Victor Morton

FBI reviewing why Jussie Smollett charges dropped: Report

The FBI is reportedly reviewing the stunning decision by Illinois prosecutors to drop all charges against actor Jussie Smollett related to his dubious claims of having been the victim of a hate crime. Published March 27, 2019

Mueller report doesn’t exonerate Trump, majority of Americans says in CNN poll

A CNN poll released Wednesday said that a majority of Americans, including the lion's share of Democrats, do not believe the report by Special Counsel Robert Mueller exonerated President Trump and his campaign of colluding with Russia in the 2016 election. Published March 27, 2019

James Comey confused by Robert Mueller obstruction of justice decision

Former FBI chief James B. Comey said in a speech Tuesday evening that he is confused by special counsel Robert Mueller's reasoning on not charging President Trump with obstruction of justice. Published March 26, 2019

Calvin Desir identified as second Parkland suicide victim

A second Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School student to commit suicide was identified by authorities on Tuesday as Calvin Desir, according to the Miami CBS affiliate. Published March 26, 2019

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez gets death threats ‘every day,’ blames ‘right-wing media’

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said Thursday that she receives death threats "every day," and blamed the "right-wing media" for it. Published March 21, 2019

Samuel Adams dedicates new beer to Ruth Bader Ginsburg

If you love Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and want to help the ACLU, you can raise a glass of Sam Adams. Published March 21, 2019

New Zealand bans sale of semi-automatic rifles

The New Zealand government on Thursday banned the sale of "military-style semi-automatic rifles," six days after a gunman killed 50 people at two mosques in Christchurch. Published March 20, 2019

Hope Hicks to cooperate in Trump probe, House Democrats say

House Democrats say they have secured the cooperation of the former White House Communications Director Hope Hicks in their efforts to investigate President Trump. Published March 20, 2019

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Saikat Chakrabarti removed from Justice Democrats PAC board

The Justice Democrats PAC has removed from its board Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and her chief of staff, who also had been her campaign manager. Published March 20, 2019

Donald Trump defends Electoral College from Democrats’ assault

President Trump joined the debate about the Electoral College on Tuesday night, warning the Midwest and rural areas about the dangers of the proposal being pushed by several 2020 Democratic hopefuls. Published March 19, 2019

Elizabeth Warren, in CNN town hall, calls for abolishing electoral college

Sen. Elizabeth Warren called Monday evening for abolishing the method by which America has elected its presidents for 230 years. Published March 18, 2019

New Zealand gun control threat sparks run on semi-automatic weapons

The New Zealand government's vow to pass stiffer gun laws in the wake of the Christchurch mosques massacre has produced a run on gun stores, especially benefiting military-style semi-automatic weapons, before any new bans or restrictions can pass. Published March 17, 2019