1. Mike Pompeo’s secret visit to North Korea underscores President Trump’s unorthodox approach to one of the riskiest gambits of his presidency.

Mr. Trump confirmed that he sent Mr. Pompeo, the C.I.A. director, above, to meet Kim Jong-un over Easter weekend. (Mr. Pompeo is still awaiting confirmation to his new post, secretary of state.)

Mr. Pompeo went to lay the groundwork for a meeting between his boss and Mr. Kim. No date has been set, though Mr. Trump has said late May or early June. And officials are still discussing the location. The Mongolian capital, Ulan Bator, has emerged as a top choice.