingraham Show and Just In with Laura Ingraham on Fox News Channel. She has also been a guest host on The O'Reilly Factor and Hannity, and has appeared on The View and Real Time with Bill Maher. Ingraham's radio show has been syndicated by Westwood One and has featured guests such as Rush Limbaugh and Mark Levin. Her television appearances have also included Meet the Press and Face the Nation.

● Personal Life

Ingraham has adopted three children from Russia and Guatemala, and has written about her experiences as a single mother. She has been open about her Catholic faith and has written about the importance of family values and traditional marriage, as advocated by Pope John Paul II and Phyllis Schlafly. Ingraham has also been a supporter of pro-life causes and has written about the importance of religious freedom, as protected by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution.

● Controversies

Ingraham has been involved in several controversies throughout her career, including criticism for her comments on immigration and gun control. She has been accused of promoting conspiracy theories and has been criticized by Media Matters for America and Southern Poverty Law Center. Ingraham has also been involved in public feuds with celebrities such as LeBron James and Ariana Grande, and has been criticized for her comments on social justice and Black Lives Matter. Her controversies have been discussed on The Daily Beast and HuffPost.