Victor Morton
Articles by Victor Morton
‘The Conners,’ ‘Roseanne’ spinoff without Roseanne Barr, ordered by ABC
There will be a "Roseanne" spinoff this fall. There just will be no Roseanne. According to Reuters news agency, ABC said it had 10 episodes of a show called "The Conners" for broadcast in fall 2018. Published June 21, 2018
Peter Strzok loses security clearance, Jeff Sessions says
Anti-Trump FBI agent Peter Strzok has lost his security clearance, Attorney General Jeff Sessions said Thursday, less than a week after he was escorted from the FBI building. Published June 21, 2018
Donald Trump explains Melania Trump’s ‘I really don’t care, do u?’ jacket
President Trump said the "I really don't care, do u?" jacket first lady Melania Trump wore while boarding a plane to Texas to visit illegal-immigrant detention camps was a jibe at the media. Published June 21, 2018
Trump International Hotel should lose liquor license, clergymen tell D.C. alcohol board
Donald Trump isn't good enough to sell booze. That's what a group of religious leaders is reportedly telling the local alcohol-control board in the District of Columbia, saying his hotel should lose its liquor license on the moral-character clauses contained in such licenses. Published June 20, 2018
Allison Hrabar, Justice Department paralegal, harassed Kirstjen Nielsen at Mexican restaurant
One of the shouting socialists who chased Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen out of a D.C. Mexican restaurant Tuesday night is a Justice Department worker. Published June 20, 2018
Jane Fonda to receive Lifetime Achievement Award at Michael Moore film festival
Jane Fonda will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award later this summer at a Michigan film festival founded and still led by left-wing director Michael Moore. Published June 20, 2018
Donald Trump mocks ABC News over Paul Manafort ‘manslaughter’ error
President Trump mocked an ABC News error about his former campaign manager, and blamed Democrat-media collusion. Published June 20, 2018
Rachel Maddow of MSNBC cries over ‘tender age’ shelters report
An Associated Press story about "tender age" shelters caused Rachel Maddow to break down in tears on camera Tuesday night. Published June 19, 2018
Kirstjen Nielsen’s dinner at Mexican restaurant MXDC disrupted by Democratic Socialists of America
Homeland Security secretary Kristjen Nielsen had her dinner plans Tuesday night torpedoed by shouting socialist protesters angry at immigration enforcement, which they said should not exist. Published June 19, 2018
Canada legalizes recreational marijuana
Marijuana will soon become legal in Canada -- nationwide and for any purpose. The bill passed the Senate on Tuesday by a 52-29 vote, meaning pot will become legal at some point this summer. Published June 19, 2018
‘America is a Christian nation’ billboard removed in Dallas
A sign near a Dallas highway proclaiming that "America is a Christian nation" was removed by the billboard company after it had drawn criticism, including from the city's mayor. Published June 18, 2018
XXXTentacion dead after Florida shooting: Report
Rapper XXXTentacion was shot dead Monday afternoon in Florida, TMZ reported. Published June 18, 2018
Rudy Giuliani demands Robert Mueller suspend investigation ‘tomorrow’ in wake of IG report
Rudy Giuliani, President Trump's chief public legal defender, said Thursday's inspector-general report justifies shutting down special counsel Robert Mueller's probe immediately and quickly jailing at least one FBI official. Published June 14, 2018
Michael Cohen seeks restraining order against Michael Avenatti: Report
President Trump's personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, has reportedly filed a request for a restraining order against Stormy Daniels' lawyer, Michael Avenatti. Published June 14, 2018
Westminster, Colorado dentist office shooting: Multiple casualties reported
A dentist's office in Colorado was the scene of a multiple-casualty shooting with fatalities Thursday, and police said the suspect is still at large. Published June 14, 2018
Hillary Clinton trolls James Comey for using private email
A Justice Department Inspector-General report released Thursday criticized former FBI Director James B. Comey for using a private email account to conduct government business. In the corner laughing was Hillary Clinton. Published June 14, 2018
Sarah Huckabee Sanders denies report she’s leaving White House
The two most-visible spokespeople for the Trump administration are reportedly planning to leave the White House -- a report that press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders promptly denied. Published June 13, 2018
GGG-Canelo rematch on for September 15, Golden Boy Promotions says
Golden Boy Promotions tweeted out Wednesday evening that the Saul "Canelo" Alvarez-Gennady Golovkin rematch is now a go. "The deal is done," Golden Boy Boxing tweeted out, saying in a hashtag that the two men will fight Sept. 15. Published June 13, 2018
Donald Trump Jr. rips New York Daily News, Linda Stasi for ‘racist’ column on Kimberly Guilfoyle
Donald Trump Jr. called out the New York Daily News and columnist Linda Stasi on Wednesday over a snarky column in which Ms. Stasi said Fox News commentator Kimberly Guilfoyle has bad taste in men (she is reportedly dating Mr. Trump) and should be fired because of journalistic integrity. Published June 13, 2018
Nicholas Bukoski charged with threatening to kill Bernie Sanders, Kamala Harris
A man was charged Wednesday with threatening to kill two of the most prominent liberal members of Congress. According to charging documents posted online, Nicholas Bukoski "knowingly threatened to assault and murder" Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Kamala Harris of California. Published June 13, 2018