Victor Morton
Articles by Victor Morton
‘MAGA Patriot Party’ incorporates in Texas
An organization calling itself the "MAGA Patriot Party" has officially been created in Texas. Published January 25, 2021
Mega Millions numbers for Friday, January 22 revealed
Just two days after the fifth-biggest lottery win in U.S. history, Mega Millions officials drew Friday for a $1 billion jackpot, which would be the third-biggest prize in U.S. history. Published January 22, 2021
Powerball numbers for Wednesday, January 20 revealed
With four months since the last big lottery winner, Powerball officials drew Wednesday for a jackpot that topped $730 million, the fifth-biggest in U.S. history but not even the week's biggest. Published January 20, 2021
Donald Trump pardons Steve Bannon: Report
President Trump reportedly issued a pre-emptive clemency order late Tuesday night for his former chief strategist. Published January 19, 2021
Stephen King mocks Kayleigh McEnany: ‘Enjoy your next job as a cocktail waitress in Tampa’
Famed author Stephen King disparaged Kayleigh McEnany in terms widely disparaged as sexist, calling her fit only for entry-level tip work. Published January 19, 2021
Donald Trump wants to create new ‘Patriot Party’: Report
President Trump reportedly wants to create a third party once he leaves office. Published January 19, 2021
Tiffany Trump announces engagement to Michael Boulos
On her father's last full day in office, Tiffany Trump announced another milestone in her life. Published January 19, 2021
Franklin Graham compares Republicans voting for Trump impeachment to betrayal of Jesus Christ
The Rev. Franklin Graham compared the 10 House Republicans who voted to impeach President Trump to Judas, the disciple who betrayed Jesus to the Roman authorities. Published January 14, 2021
Jacob Chansley, ‘QAnon Shaman,’ seeks Trump pardon
The fur-clad and face-painted demonstrator who became one of the most prominent symbols of last week's rampage through the U.S. Capitol is asking for a pardon. Published January 14, 2021
Delta puts Mitt Romney hecklers on no-fly list
The passengers who accosted and heckled Sen. Mitt Romney at Salt Lake City's airport last week have been put on a no-fly list. Published January 14, 2021
James Comey: Biden should consider Trump pardon
President Trump got a good word Wednesday on a potential presidential pardon from an unlikely source -- former FBI Director James B. Comey. Published January 13, 2021
Ron Paul baffled by Facebook suspension as conservative purge broadens
Former Republican presidential contender Ron Paul said Monday he was the latest Republican victim of the social-media purges despite not having advocated political violence or insurrection. Published January 11, 2021
CNN takes Jim Acosta off White House beat
President Trump's biggest press nemesis also will be bidding farewell to the White House. Published January 11, 2021
FBI releases photo of RNC pipe-bombs suspect, offers reward
The FBI released a picture of the man it says planted two pipe bombs at the Republican National Committee headquarters during Wednesday's riots. Published January 7, 2021
Steven Sund, Capitol Police chief, resigns: Report
The Capitol Police chief resigned Thursday, a day after a mob of President Trump's supporters overran the building and a woman was killed by police in the melee. Published January 7, 2021
Josh Hawley on Electoral College challenge: ‘I will never apologize’
Sen. Josh Hawley stood firm Thursday against a barrage of criticism that he had instigated the Capitol riots the previous day, saying he would "never apologize" for questioning the 2020 election results. Published January 7, 2021
Stephanie Grisham, Melania Trump chief of staff, resigns over Capitol protests: Report
The chief of staff for first lady Melania Trump resigned Wednesday, reportedly over the protests at the U.S. Capitol. Published January 6, 2021
Ilhan Omar drawing up Donald Trump impeachment articles
Another impeachment drive is under way, fueled by Wednesday's invasion of the U.S. Capitol by pro-Trump protesters. Published January 6, 2021
Jon Ossoff campaign expects win in Georgia Senate runoff
The campaign of Jon Ossoff said early Wednesday that he expects to win one of Georgia's two U.S. Senate runoffs, which would flip the chamber over to Democratic control. Published January 6, 2021
DeKalb County reports ‘technical issues’ with 19,000 votes left to count
A heavily Democratic county in Georgia said Wednesday morning that it was having technical issues with thousands of ballots in the razor-close U.S. Senate runoffs. Published January 6, 2021