Victor Morton
Articles by Victor Morton
Pollster Nate Silver calls on Biden to resign, let Harris serve final two months
"Is there any particular reason to assume Biden is competent to be president right now? It's a very difficult job. It's a dangerous world. Extremely high-stakes decisions in Ukraine. He should resign and let Harris serve out the last 2 months," pollster Nate Silver wrote. Published November 20, 2024
Florist who refused to serve Trump supporters closes shop amid fierce backlash
Kristin Wolter has closed her shop for the rest of the week "due to threats to me and my business," according to a statement made on the now-private Instagram account of Everbloom Design. Published November 19, 2024
‘100% on board’: Texas offers Trump administration 1,400 acres to aid mass deportations
Texas has reportedly offered the incoming administration a plot covering more than 1,400 acres as a staging area for the deportations. Published November 19, 2024
Georgia appeals court cancels hearing in Trump election case ‘until further order’
A Georgia court has put brakes on the criminal case against President-elect Donald Trump over the 2020 election in that state. Published November 18, 2024
Eva Longoria flees ‘dystopian’ U.S. after Trump win: ‘This chapter in my life is done now’
Actress Eva Longoria says she is through with the "dystopian" U.S. and plans to split her time between Spain and Mexico. Published November 14, 2024
Democrat to file resolution confirming Trump can serve only two terms as president
The 22nd Amendment already states that presidents can only be elected twice, but that's not enough for Rep. Dan Goldman, New York Democrat, who plans to file the resolution Thursday. Published November 13, 2024
Jack Smith asks court to pause appeals in Trump classified documents case
Special counsel Jack Smith has asked a federal appeals court to pause his appeals of the documents-mishandling case against President-elect Donald Trump. Published November 13, 2024
Report: NFL intentionally delayed fine for 49ers’ Nick Bosa until after election
According to a report Tuesday, the league deliberately decided not to impose an immediate fine on San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa for wearing a "Make America Great Again" hat during a postgame television interview. Published November 12, 2024
Democrat digs in as transgender sports comments spur backlash: ‘This is the problem with Democrats’
Rep. Seth Moulton's comments last week about trans issues, women's athletics, and Democrats appearing out of touch with voters prompted furious denunciations, snubs and open letters. Which, the Massachusetts Democrat said Monday, proves his point. Published November 11, 2024
Reports: Sen. Marco Rubio is Trump’s pick for secretary of state
President-elect Donald Trump will reportedly ask one of his 2016 presidential primary rivals to fill one of the most important Cabinet posts. Sen. Marco Rubio, Florida Republican, is his choice for secretary of state, multiple news agencies reported Monday evening. Published November 11, 2024
Kevin Costner lauds Liz Cheney despite Trump win: ‘We should applaud her. We should protect her’
Kevin Costner applauded former Rep. Liz Cheney and said the Wyoming Republican should be applauded rather than threatened. Published November 11, 2024
Harris PAC redirects donations to recount effort
Vice President Kamala Harris lost all seven swing states and publicly conceded the presidential election to former President Donald Trump. The Harris Victory Fund is now directing its money to her "recount" efforts. Published November 11, 2024
‘4B’ movement: Liberal women launch sex strike after Trump win
A number of feminists are going on a sex strike in retaliation for Donald Trump's presidential victory. Published November 7, 2024
Democrats change tune on transgender athletes in women’s sports after Trump landslide
Democratic Reps. Tom Suozzi of New York and Seth Moulton of Massachusetts each noted the success Donald Trump and the Republican Party had with ads on biological males competing in women's sports and said their own party was partly to blame. Published November 7, 2024
AOC blames ‘sexism’ for Trump’s win: ‘This is going to be a very scary time’
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez warned of a "very scary time" as a result of President-elect Donald Trump's defeat of Vice President Kamala Harris. Published November 7, 2024
‘You have until January’: Biden administration braces for migrant surge before Trump takes office
The Biden administration is reportedly preparing for a surge at the border by illegal immigrants in the several weeks before President-elect Donald Trump takes power. Published November 6, 2024
Famed presidential prognosticator Allan Lichtman eats crow after Trump’s big win
American University historian Allan Lichtman, famed for a model that has correctly predicted the popular vote in almost all recent presidential elections, took to social media to admit his mistake and take a swipe at a fellow prognosticator. Published November 6, 2024
Trump wins Pennsylvania, on brink of presidency
Vice President Kamala Harris' path to victory got incredibly narrow after 2 a.m. Wednesday as former President Donald Trump won Pennsylvania, almost certainly clinching a second term as president. Published November 6, 2024
N.Y. Republican introduces ‘Peanut’s Law’ after pet squirrel’s killing
Assemblyman Jake Blumencranz, Oyster Bay Republican, has introduced an amendment to the state's environmental conservation law that he's calling "Peanut's Law: Humane Animal Protection Act." Published November 4, 2024
Patrick Mahomes’ mother endorses Trump at Chiefs game: ‘Let’s do it. Woo!’
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes may or may not have a Trump-backing wife, but he definitely has a Trump-backing mother. Published November 4, 2024
