Using Charm and Restraint, Japan’s Leader Mostly Avoids Trump’s Wrath

During her first visit to the White House, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi drew praise from President Trump. But the war in the Middle East will test their relationship.

Japanese PM Strokes Trump's Ego In Happy Birthday Wish To Barron At White House

Sanae Takaichi turned her Barron Trump shoutout into a baller diplomatic move.

Live Updates: Trump weighs options for Iran's nuclear stockpiles as more Marines and warships head to Middle East

The Iran war reached the three-week mark as about 2,200 more U.S. Marines and three more warships are headed toward the region, two U.S. officials said.

Trump Tells Fox’s Martha MacCallum That Japan Is a ‘Better Ally’ than NATO: ‘There for Us’

Martha MacCallum reported that Donald Trump believes Japan is a better friend to the United States than NATO allies who have not stepped up to help.

Trump Administration Live Updates: Mideast Looms Over Japanese Leader’s First White House Summit

President Trump is expected to use a summit with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Thursday to urge Japan to dispatch maritime forces to assist in reopening the Strait of Hormuz, as the war with Iran tests the two leaders’ friendship.