Victor Morton
Articles by Victor Morton
Hillary Clinton: Populism reflects psychological desire for a dictator
Failed Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton said right-wing populism in the U.S. and Europe reflects some people's psychological need for a dictator, according to an interview with a British newspaper published Thursday. Published November 22, 2018
Hillary Clinton lectures Europe on getting ‘a handle’ on migration
U.S.-border-wall opponent Hillary Clinton thinks Europe needs to curb immigration. Published November 22, 2018
Ellen Pompeo, ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ actress, stops interview to protest crew’s lack of diversity
Ellen Pompeo stopped an interview cold to complain about the lack of ethnic minorities in the crew shooting the piece, saying doing so was the duty of all white people "in every single room we walk into." Published November 21, 2018
Donald Trump questions global warming amid Thanksgiving cold
President Trump turned climatologist Wednesday night, as much of the the nation braced for a major cold snap on Thanksgiving weekend. Published November 21, 2018
Democrats win House popular vote by 8.6 million votes
Democratic House candidates received more than 8.6 million votes than did their Republican counterparts -- the biggest such midterm margin for either party in over 40 years. Published November 21, 2018
Donald Trump hints he may attend White House Correspondents’ Dinner
President Trump hinted Tuesday night that he may attend the White House Correspondents' Dinner for the first time in his term. Published November 20, 2018
Trump says private email usage by Ivanka, Hillary Clinton do not compare
President Trump downplayed his daughter Ivanka's use of a private email account to conduct government business early in his administration, saying there was no comparison between her practices and those of Hillary Clinton, his 2016 Democratic rival. Published November 20, 2018
Obama says Beto O’Rourke reminds him of himself
Former President Barack Obama paid failed Texas Senate candidate Beto O'Rourke the ultimate compliment: Comparison to himself. Published November 20, 2018
Don McGahn squashed Donald Trump bid to prosecute Hillary Clinton, James Comey: Report
President Trump reportedly told his then White House counsel this spring that he wanted the Justice Department to prosecute 2016 presidential opponent Hillary Clinton and former FBI Director James B. Comey. Published November 20, 2018
Stacey Abrams says Georgia governor race ‘was not a free and fair election’
Losing Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams said the vote she lost to Republican Brian Kemp "was not a free and fair election." Published November 19, 2018
Mareli Miniutti files for domestic violence restraining order against Michael Avenatti: Report
Actress Mareli Miniutti has reportedly taken out a restraining order against anti-Trump lawyer Michael Avenatti. Published November 19, 2018
Ivanka Trump used personal email for government business
Presidential daughter Ivanka Trump used a personal email account to conduct government business, according to a report Monday. Published November 19, 2018
Brenda Snipes, Broward election chief, resigns
The Florida county election chief who came under considerable fire for incompetence and possible corruption during this month's recount battles has reportedly resigned. Published November 18, 2018
Michael Avenatti event canceled by Vermont Democratic Party
On the day porn-star attorney Michael Avenatti was arrested on domestic-violence charges, some Democratic officials began to get queasy about the 2020 presidential campaign he is pondering. Published November 14, 2018
Michael Avenatti arrested on domestic violence charges
Anti-Trump attorney Michael Avenatti was arrested on charges of felony domestic violence that seriously injured his estranged wife. Published November 14, 2018
Lindsey Graham backs Robert Mueller protection bill, calls on Mitch McConnell to allow vote
Lindsey Graham -- one of President Trump strongest recent Senate allies -- came out Tuesday in favor of a bill to protect special counsel Robert Mueller. Published November 13, 2018
Donald Trump to fire Kirstjen Nielsen: Report
President Trump is reportedly preparing to dismiss Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen and the removal could happen as soon as this week. Published November 12, 2018
Amazon HQ2 set for Crystal City, Long Island City: Report
Amazon will reportedly announce as soon as Tuesday that it has officially decided on the Washington-area neighborhood of Crystal City and New York's Long Island City as its second and third headquarters. Published November 12, 2018
Nikolas Cruz registered to vote from jail
Nikolas Cruz, the teenager who confessed to the Parkland, Florida, high-school massacre, registered to vote from jail. Published November 12, 2018
John Kasich backs Emmanuel Macron’s anti-Trump nationalism speech
French President Emmanuel Macron's thinly-veiled shots at President Trump over the weekend won at least one hearty American "oui" -- from Ohio Gov. John Kasich. Published November 12, 2018
