North Korea photos suggest new solid-fuel missile designs

North Korea’s state media released photos Wednesday that appear to show the designs of one or possibly two new missiles.

• ● As North Korea vows response, US dismisses calls to pause drills

Pentagon may have up to 20,000 troops in Iraq, Syria and Afghanistan; it reports only 14,000

A Pentagon spokesman said: "The president was crystal clear in his speech about discussing troop levels. We are not going to discuss numbers.”

• ● US envoy briefs Pakistan army chief on Trump's Afghan plans
• ● Taliban reacts to Trump’s speech: 'Afghanistan is not a threat'

Trump's accomplishments on veterans issues fall short of administration boasts

As the president prepares to address the American Legion’s annual convention, his policy successes don’t amount to the overwhelming victories publicized by his supporters.

US cuts, delays $300 million in aid to Egypt, citing rights

The Trump administration on Tuesday cut nearly $100 million in military and economic aid to Egypt and delayed almost $200 million more in military financing to Egypt, pending human rights improvements and action to ease harsh restrictions on civic and other non-governmental groups. The moves underscore the administration’s delicate diplomacy with Egypt, which has been widely criticized for its rights record and yet is a staunch counterterrorism partner.