[Wednesday, January 21] US News Headlines from r/politics
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By Dr. Headline, HeadlineSquare
January 21, 2026
Executive Summary
- Greenland Crisis Resolved: Following President Trump’s demand for Greenland and major EU backlash, a “framework” deal with NATO for U.S. mineral rights was announced, ending retaliatory tariff threats.
- ICE Crackdown, Public Uprising: Aggressive new ICE tactics, including warrantless entries, have sparked planned statewide strikes in Minnesota, where a military deployment is reportedly being prepared to counter protests.
- Epstein Probe Escalates: A House panel voted with bipartisan support to hold former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress; Ghislaine Maxwell has agreed to testify.
- Checks on Power Tested: The Supreme Court considered the President’s power to fire a Fed Governor, while President Trump’s comment that “sometimes you need a dictator” drew widespread condemnation.
1. International Relations: The Davos Summit and its Aftermath
1.1. The Greenland Crisis: From Demand to Diplomatic Deal
A volatile diplomatic crisis centered on Greenland dominated the World Economic Forum in Davos. President Trump began by making the acquisition of the territory an “immediate” demand, declaring Greenland “our territory” and linking the issue to tariff threats against European nations [1]. The gambit culminated in the administration announcing it had reached a “framework” for a deal with NATO that reportedly involves securing mineral rights for the United States in Greenland [2]. Following this announcement, President Trump canceled the tariff threat [3]. The episode prompted Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to deliver a speech accusing the President of “rupturing the world order” [4].
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