Victor Morton
Articles by Victor Morton
‘Live and Let Die’ blares as Donald Trump tours mask factory, without mask
President Trump visited Honeywell's mask-making factory Tuesday, but the choice of music raised some eyebrows. A clip posted to YouTube by the PBS NewsHour shows Mr. Trump walking through the Arizona facility without a mask to the song "Live and Let Die." Published May 5, 2020
Bing Liu, University of Pittsburgh coronavirus researcher, dead in apparent murder-suicide
A researcher who was reportedly nearing some "very significant findings" in his work on the coronavirus was found killed at his Pittsburgh-area home, a local TV station reported Published May 4, 2020
Madonna tests positive for coronavirus antibodies: ‘I’m going to breathe in the COVID-19 air’
The 80s pop icon revealed Thursday that she has tested positive for exposure to the virus, causing her to muse aloud in a rambling Instagram post about papers catching fire and whether she would live to tell. Published April 30, 2020
Nancy Pelosi fires back at Trump over ice cream freezer
Nancy Pelosi hit back at President Trump's jibes about her $13-a-pint ice cream by noting that it's at least actually edible. Published April 28, 2020
Maatje Benassi targeted in coronavirus ‘patient zero’ conspiracy theory
An Army reservist has seen her life turned upside down over a Chinese-sponsored conspiracy theory about the origin of the coronavirus and the resulting social-media mobs. Published April 27, 2020
Jesse Ventura eyes Green Party 2020 run for president
Former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura said Monday he has taken steps to "test the waters" on running for the presidential nomination of the Green Party. Published April 27, 2020
Willie Robertson, ‘Duck Dynasty’ star, home hit in drive-by shooting
One of the stars of "Duck Dynasty" had his Louisiana home targeted by a drive-by shooting in broad daylight, authorities and news reports said Sunday. Published April 26, 2020
Chris Matthews calls Laura Bassett allegation ‘credible,’ admits ‘inappropriate’ behavior at MSNBC
Chris Matthews is admitting to "inappropriate" behavior as an MSNBC host and praised as "very credible" the complaint that ended his 20-year career as "Hardball" host. Published April 26, 2020
Osama bin Laden wanted to assassinate Obama, make ‘totally unprepared’ Joe Biden president
Osama bin Laden wanted to assassinate then-President Barack Obama, in part so that the "totally unprepared" Joseph R. Biden would become president. Published April 23, 2020
Rick Bright, BARDA director, claims political retaliation over hydroxychloroquine opposition
The head of the government office developing a coronavirus vaccine is accusing the Trump administration of demoting him as political retaliation for his skepticism about a COVID-19 treatment President Trump often pushed. Published April 22, 2020
Vernon Jones, black Georgia Democrat, resigns after Donald Trump endorsement backlash
A black Democratic lawmaker in Georgia has resigned his seat a week after having endorsed President Trump and enduring a furious local backlash. Published April 22, 2020
Kim Jong-un in ‘grave danger’ after surgery: Report
North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un is reportedly in danger of dying after having a heart operation. Published April 20, 2020
Michael Cohen released from prison over coronavirus fears: Report
The coronavirus reportedly has spared Michael Cohen the rest of his prison sentence. Published April 16, 2020
Gretchen Whitmer emergency powers threatened by Michigan Republicans’ bills
Republicans in the Michigan Legislature have introduced bills that would limit the emergency powers of Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Published April 16, 2020
Chris Cuomo rethinks CNN gig after coronavirus diagnosis
CNN's Chris Cuomo trashed his job Monday, saying he doesn't think it's worth his time. Published April 13, 2020
Michael Moore: ‘White men’ will make amends for Donald Trump
Michael Moore took time out from lamenting the defeat of Bernie Sanders to warn that "white men" will have to pay for causing President Trump. Published April 9, 2020
Colin Kaepernick New York Jets signing hoax delights Donna Brazile
Former Democratic National Committee Chair Donna Brazile was so eager for Colin Kaepernick to play in the NFL that she fell for a Twitter hoax. Published April 9, 2020
Obama would handle coronavirus better than Trump, Americans say in Politico-Morning Consult poll
According to a Politico/Morning Consult poll released Wednesday, a majority of American voters said Mr. Obama would be doing a better job of handling the coronavirus epidemic than President Trump has done. Published April 8, 2020
Ayanna Pressley: Include illegal immigrants, inmates in next coronavirus stimulus
Rep. Ayanna Pressley said Tuesday that the next coronavirus spending bill ought to subsidize illegal immigrants and prison inmates. Published April 7, 2020
Michael Atkinson says Trump fired him for being impartial inspector general
The intelligence-community inspector general whom President Trump fired said Sunday that he was dismissed for doing his job. Published April 5, 2020
