Victor Morton
Articles by Victor Morton
NYC mayor calls federal cases against him retribution
New York Mayor Eric Adams thinks the corruption cases brought against him are political retribution -- and he and President-elect Donald Trump have shared a bond over that. Published November 28, 2024
‘Executed, not euthanized’: Peanut the squirrel’s owners sue New York, county over seizure, death
Owners Mark Longo and Daniela Bittner sued New York state, Chemung County, and several of their agencies for having seized and "executed" Peanut the squirrel and fellow pet Fred the raccoon. Published November 27, 2024
Mexico’s president agrees to stop migration into U.S. after tariff threats, Trump says
President-elect Donald Trump said Mexico has agreed to stop the flow of migrants north into the U.S. Published November 27, 2024
Ignorant voters fueled Trump’s win, Alec Baldwin says: ‘Americans are very uninformed about reality’
Americans were too dumb to pick Kamala Harris. That was the explanation Alec Baldwin had for the election result earlier this month. Published November 26, 2024
Reports: Trump team finds top adviser Boris Epshteyn engaged in pay-for-play scheme
Boris Epshteyn, a key transition figure and attorney for President-elect Donald J. Trump, is being investigated by Mr. Trump's own team on suspicion of corruption. Published November 25, 2024
Walmart dumps DEI programs amid conservative backlash: ‘Biggest win yet’
Walmart will be cutting back its "diversity, equity and inclusion" programs and other forms of what conservatives deride as corporate wokeness. Published November 25, 2024
‘President Donald J. Trump Avenue’ proposal puts Miami-Dade Democrats on the spot
The Miami area may soon have President Donald J. Trump Avenue. Published November 25, 2024
Bob Casey concedes to David McCormick in Pennsylvania Senate race
Sen. Bob Casey, Pennsylvania Democrat, officially conceded defeat in his reelection bid. Published November 21, 2024
‘Disillusioned’ Ellen DeGeneres, Portia de Rossi to ‘get the hell out’ of U.S. after Trump’s win
Actresses Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi reportedly have decided to never come back to the U.S. after Mr. Trump defeated Vice President Kamala Harris on Nov. 5. Published November 20, 2024
Pollster Nate Silver calls on Biden to resign, let Harris serve final two months
"Is there any particular reason to assume Biden is competent to be president right now? It's a very difficult job. It's a dangerous world. Extremely high-stakes decisions in Ukraine. He should resign and let Harris serve out the last 2 months," pollster Nate Silver wrote. Published November 20, 2024
Florist who refused to serve Trump supporters closes shop amid fierce backlash
Kristin Wolter has closed her shop for the rest of the week "due to threats to me and my business," according to a statement made on the now-private Instagram account of Everbloom Design. Published November 19, 2024
‘100% on board’: Texas offers Trump administration 1,400 acres to aid mass deportations
Texas has reportedly offered the incoming administration a plot covering more than 1,400 acres as a staging area for the deportations. Published November 19, 2024
Georgia appeals court cancels hearing in Trump election case ‘until further order’
A Georgia court has put brakes on the criminal case against President-elect Donald Trump over the 2020 election in that state. Published November 18, 2024
Eva Longoria flees ‘dystopian’ U.S. after Trump win: ‘This chapter in my life is done now’
Actress Eva Longoria says she is through with the "dystopian" U.S. and plans to split her time between Spain and Mexico. Published November 14, 2024
Democrat to file resolution confirming Trump can serve only two terms as president
The 22nd Amendment already states that presidents can only be elected twice, but that's not enough for Rep. Dan Goldman, New York Democrat, who plans to file the resolution Thursday. Published November 13, 2024
Jack Smith asks court to pause appeals in Trump classified documents case
Special counsel Jack Smith has asked a federal appeals court to pause his appeals of the documents-mishandling case against President-elect Donald Trump. Published November 13, 2024
Report: NFL intentionally delayed fine for 49ers’ Nick Bosa until after election
According to a report Tuesday, the league deliberately decided not to impose an immediate fine on San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa for wearing a "Make America Great Again" hat during a postgame television interview. Published November 12, 2024
Democrat digs in as transgender sports comments spur backlash: ‘This is the problem with Democrats’
Rep. Seth Moulton's comments last week about trans issues, women's athletics, and Democrats appearing out of touch with voters prompted furious denunciations, snubs and open letters. Which, the Massachusetts Democrat said Monday, proves his point. Published November 11, 2024
Reports: Sen. Marco Rubio is Trump’s pick for secretary of state
President-elect Donald Trump will reportedly ask one of his 2016 presidential primary rivals to fill one of the most important Cabinet posts. Sen. Marco Rubio, Florida Republican, is his choice for secretary of state, multiple news agencies reported Monday evening. Published November 11, 2024
Kevin Costner lauds Liz Cheney despite Trump win: ‘We should applaud her. We should protect her’
Kevin Costner applauded former Rep. Liz Cheney and said the Wyoming Republican should be applauded rather than threatened. Published November 11, 2024
