Victor Morton
Articles by Victor Morton
Donald Trump cancels Denmark meeting over Greenland rejection
If Greenland isn't for sale, President Trump doesn't want to talk to Denmark. Mr. Trump said Tuesday evening on Twitter that he would delay a scheduled visit to Denmark next month because of the prime minister's lack of interest in selling the autonomous Danish possession. Published August 20, 2019
Peter King, Republican, co-sponsors ‘assault weapons’ ban
A proposed ban on "assault weapons" has gained its first Republican co-sponsor. Rep. Peter King, New York Republican, officially signed onto a bill being pushed by Rep. David Cicilline, Rhode Island Democrat. Published August 19, 2019
Chris Cuomo ‘Fredo’ racism claims rejected by black activists
Black activists aren't happy with CNN anchorman Chris Cuomo calling the term "Fredo" a slur against Italian-Americans equivalent to the n-word. Published August 15, 2019
Donald Trump eyes U.S. buying Greenland: Report
President Trump reportedly has "repeatedly expressed interest" in purchasing the autonomous territory of Greenland from Denmark. Published August 15, 2019
Jeffrey Epstein autopsy finds broken bones in neck: Report
Deceased pedophile Jeffrey Epstein reportedly suffered injuries to his neck that are more common in homicides than suicides, according to the autopsy. Published August 14, 2019
Maurice Hill identified as Philadelphia gunman suspect: Report
The suspect in the Philadelphia police standoff has been identified by local news outlets. Published August 14, 2019
Jeffrey Epstein had painting of Bill Clinton in blue dress, red heels in Manhattan townhouse
Jeffrey Epstein's tastes ran to Bill Clinton in a blue dress and red heels. Published August 14, 2019
Democrats politicize Philadelphia shooting with standoff still unresolved
The Philadelphia police standoff was still ongoing Wednesday night, but the city's mayor and several national Democrats immediately issued calls for more gun control. Published August 14, 2019
Philadelphia active shooter reported
Multiple police officers were injured in a gunfight in a North Philadelphia neighborhood Wednesday afternoon. Published August 14, 2019
Don Lemon of CNN sued over alleged sexual assault
A Hamptons bartender is suing Don Lemon, accusing the CNN anchorman of sexual assault. Published August 14, 2019
Petition to rename Trump Tower street after Obama hits legal snag
A petition at MoveOn.org to "rename Fifth Avenue in front of Trump Tower:'President Barack H. Obama Avenue'" had more than 71,000 signatures toward its goal of 75,000 as of Tuesday afternoon. Published August 13, 2019
Sean Hannity defends Chris Cuomo after ‘fredo’ tirade
As a video of Chris Cuomo launching into a profane tirade went viral Monday night, he won the support of an unlikely source: Fox News Channel's rival host Sean Hannity. Published August 12, 2019
Chris Cuomo ‘Fredo’ tirade defended by CNN
CNN is defending anchorman Chris Cuomo over a video of a confrontation in which Mr. Cuomo goes into a profane tirade and threatens to attack a person who got his name wrong. Published August 12, 2019
Bill de Blasio tells ‘tiny hands’ Trump to press for gun control
Not only did New York Mayor Bill de Blasio demand that President Trump push gun-control legislation over the weekend, he recycled one of the most stinging insults aimed at Mr. Trump in the 2016 campaign. Published August 11, 2019
Joe Biden: ‘Poor kids are just as bright and just as talented as white kids’
Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden complimented the learning abilities of poor children -- by comparing them to whites. Published August 8, 2019
Sue Gordon, deputy director of national intelligence, out after Trump Oval Office meeting: Report
Sue Gordon, deputy director of national intelligence, will follow the former director in leaving the Trump administration. Published August 8, 2019
Donald Trump to commute Rod Blagojevich sentence: Report
President Trump is likely to commute the sentence of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich in part because of his disgust with the "Comey gang" who prosecuted the Illinois Democrat. Published August 7, 2019
Mitch McConnell ‘Team Mitch’ Twitter account locked over protest video
The reelection campaign of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell posted a video of protesters yelling obscenities and making threats toward "Massacre Mitch" at his Kentucky home. Twitter then locked the account, claiming the tweet violated its policy on violent threats. Published August 7, 2019
Danny Trejo helps save baby after car crash
Danny Trejo wasn't the villain; this time he got to play the hero. Published August 7, 2019
Shepard Smith, Fox News host, draws Donald Trump’s ire on Twitter
Who says President Trump never has a kind word for CNN? Published August 7, 2019
