Matthew Pennington, Author at Daily Hampshire Gazette

President Donald Trump talks with reporters during a signing ceremony for the "Save Our Seas Act of 2018" in the Oval Office of the White House, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

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Trump defends Saudi arms sales as senators push for sanctions over missing journalist

by Matthew Pennington Associated Press, and Catherine Lucey Associated PressOctober 11, 2018

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump defended continuing huge sales of U.S. weapons to Saudi Arabia on Thursday despite rising pressure from lawmakers to punish the kingdom over the disappearance of a Saudi journalist who lived in the United States and…

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks during a press conference at U.N. headquarters, Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)

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ICC, derided by Trump, to investigate Venezuela

by Angela Charlton Associated Press, and Matthew Pennington Associated PressSeptember 26, 2018

South Korean President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un raise their hands after watching the mass games performance of “The Glorious Country” at May Day Stadium in Pyongyang, North Korea, Wednesday.

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Koreas summit kick-starts stalled nuclear talks with US

by Matthew Pennington Associated PressSeptember 19, 2018

FILE - In this June 27, 2018, file photo, U.S. National security adviser John Bolton listens to question as speaks to the media after his talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, Russia. Bolton said Sunday, July 1, the U.S. has a plan that would lead to the dismantling of North Korea's nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs in a year. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko, File)

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US plans for NKorea nukes raise doubts

by Matthew Pennington Associated Press, and Lolita C. Baldor Associated PressJuly 2, 2018

U.S. President Donald Trump arrives at Andrews Air Force Base after a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Singapore, Wednesday, June 13, 2018, in Andrews Air Force Base, Me. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

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Trump: NKorea nuke threat over

by Matthew Pennington Associated Press, and Josh Lederman Associated PressJune 13, 2018

People watch a TV screen showing file footage of U.S. President Donald Trump during a news program at the Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, Saturday, May 26, 2018. South Korea on Saturday expressed cautious relief about the revived talks for a summit between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un following a whirlwind 24 hours that saw Trump canceling the highly-anticipated meeting before saying it's potentially back on. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

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US still preparing for Trump-Kim summit

by Catherine Lucey Associated Press, Zeke Miller Associated Press, and Matthew Pennington Associated PressMay 26, 2018

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi shake hands following a news conference at the State Department, Wednesday, May 23, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

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Pence comments rile NKorea anew

by Matthew Lee Associated Press, and Matthew Pennington Associated PressMay 23, 2018

President Donald Trump tells reporters a time and place for his meeting with North Korea's Kim Jong Un has been set and will be announced soon, as he leaves for Dallas to address the National Rifle Association, in Washington, Friday, May 4, 2018. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

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Trump: NK summit plans set; no US troop drawdown

by Matthew Pennington Associated Press, and Zeke Miller Associated PressMay 4, 2018

President Donald Trump speaks during a news conference with Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, Monday, April 30, 2018.(AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

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Trump suggests DMZ for ‘big event’ with Kim

by Matthew Pennington Associated PressApril 30, 2018

In this March 27, 2018 photo, a man watches a TV screen showing file footages of U.S. President Donald Trump, right, South Korean President Moon Jae-in, center, and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, left, during a news program at the Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea.

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US reaffirms its ‘ironclad commitment’ to defend South KoreaEds: New version. With AP Photos.

by Matthew Pennington Associated PressApril 28, 2018