Trump delivers remarks on tax bill and N. Korea missile launch at White House - Live

US President Donald Trump is addressing the media at the White House following a new North Korea ICBM launch and is also expected to deliver remarks on developments surrounding the tax bill.

Key notes

Senate Republican Leader McConnell: Optimistic Senate will approve tax bill today.

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell recently crossed the wires, saying he was optimistic that the Senate Budget Committee would approve the tax bill on Tuesday, as per Reuters reports.

S.Korean Military: N.Korea fired 1 ballistic missile from South Pyongan Province.

Japan Chief Cabinet Secretary Suga: PM has ordered an emergency meeting of cabinet ministers over N.Korea missile launch.