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Trump says framework of ‘future deal’ on Greenland reached after NATO talks as tariffs put on hold

Trump says framework of ‘future deal’ on Greenland reached after NATO talks as tariffs put on hold


January 22, 2026
President Donald Trump said Wednesday he will not impose tariffs that were set to take effect Feb. 1, citing a ‘framework of a future deal’ with NATO involving Greenland and the Arctic region. ‘Based upon a very productive meeting that I have had with the Secretary General of NATO, Mark Rutte, we have formed the […]
Rand Paul says personal experience with YouTube and Google changed his mind about platform liability

Rand Paul says personal experience with YouTube and Google changed his mind about platform liability


January 22, 2026
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., said a personal experience with Big Tech has led him to change his thinking, and he now believes companies should be liable for the content posted on their platforms. Paul asserted that YouTube and its parent Google had refused to remove a video that falsely claimed that he had taken money […]
Top NATO official reveals details of stunning meeting with Trump that produced Greenland deal ‘framework’

Top NATO official reveals details of stunning meeting with Trump that produced Greenland deal ‘framework’


January 22, 2026
After President Donald Trump announced a new Greenland ‘framework’ had been agreed upon with North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Secretary General Mark Rhutte, the NATO chief told Fox News’ ‘Special Report with Bret Baier’ that U.S. forcibly taking control of Greenland, away from Denmark, was not discussed during meetings between him and President Donald Trump […]
Trump slams UK island handoff deal that could put key US military base at risk

Trump slams UK island handoff deal that could put key US military base at risk


January 22, 2026
President Donald Trump dramatically reversed course Tuesday on a U.K. plan to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius while warning it could jeopardize U.S. access to the Diego Garcia military base. Trump’s reversal highlights what a defense expert called a ‘new Trump Doctrine’ before linking the president’s opposition to the Chagos deal with […]
Rahm Emanuel calls for mandatory retirement age of 75 for people in public office

Rahm Emanuel calls for mandatory retirement age of 75 for people in public office


January 22, 2026
Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, a potential White House hopeful for 2028, said on Wednesday that he wants a mandatory retirement age of 75 for the president and people holding office in other branches of government. ‘You’re 75 years old: done,’ Emanuel, a Democrat, said at a Center for American Progress event. ‘And that would […]
Trump and world leaders sign Gaza Board of Peace charter

Trump and world leaders sign Gaza Board of Peace charter


January 22, 2026
President Donald Trump unveiled his Board of Peace on Thursday, with world leaders signing on to pursue a lasting agreement for Gaza. Trump inaugurated the board during a speech and signing ceremony at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. ‘Once this board is completely formed, we can do pretty much whatever we want to […]
Sanders accuses Trump of pushing US and world ‘toward authoritarianism’

Sanders accuses Trump of pushing US and world ‘toward authoritarianism’


January 22, 2026
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., accused President Donald Trump of working to push the U.S. and the rest of the globe in the direction of ‘authoritarianism.’ ‘Trump’s hostility toward Europe has little to do with his absurd and irrational arguments over Greenland. It has everything to do with his efforts to undermine democracy and move this […]
A rare filing in the Lisa Cook–Trump case could sway Supreme Court justices

A rare filing in the Lisa Cook–Trump case could sway Supreme Court justices


January 22, 2026
A rare filing from economic heavyweights could shape how Supreme Court justices view the limits of presidential control over the Federal Reserve and U.S. monetary policy. On Wednesday, the nation’s highest court heard oral arguments for two hours on whether President Donald Trump has the authority to remove Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve’s Board […]
Denmark’s prime minister insists sovereignty is non-negotiable as Trump announces Greenland deal ‘framework’

Denmark’s prime minister insists sovereignty is non-negotiable as Trump announces Greenland deal ‘framework’


January 22, 2026
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is insisting that Denmark will not negotiate on its sovereignty of Greenland despite President Donald Trump announcing a ‘framework’ of a deal for the U.S. to purchase the Arctic territory has been reached. In a statement, she indicated that the nation is open to discussions with allies as long as […]
‘Bond villain’: Newsom roasted as photo of him posing with ‘sugar daddy’ Alex Soros goes viral

‘Bond villain’: Newsom roasted as photo of him posing with ‘sugar daddy’ Alex Soros goes viral


January 22, 2026
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Trump administration have been at each other’s throats on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos this week, during which Newsom was mocked for cozying up to ‘billionaire sugar daddy’ Alex Soros after the California governor accused world leaders of kowtowing to President Donald Trump.  Newsom attended […]
Israeli UN ambassador sends stark warning to Iran amid growing unrest

Israeli UN ambassador sends stark warning to Iran amid growing unrest


January 21, 2026
Israel is watching Iran and is sending a blunt warning to the regime, which is facing international pressure over growing protests. ‘We are in high readiness,’ Israeli United Nations Ambassador Danny Danon told reporters. ‘We are ready with our defense capability, and we’re ready with our offensive capabilities… We would advise Iran not to test […]
Armed militias fire heavy machine guns through Tehran streets in deadly night attacks

Armed militias fire heavy machine guns through Tehran streets in deadly night attacks


January 21, 2026
Gunfire echoed through Tehran Tuesday as heavily armed militias were deployed across the Iranian capital, transforming some districts into fortified zones under intense security. Video footage showed bursts of automatic weapons after dark as government buildings, state media sites and major intersections were reportedly placed under guard, with armored pickups and masked fighters patrolling the […]
Gov Whitmer says America ‘ready for a woman president,’ contrasting Michelle Obama

Gov Whitmer says America ‘ready for a woman president,’ contrasting Michelle Obama


January 21, 2026
Michigan’s Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said she believes America is ready for a woman president, pushing back on recent comments by former first lady Michelle Obama, who said U.S. voters were not ready to elect a woman to the White House. In an interview with NPR released on Tuesday, Whitmer said she has ‘love’ for […]
Air Force One turns around shortly after takeoff for Trump’s trip to Switzerland

Air Force One turns around shortly after takeoff for Trump’s trip to Switzerland


January 21, 2026
Air Force One was forced to return to Joint Base Andrews shortly after takeoff Tuesday evening with President Donald Trump aboard, the White House said. The crew experienced a ‘minor electrical issue’ after takeoff at 10:20 p.m. and returned ‘out of an abundance of caution,’ according to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. Trump was […]
Netanyahu agrees to join Trump’s Gaza Board of Peace after initial pushback

Netanyahu agrees to join Trump’s Gaza Board of Peace after initial pushback


January 21, 2026
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday he would join President Donald Trump’s new Board of Peace, after previously criticizing the makeup of its executive committee. Netanyahu confirmed that he would join the newly established Board of Peace, which the Trump administration says will supervise the next phase of the Gaza peace plan. The Israeli […]