Victor Morton
Articles by Victor Morton
Ilhan Omar-inspired anti-Semitism resolution to condemn Islamophobia, too
A planned House resolution condemning anti-Semitism, prompted by a Muslim Congresswoman's repeatedly accusing Jews and Israel supporters of dual loyalty, will reportedly be broadened to include a condemnation of anti-Muslim bias. Published March 5, 2019
Bernie Sanders signs DNC loyalty pledge
America's best-known socialist is now officially a Democrat. Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont has signed the party-loyalty pledge that the Democratic National Committee requires of all presidential-primary candidates. Published March 5, 2019
Donald Trump mocks Hillary Clinton on Twitter after 2020 announcement
President Trump isn't gonna get the rematch he wanted. In a tweet Tuesday afternoon, Mr. Trump noted that 2016 Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton had said Monday night that she will not run in 2020. Published March 5, 2019
Hillary Clinton rules out 2020 bid: ‘I’m not running’
Hillary Clinton ruled out a 2020 presidential bid on Monday while insisting that she intends to remain in the public eye. Published March 4, 2019
Ilhan Omar uses anti-Semitic trope against Nita Lowey Israel support
Rep. Ilhan Omar told a Jewish congresswoman Sunday that their constituents didn't elect either woman to have allegiance to a foreign country. Published March 3, 2019
Joe Biden says family wants 2020 run
Former Vice President Joe Biden said Tuesday that he is being "prodded" by family members to run for president in 2020. Published February 26, 2019
Jorge Ramos, Univision anchorman, detained in Venezuela
Jorge Ramos, the Univision anchorman who frequently crossed swords with President Trump during the 2016 presidential campaign, was detained while interviewing Venezuela's socialist president. Published February 25, 2019
Thom Tillis, in Washington Post op-ed, supports resolution blocking Trump emergency declaration
Sen. Thom Tillis said in a column posted Monday evening that he will oppose President Trump's declaration of a border-security emergency. Published February 25, 2019
Spike Lee calls for rejection of Donald Trump in Oscar speech
Spike Lee used his acceptance speech at the Academy Awards on Sunday night to call for the rejection of President Trump, albeit not by name. Published February 24, 2019
Donald Trump Jr: Hate hoax nominees are Nathan Phillips, Jussie Smollett, Christine Blasey Ford
Donald Trump Jr. "exhorted" his 3.35 million Twitter followers to "Cast your vote now. The nominees for best performance in a politically motivated hate hoax are..." Published February 24, 2019
Jussie Smollett apologizes to ‘Empire’ cast
A tearful Jussie Smollett apologized to fellow cast and crew members before filming continued Thursday on the set of "Empire" in Chicago. Published February 21, 2019
Kamala Harris breaks silence on Jussie Smollett: ‘Sad, frustrated, and disappointed’
Democratic presidential contender Kamala D. Harris broke her silence Thursday on the Jussie Smollett case, calling the apparent hoax disappointing and a distraction from fighting racism and homophobia. Published February 21, 2019
Jussie Smollett ‘Empire’ suspension under 20th Century Fox consideration: Report
One reported motive for Jussie Smollett to fake a hate crime was to garner sympathy and prevent the makers of "Empire" from reducing his role. It may become a self-fulfilling prophecy. Published February 20, 2019
Michael Avenatti calls on Jussie Smollett bandwagon jumpers to ‘eat crow & denounce this stunt’
Stormy Daniels' attorney called out people who swallowed "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett's claim of being the victim of a hate crime, saying public figures were too quick to jump on the bandwagon and now need to "eat crow." Published February 20, 2019
Jussie Smollett attorneys decry Chicago police leaks after felony charge
Jussie Smollett's attorneys attacked Chicago investigators Wednesday evening, accusing them of defaming the actor with leaks. Published February 20, 2019
Adam Schiff deletes tweet praising Jussie Smollett
The leader of the U.S. House's investigative panel deleted a tweet praising suspected hate-crime hoaxter Jussie Smollett for his "moral clarity." Published February 20, 2019
Kim Foxx recuses herself from Jussie Smollett investigation
Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx will not be involved in the investigation of hate-crime charges made by "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett. Published February 19, 2019
Kamala Harris’ Jamaican father, Donald Harris, rips 2020 Democrat for pushing marijuana ‘stereotype’
When Sen. Kamala Harris said last week that she obviously supports marijuana legalization and has smoked the plant, she cited her ethnicity -- "Half my family's from Jamaica. Are you kidding me?" Her Jamaican father is not happy about that. Published February 19, 2019
Jussie Smollett ‘f—-ed up Black History Month,’ Cardi B says in Instagram video
Who cares about wasting police resources and smearing Trump supporters as racist gay-bashers? Jussie Smollett has ruined Black History Month, according to rap star Cardi B. Published February 19, 2019
Jussie Smollett was convicted of providing false information to law enforcement in 2007
Jussie Smollett, the actor suspected of faking a hate crime against himself, has a criminal record -- for providing false information to authorities. Published February 19, 2019
