Friday's Headlines: Trump to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un

President's hard line on North Korea produces a diplomatic coup for now; North Korea gambit blindsides U.S. diplomats; American allies see tariffs on metals as an insult

Democracy Dies in Darkness     The morning's most important stories, selected by Post editors   Trump to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un President Trump accepted the offer from Kim and agreed to meet him by the end of May, said South Korea's national security adviser, Chung Eui-yong, who delivered the invitation from North Korea to the White House. Kim also committed to stopping nuclear testing, Chung said. By Anna Fifield, David Nakamura and Seung Min Kim  •  Read more » President's hard line on North Korea produces a diplomatic coup for now Even pessimists said President Trump's "maximum pressure" played a major role in getting Kim Jong Un to the table. But questions came fast and furious after the surprise announcement. By Karen DeYoung  •   Read more »   North Korea gambit blindsides U.S. diplomats The Trump administration has issued mixed messages on North Korea since Pyongyang launched its first intercontinental ballistic missile last year. Now the president has committed to an unprecedented meeting while lacking a full staff of diplomats and specialists in the region. By Paul Sonne and John Hudson  •   Read more »   American allies see tariffs on metals as an insult Bewilderment, anger and frustration rippled across the capitals of countries that figured, no matter the bumps in relations with Washington, they would be on the same side against China in any trade dispute. By Anna Fifield and Michael Birnbaum  •   Read more »   Trump rolls out tariff policies like a reality show — complete with cliffhangers Economists, members of Congress and industry leaders warned that tariffs could lead to the loss of hundreds of thousands of jobs as industries that rely on steel or aluminum could see prices rise amid a trade war. President Trump dismissed such objections as he led Washington through another whirlwind day. By Jenna Johnson, Seung Min Kim and Josh Dawsey  •   Read more »   Women in Iran remove headscarves and hope for a 'turning point' Dozens of Iranian women in recent months have staged demonstrations against compulsory veils by standing bareheaded in some of Iran's most popular squares. They have been arrested, harassed and even charged with crimes — but also celebrated by reformists and other Iranians. By Erin Cunningham  •   Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Opinions   North Korea and South Korea snooker Trump By Max Boot  •   Read more »   Stormy Daniels beat Trump at his own game By Eugene Robinson  •   Read more »   Trump is Wile E. Coyote By David Ignatius  •   Read more »   When will we stop killing humans with Down syndrome? By Marc A. Thiessen  •   Read more »   A rarity for the NRA: Defeat By Editorial Board  •   Read more »   Trump has been playing right into China's hands By Catherine Rampell  •   Read more » ADVERTISEMENT More News   State Department warns of 'security threat' in Playa del Carmen, popular resort city in Mexico The alert, paired with the closure of the U.S. Consular Agency there, comes two weeks after a ferry explosion injured 26 in the popular spring break destination. By Amy B Wang  •  Read more »     Inside Trump's 'respectful but contentious' private meeting with the video-game industry and its critics GOP lawmakers and media critics pressed the president to explore new restrictions on the video-game industry. Industry representatives touted the First Amendment and studies showing no link between video games and violence. By Tony Romm  •   Read more »   Trump administration warns Idaho against its rebel insurance plans An audacious maneuver by the state to allow skimpy health plans that fall outside the Affordable Care Act's insurance rules "may not be substantially enforcing" the law. By Amy Goldstein  •   Read more »   Japanese towns struggle to deal with an influx of new arrivals: wild boars The animals are moving in and wreaking havoc in northern areas of the country long considered too cold and snowy for them. By Anna Fifield  •   Read more »   After a worried Howard University student emailed her president about housing, he replied about her 'tone' President Wayne A.I. Frederick's response touched a nerve on campus, and Howard students sounded off online and at a protest, voicing concerns about housing and other issues. By Sarah Larimer and Susan Svrluga  •   Read more »   Analysis March Madness winners and losers: Updated NCAA tournament bracket projection Where does your college basketball team stand as Selection Sunday draws closer? Here's a breakdown of the winners and losers from all the conference tournament action, with an eye on how it will affect the NCAA tournament bracket. By Patrick Stevens  •   Read more »         Share Today's Headlines:    Twitter     Facebook Trouble reading? Click here to view in your browser. You received this email because you signed up for Today's Headlines or because it is included in your subscription. Manage my email newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe from Today's Headlines Privacy Policy | Help ©2018 The Washington Post  |  1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071