Victor Morton
Articles by Victor Morton
Charlie Walk, ‘The Four’ judge, fired by Fox after sexual harassment claim
The Fox network has dismissed Charlie Walk from his position as a judge on "The Four" over a sexual-harassment claim. Published January 31, 2018
Hillary Clinton admits mishandling sexual harassment claims against staffer
Hillary Clinton acknowledged Tuesday evening that she mishandled the 2008 sexual-harassment claims against a male campaign staffer. Published January 30, 2018
Melania Trump arrives at State of the Union separately from president
Melania Trump instead accompanied the guests she invited to the first lady's box, Mrs. Trump's office confirmed in what CNN described as "a break with longstanding tradition." Published January 30, 2018
Trump lawyers say ‘high threshold’ for Robert Mueller interview not met
President Trump's attorneys are reportedly resisting requests by special counsel Robert Mueller to interview the president personally. Published January 30, 2018
Tom Tancredo drops out of Colorado governor race
Former U.S. Rep. Tom Tancredo, one of the highest-profile immigration hawks in the Republican Party, has dropped out of the Colorado governor's race. Published January 30, 2018
Todd Ricketts to replace Steve Wynn as RNC finance chairman: report
The Republican National Committee has reportedly decided on a replacement for its ousted financial chairman. Published January 30, 2018
Jess O’Connell, DNC CEO, out after less than a year on job: Report
After months of weak fundraising, the Democratic National Committee's CEO will reportedly leave the job after less than a year. Published January 29, 2018
Chris Christie to join ABC News as contributor: report
Former 2016 presidential-primary contender Chris Christie will reportedly become a journalistic talking head. Published January 29, 2018
Blake Griffin traded to Pistons: report
The Los Angeles Clippers have finished cleaning house from their recent playoff failures, reportedly shipping star power forward Blake Griffin to the Detroit Pistons for several players and draft picks. Published January 29, 2018
Robby Strong claims credit in sending Steve Mnuchin a box of manure
A Los Angeles man proudly took credit Monday for sending Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin a box of excrement at the weekend and called on other practitioners of "political theater" to be "more aggressive" against Republicans. Published December 25, 2017
Doug Ducey blasts Arizona politicians: Don’t lobby for John McCain’s position
Gov. Doug Ducey called out as ghoulish some of the political jockeying going on over the seat held by Mr. McCain, who was diagnosed with a virulent form of brain cancer earlier this year. Published December 19, 2017
Charles Barkley warns Democrats: Don’t take black vote for granted
While Alabama native and basketball legend Charles Barkley was elated at Republican Roy Moore's defeat in the state's special election -- calling it "a great night for Alabama" -- he also warned Democrats. Published December 12, 2017
Donald Trump tweets ‘Congratulations to Doug Jones’ after Alabama win
President Trump acted uncharacteristically like a conventional politician Tuesday evening on Twitter, with his first words reacting to the defeat of Republican Roy Moore in the Alabama Senate race being congratulations to the victorious Democrat. Published December 12, 2017
Gerard Araud on Pearl Harbor Day: U.S. betrayed France in 1930s
The French ambassador to the U.S. marked Pearl Harbor day by reminding America that it had failed France in the 1930s by insufficiently confronting Nazi Germany. Published December 7, 2017
Warren Moon, ex-Oilers QB, accused of sexual assault by Wendy Haskell
One of the greatest quarterbacks in pro football history is being accused in a lawsuit of drugging a woman, sexually assaulting her, and other lewd conduct. Published December 6, 2017
RNC resumes support for Roy Moore for Senate from Alabama
The Republican National Committee reversed itself and will start backing Alabama Senate hopeful Roy Moore after having pulled out of the race. Published December 4, 2017
Donald Trump to announce reductions to Bears Ears, Grand Staircase-Escalante
President Trump will visit Utah next week and reportedly announce his approval of Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke's recommendation that two national monuments be shrunk. Published November 29, 2017
John Conyers will not seek re-election, won’t resign: Reports
A Detroit TV station reported Wednesday evening that Rep. John Conyers Jr. will not run for re-election in 2018. Published November 29, 2017
James Clyburn: Charges on John Conyers might be false, complaining women all white
The assistant leader of the House Democrats reportedly said Wednesday that the sexual-misconduct charges against Rep. John Conyers Jr. might be false because all the complaining women are white. Published November 29, 2017
More Democrats call for John Conyers’ resignation
Pressure mounted on Rep. John Conyers Jr., Michigan Democrat, as two more women came forward Tuesday to accuse him of sexual misconduct and a female lawmaker from Washington state became the second Democrat to publicly call for his resignation. Published November 28, 2017