Nov 06 Trump to seek billions in emergency funds to counter North Korea nuclear threats By Associated Press The request delivered to Congress on Monday says $4 billion of the total "supports additional efforts to detect, defeat and defend against any North Korean use of ballistic missiles against the United States, its deployed forces, allies or partners."… Continue reading
Nov 06 Trump says U.S. will arm Japan to knock down North Korea missiles By Jonathan Lemire and Jill Colvin, Associated Press President Donald Trump on Monday refused to rule out eventual military action against North Korea and declared that the United States "will not stand" for Pyongyang menacing America or its allies. Continue reading
Nov 06 Trump says south Texas mass shooting is about mental health, not guns By Jill Colvin, Associated Press President Donald Trump says the mass shooting at a Texas church "isn't a guns situation," but is a "mental health problem at the highest level."… Continue reading
Nov 05 Watch 24:55 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode Nov. 5, 2017 By PBS News Hour On this edition for Sunday, Nov. 5, President Donald Trump arrives in Asia for a 12-day tour, and a look at Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s approach to drawing more women into the workforce. Also, responses to the shooting in… Continue watching
Nov 05 One year after the presidential election, New Yorkers on how it changed their lives By Pavni Mittal New Yorkers from a range of political backgrounds reflected on their electoral choices and the past year. Continue reading
Nov 05 AP report: With tensions high, Trump, Abe strengthen bond on the links By Jonathan Lemire and Jill Colvin, Associated Press Prime Minister Shinzo Abe welcomed Trump to Japan Sunday with an effusive display of friendship. Continue reading
Nov 04 Watch 24:56 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode Nov. 4, 2017 By PBS News Hour On this edition for Saturday, Nov. 4, President Trump embarks on a five-nation trip to Asia, and an investigation finds widespread abuse in Florida’s juvenile justice system. Also, meet the 8-year-old Syrian girl who is writing a book on surviving… Continue watching
Nov 04 Facing tumult at home, Trump sets out on lengthy Asia trip By Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press On his most grueling and consequential trip abroad, President Donald Trump stands ready to exhort Asian allies and rivals on the need to counter the dangers posed by North Korea's nuclear threat. Continue reading
Nov 03 Watch 8:23 North Korean defector says even a limited attack by U.S. would trigger all-out war By PBS News Hour As President Trump departs for a lengthy trip to Asia, how does North Korea view its weapons programs and the Trump administration's approach? Judy Woodruff gets insight from Thae Yong-ho, a former North Korean diplomat and defector, about Kim Jong… Continue watching
Nov 03 What to watch for during Trump’s swing through Asia By Larisa Epatko President Donald Trump leaves Friday for a 12-day, five-nation Asia tour seeking better trade deals and regional cooperation to curb North Korea’s nuclear program. Continue reading