Victor Morton
Articles by Victor Morton
Chad Daybell arrested, human remains found at home: Report
Human remains have reportedly been found on the property of an Idaho family whose two children have been missing since September. Chad Daybell was arrested just after noon local time Tuesday, according to Salt Lake City TV station KSL. Published June 9, 2020
Lisa Bender, Minneapolis Council president, seeks ‘police-free future’
The president of the Minneapolis City Council doesn't merely want to disband the current department -- she wants a "police-free future." Published June 8, 2020
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez accuses Kayleigh McEnany of racism
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez demanded an apology Monday from White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany for purported racism, because the spokeswoman hadn't addressed her by her title. Published June 8, 2020
George W. Bush not supporting Trump reelection report ‘made up,’ spokesman says
A spokesman for former President George W. Bush denied as "completely made up" a New York Times report that his boss will not vote for President Trump in November. Published June 8, 2020
Stephan Cannon charged in David Dorn killing in St. Louis
A suspect has been arrested and charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a retired St. Louis police officer during riots earlier in the week. Published June 7, 2020
Jenny Durkan, Seattle mayor, threatened with impeachment for backing police
A Seattle council member said she will bring impeachment articles against the city's mayor over the conduct of the police. Published June 7, 2020
Minneapolis City Council pledge to dissolve police department
A two-thirds majority of the Minneapolis City Council pledged Sunday to dissolve the city's police department at a rally over the George Floyd killing two weeks ago. Published June 7, 2020
James Bennet, New York Times opinion editor, resigns over Tom Cotton editorial
The editor of the New York Times editorial page resigned Sunday after several days of strife over a U.S. senator's op-ed column. Published June 7, 2020
Bill de Blasio vows to defund to New York Police
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio knuckled under to protesters Sunday and promised to cut funding to "New York's Finest." Published June 7, 2020
Donald Trump Insurrection Act powers targeted in Democrats’ bill
Several top Senate Democrats introduced a bill Thursday to rein in President Trump's power to deploy U.S. military forces against domestic insurrections. Published June 4, 2020
Twitter removes Trump campaign George Floyd tribute
President Trump's reelection campaign tweeted a four-minute tribute video to George Floyd, narrated by the president. Published June 4, 2020
George Floyd had coronavirus, medical examiner says
An autopsy released Wednesday showed that George Floyd, the black man killed by a white Minneapolis police officer, had the coronavirus. Published June 3, 2020
Myka Stauffer and James Stauffer’s ‘rehomed’ adopted son, Huxley, subject of police investigation
Police are investigating the whereabouts of an adopted child whom a famous Ohio YouTube couple said they had "rehomed." Published June 2, 2020
Franklin Graham thanks Donald Trump for St. John’s Church visit
President Trump's visit to St. John's Church was poorly received by the Episcopal Church, but got the support of his most-prominent evangelical supporter. Published June 2, 2020
Donald Trump pays tribute to David Dorn, retired St. Louis police captain killed by looters
President Trump paid tribute Tuesday evening to a St. Louis policeman who was slain by rioters. Published June 2, 2020
#WendysIsOverParty: Confused liberals target Wendy’s over Trump donation
Liberal social-media users got some heartburn Tuesday over donations to President Trump by a restaurant-franchise owner but then wrongly blamed the brand itself. Published June 2, 2020
Randall Woodfin, Birmingham, Alabama, mayor, bows to protesters, removes Confederate monument
The mayor of Birmingham, Alabama, bowed to protesters Monday, choosing instead to defy the state and tear down a Confederate monument that the city did not have the authority to remove. Published June 1, 2020
Grady Judd, Polk County sheriff, warns rioters of well-armed residents
A Florida sheriff warned potential rioters Monday that his county's residents are well-armed and "highly recommended" by the department to use their guns to defend their homes. Published June 1, 2020
Marian Edgar Budde, D.C. bishop, blasts Donald Trump over St. John’s Church photo op
The Episcopal bishop of Washington said she was "outraged" Monday evening about President Trump's visit to the facade of the church across the street from the White House and effectively accused him of profaning the church she oversees. Published June 1, 2020
National Guard deployed to White House amid George Floyd protests
National Guard troops were moved onto the White House grounds on Monday evening. Published June 1, 2020
