Victor Morton
Articles by Victor Morton
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
Donald Trump defends Electoral College from Democrats’ assault
President Trump joined the debate about the Electoral College on Tuesday night, warning the Midwest and rural areas about the dangers of the proposal being pushed by several 2020 Democratic hopefuls. Published March 19, 2019
Elizabeth Warren, in CNN town hall, calls for abolishing electoral college
Sen. Elizabeth Warren called Monday evening for abolishing the method by which America has elected its presidents for 230 years. Published March 18, 2019
New Zealand gun control threat sparks run on semi-automatic weapons
The New Zealand government's vow to pass stiffer gun laws in the wake of the Christchurch mosques massacre has produced a run on gun stores, especially benefiting military-style semi-automatic weapons, before any new bans or restrictions can pass. Published March 17, 2019
Brenton Tarrant, New Zealand mosque shooting suspect, fires lawyer: Report
The suspect in the New Zealand mosque massacre has reportedly dismissed his lawyer and plans to represent himself in court. Published March 17, 2019
