Aug 16 Watch 5:06 News Wrap: Kim Jong Un decision to not fire at Guam 'very wise,' tweets Trump By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Wednesday, President Trump welcomed a gesture by North Korea to ease tensions. Mr. Trump tweeted that Kim Jong Un’s decision not to fire toward Guam was “very wise and well-reasoned.” Also, the people of Sierra Leone… Continue watching
Aug 14 WATCH: Trump signs executive order to explore trade investigation of China By Jonathan Lemire and Josh Boak, Associated Press Even as he seeks Beijing's help on North Korea, President Donald Trump is poised to seek a trade investigation of China for the alleged theft of American technology and intellectual property. Continue reading
Aug 11 Watch 6:32 What's the view of U.S. tensions from Pyongyang? By PBS News Hour, Nick Schifrin President Trump denounced North Korea yet again Friday, affirming the U.S. and its military are ready to deal with any further provocation from Pyongyang. Despite the tensions, it was revealed that U.S. and North Korean diplomats have had back channel… Continue watching
Aug 11 Watch 6:50 Risch: North Korea needs to know what's on Trump's mind By PBS News Hour Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, joins Judy Woodruff to discuss President Trump’s remarks on North Korea and the likelihood -- and potential consequences -- of a military conflict, plus Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell under attack from the White House. Continue watching
Aug 10 Watch 6:50 Cardin: Trump's warning for North Korea isn't a game plan By PBS News Hour The August recess hasn't stopped members of Congress from weighing in on President Trump's latest warnings to North Korea. Judy Woodruff speaks with Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Md., about the president’s fiery comments and whether the administration has a well-thought-out strategy,… Continue watching
Aug 09 Watch 4:37 News Wrap: Former Trump campaign chairman's home reportedly searched by FBI By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Wednesday, The Washington Post reported that FBI agents have searched a home of former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort and seized documents and other materials in July. Also, allegations of election fraud set off deadly clashes… Continue watching
Aug 06 Welcome boost from China to global pressure on North Korea By Josh Lederman, Associated Press A global pressure campaign on North Korea received a welcome boost Sunday from China as Beijing called on its neighbor to halt its missile and nuclear tests. Continue reading
Aug 03 Watch 7:12 News Wrap: Trump asked Pena Nieto not to tell press Mexico wouldn't pay for border wall, transcript shows By PBS News Hour In the our news wrap Thursday, The Washington Post published transcripts of conversations between President Trump and the leaders of Mexico and Australia during his first days in office. Their contentious nature is at odds with the official White House… Continue watching
Jul 25 Is China manipulating its currency? The Big Mac and Mini Mac indexes disagree. By Benn Steil The Mini Mac Index compares the price of iPad minis across countries to measure the extent to which various currencies are overvalued or undervalued. Continue reading
Jul 17 Watch 6:18 Ivanka Trump products are not made in America By PBS News Hour It's "Made in America" week at the White House, but President Trump's effort to highlight U.S. manufacturing has sparked questions about where Trump family products are produced. In fact, merchandise sold by the Trump Organization or sold through Ivanka Trump's… Continue watching