BBC breaks down Trump's latest shift on North and South Korea

Trump said the US will "substantially reduce" joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his "very good relationship" with Kim Jong Un.

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Ossoff targets a close Trump aide, launching a personal feud with the White House as midterms loom  CNN

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Trump Appeal In Sex Assault, Defamation Case Rejected Again  Barron's

U.S. Supreme Court again rejects Trump appeal in E. Jean Carroll case - The Globe and Mail

U.S. Supreme Court again rejects Trump appeal in E. Jean Carroll case  The Globe and Mail

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'I'm actually making it much safer. Kim Jong Un has always treated me with great respect,' Trump said. 'I understand him. He understands me'

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Trump Scales Back Military Exercises to Please Kim Jong Un

The president ordered a last minute downgrade of the annual joint military training drills between South Korea and the U.S.

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Trump orders Pentagon to cut back military exercises with South Korea, citing costs and lack of help with Iran

US President Donald Trump on Sunday instructed the Pentagon to “substantially reduce” 10 days of joint military exercises with South Korea as they were about to get underway, citing the cost of the drills and Seoul’s refusal to take part in actions against Iran. Hours before exercises were scheduled to begin, Trump said on his Truth Social site that although it was too late to cancel the drills entirely, he was “not happy” that the US had previously agreed to participate and highlighted his “...

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Trump hints at Kim contacts after scaling back Seoul drills

US President Donald Trump said North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un had responded to his recent messages and described their talks as “very positive.”

Blanche officially takes over at DOJ

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US President Donald Trump appeal in sex assault, defamation case rejected again - Khaleej Times

US President Donald Trump appeal in sex assault, defamation case rejected again  Khaleej Times

Trump says North Korea's Kim responded to renewed outreach

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UFS drill exposes strategic misalignment in US-South Korea alliance - Global Times

UFS drill exposes strategic misalignment in US-South Korea alliance  Global Times

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Trump hints at fresh talks with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un

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Trump threatens Oman over Iran talks as efforts to reopen Strait of Hormuz continue

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