Victor Morton
Articles by Victor Morton
Jussie Smollett: Feds probe actor’s role in threatening letter
Federal officials are reportedly examining whether "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett has made a habit of hate-crime hoaxes. Published February 19, 2019
Rod Rosenstein to step down: Report
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein has reportedly set his expected departure from the Justice Department for mid-March. Published February 18, 2019
Louis Farrakhan chides Ilhan Omar for Jewish money apology
Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan says Rep. Ilhan Omar merely spoke the truth and should not have apologized for saying Israel and the U.S. Jewish lobby use money to control U.S. politicians. Published February 18, 2019
Olabinjo and Abimbola Osundairo, brothers in Jussie Smollett case, break silence
Olabinjo and Abimbola Osundairo, the two men who were arrested on suspicion of committing a hate crime against actor Jussie Smollett, denied attacking the black, gay actor or having any prejudice against him. Published February 18, 2019
Beto O’Rourke: Tear down existing border walls
Rising Democratic star Beto O'Rourke of Texas said Thursday that not only does he oppose President Trump's border wall but he would rip out existing walls along the U.S.-Mexico border. Published February 14, 2019
Jussie Smollett staged attack with ‘persons of interest,’ was being written off ‘Empire’: Report
A Chicago TV station reported Thursday that police believe two Nigerian men and Jussie Smollett conspired to fake an attack on the "Empire" actor in an effort to keep him on the show, a claim that both the Chicago PD and Fox Entertainment swiftly denied. Published February 14, 2019
Jussie Smollett attack ‘persons of interest’ are black: Report
The two "persons of interest" whom actor Jussie Smollett said Thursday beat him up in a racist attack last month are both reportedly black. Published February 14, 2019
David Duke backs Ilhan Omar in Elliott Abrams clash
Rep. Ilhan Omar's clash Wednesday with special Venezuela envoy Elliott Abrams won her a fan -- former Ku Klux Klan Grand Wizard David Duke. Published February 13, 2019
David Hogg calls for Michelle Obama 2020 bid
America's most-prominent gun control advocate pined for the Obama administration Wednesday. Former Parkland high school student David Hogg took to Twitter to call for a rerun -- this time with Michelle at the head of the ticket. Published February 13, 2019
Cory Booker, vegan, says meat-eating will destroy planet
Sen. Cory Booker said in an interview published Tuesday that the continuation of meat-eating will destroy the planet. Published February 12, 2019
Ilhan Omar retweets Ady Barkan thread denouncing Nancy Pelosi, pushing Jewish money claims
Just hours after apologizing for making comments deemed anti-Semitic, Rep. Ilhan Omar retweeted a thread defending her claim that campaign contributions from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee buy support for the group's positions. Published February 11, 2019
Cliff Sims, ‘Team of Vipers’ author, sues Trump
Cliff Sims, the author of "Team of Vipers," is suing President Trump, accusing the president of using his campaign as an improper "cutout" to punish ex-employees in violation of their free-speech and free-press rights. Published February 11, 2019
Amy Klobuchar president campaign kickoff knocked by Trump
President Trump threw a verbal snowball at Sen. Amy Klobuchar immediately after the Minnesota Democrat entered the 2020 presidential race. Published February 10, 2019
Cory Booker invents Swiss language in Iowa interview
If former President Barack Obama can invent the Austrian language, then Sen. Cory Booker can invent the Swiss one. Published February 10, 2019
John Dingell dies at 92
The longest-serving member in the history of the U.S. House died Thursday evening in hospice care. Former Rep. John Dingell, Michigan Democrat, was 92. Published February 7, 2019
Jeff Bezos accuses National Enquirer of nude photo blackmail
Washington Post owner and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos wrote Thursday evening that the National Enquirer tried to blackmail him by threatening to publish intimate selfies. Published February 7, 2019
Kurtis Blow hits Mark Herring for blackface: ‘The most egregious and disrespectful thing you can do’
Kurtis Blow, the rap icon whom Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring used blackface to dress up as in the 1980s, called the act "shocking" and "disrespectful" and said he "would love" to meet with the Democratic lawmaker to clear the air. Published February 7, 2019
Hillary Clinton lauds Nancy Pelosi: ‘It often takes a woman to get the job done’
Failed presidential candidate Hillary Clinton played the gender card about effectiveness Thursday at a conference for female movers and shakers. Published February 7, 2019
Vanessa Tyson told Bobby Scott about Justin Fairfax allegations over a year ago: Report
Rep. Bobby Scott, Virginia Democrat, reportedly learned about the sexual assault accusations against Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax -- directly from accuser Vanessa Tyson. Published February 6, 2019
Donald Trump Jr. condemns Jemele Hill over ‘Getcho hand out of my pocket’ State of the Union tweet
Presidential son Donald Trump Jr. condemned Jemele Hill on Wednesday after the Atlantic writer tweeted out an assassination fantasy involving President Trump and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Published February 6, 2019