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North Korea suggests U.S. declared war after Trump tweet

Following President Trump’s tweet that North Korean leaders “won’t be around much longer,” North Korea’s foreign minister said his country has "every right to make counter measures" and is ready to shoot down U.S. bombers. The announcement escalates the war of words between the U.S. and North Korea, but the White House brushed aside any talk of war. Judy Woodruff reports.