U.S. – Japan Technology Prosperity Deal

The Government of the United States of America, represented by the Office of Science and Technology Policy, and the Government of Japan, represented by the Cabinet Office of Japan for the purposes of Science and Technology Policy (hereinafter referred to collectively as the “Participants”); Expressing mutual interest in science and technology capabilities and standards to

Trump signs trade deal with Japan’s new leader as Asia tour continues

President Trump signed a trade agreement with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Tuesday, as he focuses on cementing deals with key U.S. trading partners during his nearly weeklong trip through Asia. The deal — which the two countries agreed to over the summer — will see the U.S. charge 15% tariffs on imported Japanese goods, lower

Judge Directs Trump Admin Officials to Limit Statements About Abrego Garcia

Kilmar Abrego Garcia (C) leaves the Putnam County Jail in Cookeville, Tenn., on Aug. 22, 2025. Brett Carlsen/AP Photo A federal judge has instructed the Trump administration to avoid making statements that could prejudice the jury for Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an illegal immigrant who is fighting multiple court battles with the administration and could be

Charlie Kirk murder suspect can wear street clothes in court but must be restrained

A judge ruled Monday that the 22-year-old Utah man charged in the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk will be allowed to wear regular clothes at all pretrial hearings but must be physically restrained due to security concerns.  Attorneys for Tyler Robinson argued that images of him shackled and in jail clothing would spread widely

Trump, Japanese PM Sign Critical Minerals, Rare Earths Deal

U.S. President Donald Trump (L) and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi hold up signed documents regarding securing the supply of critical minerals and rare earths, at a bilateral meeting at Akasaka Palace in Tokyo, Japan, on Oct. 28, 2025. Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump met with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo on