Jul 09 Trump says he’s still confident Kim will denuclearize By Darlene Superville, Matthew Pennington, Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump voiced confidence Monday that North Korea's leader would "honor" his commitment to denuclearize, despite Pyongyang's accusation that the U.S. is making "gangster-like" demands in negotiations. Continue reading
Jul 08 Pompeo appeals for North Korea to replicate Vietnam’s ‘miracle’ By Matthew Lee, Associated Press U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Sunday appealed for North Korea's leadership to follow Vietnam's path in overcoming past hostilities with the United States. Continue reading
Jul 07 North Korea says talks with Pompeo were ‘regrettable’ By Andrew Harnik, Matthew Lee, Associated Press North Korea accused Washington of trying to unilaterally pressure the country into abandoning its nukes. Continue reading
Jul 06 Watch 5:49 News Wrap: U.S. added 213,000 new jobs in June, Labor Department reports In our news wrap Friday, the latest jobs report shows a resilient economy despite fears of a trade war with China. The number of new jobs exceeded projections and the unemployment rate rose slightly to 4 percent. Also, Secretary of… Continue watching
Jul 05 Watch 6:02 What do recent satellite images suggest about North Korea nuclear capabilities? Recent reports are casting doubt on North Korea's intentions. Analysis of satellite photos of the country's facilities have led some to infer that the North is continuing to improve its capabilities. In addition, the U.S. intelligence community has reportedly concluded… Continue watching
Jul 02 U.S. plans for dismantling North Korea’s nuclear weapons may face resistance By Matthew Pennington, Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press The United States has a plan that would lead to the dismantling of North Korea's nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs in a year, President Donald Trump's national security adviser said, although U.S. intelligence reported signs that Pyongyang doesn't intend… Continue reading
Jul 01 Bolton: US has plan to dismantle NK nuclear program in year By Matthew Pennington, Associated Press President Donald Trump’s national security adviser said Sunday the U.S. has a plan that would lead to the dismantling of North Korea’s nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs in a year. Continue reading
Jun 26 Watch 6:41 China has a front-row seat to North Korea’s possible economic opening By Katrina Yu Nowhere are people more excited and optimistic about Pyongyang opening up than on China's border with North Korea. Betting on denuclearization, investors have started speculating in the real estate market, while local businesses are hoping for a windfall. Special correspondent… Continue watching
Jun 25 AP fact check: Trump’s mixed signals on immigration, North Korea By Hope Yen, Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press The president's comments capped a dizzying week of questionable claims, non-sequiturs and outright misstatements amid fallout over his treatment of refugees crossing the U.S.-Mexico border. Here's a closer look at Trump's statements. Continue reading
Jun 21 Most Americans approve of how Trump handled North Korea, new poll finds By Emily Swanson, Catherine Lucey, Associated Press It's a change in opinion that comes after the president's historic summit with Kim Jong Un. Continue reading