Still covered up: ‘Hundreds of thousands’ of Clinton emails on laptop

Still covered up: ‘Hundreds of thousands’ of Clinton emails on laptop

by WorldTribune Staff, June 1, 2018 A government watchdog group said it is seeking a full accounting from the State Department on the massive number of Hillary Clinton’s emails found on Anthony Weiner’s laptop. Judicial Watch said it it is “fighting the State Department” for a full production of records responsive to a Freedom of […]

Gallup: Americans are well aware that morally, the country is headed straight to hell

Gallup: Americans are well aware that morally, the country is headed straight to hell

by WorldTribune Staff, June 5, 2018 About half of the U.S. population believes America’s moral compass is pointing straight to Styx, the river in hell, not the rock band, a new Gallup poll found. “Americans have always viewed the state of U.S. morals more negatively than positively. But the latest figures are the worst to […]

Trump tariffs target friends first, China later?

Trump tariffs target friends first, China later?

Special to WorldTribune.com By John J. Metzler UNITED NATIONS — In the midst of an expanding American economy, record low unemployment rates, and buoyant consumer confidence, the Trump Administration has inadvertently planted the seeds of a global commercial slowdown and political showdown. The steel and aluminum tariffs slapped on imports from our key Transatlantic trading […]

Supremes: Resolve same sex disputes ‘without undue disrespect’ to religious beliefs

Supremes: Resolve same sex disputes ‘without undue disrespect’ to religious beliefs

by WorldTribune Staff, June 4, 2018 The Colorado Civil Rights Commission violated a baker’s First Amendment rights when it ruled against him for his refusal to make a wedding cake for a same-sex couple, the Supreme Court ruled in a 7-2 decision on June 3. Justice Anthony Kennedy said in his majority opinion that the […]

Hate group takes aim at Bolton’s NSC appointee

Hate group takes aim at Bolton’s NSC appointee

by WorldTribune Staff, June 4, 2018 The Trump administration is backing national security adviser John Bolton’s pick for National Security Council (NSC) chief of staff amid a “baseless … vengeful smear campaign” it says is being coordinated by the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC). Fred Fleitz, a former CIA analyst and WorldTribune.com Board of Advisors […]

Ahead of summit with Trump, Kim Jong-Un replaces top 3 military officials

Ahead of summit with Trump, Kim Jong-Un replaces top 3 military officials

by WorldTribune Staff, June 4, 2018 North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un reportedly fired his top three military generals in late May. Kim and U.S. President Donald Trump are scheduled to meet in Singapore on June 12. State media revealed that Kim Su-Gil, said to be a “highly trusted” lieutenant of Kim Jong-Un, has replaced Kim […]

‘I’m a victim’: Suddenly, Bill Clinton and his China ties are back in the news

‘I’m a victim’: Suddenly, Bill Clinton and his China ties are back in the news

by WorldTribune Staff, June 4, 2018 Former President Bill Clinton, in a June 4 interview on NBC’s “Today”, portrayed himself as a victim and says he doesn’t owe Monica Lewinsky an apology. “A lot of the facts have been omitted to make the story work,” the former president said. He was backed up by longtime […]

Qatar in nudge at Saudis stakes out neutrality on Iran

Qatar in nudge at Saudis stakes out neutrality on Iran

by WorldTribune Staff, June 4, 2018 Though it has “a lot of differences” with Iran, Qatar will not “fuel a war” with the Islamic Republic, Qatar’s defense minister said. “Is it wise to call the U.S. and Israel to go and fight Iran? Iran is next door,” Khalid bin Mohammad al-Attiyah told an international security […]

Report: Prosecutor lacks the power; Only impeachment can take down president

Report: Prosecutor lacks the power; Only impeachment can take down president

by WorldTribune Staff, June 3, 2018 Not only can President Donald Trump not be subpoenaed in the Russia investigation but he can essentially shut down the probe by pardoning anyone targeted by special counsel Robert Mueller, a law professor said. The U.S. Constitution suggests that only the impeachment process can take out a sitting president, […]

Two people of humble origins and the Biltmore Forest Country Club

Two people of humble origins and the Biltmore Forest Country Club

Special to WorldTribune.com, June 1, 2018 Commentary by John McNabb Author’s note: The following is my opinion based on personal experience and comments from others. ASHEVILLE, NC — I had breakfast with Sheila Fender in Biltmore Village this morning. After 45 years of loyal service and enduring love for Biltmore Forest Country Club she was summarily […]