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The United States, China and Japan have all expressed their support for the inter-Korean

talks.

But both the U.S. and Japan have also stressed the importance of maintaining pressure on

North Korea.

Park Ji-won tells us more.

The U.S. welcomed and supported the inter-Korean talks,... saying the first high-level talks

in more than two years are the result of the Trump administration's North Korea policy

of strongly pressuring the regime.

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence said during a radio interview on Monday... that the progress

is a direct result of the clear and unambiguous leadership of President Trump,... and that

the administration aims to continue the policy until the North abandons its nuclear program.

U.S. President Trump also expressed support for the talks, saying that the two Koreas

discussing the topic of the upcoming Winter Olympics is a big start.

Speaking to reporters at the Camp David presidential retreat on Saturday,... the U.S. President

said the talks could lead to an easing of tensions.

Trump also expressed a willingness to talk with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un over

the phone,... but not without preconditions.

China,... which has so far emphasized dialogue and more engagement with the North,... also

welcomes the talks.

China's foreign ministry spokesperson said Monday during a regular press conference...

that China expects the two Koreas could ease tensions and strengthen mutual trust through

joint efforts.

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe... also expressed support for the talks and the North's

cooperative stance on the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics.

But he added that the international community, particularly China and Russia, needs to follow

UN resolutions and continue with UN sanctions... to pressure the North.

Park Ji-won, Arirang News.

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'Trump wouldn't DARE start a war' Kim Jong-un taunts US as North Korea sits down for talks - Duration: 3:30.

'Trump wouldn't DARE start a war' Kim Jong-un taunts US as North Korea sits down for talks

NORTH Korea has taunted Donald Trump despite

Kim Jong-un top men sitting down for landmark talks with their neighbours to the South.

North and South Korean ambassadors sat down for an unprecedented chat in a bid to try

and ease fears of nuclear war on the Korean Peninsula.

Both sides appeared to take steps towards thrashing out their differences, with the

North agreeing to attend the forthcoming Winter Olympics in the South.

Even with this incredible meeting of two long-term enemies – Kim's couldn't resist taking

a stab at the US.

North Korean state media KCNA published a scathing editorial, warning the US President

he "cannot dare start a war against the DPRK".

It also doubled down on promises North Korea would retain its nuclear weapons, something

which was not addressed at the talks with the South.

Nuclear war fears have loomed ever since Trump took the White House as he tried to take a

tough line on the North.

Tensions escalated at the beginning of the New Year as both the US President and Kim

sized up their "nuclear buttons" in a war of words through North Korean media and

Twitter.

But renewed talks between the North and South had given hopes for peace, however the North

fails to react when denuclearisation was mentioned.

Published in KCNA, North Korea's statement said: "As the DPRK has had access to the strongest

war deterrent, the US cannot dare start a war against the DPRK.

"The US is now in a position that it has no choice but to coexist with the DPRK peacefully

whether the US likes it or not."

It added: "The US is fated to coexist with the DPRK, the world nuclear and military power.

This is the unanimous view and assertion of the world public."

North Korea and the South are due to have further talks at the Winter Olympics next

month – with Kim set to send athletes and cheerleaders.

The two also agreed to reopen the military hotline, a major success for the healing process

on the Korean Peninsula.

Trump has yet to react to the peace talks, but has been firm in his stance that the US

will never accept a nuclear North Korea.

North Korea taunted the world last year with dozens of missile tests and its latest nuclear

detonation – blowing up an H-bomb in September.

Pyongyang dismissed claims from the US that UN-ratified sanctions are impacting the rogue

state as "piffle".

Yesterday, warship USS Wasp loaded up F-35b fighter jets as it began patrols near North

Korea from its base in Japan.

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Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Palmieri Testifies on U.S. Diplomats in Cuba - Duration: 5:19.

Chairman Rubio, Ranking Member Menendez, and distinguished members of the Committee: thank

you for the opportunity to speak about the attacks against U.S. diplomats in Cuba and

the Department of State's efforts in response.

At the outset, I want to thank you for your concern for the safety and security of our

diplomatic personnel in Havana.

As you know, this is Secretary Tillerson's top priority.

It is mine as well.

I am pleased to be here today with my colleagues from the Bureau of Diplomatic Security and

the Bureau of Medical Services, with whom the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs has

worked closely on this complex issue.

I would also like to emphasize up front that the investigation into these health attacks

is ongoing.

We have the best experts in the government and the private sector working to help us

understand it.

At every step in our response to these events, we have worked closely with our medical and

technical experts in evaluating health conditions and the nature of the attacks.

I will walk you through a general timeline, which will describe our diplomatic engagement

with the Cubans on this issue, and review many of the actions we have taken to date.

Then, I will defer to my colleagues to address the security and medical issues.

In late 2016, some members of our diplomatic community serving at U.S. Embassy Havana complained

about hearing strange noises and a variety of unexplained physical symptoms.

As the Department investigated, we began to see signs suggesting that these events – initially

in diplomatic residences, and later, at hotels – may have begun as early as November 2016.

As soon as we identified a pattern connecting these unusual events with certain health symptoms,

U.S. officials approached the Cuban government in mid-February to demand it meet its obligations

under the Vienna Convention to protect to our personnel.

The Cubans denied involvement, offered their cooperation, and opened their own investigation.

Since then we have engaged the Cubans more than 20 times, from the working level to the

highest level of the Cuban government, both here in Washington and in Havana.

In addition to our diplomatic efforts, we prioritized the medical care of our personnel.

Dr. Rosenfarb will provide you with additional details.

Separately, we launched a government-wide effort to find the cause and culprits behind

these attacks.

Apart from the investigation, we have met with U.S. interagency partners more than a

dozen times to discuss and refine our response to these attacks.

The attacks initially appeared to occur in clusters, but starting in late March, sporadic

attacks continued until late April and then seemed to stop.

Beginning in mid-April, we allowed anyone serving at Embassy Havana who did not feel

safe at post to return to the United States.

We also expelled two Cuban diplomats in May in order to underscore the Cuban government's

responsibility to protect our personnel.

After a period without any attacks, there were two additional attacks reported in close

proximity in late August, which were medically confirmed in September.

Based on the resumption of these attacks, Secretary Tillerson ordered the departure

of non-emergency personnel from post on September 29.

The Secretary assessed this was the only way to significantly reduce the risk to our diplomats

and their families.

As a follow-on to the Ordered Departure decision, we expelled 15 more Cuban diplomats in October

to ensure equity in the impact on our respective operations and to underscore to Cuba its obligation

to stop the attacks.

These decisions – both to draw down our personnel at Embassy Havana and to expel Cuban

diplomats – did not signal a change in President Trump's new policy.

Prior to the Secretary's decision to institute Ordered Departure, our Embassy held 17 town

hall meetings with American staff.

Since the return of U.S. diplomats to Washington, we have held a number of meetings with them.

Secretary Tillerson personally met with these evacuees to explain his decision to institute

Ordered Departure, and we have organized a number of meetings to address evacuees'

concerns.

The well-being of the 24 confirmed victims, as well as the well-being of all of our evacuees

and those remaining in Havana, continues to be our priority, as does the ongoing investigation.

With that, I will turn it to my colleagues to discuss their areas of expertise.

Then I will be happy to answer your questions.

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Assistant Director Brown, Diplomatic Security Testifies on Attacks on U.S. Diplomats in Cuba - Duration: 2:53.

Good morning Chairman Rubio, and other distinguished members of the Committee.

Thank you for your invitation to appear today to discuss the health attacks involving U.S.

diplomatic personnel and their families in Havana.

Along with my colleagues, I share your concerns regarding the safety and security of our personnel

in Cuba, and welcome any discussion that may lead to a better understanding of this issue

and stronger safeguards for our employees.

From a security and investigative standpoint, we continue to work with Embassy Havana to

aggressively counter, mitigate, and better understand who and what are causing injuries

to our diplomatic staff.

Unfortunately, this remains a perplexing case.

Our Regional Security Officer at Embassy Havana first became aware of potential health attacks

involving Embassy personnel in late December 2016.

In the early stages of trying to understand what may have been occurring, Post leadership

and supporting offices in Washington believed it was likely a form of harassment by forces

hostile to the United States and our presence in Cuba.

As more incidents were reported in early 2017 and greater awareness of the seriousness of

symptoms became known, our level of concern and mitigation efforts rose exponentially.

After senior level meetings with Cuban officials in February outlining Cuba's responsibility

to protect diplomats under the Vienna Convention, the Regional Security Officer received confirmation

from Cuban counterparts that the Cuban government was conducting its own investigation into

this matter.

Senior U.S. officials on Embassy Havana's Emergency Action Committee met frequently

as part of our ongoing attempt to better understand the nature of the apparent attack and protect

staff.

Among other things, the Embassy deployed recording devices in staff residences in an effort to

better identify or capture the possible source behind the threat, as many victims had associated

the attacks with an acoustic event.

After further investigative attempts and expert analysis failed to identify the cause or perpetrator,

the Federal Bureau of Investigation opened a case in early May.

An FBI team has since visited Havana several times and met with Cuban officials.

The FBI's investigation has interviewed victims and conducted surveys of the residences

and hotel rooms.

However, the investigation remains ongoing and we would refer all specific questions

concerning the investigation to the FBI.

Thank you.

I will be glad to answer any questions you may have.

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Dr. Rosenfarb, Medical Director, Testifies on Attacks on U.S. Diplomats in Cuba - Duration: 5:10.

Good morning.

Chairman Rubio, Ranking Member Menendez, and Distinguished Members of the Committee: Thank

you for the opportunity to testify on the Department's response to the recent health

attacks in Havana.

I will be describing the evolution of the medical response and what we currently know

about the health effects.

From the individual and public health perspective, managing this evolving situation is challenging.

Mission personnel describe a multitude of symptoms, many of which are not easily quantifiable

and not easily attributable to a specific cause.

The sharing of information that occurs in a small, tight-knit community has helped identify

more affected personnel, but, as typically is the case with any community outbreak, also

can complicate an epidemiological investigation.

However, the most challenging factor is the lack of certainty about the causative agent

and, therefore, the precise mechanism of the injuries suffered.

Individuals first visited our medical unit in Embassy Havana in late December 2016 and

January 2017 reporting various symptoms including headache, ear pain, dizziness, and hearing

problems.

They associated the onset of these symptoms to their exposures with unusual sounds or

auditory sensations.

Various descriptions were given: "a high pitched beam of sound"; an "incapacitating

sound"; a "baffling sensation" akin to driving with the windows partially open

in a car; or just an intense pressure in one ear.

Since the symptoms first reported primarily affected auditory functions, an otolaryngologist

at the University of Miami, highly experienced in evaluating acoustic injuries in military

personnel, was identified to perform additional assessments.

Between February and April of last year, this specialist evaluated eighty members of the

Embassy community.

Of the individuals evaluated in this initial tranche, sixteen were identified to have symptoms

and medically verifiable clinical findings of some combination similar to what might

be seen in patients following mild traumatic brain injury or concussion.

In early July, my office convened a panel of academic experts to review the case histories

and the test results gathered to date.

Although the assembled group identified that some of the symptoms and findings could be

caused by other things such as viral illnesses, previous head trauma, aging, and even stress,

the consensus was that the patterns of injuries that had so far been noted were most likely

related to trauma from a non-natural source.

In light of the emerging clinical parallels to mild traumatic brain injury, the nationally-recognized

brain injury center at the University of Pennsylvania was identified to provide detailed reevaluations

of employees with prior exposures and to evaluate Embassy community members who reported new

exposures.

As a result of further evaluations begun in late August, additional individuals with exposures

that occurred prior to April 24 were added to the list of confirmed cases.

Two other individuals who reported exposures that occurred in mid-August 2017 were also

medically confirmed as cases, bringing the total number of cases to 24.

I would like to now describe the health effects identified so far.

While the descriptions of the reported auditory sensations have varied, all medically confirmed

cases have described some combination of the following symptoms beginning within minutes

to hours of the event: sharp, localized ear pain; dull unilateral headache; tinnitus or

ringing in one ear; vertigo; visual focusing issues; disorientation; nausea; and extreme

fatigue.

In many of the patients, the acute symptoms resolved within days to weeks, but other health

issues emerged that were more persistent.

These have included: cognitive problems, including difficulty with concentration, working memory,

and attention; recurrent headache; high-frequency unilateral hearing loss; sleep disturbance;

and imbalance walking.

As in the acute phase, the duration and severity of these later symptoms have varied widely.

Defining the prognosis for the confirmed cases is extremely difficult since no precise analogue

for this possibly novel syndrome exists.

Some patients remain symptomatic months after their exposures.

The persistent symptoms have improved to varying degrees in all individuals, however, some

after extended rehabilitative therapy, some over time without treatment.

Ten of the 24 patients have returned to either full or part-time work, while others continue

to receive treatment with an anticipation of return to duty.

However, at this time we are unable to state whether or not the injuries may result in

adverse long-term consequences to the individuals' future health or functional abilities.

All government personnel who travel to Havana on official duty now receive a detailed medical

briefing and are encouraged to undergo pre-deployment screening including baseline audiograms and

neurocognitive testing.

We have formally requested assistance from the Centers for Disease Control for performing

a broader epidemiological evaluation and providing appropriate medical information to the American

public.

Discussions have also been held with the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

at the National Institutes of Health regarding its participation in the ongoing medical investigation.

I look forward to your questions.

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U.S., China and Japan express support for inter-Korean talks, yet with cautious approach - Duration: 2:19.

Staying with the response to the sudden change of mood in inter-Korean relations.

The U.S., China and Japan are all for it.

But according to our Kim Mok-yeon, Washington and Tokyo stressed the importance of maintaining

pressure on the regime.

The U.S. welcomed and supported the inter-Korean talks,... saying the first high-level talks

in more than two years are the result of the Trump administration's North Korea policy

of strongly pressuring the regime.

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence said during a radio interview on Monday... that the progress

is a direct result of the clear and unambiguous leadership of President Trump,... and that

the administration aims to continue the policy until the North abandons its nuclear program.

U.S. President Trump also expressed support for the talks, saying that the two Koreas

discussing the topic of the upcoming Winter Olympics is a big start.

He also expressed a willingness to talk with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un over the phone,...

but not without preconditions.

The Washington Post reported on the issue, stating that the talks could be the door to

easing tensions and bringing about peaceful negotiations between the two countries.

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe... expressed support for the talks and the North's cooperative

stance on the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics.

But he added that the international community, particularly China and Russia, needs to follow

UN resolutions and continue with UN sanctions... to pressure the North.

During a press conference on Monday, Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono also said that

although it's a good thing that North Korea has expressed its intention to participate

in the Olympics, the regime should know that its current nuclear policies would bring no

bright future to the international community.

China,... which has so far emphasized dialogue and more engagement with the North,... also

welcomed the talks.

China's foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday during a regular press conference...

that China expects the two Koreas could ease tensions and strengthen mutual trust through

joint efforts.

China's state media CCTV reported on the talks live from Korea, highlighting the importance

of the discussions in improving inter-Korean relations.

China's state-run daily tabloid Huanqiu Shibao also covered the talks, speculating that Washington

will likely continue to pressure Pyongyang to stop its nuclear development, and that

Washington and Seoul could continue with their joint military drills after the Olympics.

Kim Mok-yeon, Arirang News.

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US Air Force Releases Video Showing F-15s Intercepting Russian Jets Over Baltics - Duration: 0:58.

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Second US Military Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing in Japan - Duration: 0:58.

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U.S., China and Japan express support for inter-Korean talks, yet with cautious approach - Duration: 1:53.

The United States, China and Japan have all expressed their support for the inter-Korean

talks.

But both the U.S. and Japan have also stressed the importance of maintaining pressure on

North Korea.

Park Ji-won tells us more.

The U.S. welcomed and supported the inter-Korean talks,... saying the first high-level talks

in more than two years are the result of the Trump administration's North Korea policy

of strongly pressuring the regime.

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence said during a radio interview on Monday... that the progress

is a direct result of the clear and unambiguous leadership of President Trump,... and that

the administration aims to continue the policy until the North abandons its nuclear program.

U.S. President Trump also expressed support for the talks, saying that the two Koreas

discussing the topic of the upcoming Winter Olympics is a big start.

Speaking to reporters at the Camp David presidential retreat on Saturday,... the U.S. President

said the talks could lead to an easing of tensions.

Trump also expressed a willingness to talk with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un over

the phone,... but not without preconditions.

China,... which has so far emphasized dialogue and more engagement with the North,... also

welcomes the talks.

China's foreign ministry spokesperson said Monday during a regular press conference...

that China expects the two Koreas could ease tensions and strengthen mutual trust through

joint efforts.

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe... also expressed support for the talks and the North's

cooperative stance on the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics.

But he added that the international community, particularly China and Russia, needs to follow

UN resolutions and continue with UN sanctions... to pressure the North.

Park Ji-won, Arirang News.

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2017 Sets US Record for Most Costly Billion-Dollar Disasters - Duration: 1:02.

For more infomation >> 2017 Sets US Record for Most Costly Billion-Dollar Disasters - Duration: 1:02.

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North Korea 'biggest EVER launch TODAY': Kim 'to fire missile towards US on his birthday' - Duration: 4:58.

North Korea 'biggest EVER launch TODAY': Kim 'to fire missile towards US on his birthday'

The brutal autocrat, 33, has been locked in a tit-for-tat war of words with US President Donald Trump over his nuclear and missile programmes.

In his New Year's address, Kim, supreme leader of North Korea since 2011, warned Trump "the entire US is within range of our nuclear weapons". "A nuclear button is always on my desk.

This is reality, not a threat," he added, weeks after successfully testing the Hwasong-15, his most powerful intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) yet. Since launching his Hwasong-15 in the Pacific Ocean on November 28, 2017, Kim has not tested another ballistic missile.

But the communist state may launch another missile within the next three months, according to Michael Madden, an expert on Kim's regime.

Speaking to Daily Star Online, he said: "Generally, we might see one additional missile drill before March." In the past, North Korea has tested ballistic missiles on dates significant to the ruling regime, such as the Day of the Sun in April, the birthday of its founding leader.

On January 8, 2018, Kim – North Korea's youngest ever leader – will celebrate his 34th birthday.

Madden, founder and director of NK Leadership Watch, said North Korea is working on a new missile called the Unha-4 – a vehicle that is designed to put satellites into orbit.

Satellite pictures show "preparations for a future test" of the new rocket engine are under way at North Korea's Sohae rocketing launching site, in Cholsan County, North Pyongan Province.

Based on the satellite images, North Korea analysts from North38 believe the regime is preparing to launch its new Kwangmyongsong-5 Earth-observation satellite.

Using an Unha launch vehicle, North Korea launched the Kwangmyongsong-4 rocket on February 7, 2016 – days before the 74th birthday of late leader Kim Jong-il. Amid condemnation from the United Nations, North Korea said the launch was for "peaceful, scientific purposes".

But in the wake of the test, a raft of countries, including Japan and South Korea, accused the rogue state of testing an ICBM capable of hitting the US.

"The development of an Unha-4, from the perspective of North Korean policymakers and given the advanced state of its WMD development, is something they are certainly working on," Madden said.

"Given their progress in other ballistic missiles during 2016, building the Unha-4 is a matter or circling around the block and coming back to it." In a move to smooth tensions, North and South Korea have agreed to hold talks at the border village of Panmunjon next week.

Madden, a researcher at the US Korea Institute at the School of Advanced International Studies, said Kim may wait until after the Olympics to test his new missile.

"I dont think North Korea is going to do anything to jeopardise its participation in the Olympics," he said. North Korea usually suspends ballistic missile tests between November and March – the winter training cycle of the Korean People's Army, Michael added.

For more infomation >> North Korea 'biggest EVER launch TODAY': Kim 'to fire missile towards US on his birthday' - Duration: 4:58.

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US Navy Locates Downed C-2A Greyhound That Crashed Into Philippine Sea - Duration: 1:01.

For more infomation >> US Navy Locates Downed C-2A Greyhound That Crashed Into Philippine Sea - Duration: 1:01.

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Sorcerer's apprentice: A surgeon reflects on his role in the first U.S. human heart transplant. - Duration: 2:59.

The amount of remodeling here is

flabbergasting.

I would say 13 was to the right,

here, and 12 was here. Between

the two there was a very...

Fortunately, I was right in the

middle of my chief residency

year in cardiovascular surgery

when January 6th, 1968 occurred.

Shumway, in my mind, was

legitimately the spiritual

leader of the transplantation

program. I operated in room 12

to harvest the heart from the very first donor.

And Dr. Shumway was opening the

recipient, preparing the

recipient. When I finished, I

walked through that little

connecting causeway into room 13,

where I placed the heart on the

back table, and then went and

stood opposite Shumway. We

excised the heart of the

recipient. I had my doubts at

that point about the total

legality of what we were doing.

At least we had a replacement,

the graph on the back table.

Sutured it in, resuscitated it,

and it worked beautifully. We

then closed the patient up and

wheeled him out of room 13, down

this hallway, I believe

this hallway, and then to the

left to what was then the

intensive care unit.

There's been some remodeling.

The bed was situated in this

orientation. I noted

reporters trying to

climb the wall of this

particular area of the intensive

care unit. I, personally, did

not have to deal with that very

much. Dr. Shumway appeared at

all of the press conferences

that were held after the

operation. At the time he had

to prepare the press for an

outcome that would not be

totally successful. He did so by

describing the patient's series

of complications. He did succumb

15 days after operation, but it

was a milestone experience. I

was in a perfect position to

help Shumway in the culmination

of all of those years of

experimental work with the first

clinical case.

It was magical.

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What the loss of temporary protected status will mean for Salvadorans in the U.S. - Duration: 5:43.

JUDY WOODRUFF: President Trump has made another consequential decision regarding immigrants

in this country.

The administration announced that it is ending a program that gave temporary status to hundreds

of thousands of people from El Salvador.

As Lisa Desjardins explains, their protected status will end by September 2019.

LISA DESJARDINS: The U.S. gave Salvadorans this status to help after devastating earthquakes

hit in 2001.

They are the latest group to face possible deportation in the future.

The Trump administration has so far announced it would also end this temporary status for

migrants from Honduras, Nicaragua and Haiti.

In total, that would affect nearly 400,000 people in the U.S.

The largest group is over 250,000 from El Salvador.

For more, I'm joined by Dara Lind, who covers immigration for Vox.

Thanks for joining us.

DARA LIND, Vox: Thanks for having me, Lisa.

LISA DESJARDINS: Let's just start with what the Trump administration says they're doing.

Why are they doing this now?

DARA LIND: So, the administration has taken the attitude that, as long as the initial

disaster for which they gave TPS to somebody -- so, in this case, the earthquake in El

Salvador in 2001 -- as long as the country has recovered sufficiently from that, they

don't see any reason to continue granting protections for people to be able to stay

and work in the U.S.

So, they have analyzed the economy of El Salvador, have decided that it has recovered from the

2001 earthquake, and not paid attention to the considerations that previous administrations

had of how long people have been in the U.S., the fact that at this point they have put

down roots, that many of them now have U.S. citizen children, that had previously prevented

other presidents from stripping legal status from people.

LISA DESJARDINS: So, you said TPS, temporary protected status.

It's interesting they are removing this status now for El Salvadorans.

And it's a country that the State Department under President Trump last year warned Americans

not to travel to, citing one of the highest homicide rates in the world.

How does the administration square those two things, telling Americans, don't go there,

but saying this one group of people need to return there?

DARA LIND: It's interesting that they didn't, really.

On today's press call, senior administration officials were asked about in particular MS-13,

which has been a major rhetorical target of this administration and which really has its

home base in El Salvador.

And they made it clear that they didn't see the danger as being sufficient to prevent

people from going back.

Of course, the irony is that they're also bragging about deporting MS-13 gang members

back to El Salvador.

And on today's press call, they said that the repatriation of deportees back to El Salvador

is evidence that the country is doing well.

So, they're kind of engaging in this double standard, but they're not trying to square

that circle.

LISA DESJARDINS: It's look like they're looking at the letter of the law.

They're saying this is a temporary status, and we're saying the time is up now.

But you implied how is that different from what other presidents have done?

Other presidents have not seen it as temporary, even though it's called temporary?

DARA LIND: So, the reason the temporary protected status has been such a problem for previous

administrations is there isn't a way to get a green card or get permanent residency in

the U.S. from having temporary status.

So the choice has been, do you strip legal status from people who have been working in

the U.S. for years, or do you continue to punt the ball down the road, arguing that

recovery is taking a while or other things have changed?

Previous administrations have taken the second option.

The Trump administration is taking the first option, as you said, taking this very letter-of-the-law

approach, without making any considerations for, say, the almost 200,000 U.S.-born children,

for the kind of communities that have grown up.

This is 16 percent of all El Salvadorans in the U.S. that they are now saying, well, the

initial reason for us giving you status has ended, so we're taking that away.

LISA DESJARDINS: Let's talk about what happens to them now.

What exactly are their options?

I don't know their advocates say they have children here.

Many of them have mortgages here.

What are their options at this point?

DARA LIND: So, the administration gave 18 months more that they can apply for one last

work permit to figure out what their options are.

At that point, if they have spouses who are legal residents or U.S. citizens or if they

children who are above the age of 21, they have people who will be able to petition for

them to get green cards.

Other than that, it's going to be a question of whether they can find some other way to

potentially get status into the U.S.

(CROSSTALK)

LISA DESJARDINS: But that's the minority, probably, right?

DARA LIND: It's very difficult for somebody to go from being unauthorized -- or to go

from not having an obvious pathway to being able to stay in the U.S.

And so the choice facing most of them is really whether they go into the shadows and become

unauthorized immigrants, or whether they go back to El Salvador.

It's not like they are forced to go back.

The Trump administration probably is not going to deport all 200,000 people -- or 250,000

people, rather, the day after their work permits expire.

But the choice of going and becoming an unauthorized immigrant certainly doesn't come without its

risks.

LISA DESJARDINS: And one last question, quickly.

How are the countries involved reacting to this?

Is this changing how they see the U.S., or no?

DARA LIND: The relationship between the Trump administration and a lot of Latin American

countries has been a little bit fraught, not least because of the way that the administration

describes the MS-13 gang problem and appears to be implicating the Salvadoran government

in not doing enough to help with it.

But the administration hasn't really had its immigration policy guided by that, right?

It's considered the America-first ideology to be the center of it.

And it's kind of managed its relationships with other countries around that.

LISA DESJARDINS: Dara Lind of Vox, thank you for joining us.

DARA LIND: Thank you.

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Putin: Trump Tower Fire Was 'Deep State' Assassination Attempt - Duration: 3:14.

Deep State operatives were responsible for starting the fire at Trump Tower on Monday

morning in an attempt to assassinate the President of the United States.

This morning, just before 7am, Emergency Services received a call to attend a blaze at Trump

Tower.

For 75 minutes Fire-Fighters tackled the blaze on the very roof of the building before declaring

the fire was out.

Official statements blame faulty electrics.

But is this a cover to conceal what's really gone on?

One fire-fighter is reported injured, but also two civilians.

Who are they?

What were they doing on the roof?

Or were they really there to do something else?

Did they set the blaze?

Speculation spreads like wire-fire.

Trump himself has been reported as not present.

But again, that could be a cover.

There have been serious and credible warning from White-hat Patriots, inside the system,

of a Deep State plan to take down President Trump.

On December 18th, Alex Jones gave this warning to the world:

The very next day, Fox news Channels show, "outnumbered" openly speculated Trump

could be assassinated.

Refereeing to the partisan bias exposed in FBI agent Peter Strzok, whose fingerprints

are all over both the Clinton email investigation and the "Russia Dossier" Probe, they talk

of his emails and the "insurance policy".

Its clear there are those within the reeling Deep State cabal who are prepared to try anything

to stop President Trump!

And as early as Nov 16, Russian Intelligence analysts were warning of a significant assassination

threat against Trump:

With the US economy booming and the stock market over 25,000, hope a poor economy might

return control to the globalists is fading fast.

They know that Americans with more money in their pockets will feel happier and begin

to appreciate their President more and more.

While their propaganda organ, the mainstream never-Trump media, is suffering collapsing

viewing figures, alongside their crating credibility, on all controlled channels.

And the mighty NFL has found the price of take a knee is the worst financial performance

in many years.

On front after front, President Trump has been delivering a WWF style beat-down to the

narratives of the MAGA agenda's enemies.

Not only that, but perhaps a panicked desperation has been sparked by Trump's plan to give

Fake News awards.

Originally this was to be at 17:00 Eastern Time today, but Trump postponed for 9 days

yesterday.

Was this because of intelligence of a threat against him?

Can the deep state afford to let the eyes of the world fall on President Trump as he

exposes their ten biggest lies?

Their paranoid minds must be working overtime trying to plan containment strategies for

every possible ownage the President of the United States and Leader of the Free World

is about to deliver unto them.

More than enough for them to risk that final option!

Patriots of the world and defenders of democracy must let them know: this is not 1963, Trump

is not JFK , and this is not a public who will swallow a tall tale story.

The enemies of America harm a hair on the Presidents head at their own TOTAL mortal

peril!

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U.S., China and Japan express support for inter-Korean talks, yet with cautious approach - Duration: 2:25.

Staying with the response to the sudden change of mood in inter-Korean relations.

The U.S., China and Japan are all for it.

But according to our Kim Mok-yeon, Washington and Tokyo stressed the importance of maintaining

pressure on the regime.

The U.S. welcomed and supported the inter-Korean talks,... saying the first high-level talks

in more than two years are the result of the Trump administration's North Korea policy

of strongly pressuring the regime.

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence said during a radio interview on Monday... that the progress

is a direct result of the clear and unambiguous leadership of President Trump,... and that

the administration aims to continue the policy until the North abandons its nuclear program.

U.S. President Trump also expressed support for the talks, saying that the two Koreas

discussing the topic of the upcoming Winter Olympics is a big start.

He also expressed a willingness to talk with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un over the phone,...

but not without preconditions.

The Washington Post reported on the issue, stating that the talks could be the door to

easing tensions and bringing about peaceful negotiations between the two countries.

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe... expressed support for the talks and the North's cooperative

stance on the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics.

But he added that the international community, particularly China and Russia, needs to follow

UN resolutions and continue with UN sanctions... to pressure the North.

During a press conference on Monday, Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono also said that

although it's a good thing that North Korea has expressed its intention to participate

in the Olympics, the regime should know that its current nuclear policies would bring no

bright future to the international community.

China,... which has so far emphasized dialogue and more engagement with the North,... also

welcomed the talks.

China's foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday during a regular press conference...

that China expects the two Koreas could ease tensions and strengthen mutual trust through

joint efforts.

China's state media CCTV reported on the talks live from Korea, highlighting the importance

of the discussions in improving inter-Korean relations.

China's state-run daily tabloid Huanqiu Shibao also covered the talks, speculating that Washington

will likely continue to pressure Pyongyang to stop its nuclear development, and that

Washington and Seoul could continue with their joint military drills after the Olympics.

Kim Mok-yeon, Arirang News.

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US warship armed with world's BEST stealth jet and 2200 marines prowls near North Korea - DAILY NEWS - Duration: 3:33.

US warship armed with world's BEST stealth jet and 2,200 marines prowls near North Korea

A US warship loaded up with the world's most advanced stealth fighters is set to begin

operations near North Korea.

Assault ship USS Wasp is about to arrive at the US Navy's base in Yokosuka, Japan, to

pick-up a payload of F-35B warplanes.

The 40,000-ton vessel is a miniature aircraft carrier and the jets will be able to take-off

vertically from its decks.

US forces keep a large cohort of marines and warplanes on alert in Japan and use the island

nation as base for its mighty 7th Fleet.

War fears loom with nearby North Korea as Kim Jong-un still refuses to give up his quest

for nuclear ICBMs.

Tensions have cooled as Kim appeared open for talks, but US forces continue to prowl

around the Korean Peninsula.

USS Wasp is due to arrive in Japan today and will pick-up fighter jets at the US Marine

Corps Air Station Iwakuni.

F-35s can climb to heights of 50,000ft and fly at speeds of more than 1200mph, with some

theories they could even shoot down nukes.

The warship will also host a force of 2,200 marines.

USS Wasp will then begin operations as part of the 7th Fleet – reportedly to deter both

North Korea and China.

Japanese media reports sources claim the warship is to send a message to the two nations

Commanders at the US Pacific Fleet sent the Wasp to Japan back in August.

However, the move was delayed due to relief operations as hurricanes lashed the US.

US Navy officials have described the vessels as the centrepiece of an "up-gunned expeditionary

strike group".

Elsewhere, super-carrier USS Carl Vinson is also due to return to the Korean Peninsula.

Back in August, Captain Andrew Smith said: "This move ensures that our most technologically-advanced

air warfare platforms are forward deployed.

"Our capabilities, paired with the F-35B Joint Strike Fighter, increases our Navy's precision

strike capabilities within the 7th Fleet region.

"Wasp will help America's commitment to the maritime security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific."

North Korea and the South are due to begin talks this week as Kim appears to have a new

start in 2018.

However, the nuclear-mad dictator has shown no signs of giving up his weapons and continues

to clash with US President Donald Trump.

The US President tweeted: "I too have a nuclear button, but it is a much bigger and more powerful

one than his, and my button works."

Daily Star Online revealed experts believe 2018 will be the year the US and North Korea

come to blows over Kim's nukes.

For more infomation >> US warship armed with world's BEST stealth jet and 2200 marines prowls near North Korea - DAILY NEWS - Duration: 3:33.

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Jamie Dimon: 4 percent US economic growth possible this year - Duration: 5:40.

For more infomation >> Jamie Dimon: 4 percent US economic growth possible this year - Duration: 5:40.

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US warship armed with world's BEST stealth jet and 2,200 marines prowls near North Korea - Duration: 4:39.

US warship armed with world's BEST stealth jet and 2,200 marines prowls near North Korea

Assault ship USS Wasp is about to arrive at the US Navy's base in Yokosuka, Japan, to pick-up a payload of F-35B warplanes.

The 40,000-ton vessel is a miniature aircraft carrier and the jets will be able to take-off vertically from its decks.

US forces keep a large cohort of marines and warplanes on alert in Japan and use the island nation as base for its mighty 7th Fleet.

War fears loom with nearby North Korea as Kim Jong-un still refuses to give up his quest for nuclear ICBMs. Tensions have cooled as Kim appeared open for talks, but US forces continue to prowl around the Korean Peninsula.

"I too have a nuclear button, but it is a much bigger and more powerful" Trump USS Wasp is due to arrive in Japan today and will pick-up fighter jets at the US Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni.

F-35s can climb to heights of 50,000ft and fly at speeds of more than 1200mph, with some theories they could even shoot down nukes. The warship will also host a force of 2,200 marines.

USS Wasp will then begin operations as part of the 7th Fleet – reportedly to deter both North Korea and China. Japanese media reports sources claim the warship is to send a message to the two nations.

Commanders at the US Pacific Fleet sent the Wasp to Japan back in August. However, the move was delayed due to relief operations as hurricanes lashed the US.

US Navy officials have described the vessels as the centrepiece of an "up-gunned expeditionary strike group". Elsewhere, super-carrier USS Carl Vinson is also due to return to the Korean Peninsula.

Back in August, Captain Andrew Smith said: This move ensures that our most technologically-advanced air warfare platforms are forward deployed. Our capabilities, paired with the F-35B Joint Strike Fighter, increases our Navys precision strike capabilities within the 7th Fleet region.

Wasp will help Americas commitment to the maritime security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific.".

Rep. Will Hurd says that he knows from his undercover experience that you have to tough on tough guys and Trumps tactics will work on North Korea.

North Korea and the South are due to begin talks this week as Kim appears to have a new start in 2018.

However, the nuclear-mad dictator has shown no signs of giving up his weapons and continues to clash with US President Donald Trump.

The US President tweeted: I too have a nuclear button, but it is a much bigger and more powerful one than his, and my button works. Daily Star Online revealed experts believe 2018 will be the year the US and North Korea come to blows over Kim's nukes.

For more infomation >> US warship armed with world's BEST stealth jet and 2,200 marines prowls near North Korea - Duration: 4:39.

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North Korea biggest EVER launch TODAY: Kim 'to fire missile towards US on his birthday' - DAILY NEWS - Duration: 4:23.

North Korea 'biggest EVER launch TODAY': Kim 'to fire missile towards US on his birthday'

NORTH Korea dictator Kim Jong-un could mark his 34th birthday by firing his biggest missile

yet towards the US in a test that could risk war, it can be revealed.

The brutal autocrat, 33, has been locked in a tit-for-tat war of words with US President

Donald Trump over his nuclear and missile programmes.

In his New Year's address, Kim, supreme leader of North Korea since 2011, warned Trump

"the entire US is within range of our nuclear weapons".

"A nuclear button is always on my desk.

This is reality, not a threat," he added, weeks after successfully testing the Hwasong-15,

his most powerful intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) yet.

Since launching his Hwasong-15 in the Pacific Ocean on November 28, 2017, Kim has not tested

another ballistic missile.

But the communist state may launch another missile within the next three months, according

to Michael Madden, an expert on Kim's regime.

Speaking to Daily Star Online, he said: "Generally, we might see one additional missile drill

before March."

In the past, North Korea has tested ballistic missiles on dates significant to the ruling

regime, such as the Day of the Sun in April, the birthday of its founding leader.

On January 8, 2018, Kim – North Korea's youngest ever leader – will celebrate his

34th birthday.

Madden, founder and director of NK Leadership Watch, said North Korea is working on a new

missile called the Unha-4 – a vehicle that is designed to put satellites into orbit.

Satellite pictures show "preparations for a future test" of the new rocket engine

are under way at North Korea's Sohae rocketing launching site, in Cholsan County, North Pyongan

Province.

Based on the satellite images, North Korea analysts from North38 believe the regime is

preparing to launch its new Kwangmyongsong-5 Earth-observation satellite.

Using an Unha launch vehicle, North Korea launched the Kwangmyongsong-4 rocket on February

7, 2016 – days before the 74th birthday of late leader Kim Jong-il.

Amid condemnation from the United Nations, North Korea said the launch was for "peaceful,

scientific purposes".

But in the wake of the test, a raft of countries, including Japan and South Korea, accused the

rogue state of testing an ICBM capable of hitting the US.

"The development of an Unha-4, from the perspective of North Korean policymakers and

given the advanced state of its WMD development, is something they are certainly working on,"

Madden said.

"Given their progress in other ballistic missiles during 2016, building the U'nha-4

is a matter or circling around the block and coming back to it."

In a move to smooth tensions, North and South Korea have agreed to hold talks at the border

village of Panmunjon next week.

Madden, a researcher at the US Korea Institute at the School of Advanced International Studies,

said Kim may wait until after the Olympics to test his new missile.

"I don't think North Korea is going to do anything to jeopardise its participation in

the Olympics," he said.

North Korea usually suspends ballistic missile tests between November and March – the winter

training cycle of the Korean People's Army, Michael added.