Donald Trump greeted by Emperor Naruhito in Japan before meeting new prime minister – US politics live

<p>First meeting between the US president and prime minister Takaichi will focus on trade as Trump continues his five-day Asia trip</p><p>As Republican states launch more redistricting efforts, Democrats in blue states are still deciding how or if they will respond.</p><p>House minority leader <strong>Hakeem Jeffries is said to be headed to Illinois today</strong> to meet with local leaders about redrawing the congressional maps. <a href="https://punchbowl.news/article/campaigns/jeffries-ill-push/">Punchbowl reports</a> that Jeffries will meet with the Illinois Legislative Black caucus and Black members of Congress, a nod to the fact that Black lawmakers will be needed to pass a new map.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2025/oct/27/donald-trump-japan-sanae-takaichi-asia-canada-trade-news-updates-us-politics-live">Continue reading...</a>