Apr 24 U.N. ambassador to North Korea: Don't give U.S. a reason to attack By Associated Press U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley said the U.S. wasn't looking for a fight and wouldn't attack North Korea "unless he gives us reason to do something."… Continue reading
Apr 19 Trump has embraced autocratic leaders without hesitation By Vivian Salama, Julie Pace, Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump congratulated Turkey's president for sweeping up more power. Trump hailed Egypt's strongman as a "fantastic guy." When China's president visited the United States, Trump cited a burgeoning friendship and made no public mention of Beijing's… Continue reading
Apr 18 Watch 10:11 Why transparency -- on Trump's taxes, visitors and family business -- matters By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Apr 18 Watch 6:57 Sen. Cardin on needing 'mature' leadership on North Korea, Turkish referendum concerns By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Apr 18 Mattis says North Korea 'recklessly tried to provoke' with latest failed missile test By Robert Burns, Associated Press Defense Secretary Jim Mattis' language was stronger than in an initial written statement he issued shortly after the launch, in which he simply said he was aware of the failure. Continue reading
Apr 17 Watch 6:34 How should U.S. and allies confront North Korea? By PBS News Hour The long-simmering standoff between the United States and North Korea is heating up again. As the Trump administration draws a tougher line with the regime, what options are open to the U.S., its allies and China? Judy Woodruff speaks with… Continue watching
Apr 17 In warning to North Korea, Mike Pence says 'era of strategic patience is over' By Ken Thomas, Associated Press Pointing to the quarter-century since the United States first confronted North Korea over its attempts to build nuclear weapons, the vice president said a period of patience had followed. But, the vice president said, that patience has "run out."… Continue reading
Apr 14 Watch 14:42 Shields and Brooks on GOP home-district hostility, Trump policy reversals By PBS News Hour Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week’s news, including how Republican members of Congress are facing heat from crowds of their own constituents while home during recess, why President… Continue watching
Apr 13 Watch What's making President Trump shift views on domestic policies? By PBS News Hour President Trump has made a series of reversals in recent days. Despite a tough posture during his campaign, he now says he won't label China as a currency manipulator. And on tax reform, Fed chair Janet Yellen and the Export-Import… Continue watching
Apr 13 Trump, Xi converge on currency, Syria as U.S.-China ties warm By Matthew Pennington and Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press The United States and China have struck what appears to be an unusual bargain as President Donald Trump says he won't label Beijing a currency manipulator and voices confidence Chinese President Xi Jinping will help him deal with North Korea's… Continue reading