Pentagon arms subs with tactical nukes strengthening deterrence

Pentagon arms subs with tactical nukes strengthening deterrence

by WorldTribune Staff, February 9, 2020 The United States has deployed its first new nuclear weapon in decades, the Pentagon has confirmed. The new weapon, the W76-2, is a low-yield variant of the nuclear warhead traditionally used on the Trident missile. Navy officials confirmed the submarine-launched warhead has been deployed, saying it is a key […]

‘I am not a virus’: Return of the ‘yellow peril’ in a post-racist world

‘I am not a virus’: Return of the ‘yellow peril’ in a post-racist world

Special to WorldTribune.com By Donald Kirk The spread of a deadly disease brings out the best and the worst in people. Upside, scientists look for causes and cures for the coronavirus, often coordinating through the World Health Organization, while doctors and nurses work tirelessly to care for the sick in hospitals and clinics. Negatively, unfounded […]

‘Climate emergency’ declared in Silicon Valley

‘Climate emergency’ declared in Silicon Valley

by WorldTribune Staff, February 9, 2020 Silicon Valley’s transportation authority issued a resolution last week declaring a “climate emergency.” “Global climate change caused by human activities has resulted in a climate emergency which demands mobilization at a massive scale to halt, reverse, mitigate, and prepare for the consequences of the climate emergency and to restore […]

Cuomo threatens to sue Trump administration over New York Global Entry ban

Cuomo threatens to sue Trump administration over New York Global Entry ban

FPI / February 9, 2020 New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Friday threatened to sue the Trump administration for its decision to block New York residents from access to the government’s Trusted Travelers programs. Cuomo described the administration’s action as “extortion” and “an abuse of power.” The Trump administration’s response — bring it on. “My […]

Virginia moves on bill to ban AR-15s in ‘biggest wakeup call’ for NRA

Virginia moves on bill to ban AR-15s in ‘biggest wakeup call’ for NRA

by WorldTribune Staff, February 7, 2020 Virginia’s Democratic-controlled legislature on Friday took the first step in their pursuit to ban sporting rifles, large-capacity magazines, and suppressors. The House Public Safety Committee voted to ban “assault weapons” such as the AR-15 and AK-47. The bill also bans magazines that hold more than 12 rounds, and sound […]

Were Trump’s post-acquittal remarks too strong? No, says Trey Gowdy

Were Trump’s post-acquittal remarks too strong? No, says Trey Gowdy

Analysis by WorldTribune Staff, February 7, 2020 Given he has fought back against their constant attacks since first announcing his run for the White House, did Democrats and their corporate media allies really believe President Donald Trump would apologize in the wake of the partisan impeachment circus? If the Democrat media political complex wanted contrition, […]

Coronavirus the latest crisis to threaten Xi Jinping’s ‘China century’

Coronavirus the latest crisis to threaten Xi Jinping’s ‘China century’

by WorldTribune Staff, February 7, 2020 The Chinese “year of the rat” which began on Jan. 25, is off to a rocky start for the Chinese Communist Party. The pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong, a disruptive trade war with the United States and now the deadly coronavirus are major setbacks for Chinese supreme leader Xi […]

Acquittal has both parties planning post-impeachment moves

Acquittal has both parties planning post-impeachment moves

by WorldTribune Staff, February 7, 2020 The White House is already bracing for and Democrats are wholeheartedly dedicated to impeachment 2.0, a report said. “Still pending is a wide-open probe launched by Rep. Adam Schiff,” Rowan Scarborough noted in an Feb. 6 report for The Washington Times. “Schiff has been investigating President Trump, his family […]

Trump says founder of Al Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula killed in U.S. strike

Trump says founder of Al Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula killed in U.S. strike

by WorldTribune Staff, February 7, 2020 Another top terrorist leader has been eliminated by U.S. forces, President Donald Trump said on Thursday. Trump said that U.S. forces at his direction conducted a counter-terrorism operation in Yemen that killed Qassim al-Rimi, the founder and leader of Al Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP). “Under Rimi, AQAP […]

Dems’ star witness Alexander Vindman fired by White House

Dems’ star witness Alexander Vindman fired by White House

FPI / February 7, 2020 One of the Democrats’ key witnesses in their partisan impeachment inquiry has been fired from his post at the National Security Council (NSC). Lt. Col Alexander Vindman was fired and escorted out of the White House on Friday, reports say. White House officials said Vindman’s job was eliminated as part […]