Victor Morton
Articles by Victor Morton
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
Brenton Tarrant, New Zealand mosque shooter, used Facebook Live record attack
A Facebook Live video was posted Friday apparently showing the New Zealand mosque gunman videotaping his attack while it was ongoing. Published March 14, 2019
Shots fired near Christchurch, New Zealand mosque, reports
Two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, packed for Friday prayers, were attacked in a mass-fatality terrorist assault by a white supremacist who live-streamed the attack on Facebook. Published March 14, 2019
Morris Dees fired by Southern Poverty Law Center
The Southern Poverty Law Center fired its founder and former chief litigator Morris Dees this week. Published March 14, 2019
Beto O’Rourke launches 2020 bid for president, Texas TV station confirms
A Central Texas TV station reported Wednesday evening that former Rep. Beto O'Rourke will run for president. Published March 13, 2019
Dar’shun Kendrick Testicular Bill of Rights parodies anti-abortion bill
Men of Georgia ... state Rep. Dar'shun Kendrick is coming after you with her "Testicular 'Bill of Rights' Legislation." Published March 11, 2019
Ilhan Omar blasts Donald Trump as ‘not really’ human
Rep. Ilhan Omar said no comparison is possible between President Trump and former President Barack Obama -- one of them is subhuman. Published March 11, 2019
Facebook says Elizabeth Warren ad pulled for violating policy
Facebook quickly backed off its removal of several ads from Sen. Elizabeth Warren touting her plan to break up the social-media giant. Published March 11, 2019
Monica Lewinsky thinks Paul Manafort got off easy with 47-month sentence
The 47-month sentence received by Paul Manafort was subjected to much criticism Thursday, including from one unlikely source -- Monica Lewinsky. Published March 7, 2019
Ann Coulter demands Martha McSally name her rapist
Sen. Martha McSally, Arizona Republican and a former Air Force colonel, said at a hearing this week that she was "raped by a superior officer" when serving. Conservative commentator Ann Coulter demanded Thursday night that she put up or shut up, and name the officer. Published March 7, 2019
Sidwell Friends students display swastikas during assembly
The elite Washington school that educated Sasha and Malia Obama and Chelsea Clinton had to cancel a student assembly this week when swastikas and racist user names were projected onto a screen during an assembly. Published March 7, 2019
Jimmy Carter offers to travel to North Korea, break Donald Trump-Kim Jong-un stalemate: Report
Former President Jimmy Carter has reportedly offered to travel to North Korea if the Trump administration asks for his assistance in breaking the stalled nuclear talks. Published March 7, 2019
David Duke praises Rep. Ilhan Omar
Rep. Ilhan Omar, Minnesota Democrat, has an ally of a new stripe in the furor over her use of anti-Semitic tropes regarding Israel and its American supporters -- David Duke. Published March 7, 2019
Lanny Davis says Michael Cohen directed previous lawyer to seek Trump pardon
Former Trump attorney Michael Cohen directed his lawyer to ask the White House about a presidential pardon, contradicting his sworn testimony to Congress, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday evening. Published March 6, 2019
Donald Trump threatens to boycott presidential debates after DNC excludes Fox News
President Trump threatened Wednesday not to participate in presidential debates sponsored by "fake news networks." Published March 6, 2019
Alex Trebek, ‘Jeopardy’ host, reveals stage 4 pancreatic cancer diagnosis
Alex Trebek said Wednesday he has been diagnosed with a virulent form of cancer for which the usual prognosis, he said, "is not very encouraging." Published March 6, 2019
Hillary Clinton ‘Mean Girls’ meme tweet targets Donald Trump
From presidential debates to subtweeting. After President Trump "lamented" Tuesday not getting a rematch with defeated 2016 Democrat Hillary Clinton, the first lady was back on Twitter herself. Published March 5, 2019