Trump says he expects to meet North Korean leader by year-end

WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday he expects to hold a face-to-face meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un by the end of the year.

Trump, who has been making diplomatic overtures toward Kim since the beginning of this week, also told reporters that North Korea possesses "57 very powerful nuclear weapons." The remarks came at a time when the U.S. president has been struggling to negotiate with Iran over nuclear and other issues.