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Thursday, Jan 15, 2026

White House Talks on Greenland End in Fundamental Disagreement Despite Working Group Agreement

U.S., Denmark and Greenland fail to bridge divide over Trump’s push for greater influence in the Arctic, underscoring Baltic tensions

U.S. Suspension of Immigrant Visa Processing for Citizens of Seventy-Five Countries Sparks Global Impact

Washington pauses immigrant visa issuance from dozens of nations, including Somalia and Haiti, as part of broad immigration policy overhaul

Danish and Greenlandic Foreign Ministers Address Press After White House Meeting on U.S. Push for Greenland

Leaders reaffirm sovereignty of Greenland and emphasize continued dialogue following high-level talks with U.S. officials amid strategic dispute

Trump Presses Ahead with Controversial Greenland Ambitions After High-Level White House Talks

President insists U.S. must control Greenland for strategic security despite firm rejection from Denmark and Greenland and growing diplomatic tensions

Donald Trump Organization Unveils Championship Golf Course and Luxury Resort Project in Saudi Arabia

Trump brand to anchor a Trump International Golf Club, hotel and residences in Diriyah as part of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 development boom

FBI Executes Search Warrant at Home of Washington Post Reporter Amid Classified Leak Probe

FBI Executes Search Warrant at Home of Washington Post Reporter Amid Classified Leak Probe

Federal authorities search journalist’s residence, seize devices and intensify scrutiny over classified information handling

Trump Defends Economic Record and Dismisses ‘Affordability’ Concern as Misleading

Trump Defends Economic Record and Dismisses ‘Affordability’ Concern as Misleading

President rejects the notion of an affordability crisis, touts economic achievements and outlines policy priorities in a major speech

Smithsonian Submits Additional Records to White House as Trump Administration Escalates Content Review

Smithsonian Submits Additional Records to White House as Trump Administration Escalates Content Review

Institution provides detailed exhibit materials ahead of federal funding review under presidential directive to reshape historical narratives

White House Backs Donald Trump After He Flips Off Heckler During Michigan Plant Tour

White House Backs Donald Trump After He Flips Off Heckler During Michigan Plant Tour

Administration calls president’s response ‘appropriate’ as video of Trump’s middle-finger gesture at a critic sparks debate

U.S. Mission in Saudi Arabia Urges Americans to Exercise Increased Caution Amid Regional Tensions

U.S. Mission in Saudi Arabia Urges Americans to Exercise Increased Caution Amid Regional Tensions

U.S. Mission in Saudi Arabia Urges Americans to Exercise Increased Caution Amid Regional Tensions

Washington advises personnel and citizens in the Kingdom to limit travel to military sites and stay alert as Middle East hostilities persist

Saudi Arabia Leads Gulf Diplomacy to Curb US Strike Plans on Iran Amid Regional Volatility

Saudi Arabia Leads Gulf Diplomacy to Curb US Strike Plans on Iran Amid Regional Volatility

Riyadh and Gulf partners press Washington privately to avoid broad military action against Tehran, citing risks to stability and oil markets

Saudi Arabia Urges Restraint and Limited U.S. Military Action Amid Rising Tensions with Iran

Saudi Arabia Urges Restraint and Limited U.S. Military Action Amid Rising Tensions with Iran

Riyadh privately calls on Washington to avoid broad strikes on Tehran, urging caution to prevent regional instability

Trump Meets Oil Industry Leaders at White House to Chart Strategy for Venezuelan Oil Revival

President Trump convenes major energy executives to encourage US investment in Venezuela’s oil infrastructure following recent political shifts

Greenland’s Prime Minister Asserts Loyalty to Denmark Over U.S. Ahead of White House Talks

Jens-Frederik Nielsen declares Greenland will choose Denmark, NATO and the EU if forced to decide, amid renewed U.S. pressure

UK Intensifies Arctic Security Engagement as Trump’s Greenland Rhetoric Fuels Allied Concern

London joins NATO partners in bolstering defence strategy in the Arctic amid renewed U.S. pressure to acquire Greenland

Australia’s Ambassador to the United States to Leave Post Early After Tensions with Trump Surface

Former prime minister Kevin Rudd will depart the Washington ambassadorial post in March, drawing attention to past public criticisms of Donald Trump amid strong bilateral cooperation achievements

Denmark and Greenland Foreign Ministers to Hold High-Stakes Talks with U.S. Officials at White House

Denmark and Greenland Foreign Ministers to Hold High-Stakes Talks with U.S. Officials at White House

Lars Løkke Rasmussen and Vivian Motzfeldt will meet Vice President Vance and Secretary Rubio amid rising tensions over U.S. interest in Greenland

Smithsonian Faces Crucial Compliance Deadline as White House Demands Review of Museum Content

Smithsonian Faces Crucial Compliance Deadline as White House Demands Review of Museum Content

Federal funding is at stake as the Smithsonian must deliver extensive exhibition and programming documents under a Trump administration executive order

Trump Administration Announces End to Temporary Protected Status for Somali Nationals

Trump Administration Announces End to Temporary Protected Status for Somali Nationals

U.S. government says Somali Temporary Protected Status will lapse in March, requiring affected immigrants to depart or seek alternative status

Trump Rebukes Federal Prosecutors as Weak at White House Event, Escalating Political Pressure on Justice Department

Trump Rebukes Federal Prosecutors as Weak at White House Event, Escalating Political Pressure on Justice Department

Trump Rebukes Federal Prosecutors as Weak at White House Event, Escalating Political Pressure on Justice Department

Trump Rebukes Federal Prosecutors as Weak at White House Event, Escalating Political Pressure on Justice Department

At a ceremonial gathering turned critique, President Trump faulted U.S. attorneys for perceived inaction and urged stronger enforcement

Senior Federal Prosecutors Resign Amid Turmoil Over Minneapolis ICE Shooting Investigation

Senior Federal Prosecutors Resign Amid Turmoil Over Minneapolis ICE Shooting Investigation

Multiple Justice Department lawyers quit as controversy grows over handling of fatal shooting and exclusion of civil rights unit

Washington State Increases Public Funding for Green Jet Fuel as Part of Broader Clean Energy Strategy

Washington State Increases Public Funding for Green Jet Fuel as Part of Broader Clean Energy Strategy

Washington State Increases Public Funding for Green Jet Fuel as Part of Broader Clean Energy Strategy

Olympia directs new tax incentives and grants toward sustainable aviation fuel development and production facilities to cut emissions and bolster economic growth

Americans’ Cancer Survival Reaches Record High as Treatment Advances Extend Lives

Americans’ Cancer Survival Reaches Record High as Treatment Advances Extend Lives

New data show sustained gains in U.S. cancer survival, including for historically deadly forms of the disease

No Verified Reporting Found on Ferguson’s ‘Laser Focused’ Budget Claim

No Verified Reporting Found on Ferguson’s ‘Laser Focused’ Budget Claim

Search of current, trusted sources finds no recent public statement matching the quoted description

Australian Teen Charged Over ‘Swatting’ Hoax Calls Targeting U.S. Schools and Retailers

Australian Teen Charged Over ‘Swatting’ Hoax Calls Targeting U.S. Schools and Retailers

Teenager in New South Wales faces multiple charges after allegedly making false mass shooting reports to U.S. emergency services, sparking international law enforcement cooperation

Trump Reaches Out to Elizabeth Warren in Rare Bipartisan Call

The U.S. president phones the Massachusetts senator as the White House signals openness to direct engagement across party lines

Trump to Host Venezuelan Opposition Leader María Corina Machado at the White House

Washington confirms first in-person meeting with Nobel Peace Prize laureate as Venezuela’s political future remains in flux

Three Inmates Killed and More Than a Dozen Hospitalised After Violent Brawl at Georgia’s Washington State Prison

Three Inmates Killed and More Than a Dozen Hospitalised After Violent Brawl at Georgia’s Washington State Prison

Gang-linked altercation at medium-security facility in Davisboro leaves multiple inmates and a guard hurt as authorities launch investigation

Eyewitnesses Describe Chaos and Deadly Violence in Georgia’s Washington State Prison Brawl

Eyewitnesses Describe Chaos and Deadly Violence in Georgia’s Washington State Prison Brawl

Three inmates killed and more than a dozen injured as a major altercation at Washington State Prison exposes deep security challenges

Washington State Legislature Convenes 2026 Session with Budget, Tax and Policy Battles Ahead

Washington State Legislature Convenes 2026 Session with Budget, Tax and Policy Battles Ahead

Washington State Legislature Convenes 2026 Session with Budget, Tax and Policy Battles Ahead

Washington State Legislature Convenes 2026 Session with Budget, Tax and Policy Battles Ahead

Lawmakers begin a 60-day short session in Olympia focused on supplemental budgets, tax proposals and emerging policy priorities

Trump Administration Keeps Airstrikes on the Table as U.S. Responds to Iran’s Crackdown

Trump Administration Keeps Airstrikes on the Table as U.S. Responds to Iran’s Crackdown

White House underscores readiness to consider military options, including airstrikes, while emphasising diplomacy as the preferred path amid escalating unrest in Iran

Trump and U.S. Catholic Bishops’ Leader Discuss Shared Priorities at the White House

Trump and U.S. Catholic Bishops’ Leader Discuss Shared Priorities at the White House

President Donald Trump meets Archbishop Paul Coakley to explore cooperation on humanitarian, social and faith-based issues

Markets Jitter as White House Faces Backlash Over Powell Investigation and Bond Market Turmoil

Markets Jitter as White House Faces Backlash Over Powell Investigation and Bond Market Turmoil

Treasuries, equities and the dollar wobble after the Justice Department’s unprecedented probe of the Fed head fuels fears over central bank independence

White House Says Trump ‘Unafraid’ to Use Military Force Against Iran as Tensions Escalate

White House Says Trump ‘Unafraid’ to Use Military Force Against Iran as Tensions Escalate

White House Says Trump ‘Unafraid’ to Use Military Force Against Iran as Tensions Escalate

Amid widespread protests and violent crackdowns in Iran, the United States signals readiness to keep military options open while pursuing diplomacy first

White House Weighs Iran’s Nuclear-Talks Offer as Trump Considers Military Response

White House Weighs Iran’s Nuclear-Talks Offer as Trump Considers Military Response

Amid escalating unrest and international pressure, the U.S. evaluates diplomacy and deterrent options as Tehran signals willingness to negotiate

Trump Imposes Immediate Twenty-Five Percent Tariffs on Nations Trading with Iran Amid Rising Tensions

Trump Imposes Immediate Twenty-Five Percent Tariffs on Nations Trading with Iran Amid Rising Tensions

The U.S. president orders sweeping tariffs targeting countries doing business with Tehran as protests escalate inside Iran and diplomatic pressure mounts

Trump Escalates Pressure on Iran as China Urges Restraint Amid Worsening Unrest

Trump Escalates Pressure on Iran as China Urges Restraint Amid Worsening Unrest

Beijing rejects the use of force following U.S. threats of military strikes over Tehran’s crackdown on widespread protests

Former Australian Foreign Ministers Urge Rethink of Alliance with ‘Unpredictable’ United States

Former Australian Foreign Ministers Urge Rethink of Alliance with ‘Unpredictable’ United States

Veteran diplomats call on Canberra to reconsider strategic ties with the United States amid concerns over recent American foreign policy actions and implications for AUKUS

Trump Aide Says King Charles Could Encounter Porta-Potties During Potential U.S. Visit Amid White House Renovations

With state visit planning underway, a senior White House official warns that ongoing construction may mean temporary facilities for royal guests on the South Lawn

Trump Makes Rare Roof Appearance as White House Ballroom Project Advances

President Trump surveys the West Wing roof with architects amid plans for a privately financed, multi-hundred-million-dollar expansion including a new State Ballroom

Smithsonian Removes Impeachment References from Trump Portrait Display Amid Institutional Review

The National Portrait Gallery has pared back biographical context for Donald Trump’s exhibit, removing text on his impeachments as part of broader updates linked to presidential directives

White House Balances Oil Strategy and Democratic Goals in Venezuela Policy Shift

U.S. advances control of Venezuelan oil revenues and invites investment while insisting on political transition after Maduro’s ouster

Trump Designates Saudi Arabia a Major Non-NATO Ally, Elevating US–Riyadh Defense Partnership

US President Donald Trump announces formal Major Non-NATO Ally status for Saudi Arabia amid broader strategic and military cooperation

Shapiro’s 2026 Pennsylvania Campaign Viewed as Crucial Test of National Ambitions

Shapiro’s 2026 Pennsylvania Campaign Viewed as Crucial Test of National Ambitions

As Governor Josh Shapiro seeks re-election, observers assess how his performance could shape his prospects for a potential 2028 presidential bid

Trump to Be Briefed on Iran Response Options as Protests Escalate and U.S. Considers Next Steps

Trump to Be Briefed on Iran Response Options as Protests Escalate and U.S. Considers Next Steps

President Trump will receive a detailed national security briefing on a range of strategies addressing Iran’s unrest, including cyber, sanctions and military options

U.S. Push to Revive Venezuela’s Oil Industry Faces Skepticism from Big Oil Over $100 Billion Plan

U.S. Push to Revive Venezuela’s Oil Industry Faces Skepticism from Big Oil Over $100 Billion Plan

President Trump urges American companies to commit capital to rebuild Venezuela’s crude sector, but executives caution the venture is fraught with legal, political and economic obstacles

Trump Declares National Emergency to Protect Venezuelan Oil Revenue as U.S. Expands Strategic Control

Trump Declares National Emergency to Protect Venezuelan Oil Revenue as U.S. Expands Strategic Control

Trump Declares National Emergency to Protect Venezuelan Oil Revenue as U.S. Expands Strategic Control

President Trump invokes emergency powers to shield oil funds held in U.S. accounts from judicial seizure, reinforcing a broader policy to stabilise Venezuela’s energy sector and align it with U.S. economic and foreign policy goals

Trump Urges Cuba to ‘Make a Deal’ as Venezuelan Oil Support Stops After Maduro’s Ouster

Trump Urges Cuba to ‘Make a Deal’ as Venezuelan Oil Support Stops After Maduro’s Ouster

Trump Urges Cuba to ‘Make a Deal’ as Venezuelan Oil Support Stops After Maduro’s Ouster

With Venezuelan aid cut and Cuba’s economy under strain, President Trump issues a stark ultimatum for Havana to negotiate with Washington before it’s ‘too late’

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White House Talks on Greenland End in Fundamental Disagreement Despite Working Group Agreement

U.S. Suspension of Immigrant Visa Processing for Citizens of Seventy-Five Countries Sparks Global Impact

Danish and Greenlandic Foreign Ministers Address Press After White House Meeting on U.S. Push for Greenland

Trump Presses Ahead with Controversial Greenland Ambitions After High-Level White House Talks

Donald Trump Organization Unveils Championship Golf Course and Luxury Resort Project in Saudi Arabia

Trump Meets Oil Industry Leaders at White House to Chart Strategy for Venezuelan Oil Revival

Greenland’s Prime Minister Asserts Loyalty to Denmark Over U.S. Ahead of White House Talks

UK Intensifies Arctic Security Engagement as Trump’s Greenland Rhetoric Fuels Allied Concern

Australia’s Ambassador to the United States to Leave Post Early After Tensions with Trump Surface

Trump Reaches Out to Elizabeth Warren in Rare Bipartisan Call

Trump to Host Venezuelan Opposition Leader María Corina Machado at the White House

Trump Aide Says King Charles Could Encounter Porta-Potties During Potential U.S. Visit Amid White House Renovations

Trump Makes Rare Roof Appearance as White House Ballroom Project Advances

Smithsonian Removes Impeachment References from Trump Portrait Display Amid Institutional Review

White House Balances Oil Strategy and Democratic Goals in Venezuela Policy Shift

Trump Designates Saudi Arabia a Major Non-NATO Ally, Elevating US–Riyadh Defense Partnership

Washington Holds Back as Britain and France Signal Willingness to Deploy Troops in Postwar Ukraine

Trump Unveils Playful ‘Happy Trump’ Lapel Pin at White House Energy Talks

OpenAI and SoftBank Commit One Billion Dollars to Energy and Data Centre Supplier

There is no sovereign immunity for poisoning millions with drugs.

UK Support Bolsters U.S. Seizure of Russian-Flagged Tanker Marinera in Atlantic Strike on Sanctions Evasion

The Claim That Maduro’s Capture and Trial Violate International Law Is Either Legally Illiterate—or Deliberately Deceptive

UK Confirms Support for US Seizure of Russian-Flagged Oil Tanker in North Atlantic

Maduro Pleads Not Guilty in U.S. Federal Court After Dramatic Capture

Maduro’s Arrest Without The Hague Tests International Law—and Trump’s Willingness to Break It

German Intelligence Secretly Intercepted Obama’s Air Force One Communications

The U.S. State Department’s account in Persian: “President Trump is a man of action. If you didn’t know it until now, now you do—do not play games with President Trump.”

Fake Mainstream Media Double Standard: Elon Musk Versus Mamdani

Maduro Flown to New York After U.S. Military Operation as Trump Says Washington Will Temporarily Oversee Venezuela

US Joint Chiefs Chairman Outlines How Operation Absolute Resolve Was Carried Out in Venezuela

Delta Force Identified as Unit Behind U.S. Operation That Captured Venezuela’s President

Berkshire’s Buffett-to-Abel Transition Tests Whether a One-Man Trust Model Can Survive as a System

Trump Announces U.S. Large-Scale Strike on Venezuela, Declares President Maduro and Wife Captured

YouTube Agrees to Major Settlement, Helping Fund Trump’s White House Ballroom Project

Trump Hosts Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago in Strategic Talks on Gaza, Iran and West Bank Policies

US and Australian Cyber Agencies Warn of Active ‘MongoBleed’ Exploitation Targeting MongoDB Servers

Trump Threatens Strikes Against Iran if Nuclear Programme Is Restarted

Trump’s Second Term Brings Major Shifts in U.S. Science Policy and Funding

Trump Says U.S. Struck Venezuelan Dock Facility in Expanded Anti-Drug Campaign

Trump and Netanyahu Hold Pivotal Talks in Florida on Gaza Ceasefire, Iran and Regional Security

Trump’s Ukraine Peace Initiative Encounters Fresh Setbacks After Call With Putin

How JD Vance Helped Ease Tensions Between Donald Trump and Elon Musk

Netanyahu Seeks to Reaffirm Military Leverage in Talks with Trump as Gaza Ceasefire Falters

Trump Meets Zelensky at Mar-a-Lago Amid Intensified Peace Negotiations and Russian Tensions

Netanyahu’s Upcoming Visit with Trump Highlights Strategic Divergences on Gaza, Iran and Regional Policy

Why Saudi Arabia May Recalibrate Its US Spending Commitments Amid Rising China–America Rivalry

Trump and Zelenskyy Signal Coordinated Push for Negotiated End to Russia’s War

President Trump Makes History as First U.S. President to Host the 48th Kennedy Center Honors in Washington, D.C.

King Charles and Prince William Poised for Separate 2026 US Visits to Reinforce UK-US Trade and Diplomatic Ties

Trump Presents South Korean President Lee with White House Golden Key in Symbolic Gesture of Alliance