Victor Morton

Kim Jong-un says U.S. could defuse North Korea nuclear showdown

The official Korea Central News Agency reported that supreme leader Kim Jong-un said the U.S. could defuse matters with concrete gestures. Published August 14, 2017

Durham, N.C. Protesters in topple Confederate memorial statue

Protesters in North Carolina posted a video Monday of their tearing down a Confederate memorial, calling it a response to the weekend violence in Charlottesville. Published August 14, 2017

Kathleen Rice: NRA, Dana Loesch threats to national security

A U.S. House member called the National Rifle Association and one of its chief spokeswomen a threat to national security. Published August 10, 2017

CNN severed ties with Jeffrey Lord over use of Nazi slogan

CNN has severed ties with perhaps its best-known Donald Trump defender over his sarcastic use of a Nazi slogan at a liberal activist. Published August 10, 2017

Glen Campbell dies after battle with Alzheimer’s

Legendary country singer Glen Campbell died Tuesday after his lengthy battle with Alzheimer's disease. Published August 8, 2017

Google fires James Damore for criticizing diversity program

Google has reportedly fired the author of an internal memo criticizing the company's diversity program. Published August 7, 2017

House Republicans seek special counsel for Hillary Clinton, Loretta Lynch

Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee reportedly want another special prosecutor to investigate the 2016 presidential election -- this one focusing on possible wrongdoing by Hillary Clinton and other Democrats. Published July 27, 2017

Clay Higgins Auschwitz video draws condemnation

A Louisiana congressman filmed himself calling for U.S. military superiority from inside one of the gas chambers at Auschwitz, drawing swift condemnation Tuesday from the group that runs the concentration camp memorial. Published July 4, 2017

Chris Christie, New Jersey lawmakers strike budget deal; beach photos leave an imprint

A Monday night budget deal in Trenton should pave the way for New Jersey residents to join Gov. Chris Christie on the state's parks and beaches. Published July 3, 2017

Donald Trump being investigated on possible obstruction of justice: Reports

The Washington Post reported Wednesday evening that the firing of FBI Director James B. Comey has expanded the scope of the special counsel probe of Russian involvement in the election -- and that President Trump is now himself a target. Published June 14, 2017

Greg Gianforte to donate $50,000 to settle body-slamming case

The newly elected congressman from Montana issued a public and unequivocal apology Wednesday to the reporter whom he body-slammed on election eve. Published June 7, 2017

Donald Trump blasts Hillary Clinton on Twitter: ‘Now blames everybody but herself’

Hours after Hillary Clinton gave an interview in which she blamed a score of factors for her stunning defeat, President Trump took to Twitter to assign blame/credit. Published May 31, 2017

White House security upped after person attempts to invade grounds

A person attempted to invade the White House grounds on Wednesday but was arrested. Published May 31, 2017

Kathy Griffin beheaded Trump photo gets Secret Service attention

Kathy Griffin's picture triumphantly holding up the "bloody" decapitated "head" of a Donald Trump dummy is receiving the attention of the Secret Service. Published May 30, 2017

Matt Rinaldi assaulted by Ramon Romero over Texas immigration report

Democratic members of the Texas Legislature reportedly assaulted and threatened a Republican colleague over his call to immigration authorities, prompting the GOP lawmaker to say he'd defend himself with deadly force if the Democrats followed through on their threats. Published May 29, 2017