Victor Morton
Articles by Victor Morton
Sean Hannity expects Donald Trump to fire Robert Mueller after Hurricane Florence
Fox News host Sean Hannity -- one of President Trump's closest allies -- said he expects him to fire special counsel Robert Mueller after the threat from Hurricane Florence passes. Published September 12, 2018
Mark Bird, College of Southern Nevada professor, shot himself as Donald Trump protest
A professor accused of creating a campus-wide alert by shooting himself in a toilet on the second day of classes last month reportedly did so in order to protest President Trump. Published September 11, 2018
Donald Trump to sign election meddling executive order: Report
President Trump will reportedly announce soon that the U.S. will sanction foreigners whom intelligence agencies accuse of interfering in U.S. elections. Published September 11, 2018
Donald Wuerl to talk resignation with Pope Francis in Vatican
Cardinal Donald Wuerl told his priests in a letter Tuesday that he will travel to Rome "very soon" to discuss his resignation with Pope Francis. Published September 11, 2018
George Washington jumbotron falls onto basketball court
The Jumbotron at the George Washington University basketball arena collapsed onto the floor Tuesday afternoon. Published September 11, 2018
Donald Trump Jr. rips Joe Scarborough of MSNBC over 9/11 op-ed
Donald Trump Jr. laid into MSNBC host Joe Scarborough for his op-ed calling the Trump administration a worse threat to the country than the terrorist attacks. Published September 11, 2018
Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics to use paddling for student discipline
A Georgia charter school is reinstituting corporal punishment for the new school year. The Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics in Hephzibah sent consent forms home with students informing parents of the paddling policy and asking for their consent. Published September 10, 2018
David Hogg: Canadians can donate to political campaigns in U.S.
David Hogg had to be told that foreigners cannot contribute to American political campaigns. Published September 9, 2018
Colin Kaepernick ad boosts Nike online sales
The Colin Kaepernick furor might be good for Nike after all. Advertising-research firm Edison Trends said that the company's online sales grew 31 percent over Labor Day weekend despite bashing on social media and from President Trump among others. Published September 9, 2018
Susan Collins Crowdpac campaign for Brett Kavanaugh ‘no’ vote tops $800,000
A crowdfunding campaign designed to pressure Sen. Susan Collins into voting against confirming Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court has topped more than $800,000 -- conditionally. Published September 9, 2018
College of the Ozarks drops Nike over Colin Kaepernick ad
Nike's Colin Kaepernick campaign has cost it its first institutional contract. The College of the Ozarks reportedly said it would "choose its country over company" by terminating its Nike sponsorship deal and removing all Nike-branded athletic equipment or uniforms. Published September 6, 2018
Elizabeth Warren calls for Donald Trump’s removal from office under 25th Amendment
Sen. Elizabeth Warren called on White House officials Thursday to remove President Trump from office as unfit to handle the job. Published September 6, 2018
Bernie Sanders, Ro Khanna introduce Stop BEZOS Act
Sen. Bernard Sanders, a frequent critic of Amazon, introduced a bill Wednesday that would tax employers if their workers required public assistance, naming it the Stop BEZOS Act. Published September 5, 2018
Donald Trump Jr. ‘fixes’ Colin Kaepernick Nike ad
Donald Trump Jr. doesn't think Colin Kaepernick is a good example of someone who believed in something and sacrificed everything. And so he suggested another American icon to Nike. His father. Published September 5, 2018
Donald Trump demands New York Times turn over op-ed author ‘for National Security purposes’
President Trump issued his familiar criticisms of the "failing" New York Times making up sources in his reaction Wednesday to the anonymous White House staffer op-ed. But he also issued a new demand and a rationale -- saying the Times should hand over the senior staffer for endangering national security. Published September 5, 2018
Jodi Kantor, New York Times investigative reporter, airs Trump op-ed ethics dilemma
The New York Times' publication of an op-ed column by an anonymous White House official has set up another potential institutional battle -- within the New York Times itself. Published September 5, 2018
Ayanna Pressley defeats Michael Capuano in Massachusetts U.S. House race
Another 10-term incumbent went down to defeat in a Democratic primary Tuesday night. Rep. Michael Capuano, Massachusetts Democrat, conceded the race Tuesday evening to challenger Ayanna Pressley in the state's only majority-minority district. Published September 4, 2018
Robert Mueller will accept written answers from Donald Trump: Report
Special counsel Robert Mueller has reportedly agreed to take written answers from President Trump on key questions about Russia collusion. Published September 4, 2018
John Brennan defends Colin Kaepernick for kneeling during anthem
The former CIA director who had his security clearance pulled by President Trump congratulated former NFL player Colin Kaepernick for kneeling during the national anthem. Published September 3, 2018
Steve Bannon calls out New Yorker ‘gutless’ cancellation
Steve Bannon called the New Yorker "gutless" Monday evening for rescinding an invitation to speak at its festival after a day of left-wing backlash. Published September 3, 2018
