“There is no serious dispute that an objective viewer of Comey’s post could read it to mean ‘Kill President Trump,’ ” prosecutors said.

Trump’s new tariffs on about $20 billion worth of Canadian goods were set to take effect Wednesday, but were postponed by three days.

Former Ukraine Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has called for wartime elections, saying Kyiv must restore its democratic process despite the ongoing war.

Washington and Tehran are considering next steps after negotiations fell apart, while the UAE has suspended trade with Iran.

Primary races on Tuesday in Florida and Alaska were being closely watched for signs of possible Republican or Democratic dominance in the run-up to the November midterm elections.

As countries take more responsibility for their own defense and nuclear states step back from arms-control commitments, the question of proliferation arises.

Trump has already imposed a variety of tariffs on Canada and its specific exports, including metals, lumber and auto parts.

Incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan of Alaska is facing a serious challenge from former Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola.

The annual exercises, are defensive and not intended to attack North Korea or raise tensions on the peninsula, Lee said.

U.S., Iran appeared to be digging in for a protracted conflict, hardening their positions and rejecting renewed negotiations after a temporary truce lapsed.