Victor Morton
Articles by Victor Morton
Planned Parenthood federal funding to be cut by Trump administration: Reports
The proposed rule change in Title X, a $260 million federal program for contraception and "family planning," will interpret the 1970 law as requiring absolute separation between contraception and abortion activities, effectively making Planned Parenthood ineligible. Published May 17, 2018
Jeffrey Yohai, Paul Manafort’s former son-in-law, cooperating with Robert Mueller probe: report
Paul Manafort's former son-in-law Jeffrey Yohai has reportedly pleaded guilty to federal conspiracy charges and is cooperating with special counsel Robert Mueller. Published May 17, 2018
‘Catfish’ suspended by MTV amid Nev Schulman sexual misconduct accusations
MTV has put "Catfish: The TV Show" on hiatus while it investigates accusation that host and executive producer Nev Schulman engaged in sexual misconduct against a woman on the show. Published May 17, 2018
CNN’s Chris Cillizza tweets Donald Trump in crosshairs image
A CNN political analyst put out an image of President Trump in crosshairs -- exactly what Sarah Palin did and which caused liberal commentators to blame her for the Gabby Giffords assassination attempt. Published May 15, 2018
Concord Management and Consulting denounces Robert Mueller indictment
Concord Management and Consulting, the first of the 16 Russian entities to respond to indictments by special counsel Robert Mueller, has denounced the charges as a political witch hunt in service of a nonexistent case. Published May 14, 2018
Eric Greitens case dropped
Missouri state prosecutors have dropped their criminal case against the Republican governor. Gov. Eric Greitens had been accused of invasion of privacy for taking a nude picture of the woman with whom he'd been having an affair. Published May 14, 2018
Waffle House hero James Shaw joins David Hogg, Emma Gonzalez
The Waffle House hero is teaming up with The Parkland Kids. Published May 13, 2018
Chuck Knox dies at 86
Chuck Knox, one of the few coaches to take three different NFL teams to the playoffs twice, died this weekend in hospice care. He was 86. Published May 13, 2018
‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ canceled by Fox
The zany cop comedy "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" had to turn in its badge to Fox. The network announced Thursday that it was cancelling the show, which stars Andy Samberg and Andre Braugher, after five seasons, although the show apparently has a good shot at turning up elsewhere. Published May 10, 2018
David Hogg mocks Oliver North over Iran-Contra
David Hogg trolled Oliver North over the Iran-Contra scandal on Thursday after the new NRA president deemed America's new youth gun-control activists "civil terrorists." Published May 10, 2018
Thomas McInerney: Torture worked on ‘Songbird John’ McCain
A retired general and Fox News commentator argued Thursday that torture works on detainees, and as proof cited the example of one of its principal opponents -- Sen. John McCain. Published May 10, 2018
Mark Meadows wants GAO audit of Robert Mueller probe
The head of the main conservative caucus in the U.S. House wants to see special counsel Robert Mueller's books. In an interview that will air Sunday on C-SPAN, Rep. Mark Meadows, North Carolina Republican, said he will ask the Government Accountability Office to conduct an audit of Mr. Mueller's team. Published May 10, 2018
Cynthia Nixon uses slogan ‘vote for the homo, not for the Cuomo’
Cynthia Nixon is using the slogan "vote for the homo, not for the Cuomo" in her campaign for New York governor, riffing off the former slogan from decades ago in a New York City mayoral race. Published May 9, 2018
Donald Trump Jr., Kimberly Guilfoyle dating: Report
Donald Trump Jr. reportedly has been dating Kimberly Guilfoyle, a co-host of "The Five," while his divorce from his wife Vanessa is working its way through the legal system. Published May 9, 2018
John McCain opposes Gina Haspel nomination for CIA director
Sen. John McCain, Arizona Republican, announced Wednesday evening that he opposes the nomination of Gina Haspel to be director of the CIA, giving Democrats a shot in the arm in their efforts to torpedo President Trump's pick. Published May 9, 2018
Michael Cohen accuses Michael Avenatti of making false statements, unlawfully obtaining bank records
President Trump's longtime personal lawyer Michael Cohen accused Michael Avenatti in a court filing Wednesday of making false statements and of unlawfully obtaining bank records. Published May 9, 2018
John McCain confirms he gave Trump dossier to James Comey in book ‘The Restless Wave’: Report
Sen. John McCain's upcoming book details how he handed to the FBI the infamous "dossier" of unproven allegations about President Trump, and defends the act as patriotic "duty." Published May 9, 2018
Michael Avenatti document details ‘suspicious payments’ to wrong Michael Cohens: Report
On Tuesday, Michael Avenatti released a seven-page document detailing "suspicious payments" to President Trump's personal attorney, whom his porn-actress client is suing. But according to reports Wednesday, at least two of the payments in the document, which Mr. Avenatti posted on Twitter, were to other men named Michael Cohen. Published May 9, 2018
David Hogg pushes bump stocks ban
David Hogg called on his Twitter followers to flood a federal government site with comments about a gun-control regulatory measure. Published May 9, 2018
Rafael Palmeiro signs with Cleburne Railroaders
Apparently 500 home runs and 3,000 hits weren't enough for Rafael Palmeiro. The 54-year-old slugger, who spent most of his major-league career with the Texas Rangers and Baltimore Orioles, has signed a new contract with an independent minor-league club, the Cleburne Railroaders. Published May 8, 2018