The U.S. is preparing to defend itself from intercontinental-range missiles

On Tuesday, the United States military launched its first test missile meant to intercept an intercontinental-range missile. It is thought that the missile launch is a test of missile-defense strategies as tensions heat up with North Korea. There is no word if the test was successful or not. North Korea launched its most recent missile test on Monday, President Donald Trump has promised that they will prevent the North Koreans from enabling a long-range missile, putting pressure on China to stop them.