President Trump says he expects to meet face-to-face with Russian President Vladimir Putin next week on the sidelines of an economic summit in Vietnam. “I think it’s expected we’ll meet with Putin, yeah,” Trump told reporters on Air Force One en route to Japan. “We want Putin’s help on North […]
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Trump, Japan’s Abe meet amid heightened tensions with North Korea
President Donald Trump has said his relationship with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is one that “has never been closer,” and Abe has described Trump as “a leader who I can have great confidence in.” Trump hopes this relationship will pay off in the effort to pressure North Korea to […]
Both Bush presidents critical of Trump in new book
Former President George H.W. Bush called then-candidate Donald Trump a “blowhard” during the 2016 presidential campaign, saying he seemed to be driven by “ego” rather than a call to public service. His son, former President George W. Bush, was critical of how Trump rose to power, telling the author of […]
Kentucky gov calls for public officials who settled harassment claims to quit
The governor of Kentucky demanded today that any public official or state employee who has settled a sexual harassment suit should “resign immediately.” Gov. Matt Bevin, in a press conference Saturday afternoon in Frankfort, said he wanted resignations from any elected public official or state employee who is “party to […]
Senior Saudi royal ousted, princes reportedly arrested
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman on Saturday removed a prominent prince who headed the National Guard, replaced the economy minister and announced the creation of a new anti-corruption committee. The Saudi-owned Al-Arabiya news channel also reported late Saturday that 11 princes and dozens of former ministers were detained in a new […]
WATCH: DWI suspect drives into lake to avoid police
Now Playing: Alleged drunk driver hits cop during traffic stop Now Playing: DWI suspect drives into lake to avoid police Now Playing: Military dad deployed overseas surprises son at high school football game Now Playing: Florida State University fraternity suspended following pledge’s death Now Playing: No prison time for Bowe […]
Top issues for Trump on his trip to Japan
President Trump begins his longest trip yet as president — a 13-day tour throughout Asia — with a visit to perhaps the U.S.’s strongest ally in the region and a nation where he enjoys the closest relationship with a leader. Japan will host the president for two days, from Sunday […]
Sen. Rand Paul ‘blindsided’ in his Kentucky home
A Kentucky man was arrested after allegedly attacking Sen. Rand Paul at his Bowling Green, Kentucky, home, authorities said. The Republican senator’s spokeswoman said Paul sustained a minor injury when he was “blindsided” at around 3:30 p.m. on Friday. “Sen. Paul was blindsided and the victim of an assault,” according […]
US service member killed during operations in Afghanistan
A U.S. service member was killed in Afghanistan on Saturday afternoon, officials said. The service member, whose name has not yet been released, died as a result of wounds sustained during operations in the country’s eastern, rural province of Logar, according to a press release from the U.S. military. “We […]
ANALYSIS: Iran’s moderates worried on 38th anniversary of US embassy takeover
President Donald Trump’s hostile tone toward Iran and the Iranian nuclear deal could be helping to bolster Tehran’s anti-American hardliners, moderates in the country worry. The concern among Iran’s middle-class moderates is notable considering that today marks the 38th anniversary of the takeover of the U.S. embassy in Tehran by […]