Trump Hosts South Korean President, Signs Orders on Bail, Flag Use

President Donald Trump recently took executive actions targeting the elimination of cashless bail and imposing penalties for burning the American flag. Trump hosted South Korean President Lee Jae Myung at the White House for their first in-person meeting, focusing on strengthening trade and defense ties, including discussions on a recent trade deal with tariffs on South Korean goods and cooperation in key manufacturing sectors like semiconductors and shipbuilding. Defense talks also covered the continued presence and funding of U.S. troops in South Korea amid concerns about higher payments from Seoul. The meeting comes amid heightened tensions with North Korea, which recently conducted missile tests. Meanwhile, over 2,200 National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., are now armed under strict rules of engagement to respond only to imminent threats of serious harm, as part of security measures in the capital. These developments underscore the Trump administration's focus on national security and international alliances.