intensified nuclear program. overnight russia s foreign minister read morning recent pressure on north korea, approaching, quote, a red line. speaker of the house paul ryan squashing reports he plans to quit washington to put it all together for the 2018 midterm. he found that funny. there are multiple rumors he is stepping down next year, once tax reform gets completed but he has been house speaker since october of 2015. donald trump unveiling his first-ever official christmas portrait that shows the first lady standing next to him surrounded by christmas trees. she tweet theed the picture wishing everyone a merry christmas but mike pence and second lady karen also taking part in the holiday tradition unveiling their first official