Victor Morton
Articles by Victor Morton
San Ramon, California, high school bans ‘racially offensive’ national anthem from rallies
Student leaders at California High School in San Ramon have decided that the national anthem is racist and outdated and have banned it from school rallies. Published February 13, 2018
Bristol Palin, Dakota Meyer split: report
Bristol Palin and husband Dakota Meyer have reportedly split up. Published February 13, 2018
Kevin Nicholson’s parents max out donations to Tammy Baldwin in Wisconsin Senate race
The parents of Kevin Nicholson, who announced in July that he would run for the Wisconsin seat held by Sen. Tammy Baldwin, have since donated the maximum amount allowed to Ms. Baldwin. Published February 12, 2018
Bob Corker reconsidering leaving Senate: report
Bob Corker, the Tennessee Republican who said months ago that he wouldn't run for re-election in 2018, is being urged by party leaders to reconsider his decision. Published February 12, 2018
Fredy Burgos ‘preference for Christians’ Facebook post prompts calls for resignation
"Having a preference for Christians over non-Christians as political leaders is not bigoted. It is a preference and duty we are allowed," Fredy Burgos, who represents the 11th District in the state party's governing body, wrote in a Facebook post. Published February 12, 2018
Trump to attend CPAC
President Trump will attend the upcoming Conservative Political Action Conference, he announced via Twitter on Monday afternoon. Published February 12, 2018
Michael Haneke, Austrian director, blasts #MeToo movement as disgusting
One of the world's leading art-house film directors poured scorn on the "#MeToo" movement as "disgusting" and a "malignancy" that will return the world to the Middle Ages. Published February 11, 2018
Harvey Weinstein sued by Eric Schneiderman for failing to protect employees from sexual harassment
New York state is suing disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein and his companies, making explosive charges in service of stopping a proposed merger and warning the public. Published February 11, 2018
Paul Nehlen Twitter account suspended
The Twitter account of the man challenging House Speaker Paul D. Ryan in the Republican primary has been suspended, possibly over charges of anti-Semitism. Published February 11, 2018
Devin Nunes wants ‘ridiculous’ Democratic memo released
Rep. Devin Nunes wants the public to see the Democrats' "ridiculous" rebuttal memo on possible FBI misconduct in the Russia probe. Published February 11, 2018
Remington taking steps toward bankruptcy filing: report
Remington Outdoor Company Inc. reportedly has "reached out to banks and credit investment funds in search of financing that will allow it to file for bankruptcy." Published February 8, 2018
Cristina Garcia, #MeToo advocate, investigated for sexual misconduct
California State Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia is being investigated by the Assembly Rules Committee over drunken passes made against another lawmaker's male aide. Published February 8, 2018
Trump approval rating tops Obama’s at same point in presidency
President Trump's approval rating in one of the major daily tracking polls has improved significantly and is now higher than President Barack Obama's on the same date of his first term. Published February 8, 2018
Powerball: Tonight’s winning numbers revealed
A month after awarding a half-billion-dollar jackpot that is getting mired in legal dispute, the Powerball drawing continued its climb through nine-figure jackpot territory Wednesday at $165 million. Published February 7, 2018
Eric Holder says Donald Trump committed obstruction of justice in firing James Comey
According to former Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr., President Trump technically has committed obstruction of justice. Published February 7, 2018
House Freedom Caucus opposes Senate budget deal
The conservative House Freedom Caucus said Wednesday night that it officially opposes the budget deal struck by senators earlier in the day. Published February 7, 2018
Walgreens adopts ‘Transgender Inclusion’ bathroom policy
Walgreens has become the latest company to allow people to choose which bathrooms to use without regard for their biological sex. Published February 7, 2018
Muriel Bowser office: Donald Trump must pay for own military parade
A spokeswoman for D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said Wednesday that the District has not received any formal word on the proposed parade. Large government-related events usually involve cooperation between the city and Uncle Sam. Published February 7, 2018
Kristaps Porzingis tore ACL, Knicks say
The New York Knicks announced Tuesday evening that their star forward Kristaps Porzingis has a torn ACL. Published February 6, 2018
Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling says Trump parade ‘not in culture’ of U.S. military
The former commander of the Army's 1st Armored Division doesn't want to see a French- or Chinese-style military parade on the streets of Washington, saying such events are not in the U.S. military's DNA. Published February 6, 2018
