Victor Morton
Articles by Victor Morton
Gretchen Whitmer emergency powers threatened by Michigan Republicans’ bills
Republicans in the Michigan Legislature have introduced bills that would limit the emergency powers of Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Published April 16, 2020
Chris Cuomo rethinks CNN gig after coronavirus diagnosis
CNN's Chris Cuomo trashed his job Monday, saying he doesn't think it's worth his time. Published April 13, 2020
Michael Moore: ‘White men’ will make amends for Donald Trump
Michael Moore took time out from lamenting the defeat of Bernie Sanders to warn that "white men" will have to pay for causing President Trump. Published April 9, 2020
Colin Kaepernick New York Jets signing hoax delights Donna Brazile
Former Democratic National Committee Chair Donna Brazile was so eager for Colin Kaepernick to play in the NFL that she fell for a Twitter hoax. Published April 9, 2020
Obama would handle coronavirus better than Trump, Americans say in Politico-Morning Consult poll
According to a Politico/Morning Consult poll released Wednesday, a majority of American voters said Mr. Obama would be doing a better job of handling the coronavirus epidemic than President Trump has done. Published April 8, 2020
Ayanna Pressley: Include illegal immigrants, inmates in next coronavirus stimulus
Rep. Ayanna Pressley said Tuesday that the next coronavirus spending bill ought to subsidize illegal immigrants and prison inmates. Published April 7, 2020
Michael Atkinson says Trump fired him for being impartial inspector general
The intelligence-community inspector general whom President Trump fired said Sunday that he was dismissed for doing his job. Published April 5, 2020
Brett Crozier, fired USS Theodore Roosevelt captain, tests positive for coronavirus: Report
Brett Crozier, the USS Theodore Roosevelt captain who was stripped of his command by the Navy over his public complaints about the coronavirus, has reportedly tested positive for the disease himself. Published April 5, 2020
PittCoVacc coronavirus vaccine candidate effective in mice: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
A Pittsburgh university experienced in fighting SARS and MERS said Thursday that a potential coronavirus vaccine has proven effective in mice. Published April 2, 2020
Anthony Fauci gets security amid threats, stalkers: Report
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the infectious-disease expert who has become the face of the nation's coronavirus response, is reportedly having his personal security boosted. Published April 1, 2020
Alec Baldwin: Donald Trump is the ‘virus’ infecting U.S., ‘vaccine arrives in November’
As the global death toll from coronavirus topped 40,000 people and the U.S. figure topped the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, actor Alec Baldwin said President Trump was the real virus. Published March 31, 2020
Metro closes 19 rail stations in Washington D.C., Virginia, Maryland region
The Washington-area subway system will significantly curtail the number of stations it serves because of the coronavirus outbreak. Published March 24, 2020
Martha McSally bill: No pay for Senate until coronavirus stimulus passes
Sen. Martha McSally, Arizona Republican, introduced a bill Tuesday that would withhold pay from all senators until they pass a COVID-19 relief and support package. Published March 24, 2020
Harvey Weinstein tests positive for coronavirus
Harvey Weinstein tested positive for the deadly virus that is sweeping through America, according to an upstate New York newspaper. Published March 22, 2020
Monica Lewinsky to Twitter followers: ‘Send a stool sample’ to Trump White House
The former White House intern whose affair with then-President Bill Clinton led to his impeachment doesn't approve of the current White House occupant's handling of the coronavirus crisis. Published March 20, 2020
Tucker Carlson calls on Richard Burr to resign
One of Fox News Channel's flagship primetime hosts called for a Republican senator to resign over claims that the lawmaker dumped stocks on the eve of the coronavirus hitting the U.S. with full force. Published March 19, 2020
Evangeline Lilly rejects social distancing amid coronavirus outbreak
Evangeline Lilly is publicly rejecting calls for social distancing during the coronavirus outbreak, saying she prefers her freedom and doesn't trust the government. Published March 19, 2020
Ben McAdams tests positive for coronavirus; second member of Congress
A second U.S. House member has tested positive for coronavirus. Rep. Ben McAdams, Utah Democrat, announced Wednesday evening that a test taken the previous day had come back positive. Published March 18, 2020
New York Stock Exchange moves to ‘fully electronic’ trading amid coronavirus outbreak
Coronavirus claimed another casualty Wednesday -- the famed New York Stock Exchange "pit." The exchange announced Wednesday that it would temporarily suspend in-person trading and require all transactions to be electronic, starting Monday. Published March 18, 2020
Philadelphia police implement catch-and-release arrest policy amid coronavirus outbreak
Philadelphia police have instituted a catch-and-release policy for numerous crimes, including some felonies, in order to reduce jail population during the coronavirus outbreak. Published March 17, 2020
