Victor Morton
Articles by Victor Morton
Embattled Biden banking nominee withdraws herself from contention
President Biden's controversial choice to become comptroller of the U.S. currency has withdrawn her name from consideration. Published December 7, 2021
Jussie Smollett: Don Lemon tipped me off about Chicago police
Actor Jussie Smollett testified Monday that he received assistance from CNN anchorman Don Lemon about the investigation into the hate crime he now stands accused of faking. Published December 6, 2021
Students demand Arizona State expel ‘racist murderer’ Kyle Rittenhouse
Kyle Rittenhouse said in an interview last week that he'd been admitted to Arizona State University and hoped to study nursing there. Published November 29, 2021
Boebert-Omar feud explodes in failed makeup call
Reps. Ilhan Omar and Lauren Boebert had a phone conversation Monday. It did not go well. Published November 29, 2021
Matthew McConaughey announces he will not run for Texas governor
Actor Matthew McConaughey announced Sunday that he will not run for Texas governor next year. Published November 28, 2021
Five Democratic senators poised to sink Biden banking nominee, report says
At least five moderate Democratic senators have reportedly told the White House they will not support his embattled nominee to lead the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. Published November 24, 2021
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene introduces bill to award Congressional Gold Medal to Kyle Rittenhouse
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene wants to award Congress's highest civilian honor to Kyle Rittenhouse. Published November 24, 2021
Trump meets with Rittenhouse, rips charges, trial as ‘prosecutorial misconduct’
Former President Donald Trump blasted the prosecution of Kyle Rittenhouse on Tuesday night as one of many cases of abuse of power by Democratic district attorneys. Published November 23, 2021
‘Kill before being killed’: Antifa urges members to take up arms after Rittenhouse verdict
Some members of Antifa are responding to the acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse last week by getting guns themselves. Published November 23, 2021
Black Lives Matter rejects Kyle Rittenhouse’s support: ‘I don’t f— with you’
Saying you support Black Lives Matter isn't enough for Black Lives Matter. Published November 22, 2021
Kamala Harris’ communications director reportedly leaving Biden administration
The chief spokesperson for Vice President Kamala Harris is reportedly leaving her post amid a week of reports about White House infighting. Published November 18, 2021
Trump Organization reaches deal to sell rights to Trump International Hotel
The Trump family has reportedly reached a deal to sell the rights to the Trump International Hotel in Washington, D.C. Published November 14, 2021
‘What tears?’: LeBron James mocks Kyle Rittenhouse for sobbing in court
LeBron James mocked Kyle Rittenhouse as a fake cryer on social media. Published November 11, 2021
Ted Cruz: Texas secession in play if Democrats ‘fundamentally destroy’ U.S.
Sen. Ted Cruz said he understands people who want Texas to secede from the U.S. and that Democratic rule could make matters "hopeless" enough for it. Published November 8, 2021
Youngkin pulls ahead in Virginia governor’s race, new poll shows
Republican Glenn Youngkin has pulled ahead in the race for Virginia governor, a new poll released Thursday evening shows. Published October 28, 2021
Former N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo charged with sex crime
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has been charged with a sex crime, according to a criminal complaint posted online. Published October 28, 2021
Marine veteran who thwarted robbery accepts heroism award — in ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ shirt
The Marine veteran from Arizona who foiled a robbery attempt accepted an award from the Yuma County Sheriff's Office while dressed in the finest Trumpian garb. Published October 27, 2021
Judge rules men shot by Kyle Rittenhouse can be called ‘rioters’ or ‘looters,’ but not ‘victims’
A Wisconsin judge has ruled that attorneys for a man accused of shooting three protesters during last summer's anti-police riots can refer to them as "rioters," "looters" and "arsonists." Published October 26, 2021
Alec Baldwin fatally shoots woman during prop gun ‘misfire’ on movie set
Alec Baldwin shot two people, one of them fatally, with a prop gun on the New Mexico set of his latest movie, authorities said Thursday evening. Published October 21, 2021
Biden uses gesture liberals denounce as white supremacist
President Biden made a gesture that liberals frequently call a white supremacist dog whistle during Thursday's CNN town-hall meeting. Published October 21, 2021
