Victor Morton
Articles by Victor Morton
Glenn Youngkin wins Virginia Republican governor nomination
Businessman Glenn Youngkin is the Republican nominee for governor of Virginia, clinching the spot after his last remaining rival conceded defeat Monday night. Published May 10, 2021
FEC drops probe against Donald Trump on Stormy Daniels payment
The Federal Elections Commission voted Thursday to close a probe of former President Donald Trump's 2016 campaign, saying it had not found any proof of any violations. Published May 6, 2021
Donald Trump launches new communications platform: www.donaldjtrump.com/desk
Former President Donald Trump has made good on his threat to create a new communications platform for himself after being banned by the Silicon Valley tech giants. Published May 4, 2021
Mitt Romney backs Liz Cheney as pressure against her builds in her own party
Sen. Mitt Romney publicly backed embattled Rep. Liz Cheney on Tuesday in the increasingly public fight over her disagreements with President Trump and her party leadership role. Published May 4, 2021
Ron DeSantis eyed as Donald Trump 2024 running mate
Former President Donald Trump said he would "certainly" consider Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as a running mate if he decides to try for a presidential comeback in 2024. Published April 29, 2021
‘Uncle Tim’ trends on Twitter after Tim Scott’s Biden address rebuttal
A racist slur against Sen. Tim Scott was trending on Twitter late Wednesday and early Thursday after he gave the Republican response to President Biden's address to Congress. Published April 29, 2021
Tim Scott calls out Washington Post over fact-check: ‘A different kind of intolerance’
He didn't name it, but Sen. Tim Scott called out The Washington Post on Wednesday for a fact-check that suggested his Black family was actually well-off. Published April 28, 2021
Cindy McCain blasts treatment of Hunter Biden: ‘They’ve made sure that he’s a laughing stock’
Cindy McCain blasted the media's treatment of presidential son Hunter Biden in an interview released Tuesday night, calling it cruel and intended to ridicule. Published April 27, 2021
No ‘designated survivor’ for Biden’s address to Congress
When President Biden addresses a joint session of Congress on Wednesday, there will not be a "designated survivor." Published April 27, 2021
Sen. John Kennedy mocks anti-police activists: ‘Call a meth head next time you get in trouble’
Sen. John Kennedy has a pithy message for police-defunding activists: Call in a junkie. Published April 27, 2021
Stephen Miller’s America First Legal Foundation sues Biden administration for racial discrimination
A new conservative legal group has filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration, accusing it of racial discrimination in the distribution of COVID-19 aid. Published April 26, 2021
Dana White, UFC president: Sellouts prove pandemic era in sports is over
UFC President Dana White said Monday that the recent success of his fight promotion signals that the era of lockdowns is over. Published April 26, 2021
Rose McGowan: Democrats ‘are in a deep cult that they really don’t know about’
Actress-activist Rose McGowan called the Democratic Party a "cult" that has brainwashed its followers, particularly women who think they are its beneficiaries. Published April 26, 2021
Donald Trump rips LeBron James: ‘His RACIST rants are divisive, nasty, insulting, and demeaning’
Former President Donald Trump laid into LeBron James over the NBA star's comments about an officer-involved shooting, calling him a nasty racist. Published April 22, 2021
Kayleigh McEnany demands ‘accountability’ for LeBron James: ‘Let’s say his name was LeBron Trump’
LeBron James said Wednesday that his tweets about police shootings reflect his desire for "accountability." Published April 22, 2021
Brett Favre: ‘Hard to believe’ Derek Chauvin meant to kill George Floyd
Derek Chauvin knelt on George Floyd's neck for more than nine minutes -- but Brett Favre doesn't think the former Minneapolis policeman intended to kill him. Published April 21, 2021
LeBron James explains motive for deleting ‘You’re next’ tweet amid backlash
LeBron James said he deleted his "YOU'RE NEXT" tweet threatening a Columbus, Ohio, police officer because other people were using it to "create more hate." Published April 21, 2021
William Kelly, Norfolk, Virginia, police officer, fired over Kyle Rittenhouse support, donation
A Norfolk, Virginia, police officer has reportedly been fired for donating to a defense fund for Kyle Rittenhouse and telling him he had done nothing wrong. Published April 20, 2021
Peter Cahill, Derek Chauvin trial judge, rips Maxine Waters
The judge in the trial of former Officer Derek Chauvin criticized Rep. Maxine Waters for her threatening remarks demanding a conviction in the case. Published April 19, 2021
Nancy Pelosi says she was ready to battle Capitol mob: ‘I’m a street fighter’
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she would have physically fought the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol rioters had it come to that. Published April 14, 2021