Victor Morton
Articles by Victor Morton
Georgia ‘RINOS’ will cost Republicans the Senate, Donald Trump warns
President Trump has already started the blame game in races that aren't even over yet. Published December 7, 2020
Xavier Becerra tapped to be Health and Human Services secretary by Biden
Presumptive President-elect Joseph R. Biden is expected to pick Xavier Becerra as his nominee to be the next secretary of Health and Human Services, once again turning to a California attorney general to fill out his administration. Published December 6, 2020
Rudy Giuliani tests positive coronavirus, Trump tweets
President Trump's top lawyer has tested positive for the coronavirus, the president said Sunday afternoon. Published December 6, 2020
Elliott Broidy, Abbe Lowell, Sanford Diller, Hugh Baras involved in alleged bribe-pardon bid: Report
It wasn't Rudy Giuliani, Michael Flynn or Roger Stone. The heavily redacted court documents about a bribery-for-presidential-pardon investigation, which were released earlier this week, did not involve any of these much-speculated-about men. Published December 3, 2020
Campbell County, Virginia, votes to ignore Ralph Northam coronavirus orders
A county in southern Virginia has voted to declare itself a "First Amendment sanctuary" and ignore Gov. Ralph Northam's coronavirus-related restrictions. Published December 2, 2020
Russell Westbrook-John Wall trade agreed upon by Rockets, Wizards: Report
Russell Westbrook is bringing his talents to Chinatown. According to Adrian Wojnarowski, the Houston Rockets have agreed to trade the all-star guard to the Washington Wizards in exchange for the Wizards' own star guard, John Wall. Published December 2, 2020
Sean Gilmartin, Kayleigh McEnany’s husband, and New York Times photographer clash over mask rules
A New York Times photographer confronted the husband of press secretary Kayleigh McEnany about his not wearing a mask in the White House briefing room Wednesday. Published December 2, 2020
Trump pardon potential bribery scheme under DOJ investigation: Reports
The Justice Department is investigating a potential bribery case related to the president's pardoning powers. Published December 1, 2020
Ice-T calls out anti-mask father-in-law after coronavirus hospitalization
Ice-T said his father-in-law is in serious condition with coronavirus-related illnesses, which the hip hop legend attributed to the older man's skepticism about the value of masks. Published November 30, 2020
Scott Atlas, Trump coronavirus adviser, resigns: Report
Dr. Scott Atlas, President Trump's special adviser on coronavirus issues, has reportedly resigned from his post. Published November 30, 2020
Mike DeWine, Ohio governor, articles of impeachment filed by fellow Republicans
Several GOP state lawmakers have filed 12 articles of impeachment against Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, over their fellow Republican's handling of the coronavirus pandemic. Published November 30, 2020
Joe Biden ankle injury to be examined by doctor
Presumed President-elect Joseph R. Biden suffered breaks in his foot over the weekend and will need help in walking for weeks. Published November 29, 2020
Michael Flynn praises Sidney Powell, rips Trump critics in post-pardon statement
Retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn denounced critics of President Trump and praised attorney Sidney Powell as an angel in a Thanksgiving Day statement, his first words since he won a presidential pardon. Published November 26, 2020
Michael Flynn pardon in Donald Trump’s plans: Report
President Trump reportedly plans to pardon Michael Flynn, his former national security adviser, on his way out the White House door. Published November 24, 2020
John Brennan takes anti-Trump victory lap: ‘I leave his fate to our judicial system’
President Barack Obama's CIA director, John Brennan, crowed on Twitter about President Trump's apparent electoral defeat and hinted that the former tycoon might be in legal jeopardy. Published November 23, 2020
Dianne Feinstein out as Judiciary Committee top Democrat
Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California announced Monday that she will no longer be the top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee when the new Congress convenes in January. Published November 23, 2020
Lamar Alexander calls on Donald Trump to ‘put the country first’
Sen. Lamar Alexander of Tennessee became the latest Republican lawmaker to call on President Trump and his legal team to end their court fights on the 2020 election and begin the transition process. Published November 23, 2020
Lisa Murkowski calls on Trump to end court fight, start transition
Sen. Lisa Murkowski called on President Trump and his legal team to end their court fights on the 2020 election and begin the transition process. Published November 22, 2020
Mitt Romney accuses Trump of trying to ‘subvert the will of the people’ with election challenges
Sen. Mitt Romney blasted President Trump's legal battles over the election outcome, calling them an effort to "subvert the will of the people" and among the worst presidential actions imaginable. Published November 19, 2020
Gretchen Whitmer articles of impeachment filed by Michigan Republicans
Three Republican lawmakers in Michigan filed articles of impeachment Thursday against Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, accusing her of violating the state constitution and abusing her powers. Published November 19, 2020
