Japan's leader says he's preparing for tough negotiations with Trump on maintaining US presence

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, struggling to stabilize his minority government, says he will seek to maintain regional security and prepare for tough negotiations with U.S. President Donald Trump to win his commitment to maintain a strong American presence in the Asia-Pacific. Ishiba has been seeking to meet with Trump since his election victory in November and is arranging a trip to Washington in the coming weeks. With a minority government, Ishiba is struggling to stay in power at least until the next major elections this summer. He said in a policy speech Friday that Japan is facing its most severe security environment since World War II.