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Nicholas Vinocur / Politico:
Hit back at Trump? Europe mulls unthinkable options as Greenland threats ramp up tensions — Donald Trump's decision to slap tariffs on countries that have shown support for Greenland is pushing transatlantic relations to a breaking point as EU leaders contemplate ways of retaliating …
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Associated Press:
Europeans reeling as Trump imposes tariffs on 8 countries over Greenland dispute — The eight European countries targeted by U.S. President Donald Trump for a 10% tariff for opposing American control of Greenland blasted the move Sunday, warning that his threats “undermine transatlantic relations and risk a dangerous downward spiral.”
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Jeanna Smialek / New York Times:
After Trump Reignites a Trade War Over Greenland, Europe Weighs Going All-Out — Europe's dependence on the United States for NATO security limits its options. Its strongest response could be retaliating with its own trade “bazooka.” — In a single post on Saturday night …
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Megan Lebowitz / NBC News:
Treasury secretary defends Greenland tariffs: ‘The national emergency is avoiding the national emergency’ — President Donald Trump has said he would impose tariffs on countries that reject his ambitions to control Greenland. — Add NBC News to Google — WASHINGTON — Treasury Secretary …
Nicholas Kerr / ABC News:
GOP Rep. McCaul says a US invasion of Greenland would mean ‘war with NATO itself’
GOP Rep. McCaul says a US invasion of Greenland would mean ‘war with NATO itself’
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NBC News:
Scott Bessent says Greenland ‘can only be defended if it is part of the U.S.’: Full interview
Scott Bessent says Greenland ‘can only be defended if it is part of the U.S.’: Full interview
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Ania Nussbaum / Bloomberg:
Macron to Seek Use of EU Trade Tool as Calls to Retaliate Grow
Macron to Seek Use of EU Trade Tool as Calls to Retaliate Grow
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New York Times:
‘Yankee, Go Home’: Greenlanders Protest Trump's Takeover Plans
‘Yankee, Go Home’: Greenlanders Protest Trump's Takeover Plans
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Heather Cox Richardson / Letters from an American:
January 17, 2026 — After the extraordinary pushback on President Donald J. Trump's bizarre demand …
January 17, 2026 — After the extraordinary pushback on President Donald J. Trump's bizarre demand …
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Wolfgang Ischinger / New York Times:
Trump's Greenland Threats Will Boomerang on America
Trump's Greenland Threats Will Boomerang on America
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Dan Lamothe / Washington Post:
Pentagon readies 1,500 soldiers to possibly deploy to Minnesota, officials say — Soldiers with the Army's 11th Airborne Division in Alaska have been placed at the ready following Trump's Insurrection Act threat, according to defense officials. — The Pentagon has ordered …
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CNN:
1,500 soldiers on standby for possible Minnesota deployment, reports say, as state mobilizes National Guard
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Helene Cooper / New York Times:
Pentagon Tells 1,500 Troops to Prepare for Possible Deployment to Minnesota
Pentagon Tells 1,500 Troops to Prepare for Possible Deployment to Minnesota
NBC News:
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says it would be a ‘shocking step’ for Trump to invoke the Insurrection Act
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says it would be a ‘shocking step’ for Trump to invoke the Insurrection Act
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Cheyanne M. Daniels / Politico:
Jacob Frey says Minneapolis won't be ‘intimidated’
Jacob Frey says Minneapolis won't be ‘intimidated’
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Politico:
Louisiana's Letlow prepares Senate bid after Trump endorsement … Letlow didn't explicitly declare her candidacy in the wake of Trump's endorsement, but signaled in a post on X that she was likely to get into the race. — “I'm honored to have President Trump's endorsement and trust,” she wrote.
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David Cohen / Politico:
Trump supports potential GOP challenger to Bill Cassidy
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Anthony Salvanto / CBS News:
CBS News poll finds more Americans say ICE being too tough; Republicans feel protesters have gone too far — More Americans now describe ICE's operations as too tough when stopping and detaining people, and there's a growing view that President Trump's deportation program is targeting more people than just dangerous criminals.
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G. Elliott Morris / Strength In Numbers:
Americans say Trump has the wrong priorities
Financial Times:
Broad mandate of Trump's Board of Peace sets it up for rivalry with UN — Body was originally planned to oversee Gaza but charter's expansive wording suggests it could mediate in other conflicts — James Shotter in Jerusalem, Michael Peel and Chris Cook in London and Abigail Hauslohner in Washington
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Zi-Ann Lum / Politico:
Carney mulling $1B membership to Trump's ‘Board of Peace’
Carney mulling $1B membership to Trump's ‘Board of Peace’
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CNN:
‘Inside CECOT’ airing tonight — Nearly a month has passed since Bari Weiss made the extraordinary decision to hold Sharyn Alfonsi's “60 Minutes” story about Venezuelan men deported by the US to a hellish prison in El Salvador. “I look forward to airing this important piece when it's ready,” Weiss said.
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David French / New York Times:
An Old Theory Helps Explain What Happened to Renee Good — Imagine for a moment that you're a member of Renee Good's family. You're mourning her death at the hands of an ICE agent in Minneapolis, and you want justice. — So you visit a lawyer to see what can be done.
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Jeff Abbott / El Paso Times:
Nicaraguan man arrested by ICE in Minnesota dies at Camp East Montana — Immigrant is 3rd detainee to die at ICE facility in El Paso — A Nicaraguan immigrant arrested by ICE in Minneapolis has become the third detainee to die at Camp East Montana in El Paso while facing deportation …
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New York Times:
Under Patel, F.B.I. Scours Its Records to Discredit Trump Opponents … The F.B.I. has had many missions in the more than half-century since its founding director, J. Edgar Hoover, died. It has chased spies, foiled terrorist attacks, ushered in a modern era of innovation and decreased crime rates.
Chris Willman / Variety:
Bruce Springsteen Dedicates ‘Promised Land’ to Renee Good, Decries ‘Gestapo Tactics’ Leading to Citizens Being ‘Murdered’: ‘ICE Should Get the F— Out of Minneapolis’ — In an unbilled performance Saturday night at the Light of Day festival in New Jersey, Bruce Springsteen took solemn …
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NBC News:
Trump's latest Western Hemisphere fixation: Canada — The president has intensified his criticism of Canada in private conversations with aides in recent weeks over what he sees as the country's vulnerability to U.S. adversaries in the Arctic. — WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump …
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CNN:
CNN poll: Democrats are deeply motivated for the midterms despite having dismal views of party leaders — Congressional news Donald Trump Election polls — The Democratic Party has a deeply motivated base and a clear advantage on the generic congressional ballot ahead …
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NBC News:
Trump pardon of former Puerto Rico governor failed to include a relevant criminal case — The White House said that an additional document pardoning Wanda Vázquez Garced will be signed out of an abundance of caution. — WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's pardon of former Puerto Rico …
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JURISTnews and The Gateway Pundit
Osasu Obayiuwana / The Guardian:
Growing sense of embarrassment at Fifa over Donald Trump peace prize — Mid-level and senior officials uncomfortable with award — Fifa says it still ‘strongly’ supports the peace prize — There is a growing sense of embarrassment among mid-level and senior officials within Fifa …

