Intelligence chief contradicts Trump on North Korea and Iran
(The Guardian North Korea)

In a statement to the Senate, Daniel Coats said North Korea is unlikely to give up its nuclear weaponsThe head of US intelligence has said that North Korea is `unlikely to give up` its nuclear weapons because its leadership sees them as `critical to regime survival` - in comments which contrasted sharply with Donald Trump´s own assessment.Daniel Coats, the director of national intelligence, made his assessment in a written statement on `worldwide threats` to the Senate on Tuesday, which was noteworthy for the many ways it differed from the rhetoric favoured by the president and his top aides. Related: Donald Trump hails `incredible` meeting with North Korean envoy Related: Solidarity of heirs on the Trump and Kim surreality show Continue reading...