Victor Morton
Articles by Victor Morton
Libby Schaaf, Oakland mayor, calls Donald Trump’s bluff on sanctuary cities threat
The mayor of Oakland told President Trump that, contrary to his claims about sanctuary cities, her city would welcome any illegal immigrants without exception. Published April 14, 2019
PENCIL Act by Matt Gaetz targets Adam Schiff
President Trump's pet insult for Rep. Adam Schiff is now the title of a bill that would kick the California Democrat off the intelligence panel. Published April 11, 2019
Kamala Harris reveals ‘I am a gun owner … for personal safety’
Sen. Kamala D. Harris, a 2020 presidential hopeful, said while campaigning in Iowa on Thursday that she owns a gun for personal protection and distanced herself from some of the more radical gun control proponents in her party. Published April 11, 2019
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez rips Dan Crenshaw over Ilhan Omar 9/11 criticism
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez told former Navy SEAL officer Rep. Dan Crenshaw on Thursday that he cannot criticize Rep. Ilhan Omar's language about the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks because he isn't a co-sponsor of a bill. Published April 11, 2019
Greg Craig, Obama White House counsel, expects to be indicted: Report
Attorneys for Greg Craig told reporters that they expect their client, the White House counsel during the Obama administration, to be indicted soon. Published April 10, 2019
John McCain’s dog dies in ‘tragic accident,’ family says
The beloved dog of the late Sen. John McCain has joined her master. In a series of social-media posts Monday, widow Cindy and daughter Meghan announced the death of Chesapeake Bay retriever Burma. Published April 9, 2019
Andrew Cuomo backs bill to release Donald Trump New York tax returns
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said late Monday that he would support state legislation designed to pry loose President Trump's tax returns. Published April 8, 2019
Adam Schiff rejects Michael Cohen’s bid to trade new Trump evidence for prison delay
Michael Cohen's effort to enlist House Democrats in his efforts to stay out of jail were rebuffed Monday. Published April 8, 2019
Ilhan Omar prays for Donald Trump: ‘My Lord, forgive my people for they do not know’
Rep. Ilhan Omar prayed for President Trump and people who attack her on Sunday, almost reciting Jesus' last words on the cross about His persecutors. Published April 7, 2019
Chad Isaak arrested in Mandan, N.D. killings at RJR Maintenance & Management
Police have arrested a suspect in a North Dakota quadruple homicide that occurred on Monday. Mandan Police said at a press conference late Thursday that Chad Isaak is being held on four counts of felony murder. Published April 4, 2019
Brian Rini identified as ‘teen’ claiming to be Timmothy Pitzen: Report
The FBI said Thursday that a "teen" claiming to be Timmothy Pitzen is not the long-missing boy. DNA tests proved the man to 23-year-old Brian Rini of Medina, Ohio, Newport Police Chief Tom Collins told ABC News on Thursday. Published April 4, 2019
Morgan Ortagus, ex-Fox News contributor, named State Department spokeswoman
The State Department reached again into the ranks of Fox News Channel almunae for a new spokesperson, but this one is an erstwhile conservative critic of President Trump. Published April 3, 2019
Conservative coalition calls for confirmation of Berhardt to Interior ‘without delay’
A coalition of 20 conservative organizations and 24 prominent individuals are urging the U.S. Senate to confirm David Bernhardt "without delay" as secretary of the Interior -- a post he has held on an interim basis since January. Published April 3, 2019
Donald Trump mocks ‘young bartender’ Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
President Trump gleefully mocked one of the Democratic Party's biggest stars and her signature legislative proposal at a Republican fundraising dinner Tuesday night. Mr. Trump did not name Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, New York Democrat, but he did say he didn't want to be too hard on her "Green New Deal" because he hoped to campaign against it. Published April 2, 2019
Caitlyn Caruso, D.J. Hill accuse Joe Biden of unwanted touching
Two more women have come forward to say they were made uncomfortable by feely encounters with former Vice President Joe Biden. Published April 2, 2019
Dianne Feinstein defends Joe Biden amid inappropriate touching accusations: ‘It’s hardly sexy’
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, California Democrat, defended former Vice President Joseph R. Biden against claims of inappropriate touching of women, calling Mr. Biden's actions "hardly sexy." Published April 1, 2019
Hoda Muthana, ISIS bride, says she’d be model U.S. citizen
Hoda Muthana, the ISIS bride at the center of a dispute over whether she can come back to the U.S., is saying that she didn't hate America. And she says she'll never do it again. Published April 1, 2019
Muriel Bowser, D.C. mayor, tweets Bryce Harper ‘Benedict Arnold’ diss, then deletes it
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser compared former Washington Nationals star Bryce Harper to the most infamous traitor in American history -- and then backed off. Published April 1, 2019
Democrats to introduce constitutional amendment to abolish Electoral College: Report
Democratic senators plan to introduce Tuesday a constitutional amendment to abolish the Electoral College, a revamping of the 230-year-old U.S. electoral system increasingly demanded by the party's presidential candidates. Published April 1, 2019
Jeanine Pirro to return to Fox News, Sean Hannity says
"Judge Jeanine" Pirro will be back on Fox News, Sean Hannity said Wednesday. Published March 27, 2019
