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6:00 PM ET, January 21, 2026

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Tasmin Lockwood / CNBC:
Scott Bessent says U.S. is unconcerned by Treasury sell-off over Greenland, calls Denmark ‘irrelevant’ … “Denmark's investment in U.S. Treasury bonds, like Denmark itself, is irrelevant,” U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told reporters Wednesday at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
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Philip Elliott / Time:
The Most Startling Line From Trump's Davos Speech  —  President Donald Trump assured nervous European allies on Wednesday he “won't use force” to take Greenland while adding a not-so-subtle threat that the world's largest island will eventually be under the U.S. flag, one way or another.
New York Times:
Carney Speech on U.S. ‘Rupture’ and Canada's Survival Draws Standing Ovation at Davos  —  Prime Minister Mark Carney got a standing ovation in Davos for starkly describing the end of Pax Americana.  He is looking for new allies to help his country survive it.
Dave Lawler / Axios:
In Davos speech, Trump rules out using military force to take Greenland … - Trump began the Greenland portion of his speech by calling for “immediate negotiations” to acquire the Arctic territory, mocking Denmark for losing it “in six hours” during World War II.
Jonathan V. Last / The Bulwark:
Donald Trump vs. the World  —  In his Davos rant, the president lied, insulted allies, and depicted America as a hellhole.  —  ∙ Paid  —  President Trump just finished addressing world leaders at Davos.  This is a big effing deal.  For those of you just waking up on the West Coast …
Kevin Breuninger / CNBC:
Trump says he reached Greenland deal ‘framework’ with NATO, backs off Europe tariffs … President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte have “formed the framework of a future deal with respect to Greenland.”  —  Trump said that as a result of that negotiation …
Francesco Stipo / The Federalist:
Denmark Doesn't Deserve Greenland
Discussion: The Hill
Wall Street Journal:
‘A Piece of Ice for World Protection’: Trump Demands Europe Cut Deal on Greenland
CNN:
EU freezes work on US trade deal ‘indefinitely’ after Trump's Greenland and tariff threats
Ali Walker / Politico:
Europe's other trade bazooka
Discussion: Daily Mail
Victoria Albert / Wall Street Journal:
Sen. Lindsey Graham Urges Greenland Deal
Steve Kopack / NBC News:
Trump pauses Greenland-linked tariffs on 8 European countries
Washington Post:
Trump hails ‘framework’ of Greenland deal, reversing tariff threats
Rebecca Santana / Associated Press:
Immigration officers assert sweeping power to enter homes without a judge's warrant, memo says  —  Federal immigration officers are asserting sweeping power to forcibly enter people's homes without a judge's warrant, according to an internal Immigration and Customs Enforcement memo obtained …
Greg Sargent / New Republic:
Trump Blurts Out Real Reason for Insurrection Act Threat—and It's Dark  —  Do President Trump's advisers actively want him to act like a dictator?  At the very least, there's plainly a deep split inside Trumpworld on this question.  As deranged as it seems, one faction clearly believes Trump absolutely …
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Radley Balko / New York Times:
I've Covered Police Abuse for 20 Years.  What ICE Is Doing Is Different.  —  Police agencies in the United States kill more than 1,000 people each year.  After many of those deaths, the agencies involved put out statements.  Those statements often use what's known as the exonerative voice to minimize officers' involvement.
Discussion: Washington Post and MS NOW
Hamed Aleaziz / New York Times:
Trump Administration Starts Immigration Operation in Maine  —  A similar operation that unfolded in Minnesota became a flashpoint between protesters and immigration authorities.  —  The Trump administration this week started arresting immigrants in Maine as part of a new federal operation targeting …
WCSH:
DHS confirms ICE activity in Maine, launches ‘Operation Catch of the Day’
Andrew Solender / Axios:
Scoop: Jeffries opposes bill funding DHS and ICE  —  House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) told his caucus during a closed-door meeting on Wednesday that he opposes a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security, five sources familiar with his comments told Axios.
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David Dayen / American Prospect:
Jeffries Won't Whip Vote Against ICE Funding  —  House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) announced in a closed-door meeting on Tuesday that he would oppose the bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for the rest of the fiscal year.  But the Democratic caucus is not engaged …
Scott Wong / NBC News:
House Democratic leaders will oppose DHS funding bill as party rages over ICE  —  Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Whip Katherine Clark told members in a private meeting that they'll vote no. But their opposition is unlikely to sink the funding bill.  —  WASHINGTON — House Minority …
Mia McCarthy / Politico:
House Democrats come out en masse against DHS funding bill
Discussion: NewsMax.com, RedState and The Hill
Financial Times:
Howard Lutnick heckled at World Economic Forum dinner  —  Event hosted by Larry Fink descended into uproar after combative remarks from US commerce secretary  —  US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick was heckled at a World Economic Forum dinner in Davos hosted by BlackRock's Larry Fink, according to people at the event.
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Reuters:
US appeals court pauses lower court order restraining immigration agents' use of force against Minnesota protesters  —  The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals paused a lower court's order on Wednesday that had restrained federal immigration agents' use of force against peaceful protesters.
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Maya Yang / The Guardian:
US court allows ICE to arrest and pepper-spray peaceful protesters in Minnesota  —  In victory for Trump administration, appeals court has temporarily lifted injunction as JD Vance set to visit state  —  An appeals court has temporarily lifted restrictions from a federal judge in Minnesota …
Perry Stein / Washington Post:
Judge blocks government from searching data seized from Post reporter  —  The seizure “chills speech, cripples reporting, and inflicts irreparable harm,” The Post said in statement.  —  just now  —  Government officials may not examine electronic devices seized from a Washington Post …
Jeremy B. White / Politico:
Newsom administration alleges State Department pressure in Davos cancellation … The back-and-forth reflected the political sparring match playing out at the gathering of the world's elite.  Newsom, the Democratic governor of California and a likely 2028 presidential contender …
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Annie Karni / New York Times:
House Panel Votes to Hold Clintons in Contempt in Epstein Inquiry  —  The votes by the Oversight Committee were bipartisan, though many Democrats said the charges were extreme given Bill and Hillary Clinton's willingness to answer questions.  —  The House Oversight Committee voted on Wednesday …
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The Hill:
House panel approves Clinton contempt of Congress resolutions with help from Democrats
Ann E. Marimow / New York Times:
The fate of the Fed may turn on two words: ‘for cause.’  —  The justices have signaled they are likely to allow the president to expand his power over executive agencies but that his efforts to fire Lisa Cook may be different.  —  Here's the latest.  —  The Supreme Court is hearing a case …
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Politico:
Supreme Court casts doubt on Trump's power to fire Fed official without proper review
Bonny Chu / Fox News:
Barron Trump reportedly saved woman's life after witnessing violent assault on FaceTime call  —  Woman testifies that her friend, Trump's son, contacted emergency services after seeing her allegedly being attacked by ex-boyfriend  —  A woman who said she was violently attacked by her ex-boyfriend …
Brian Beutler / Off Message:
The Beatings Will Continue Until Morale Improves  —  On expecting a different result.  —  ∙ Paid  —  If past is prologue, and news reporting is correct, Senate Democrats will (for the third time in one year) help Republicans pass enabling legislation for Donald Trump's government.
G. Elliott Morris / Strength In Numbers:
New poll: Trump loses ground on immigration; Dems lead 2026 House vote by 8 points  —  This article reports results from the January 2026 Strength In Numbers/Verasight poll.  You can read our previous poll releases here.  Subscribers to Strength In Numbers have access to additional tracking visuals …
Discussion: New York Magazine
Laura Barrón-López / MS NOW:
Pentagon orders more active-duty soldiers to ready for possible Minneapolis deployment  —  The department has issued a ready to deploy order for a Army military police brigade stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.  —  The Pentagon has ordered active-duty military police soldiers based …
 
 
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Max Rego / The Hill:
Navy admiral removed by Hegseth announces run for Congress
Discussion: NewsMax.com and Raw Story
Adrian Carrasquillo / The Bulwark:
24 Hours Alongside an ICE Protester in Minneapolis
Associated Press:
Trump's Board of Peace is dividing countries in Europe and the Middle East
Lisa Kashinsky / Politico:
Rahm Emanuel calls for mandatory retirement age for public officials — including him
Discussion: The Hill and New York Times
Jamelle Bouie / New York Times:
Trump's Norway Letter Proves This Isn't Sustainable
Discussion: Raw Story
Greg Sargent / The UnPopulist:
Stephen Miller's Assault on America's Immigrant Legacy: Part I
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Jessica Grose / New York Times:
The Heritage Foundation Wants to Send American Women Back Half a Century
Discussion: The Daily Caller
Helen Branswell / STAT:
Senior CDC official: Loss of measles elimination status in U.S. would be ‘cost of doing business’
Discussion: HuffPost and Forbes
 

 
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