May 25 Watch 4:50 Trump talks ‘trade imbalance’ on day one of Japan visit By PBS NewsHour President Trump, who began a four-day state visit to Japan today, used his first appearance there to criticize what he calls the ‘trade imbalance’ between the two countries. Sheila Smith, senior fellow for Japan studies at the Council of Foreign… Continue watching
May 25 Trump opens state visit, needles Japan over trade issues By Jill Colvin, Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Donald Trump opened a state visit to Japan on Saturday by needling the country over its trade imbalance with the United States. Continue reading
May 17 Trump delays imposing auto tariffs on auto imports and parts By Associated Press President Donald Trump is delaying any decision to impose auto tariffs on car and auto part imports, deciding against ratcheting up trade disputes or impacting talks with European nations and Japan. Continue reading
Apr 30 Watch 3:30 News Wrap: Trump suggests charging U.S. asylum seekers a fee In our news wrap Tuesday, President Trump has proposed charging a fee to process U.S. asylum applications. In a presidential memorandum signed Monday, he said the current system is plagued by “random abuse.” Meanwhile, the Department of Homeland Security asked… Continue watching
Apr 29 Japan’s emperor is abdicating. What happens now? By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press Japan's 85-year-old Emperor Akihito ends his three-decade reign on Tuesday when he abdicates to his son Crown Prince Naruhito. Continue reading
Apr 26 WATCH: Trump optimistic about new trade deal with Japan By Associated Press The president says he believes a deal can be struck "quickly," perhaps even in time to be signed during his visit to Japan next month for the installation of its new emperor. Continue reading
Apr 24 Watch 7:39 News Wrap: Trump vows to resist congressional investigation ‘nonsense’ In our news wrap Wednesday, President Trump vowed to fight congressional Democrats all the way over the series of investigations and subpoenas targeting those in his close circle. He called the investigation efforts “nonsense.” Also, the UN reports that Afghan… Continue watching
Apr 19 Pompeo dismisses North Korea’s rejection of him as U.S. negotiator By Matthew Lee, Associated Press The talks have been at an impasse over sanctions since Trump’s second summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ended without any agreement in late February. Continue reading
Apr 05 Watch 3:11 News Wrap: Biden defends controversial behavior toward women In our news wrap Friday, former Vice President Joe Biden defended his displays of affection toward women and tried to defuse the criticism he’s taken over the issue. At least four women have said Biden made them uncomfortable with physical… Continue watching
Feb 24 In search of life’s origins, Japan’s Hayabusa 2 spacecraft lands on an asteroid By Jonathan O'Callaghan, Scientific American The mission to Asteroid Ryugu could return samples of the space rock to Earth in 2020. Continue reading