Sep 26 WATCH: Trump claims China 'attempting to interfere' in U.S. midterm elections He's offering few details, but says at a meeting of the U.N. Security Council: "Regrettably, we found that China has been attempting to interfere in our upcoming 2018 election."… Continue reading
Sep 25 Iran's Rouhani says U.S. wants to overthrow its government, rejects bilateral talks By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press Iranian President Hassan Rouhani accused the United States on Tuesday of trying to overthrow his government, rejecting bilateral talks after President Donald Trump denounced Iran's leaders and predicted stepped-up U.S. sanctions would get Tehran to negotiate over its nuclear program. Continue reading
Sep 25 'We are only going to give foreign aid to those who respect us,' Trump tells UN President Donald Trump says he has asked Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to take a "hard look" at U.S. foreign assistance. Continue reading
Sep 25 Trump urges the world to isolate Iran, says he won't meet 'until they change their tune' By Associated Press Trump said in a speech Tuesday to the U.N. General Assembly he has launched an "economic pressure" campaign to deny Iran the money it needs to advance a "bloody agenda" of havoc and slaughter in Syria and Yemen. Continue reading
Sep 25 Watch: Trump's boast draws laughter at United Nations By Associated Press President Donald Trump is highlighted U.S. gains under his watch as he opened his address to the U.N. General Assembly — and provoked a laugh. Continue reading
Sep 25 UN chief: 'Pivotal moment' for fighting global warming By Associated Press He is telling world leaders at the U.N. General Assembly that they aren't doing enough to combat what he calls "a direct existential threat" that is moving faster than people are working to combat it. Continue reading
Sep 24 WATCH: U.S., South Korea sign update to free-trade agreement Trump called the trade agreement a "very big deal" and said it will create new opportunities to export American products to South Korea. Continue reading
Sep 24 Trump says second meeting with Kim Jong Un could be 'quite soon' By Jonathan Lemire, Zeke Miller, Associated Press President Donald Trump struck a conciliatory tone at the U.N., one year after he threaten to "totally destroy North Korea."… Continue reading
Sep 24 WATCH: Pompeo, Haley and Bolton speak as United Nations General Assembly begins By Joshua Barajas The conference will begin at 11 a.m. EDT. Watch their remarks here. Continue reading
Sep 23 At UN, unrepentant Trump set to rattle foes, friends alike By Jonathan Lemire, Zeke Miller, Associated Press In the sequel to his stormy U.N. debut, President Trump will stress his dedication to the primacy of U.S. interests while competing with Western allies for an advantage on trade and shining a spotlight on the threat that he says… Continue reading