Jan 19 European leaders warn of 'downward spiral' as Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland By Stefanie Dazio, Jill Lawless, Emma Burrows, Associated Press Trump's Saturday announcement sets up a potentially dangerous test of U.S. partnerships in Europe. He appeared to indicate that he was using the tariffs as leverage to force talks over the status of Greenland. Continue reading
Jan 19 Tense political climate spurs efforts for activists to reclaim the MLK holiday By Terry Tang, Associated Press In the year since Donald Trump’s second inauguration fell on the MLK holiday, the Republican president has gone after diversity, equity and inclusion efforts and targeted mostly Black-led cities for federal law enforcement takeovers. Continue reading
Jan 19 WATCH: Bessent says it would be 'very unwise' for Europe to retaliate over Trump threats on Greenland By Sam McNeil, Associated Press The EU is considering countermeasures, including new tariffs and using its Anti-Coercion Instrument. Continue reading
Jan 19 Davos' elite World Economic Forum set to open with pro-business Trump set to attend and inequality on the rise By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press The World Economic Forum, the think tank that hosts the annual event in the Alpine snows starting Tuesday, has a stated motto of "improving the state of the world" and this year's theme is "A spirit of dialogue."… Continue reading
Jan 19 CBS airs '60 Minutes' report on Trump deportations that was suddenly pulled a month ago By David Bauder, Associated Press The network announced less than two hours before its broadcast that correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi's report about migrants sent to El Salvador's notorious CECOT prison would air, giving no immediate details on how it was changed. Continue reading
Jan 19 Norwegian leader says he received Trump message that reportedly ties Greenland to not receiving Nobel Peace Prize By Geir Moulson, Jill Lawless, Associated Press In a post on social media, PBS News' Nick Schifrin reported Trump reportedly said he no longer felt obligated to think purely of peace since he did not receive the Nobel Peace Prize. Continue reading
Jan 18 Army puts 1,500 soldiers on standby for possible Minnesota deployment By Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press The Pentagon has ordered about 1,500 active-duty soldiers to be ready in case of a possible deployment to Minnesota, two defense officials said Sunday. Continue reading
Jan 18 More countries confirm invites to Trump's Board of Peace for rebuilding Gaza By Cara Anna, Josh Boak, Associated Press At least seven more countries on Sunday said the United States has invited them to join President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace,” a new body meant to oversee next steps in Gaza. Continue reading
Jan 17 Trump announces a 10% tariff on 8 European countries for opposing U.S. control of Greenland By Emma Burrows, Josh Boak, Daniel Niemann, Associated Press President Trump said Saturday that he would charge a 10% import tax starting in February on goods from eight European nations because of opposition to U.S. control of Greenland. Continue reading
Jan 16 Watch 4:10 Machado urges U.S. leaders to push for a democratic government in Venezuela By Nick Schifrin, Sonia Kopelev, Veronica Vela Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado told an audience in Washington that she's confident democracy will return to her nation. But almost two weeks after the seizure of former President Maduro, Machado revealed little of her own plans. As Nick… Continue watching