Victor Morton
Articles by Victor Morton
Chuck Knox dies at 86
Chuck Knox, one of the few coaches to take three different NFL teams to the playoffs twice, died this weekend in hospice care. He was 86. Published May 13, 2018
‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ canceled by Fox
The zany cop comedy "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" had to turn in its badge to Fox. The network announced Thursday that it was cancelling the show, which stars Andy Samberg and Andre Braugher, after five seasons, although the show apparently has a good shot at turning up elsewhere. Published May 10, 2018
David Hogg mocks Oliver North over Iran-Contra
David Hogg trolled Oliver North over the Iran-Contra scandal on Thursday after the new NRA president deemed America's new youth gun-control activists "civil terrorists." Published May 10, 2018
Thomas McInerney: Torture worked on ‘Songbird John’ McCain
A retired general and Fox News commentator argued Thursday that torture works on detainees, and as proof cited the example of one of its principal opponents -- Sen. John McCain. Published May 10, 2018
Mark Meadows wants GAO audit of Robert Mueller probe
The head of the main conservative caucus in the U.S. House wants to see special counsel Robert Mueller's books. In an interview that will air Sunday on C-SPAN, Rep. Mark Meadows, North Carolina Republican, said he will ask the Government Accountability Office to conduct an audit of Mr. Mueller's team. Published May 10, 2018
Cynthia Nixon uses slogan ‘vote for the homo, not for the Cuomo’
Cynthia Nixon is using the slogan "vote for the homo, not for the Cuomo" in her campaign for New York governor, riffing off the former slogan from decades ago in a New York City mayoral race. Published May 9, 2018
Donald Trump Jr., Kimberly Guilfoyle dating: Report
Donald Trump Jr. reportedly has been dating Kimberly Guilfoyle, a co-host of "The Five," while his divorce from his wife Vanessa is working its way through the legal system. Published May 9, 2018
John McCain opposes Gina Haspel nomination for CIA director
Sen. John McCain, Arizona Republican, announced Wednesday evening that he opposes the nomination of Gina Haspel to be director of the CIA, giving Democrats a shot in the arm in their efforts to torpedo President Trump's pick. Published May 9, 2018
Michael Cohen accuses Michael Avenatti of making false statements, unlawfully obtaining bank records
President Trump's longtime personal lawyer Michael Cohen accused Michael Avenatti in a court filing Wednesday of making false statements and of unlawfully obtaining bank records. Published May 9, 2018
John McCain confirms he gave Trump dossier to James Comey in book ‘The Restless Wave’: Report
Sen. John McCain's upcoming book details how he handed to the FBI the infamous "dossier" of unproven allegations about President Trump, and defends the act as patriotic "duty." Published May 9, 2018
Michael Avenatti document details ‘suspicious payments’ to wrong Michael Cohens: Report
On Tuesday, Michael Avenatti released a seven-page document detailing "suspicious payments" to President Trump's personal attorney, whom his porn-actress client is suing. But according to reports Wednesday, at least two of the payments in the document, which Mr. Avenatti posted on Twitter, were to other men named Michael Cohen. Published May 9, 2018
David Hogg pushes bump stocks ban
David Hogg called on his Twitter followers to flood a federal government site with comments about a gun-control regulatory measure. Published May 9, 2018
Rafael Palmeiro signs with Cleburne Railroaders
Apparently 500 home runs and 3,000 hits weren't enough for Rafael Palmeiro. The 54-year-old slugger, who spent most of his major-league career with the Texas Rangers and Baltimore Orioles, has signed a new contract with an independent minor-league club, the Cleburne Railroaders. Published May 8, 2018
‘Cocaine Mitch’ McConnell trolls Don Blankenship
"Cocaine Mitch" decided to embrace it. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's campaign tweeted Tuesday evening about the Republican Senate primary in West Virginia, in which former coal-company CEO Don Blankenship finished a poor third. Published May 8, 2018
Hillary Clinton: ‘Our credibility is shot’ after Trump pulls out of Iran nuclear deal
Failed 2016 presidential candidate Hillary Clinton said President Trump's abandonment of the Iran nuclear deal leaves the U.S. distrusted around the world, with its credibility "shot." Published May 8, 2018
Khalid Shaikh Mohammed opposes Gina Haspel CIA nomination
The man who masterminded the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks opposes the nomination of Gina Haspel to head the CIA. Khalid Shaikh Mohammed is backing the Senate intelligence panel's Democrats prior to Wednesday's hearing on whether to confirm the longtime CIA agent to lead the organization. Published May 8, 2018
AT&T paid Michael Cohen’s Essential Consulting for ‘insights’ on Trump administration
AT&T confirmed Tuesday evening that it had paid a company owned by President Trump's personal lawyer in 2017. Published May 8, 2018
Viktor Vekselberg payments to Michael Cohen investigated by Robert Mueller: report
Special counsel Robert Mueller is looking into payments a Kremlin-tied Russian oligarch made to President Trump's personal lawyer. Citing "a source familiar with the matter," CNN reported Tuesday evening that Mr. Mueller's team was asking questions about hundreds of thousands of dollars paid to Michael Cohen by oligarch Viktor Vekselberg. Published May 8, 2018
Michael Avenatti suggests Russians reimbursed Michael Cohen for Stormy Daniels payment
Michael Avenatti, attorney for Stormy Daniels, publicly accused President Trump's personal lawyer Michael Cohen on Tuesday of taking money from a Russian oligarch, possibly as reimbursement for the hush money he had paid. Published May 8, 2018
Christopher Snyder, Brookeville, Maryland suspect, kills self after standoff
Montgomery County police Monday evening said a standoff in a triple homicide had ended with the suicide of suspect Christopher Snyder, 41. Published May 8, 2018
