North Korea’s Latest ICBM Launch Could Put D.C. In Range

North Korea launched an intercontinental ballistic missile on Tuesday, another step towards its goal of becoming a nuclear power in the world – prompting an ominous warning from the U.S. commander in chief.

“We will take care of it,” President Donald Trump told reporters Tuesday, after being briefed by the Pentagon chief. “It is a situation that we will handle.” He did not elaborate.

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