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Political Roundup: Breaking Down The Historic North Korea Summit
Posted on · The Houston Matters experts discuss the latest political stories with an eye for how they might affect Houston and Texas.
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An Upbeat Trump Praises Kim’s Commitment To Denuclearize After Singapore Summit
Posted on · President Trump says, "I do. I do," when asked if he trusts North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Trump said the North Korean nuclear program would be dismantled "very, very quickly."
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Trump’s Vow To End Military Drills With Seoul Stuns A Region
Posted on · His statement was quickly portrayed by critics as a major, unreciprocated concession
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UPDATE: Trump And Kim Eager To Declare Success In Singapore ‘No Matter What Happens’
Posted on · Trump had been scheduled to fly back to Washington on Wednesday morning after spending Tuesday with the North Korean leader in Singapore
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Trump, Kim Converge On Singapore Ahead Of High-Stakes Summit
Posted on · Trump descended from Air Force One into the steamy Singapore night, greeting officials and declaring he felt "very good,"
Houston Matters
Political Roundup: Pres. Trump On Pardoning Himself, And The Summit With North Korea
Posted on · The Houston Matters experts discuss the latest political stories with an eye for how they might affect Houston and Texas.
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President Trump: Summit With Kim Jong Un Is On For June 12
Posted on · President Trump says his summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is back on for June 12 in Singapore. The announcement follows a White House meeting with Kim's top deputy Kim Yong Chol.
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North Koreans To Meet Trump; Deliver Letter From Leader
Posted on · Early Thursday, Trump told reporters "we are doing very well" with North Korea
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UPDATE: Pompeo Says Kim Letter To Be Delivered To Trump
Posted on · The secretary of state and Kim Yong Chol met for the second day on Thursday, seeking to salvage a June 12 summit between President Trump and Kim Jong Un.
Party Politics
Party Politics, Ep. 58: Texas Runoff Elections, Santa Fe, And Trump
Posted on · Brandon and Jay are here to catch you up on current events, including the Texas runoffs, the Santa Fe shooting, and Trump butting heads with the FBI
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UPDATE: Putin Says North Korean Sovereignty Should Be Ensured
Posted on · The president spoke briefly to reporters before he took a helicopter to Annapolis, Md., where he touted the U.S. military buildup in a commencement address at the U.S. Naval Academy.
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UPDATE: Trump Waiting To See If Kim Jong Un Will “Do The Right Thing”
Posted on · "Sadly, based on the tremendous anger and open hostility displayed in your most recent statement, I feel it is inappropriate, at this time, to have this long planned meeting," Trump wrote.
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Trump Suggests Summit With North Korea’s Kim Jong Un Could Be Delayed
Posted on · Trump said "there's a very substantial chance" that the meeting won't take place on June 12.
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Trump: Nuclear Deal Would Be Good For North Korea
Posted on · At the White House Thursday, President Trump said he is willing to offer strong protections for North Korea's Leader Kim Jong Un in exchange for Kim giving up the country's nuclear weapons.
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Party Politics, Ep. 57: Sports Gambling And Protests At The Gaza Strip
Posted on · Brandon and Jay are here to catch you up on current events, including the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem, the North Korea summit, and Texas early voting