Jun 04 WATCH: U.S. renews call to suspend Venezuela from the Organization of American States By Matthew Lee, Luis Alonso Lugo, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration renewed its call Monday for the Organization of American States to suspend Venezuela and for other members to step up pressure on the country’s government to restore constitutional order. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo… Continue reading
May 31 WATCH: Pompeo says he made ‘good progress’ on summit in meeting with North Korean official NEW YORK — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo reported "good progress" in meetings with a top North Korean official Thursday as they sought to salvage an on-again, off-again summit between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Continue reading
May 30 Top North Korean official lands in U.S. for talks with Pompeo By Josh Lederman, Matthew Lee, Christopher Bodeen, Associated Press The talks come as preparations for the highly anticipated summit in Singapore were barreling forward on both sides of the Pacific Ocean, despite lingering uncertainty about whether it will really occur, and when. Continue reading
May 29 Senior North Korean official heads to New York to plan for Trump summit By Catherine Lucey, Zeke Miller, Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press The U.S. "continues to actively prepare" for an "expected summit" between President Donald Trump and North Korea's Kim Jong Un in Singapore, the White House said, as diplomatic efforts are underway on two continents to prepare for the historic meeting. Continue reading
May 29 U.S. report says ethnic cleansing of Rohingya persists in Myanmar By Josh Lederman, Associated Press Ethnic cleansing targeting Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar has not stopped despite growing condemnation from the international community, the Trump administration said Tuesday. Continue reading
May 24 WATCH: Mike Pompeo says North Korea hasn’t responded to U.S. on summit outreach By Associated Press Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says US received no responses from North Korea to outreach on Singapore summit planning. Continue reading
May 23 Watch 6:02 News Wrap: Pompeo pledges efforts to counter Russian interference in 2018 In our news wrap Wednesday, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo insisted the Trump administration will not tolerate Russian interference in the 2018 elections. He told the House Foreign Affairs Committee that there will be "appropriate countermeasures" -- but gave no… Continue watching
May 23 Pompeo says U.S. will fight Russian interference in 2018 midterms By Matthew Lee, Associated Press Pompeo told Congress that the administration will take "appropriate countermeasures" to fight what he called "continued efforts" by Russia to meddle in November's vote. Continue reading
May 21 WATCH: Mike Pompeo issues steep demands for nuclear treaty with Iran By Josh Lederman, Associated Press Secretary of State Mike Pompeo issued a steep list of demands Monday that he said should be included in a nuclear treaty with Iran to replace the Obama-era deal, threatening "the strongest sanctions in history" if Iran doesn't change course. Continue reading
May 13 3 Americans freed by North Korea reunited with families By Associated Press The Pentagon says three Americans released by North Korea have left a Washington-area hospital and have reunited with their families. Continue reading