Victor Morton
Articles by Victor Morton
Beto O’Rourke: Strip Catholic Church of tax exemptions
Former Rep. Beto O'Rourke of Texas, a 2020 Democratic presidential hopeful, said Thursday he would strip the Catholic Church, most evangelical churches, practically all mosques and all related institutions of all tax exemptions and government benefits. Published October 10, 2019
Buffalo Wild Wings in Howell, Michigan, cancels Trump rally watch party, reverses after GOP uproar
A Buffalo Wild Wings in Michigan canceled a viewing party for President Trump's Thursday evening rally, prompting the top echelons of the GOP to call in the social-media troops and resulting in a quick reversal. Published October 10, 2019
Apple bows to Chinese pressure over Hong Kong repression
Apple became the latest American corporate giant to bow to Chinese pressure over repression in Hong Kong, pulling an app used by pro-democracy demonstrators, who often wield American-flag imagery. Published October 10, 2019
Donald Trump whistleblower had ‘professional relationship’ with 2020 Democrat: Report
The inspector general for the intelligence community reportedly told a House panel last week that the whistleblower who complained about President Trump's Ukraine phone call had a professional relationship with one of the 2020 Democratic presidential candidates. Published October 8, 2019
Demario Davis, Saints linebacker, wins NFL appeal over ‘Man of God’ headband
The National Football League backed off Tuesday on fining New Orleans Saints player Demario Davis for wearing a "Man of God" headband during a game. Published October 8, 2019
Trump campaign declares victory in Minneapolis rally dispute
The Trump administration declared victory Tuesday in its dispute with the Minneapolis arena and the city government over security costs for a planned rally. Published October 8, 2019
Jacob Frey, Minneapolis mayor, trying to shut down Donald Trump rally, campaign says
President Trump's reelection campaign accused the liberal mayor of Minneapolis on Monday of trying to shut down his planned Thursday rally via an extortionate security bill. Published October 7, 2019
Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump tied in Rasmussen Reports 2020 poll
According to a Rasmussen Reports survey released Monday, President Donald Trump and former first lady Hillary Clinton would be tied at 45 percent each in a rematch of the 2016 election. Published October 7, 2019
Donald Trump hands ISIS terrorist prisoners to Turkey
The White House gave Turkey a green light Sunday evening on both an upcoming military operation in northern Syria and the custody of captured Islamic State terrorists. Published October 6, 2019
Donald Trump accuses Nancy Pelosi of treason
President Trump broadened his accusations that the Democrats are committing "treason," specifically calling out House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Published October 6, 2019
Hillary Clinton: ‘Illegitimate president’ Donald Trump won’t be reelected
Hillary Clinton declared Donald Trump an "illegitimate president" and confidently predicted he would lose his 2020 reelection bid. Published September 26, 2019
Watson B. Duncan Middle School quiz refers to Donald Trump as ‘45th president, Republican, Idiot’
A teacher at a Palm Beach County, Florida, middle school gave students a test that asked them to identify who fits this description: "45th Pres; 2017; Republican; Real Estate businessman; Idiot." Published September 26, 2019
Brad Parscale: Trump 2020 campaign raises $5 million in 24 hours after impeachment inquiry
On Tuesday, President Trump predicted that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's impeachment inquiry would be "positive for me." On Wednesday, his re-election campaign confirmed that on at least that front. Published September 25, 2019
Sherikia Hawkins, Southfield city clerk, charged with altering ballots in 2018 midterm elections
A Democratic city clerk in Michigan who had been honored by the state party for her work was charged this week with multiple felonies related to charges of altering absentee ballots. Published September 24, 2019
Donald Trump whistleblower ‘political bias’ detailed in IG report: Fox News
The Trump administration will reportedly release a document showing that the whistleblower who complained about President Trump's conversation with the Ukrainian president was found to be politically biased against Mr. Trump. Published September 24, 2019
James Comey opposes Donald Trump impeachment
Opponents of impeaching President Trump include Sean Hannity, Kellyanne Conway ... and James Comey. Published September 24, 2019
White House to let Trump whistleblower testify: Report
The Trump administration has dropped its objections to Congressional Democrats getting both testimony from the whistleblower whose leak started the Ukraine phone-call issue and the written complaint the person had filed. Published September 24, 2019
Donald Trump mocks Mitt Romney with Twitter video montage
President Trump, without explicitly stating why, mocked Sen. Mitt Romney on Monday evening for losing the 2012 presidential election. Published September 23, 2019
Mitt Romney calls for Trump-Ukraine transcript release
2012 Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney said Monday that the White House should turn over the transcript of a now-notorious phone call between President Trump and the leader of Ukraine. Published September 23, 2019
Ed Buck, Democratic donor and gay activist, arrested
Ed Buck, a prominent gay activist and big-money Democratic donor, has been arrested on suspicion of operating a drug house. Published September 17, 2019