Victor Morton
Articles by Victor Morton
Monica Lewinsky thinks Paul Manafort got off easy with 47-month sentence
The 47-month sentence received by Paul Manafort was subjected to much criticism Thursday, including from one unlikely source -- Monica Lewinsky. Published March 7, 2019
Ann Coulter demands Martha McSally name her rapist
Sen. Martha McSally, Arizona Republican and a former Air Force colonel, said at a hearing this week that she was "raped by a superior officer" when serving. Conservative commentator Ann Coulter demanded Thursday night that she put up or shut up, and name the officer. Published March 7, 2019
Sidwell Friends students display swastikas during assembly
The elite Washington school that educated Sasha and Malia Obama and Chelsea Clinton had to cancel a student assembly this week when swastikas and racist user names were projected onto a screen during an assembly. Published March 7, 2019
Jimmy Carter offers to travel to North Korea, break Donald Trump-Kim Jong-un stalemate: Report
Former President Jimmy Carter has reportedly offered to travel to North Korea if the Trump administration asks for his assistance in breaking the stalled nuclear talks. Published March 7, 2019
David Duke praises Rep. Ilhan Omar
Rep. Ilhan Omar, Minnesota Democrat, has an ally of a new stripe in the furor over her use of anti-Semitic tropes regarding Israel and its American supporters -- David Duke. Published March 7, 2019
Lanny Davis says Michael Cohen directed previous lawyer to seek Trump pardon
Former Trump attorney Michael Cohen directed his lawyer to ask the White House about a presidential pardon, contradicting his sworn testimony to Congress, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday evening. Published March 6, 2019
Donald Trump threatens to boycott presidential debates after DNC excludes Fox News
President Trump threatened Wednesday not to participate in presidential debates sponsored by "fake news networks." Published March 6, 2019
Alex Trebek, ‘Jeopardy’ host, reveals stage 4 pancreatic cancer diagnosis
Alex Trebek said Wednesday he has been diagnosed with a virulent form of cancer for which the usual prognosis, he said, "is not very encouraging." Published March 6, 2019
Hillary Clinton ‘Mean Girls’ meme tweet targets Donald Trump
From presidential debates to subtweeting. After President Trump "lamented" Tuesday not getting a rematch with defeated 2016 Democrat Hillary Clinton, the first lady was back on Twitter herself. Published March 5, 2019
Ilhan Omar-inspired anti-Semitism resolution to condemn Islamophobia, too
A planned House resolution condemning anti-Semitism, prompted by a Muslim Congresswoman's repeatedly accusing Jews and Israel supporters of dual loyalty, will reportedly be broadened to include a condemnation of anti-Muslim bias. Published March 5, 2019
Bernie Sanders signs DNC loyalty pledge
America's best-known socialist is now officially a Democrat. Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont has signed the party-loyalty pledge that the Democratic National Committee requires of all presidential-primary candidates. Published March 5, 2019
Donald Trump mocks Hillary Clinton on Twitter after 2020 announcement
President Trump isn't gonna get the rematch he wanted. In a tweet Tuesday afternoon, Mr. Trump noted that 2016 Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton had said Monday night that she will not run in 2020. Published March 5, 2019
Hillary Clinton rules out 2020 bid: ‘I’m not running’
Hillary Clinton ruled out a 2020 presidential bid on Monday while insisting that she intends to remain in the public eye. Published March 4, 2019
Ilhan Omar uses anti-Semitic trope against Nita Lowey Israel support
Rep. Ilhan Omar told a Jewish congresswoman Sunday that their constituents didn't elect either woman to have allegiance to a foreign country. Published March 3, 2019
Joe Biden says family wants 2020 run
Former Vice President Joe Biden said Tuesday that he is being "prodded" by family members to run for president in 2020. Published February 26, 2019
Jorge Ramos, Univision anchorman, detained in Venezuela
Jorge Ramos, the Univision anchorman who frequently crossed swords with President Trump during the 2016 presidential campaign, was detained while interviewing Venezuela's socialist president. Published February 25, 2019
Thom Tillis, in Washington Post op-ed, supports resolution blocking Trump emergency declaration
Sen. Thom Tillis said in a column posted Monday evening that he will oppose President Trump's declaration of a border-security emergency. Published February 25, 2019
Spike Lee calls for rejection of Donald Trump in Oscar speech
Spike Lee used his acceptance speech at the Academy Awards on Sunday night to call for the rejection of President Trump, albeit not by name. Published February 24, 2019
Donald Trump Jr: Hate hoax nominees are Nathan Phillips, Jussie Smollett, Christine Blasey Ford
Donald Trump Jr. "exhorted" his 3.35 million Twitter followers to "Cast your vote now. The nominees for best performance in a politically motivated hate hoax are..." Published February 24, 2019
Jussie Smollett apologizes to ‘Empire’ cast
A tearful Jussie Smollett apologized to fellow cast and crew members before filming continued Thursday on the set of "Empire" in Chicago. Published February 21, 2019