Report: Justice Dept. blacks out talking points on Loretta Lynch-Bill Clinton tarmac meeting

Report: Justice Dept. blacks out talking points on Loretta Lynch-Bill Clinton tarmac meeting

by WorldTribune Staff, August 3, 2017 The Justice Department refused to disclose talking points developed by the Obama administration to help it respond to press inquiries about the June 27, 2016 tarmac meeting between then-Attorney General Loretta Lynch and former President Bill Clinton, a government watchdog group said. The Justice Department heavily redacted the documents […]

Tillerson says he and president are not of one mind on Iran nuclear deal

Tillerson says he and president are not of one mind on Iran nuclear deal

by WorldTribune Staff, August 2, 2017 U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has acknowledged that he and President Donald Trump don’t exactly see to eye-to-eye when it comes to the Iran nuclear deal. “He and I have differences of views on things like JCPOA, and how we should use it,” Tillerson told reporters at the […]

Pentagon alarmed by Turkey’s plan to buy Russian S-400 air defense system

Pentagon alarmed by Turkey’s plan to buy Russian S-400 air defense system

by WorldTribune Staff, August 3, 2017 The United States has raised concerns over NATO ally Turkey’s plan to purchase an advanced air defense system from Russia. Pentagon spokesman Capt. Jeff Davis told a press briefing in Washington on July 31 that the S-400 system Turkey plans to buy may have inconsistencies with other equipment used […]

Abedin emails reveal Clinton Foundation donors received special treatment from Clinton State Dept.

Abedin emails reveal Clinton Foundation donors received special treatment from Clinton State Dept.

by WorldTribune Staff, August 2, 2017 Donors to the Clinton Foundation received special favors from the State Department under Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, according to emails obtained by Judicial Watch from the unsecure, non-government account of Huma Abedin. The 1,606 pages of documents released by Judicial Watch on Aug. 2 also revealed the repeated […]

Tillerson to N. Korea: ‘We are not your enemy’

Tillerson to N. Korea: ‘We are not your enemy’

by WorldTribune Staff, August 2, 2017 The United States is “not the enemy” of North Korea and is not seeking the downfall of the Kim Jong-Un regime, U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said on Aug. 1. “We’re trying to convey to the North Koreans, ‘We are not your enemy. We’re not your threat, but […]

Scaramucci’s deal with Chinese company to clear path to White House may have led to his exit

Scaramucci’s deal with Chinese company to clear path to White House may have led to his exit

by WorldTribune Staff, August 2, 2017 While an obscenity-laced interview with the New Yorker was given as the reason for the firing of Anthony Scaramucci, it was his dealings with a Chinese conglomerate that is intent on gobbling up American strategic assets that likely brought down the White House communications director, reports say. A “red […]

About time: Trump warns he will slash Congress’ healthcare perks

About time: Trump warns he will slash Congress’ healthcare perks

by WorldTribune Staff, August 2, 2017 As Republicans were once again striking out on an Obamacare repeal and replace bill, President Donald Trump stepped up to the plate and vowed to take away Congress members’ healthcare subsidies, which come courtesy of the American taxpayer. “If a new HealthCare Bill is not approved quickly, BAILOUTS for […]

Jordan’s king thanks Trump for help in ‘containing’ Temple Mount crisis

Jordan’s king thanks Trump for help in ‘containing’ Temple Mount crisis

by WorldTribune Staff, July 31, 2017 Jordan’s King Abdullah II expressed his gratitude to President Donald Trump for the U.S. administration’s “active engagement” in “containing” the Temple Mount crisis. Muslims returned to pray at the Temple Mount on July 27 after nearly two weeks of boycotting prayers at the holy site, the Jerusalem Post reported. […]

Shock and awe at Foggy Bottom: ‘Complete and utter disdain for our expertise’

Shock and awe at Foggy Bottom: ‘Complete and utter disdain for our expertise’

by WorldTribune Staff, August 1, 2017 The Trump administration has made hard power and the Pentagon a priority over soft power and the State Department. The policy has led to the exodus of some long-time inhabitants of Foggy Bottom. And is cause for celebration for many who regard Foggy Bottom as “swamp” central. The administration’s […]

Northern Virginia high school surrenders its historic name to activists’ demands

Northern Virginia high school surrenders its historic name to activists’ demands

by WorldTribune Staff, August 1, 2017 The Fairfax County (Virginia) School Board last week voted to rename J.E.B. Stuart High School. The board voted 7 to 2, with two abstentions, to change the name. The school, located in Falls Church, was named after the Confederate general when it opened in 1958. Critics of the vote […]