Victor Morton
Articles by Victor Morton
Chad Isaak arrested in Mandan, N.D. killings at RJR Maintenance & Management
Police have arrested a suspect in a North Dakota quadruple homicide that occurred on Monday. Mandan Police said at a press conference late Thursday that Chad Isaak is being held on four counts of felony murder. Published April 4, 2019
Brian Rini identified as ‘teen’ claiming to be Timmothy Pitzen: Report
The FBI said Thursday that a "teen" claiming to be Timmothy Pitzen is not the long-missing boy. DNA tests proved the man to 23-year-old Brian Rini of Medina, Ohio, Newport Police Chief Tom Collins told ABC News on Thursday. Published April 4, 2019
Morgan Ortagus, ex-Fox News contributor, named State Department spokeswoman
The State Department reached again into the ranks of Fox News Channel almunae for a new spokesperson, but this one is an erstwhile conservative critic of President Trump. Published April 3, 2019
Conservative coalition calls for confirmation of Berhardt to Interior ‘without delay’
A coalition of 20 conservative organizations and 24 prominent individuals are urging the U.S. Senate to confirm David Bernhardt "without delay" as secretary of the Interior -- a post he has held on an interim basis since January. Published April 3, 2019
Donald Trump mocks ‘young bartender’ Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
President Trump gleefully mocked one of the Democratic Party's biggest stars and her signature legislative proposal at a Republican fundraising dinner Tuesday night. Mr. Trump did not name Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, New York Democrat, but he did say he didn't want to be too hard on her "Green New Deal" because he hoped to campaign against it. Published April 2, 2019
Caitlyn Caruso, D.J. Hill accuse Joe Biden of unwanted touching
Two more women have come forward to say they were made uncomfortable by feely encounters with former Vice President Joe Biden. Published April 2, 2019
Dianne Feinstein defends Joe Biden amid inappropriate touching accusations: ‘It’s hardly sexy’
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, California Democrat, defended former Vice President Joseph R. Biden against claims of inappropriate touching of women, calling Mr. Biden's actions "hardly sexy." Published April 1, 2019
Hoda Muthana, ISIS bride, says she’d be model U.S. citizen
Hoda Muthana, the ISIS bride at the center of a dispute over whether she can come back to the U.S., is saying that she didn't hate America. And she says she'll never do it again. Published April 1, 2019
Muriel Bowser, D.C. mayor, tweets Bryce Harper ‘Benedict Arnold’ diss, then deletes it
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser compared former Washington Nationals star Bryce Harper to the most infamous traitor in American history -- and then backed off. Published April 1, 2019
Democrats to introduce constitutional amendment to abolish Electoral College: Report
Democratic senators plan to introduce Tuesday a constitutional amendment to abolish the Electoral College, a revamping of the 230-year-old U.S. electoral system increasingly demanded by the party's presidential candidates. Published April 1, 2019
Jeanine Pirro to return to Fox News, Sean Hannity says
"Judge Jeanine" Pirro will be back on Fox News, Sean Hannity said Wednesday. Published March 27, 2019
FBI reviewing why Jussie Smollett charges dropped: Report
The FBI is reportedly reviewing the stunning decision by Illinois prosecutors to drop all charges against actor Jussie Smollett related to his dubious claims of having been the victim of a hate crime. Published March 27, 2019
Mueller report doesn’t exonerate Trump, majority of Americans says in CNN poll
A CNN poll released Wednesday said that a majority of Americans, including the lion's share of Democrats, do not believe the report by Special Counsel Robert Mueller exonerated President Trump and his campaign of colluding with Russia in the 2016 election. Published March 27, 2019
James Comey confused by Robert Mueller obstruction of justice decision
Former FBI chief James B. Comey said in a speech Tuesday evening that he is confused by special counsel Robert Mueller's reasoning on not charging President Trump with obstruction of justice. Published March 26, 2019
Calvin Desir identified as second Parkland suicide victim
A second Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School student to commit suicide was identified by authorities on Tuesday as Calvin Desir, according to the Miami CBS affiliate. Published March 26, 2019
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez gets death threats ‘every day,’ blames ‘right-wing media’
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said Thursday that she receives death threats "every day," and blamed the "right-wing media" for it. Published March 21, 2019
Samuel Adams dedicates new beer to Ruth Bader Ginsburg
If you love Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and want to help the ACLU, you can raise a glass of Sam Adams. Published March 21, 2019
New Zealand bans sale of semi-automatic rifles
The New Zealand government on Thursday banned the sale of "military-style semi-automatic rifles," six days after a gunman killed 50 people at two mosques in Christchurch. Published March 20, 2019
Hope Hicks to cooperate in Trump probe, House Democrats say
House Democrats say they have secured the cooperation of the former White House Communications Director Hope Hicks in their efforts to investigate President Trump. Published March 20, 2019
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Saikat Chakrabarti removed from Justice Democrats PAC board
The Justice Democrats PAC has removed from its board Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and her chief of staff, who also had been her campaign manager. Published March 20, 2019
