Victor Morton
Articles by Victor Morton
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
Air traffic controllers report chilling threat: ‘Soleimani will be avenged’
Air-traffic controllers in New York heard a threat to do a Sept. 11 reprise on Wednesday, CBS News reported. Published January 5, 2021
George W. Bush to attend Joe Biden inauguration
At least one Republican former president will be at Joseph R. Biden's inauguration. Published January 5, 2021
Dr. Dre suffers brain aneurysm: Report
Legendary rapper Dr. Dre was reportedly hospitalized with a brain aneurysm. Published January 5, 2021
Lauren Boebert, gun-toting GOP congresswoman, warned by D.C. Police Chief Robert Contee III
The Washington, D.C., police chief warned a Republican congresswoman about the city's restrictive gun laws to which "there are no exceptions." Published January 4, 2021
Kamala Harris’ ‘Fweedom’ story mirrors MLK account
Vice President-elect Kamala D. Harris told a story about her participation as a little girl in a civil rights march that mirrors an account told by the Rev. Martin Luther King. Published January 4, 2021
Enrique Tarrio, Proud Boys leader, arrested in Washington, D.C.: Report
The leader of the alt-right Proud Boys has reportedly been arrested on the week of the group's planned demonstration against certifying the presidential election results. Published January 4, 2021
Tanya Roberts alive, not dead, publicist now says
Former 'Bond girl' and TV star Tanya Roberts is not dead, TMZ reported Monday, a day after reporting that she had. Published January 4, 2021
Hassan Rouhani, Iran president, issues Donald Trump death threat
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said Wednesday that President Trump will soon be dead while vowing blood vengeance for the killing of an Iranian general. Published December 30, 2020
Kirk Cameron leads ‘Christmas Caroling Peaceful Protests’ against California stay-at-home orders
Kirk Cameron is giving lockdown protests a Yuletide flavor. Published December 23, 2020
Dana Nessel, Michigan attorney general, threatens Sidney Powell, pro-Trump lawyers
Michigan's Democratic attorney general vowed Tuesday to pursue legal punishments against attorneys who have challenged the state's election results, calling such lawyers liars. Published December 22, 2020
Matt Gaetz disbarment sought in Florida Democrat’s petition
A failed Democratic U.S. House candidate has filed a request to have Rep. Matt Gaetz disbarred for "sedition" and trying to disenfranchise voters. Published December 22, 2020
Donald Trump rips Mitch McConnell in message to Republicans
President Trump reportedly turned on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell over the Kentucky Republican's acknowledging Democrat Joseph R. Biden as the president-elect. Published December 21, 2020
Pat Robertson urges Donald Trump to admit election defeat
Pat Robertson became the latest conservative leader to call on President Trump to acknowledge his electoral defeat. Published December 21, 2020
Brandon Hasbrouck, Washington and Lee University law professor: Black votes should count double
A law professor in Virginia is advocating that, for voting purposes, Black people should count as ten-fifths of a person. Published December 21, 2020
Nurse faints after getting COVID vaccine
A nurse fainted at a Thursday press conference after receiving the coronavirus vaccine at a Tennessee hospital. Published December 17, 2020
Rand Paul: Election was ‘in many ways stolen’
Sen. Rand Paul said at a hearing Wednesday that the 2020 presidential election was "stolen" for Democrat Joseph R. Biden. Published December 16, 2020
