‘I am stunned’: Supreme Court rules Trump Administration must pay out $2 billion from USAID

‘I am stunned’: Supreme Court rules Trump Administration must pay out $2 billion from USAID

by WorldTribune Staff, March 5, 2025 Real World News The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled the Trump Administration must pay around $2 billion to U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) contractors. In a 5-4 ruling, Trump appointee Justice Amy Coney Barrett joined with Chief Justice John Roberts and the liberal wing in the majority. Justices […]

Trump to the nation: ‘Our spirit is back …. the American dream is surging’

Trump to the nation: ‘Our spirit is back …. the American dream is surging’

by WorldTribune Staff, March 5, 2025 Real World News Full transcript of President Donald Trump’s March 4 address to Congress and the nation: Speaker Johnson. Vice President Vance, the first lady of the United States. Members of the United States Congress, thank you very much. And to my fellow citizens, America is back. Six weeks […]

China spokesman: ‘If war is what U.S. wants’ … ‘we’re ready to fight till the end’

China spokesman: ‘If war is what U.S. wants’ … ‘we’re ready to fight till the end’

by WorldTribune Staff, March 5, 2025 Real World News Lin Jian, a spokesman for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, warned in a post to X on Tuesday that U.S. “bullying” over the fentanyl issue is the wrong approach to take toward China. President Donald Trump increased tariffs on China over its inaction on the fentanyl crisis, […]

State Department offers reward for information leading to arrest of indicted Chinese hackers

State Department offers reward for information leading to arrest of indicted Chinese hackers

by WorldTribune Staff / 247 Real News March 5, 2025 The U.S. State Department’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs on Wednesday announced it is offering a reward for information leading to the arrests and/or convictions, in any country, of Chinese hackers Yin KeCheng and Zhou Shuai. The Chinese nationals were indicted on […]

BlackRock announces deal for Panama Canal ports now managed by Chinese firm

BlackRock announces deal for Panama Canal ports now managed by Chinese firm

by WorldTribune Staff, March 4, 2025 Real World News A BlackRock investors group has agreed to buy majority stakes in Panama Canal ports currently under the control of a Chinese firm, a report said. The investors plan to buy ports on both sides of the canal from Hong Kong-based CK Hutchinson for $22.8 billion, the […]

That was quick: Zelenskyy wants to sign deal after ‘regrettable’ Oval Office meeting

That was quick: Zelenskyy wants to sign deal after ‘regrettable’ Oval Office meeting

by WorldTribune Staff, March 4, 2025 Real World News Days after his disastrous Oval Office meeting and hours after President Donald Trump cut off U.S. arms shipments to Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said “it is time to make things right.” “We do really value how much America has done to help Ukraine maintain its sovereignty and […]

Enough talk: Tariffs today hit Mexico, Canada, China

Enough talk: Tariffs today hit Mexico, Canada, China

by WorldTribune Staff, March 4, 2025 Real World News Saying there is “no room left” for them to avoid tariffs via negotiations, President Donald Trump on Tuesday imposed the 25% tariffs on imports to the U.S. from Mexico and Canada. The tariffs are meant to put pressure on America’s neighbors stop the flow of fentanyl […]

First Lady speaks out ‘to protect our youth from online harm’ by AI porn

First Lady speaks out ‘to protect our youth from online harm’ by AI porn

by WorldTribune Staff, March 4, 2025 Real World News AI-generated deepfake pornography, where digitally altered photos and videos can make someone appear do anything, has become a major problem on the Internet that “affects the daily lives of our children, families, and communities,” First Lady Melania Trump said on Monday. Combating Internet abuse involving non-consensual, […]

Elections have consequences: New DOJ ready to settle Ashli Babbitt wrongful death lawsuit

Elections have consequences: New DOJ ready to settle Ashli Babbitt wrongful death lawsuit

by WorldTribune Staff, March 4, 2025 Real World News The Department of Justice has signaled it supports a settlement in the Ashli Babbitt wrongful death lawsuit, a report said. Babbitt, a 36-year-old Air Force veteran, was shot and killed by Capitol Police Lt. Michael Byrd inside the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. The $30 […]

Florida may be first to pass vax injury compensation law

Florida may be first to pass vax injury compensation law

by WorldTribune Staff / 247 Real News March 4, 2025 The Florida legislature is considering a first-in-the-nation law that would compensate individuals injured by vaccines. The bill would expedite the review and payment process for vaccine injury claims under the Medicare, Medicaid, and Medicaid Medically Needy Programs. The bill, filed in the Florida House of […]