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Kaine vows new war powers fights after Senate blocks Trump Venezuela check

January 19, 2026

Kaine vows new war powers fights after Senate blocks Trump Venezuela check

Senate Republicans maintained their unity to kill Sen. Tim Kaine's, D-Va., attempt to rein in President Donald Trump's war authorities, but the lawmaker believes the cracks are still there.

White House urges 'cooler heads to prevail' as EU fires back on Trump tariffs over Greenland

January 19, 2026

White House urges 'cooler heads to prevail' as EU fires back on Trump tariffs over Greenland

Trump advisor Kevin Hassett calls for "cooler heads to prevail" as president threatens Denmark with tariffs over Greenland acquisition deal negotiations.

House Democrats move to block Trump's Greenland 'boondoggle'

January 19, 2026

House Democrats move to block Trump's Greenland 'boondoggle'

House Democrats introduce new legislation to block Trump from using any federal funds to purchase Greenland, challenging his foreign policy goals.

Greenland needs US for defense because 'Europeans project weakness,' US Treasury Secretary argues

January 18, 2026

Greenland needs US for defense because 'Europeans project weakness,' US Treasury Secretary argues

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended President Donald Trump's latest efforts to acquire Greenland as a territory on NBC's "Meet the Press" Sunday.

NBA heckler yells 'Leave Greenland alone' during US national anthem at London game

January 18, 2026

NBA heckler yells 'Leave Greenland alone' during US national anthem at London game

A heckler at an NBA game in London interrupted "The Star-Spangled Banner" on Sunday with an outburst. The heckler said, "Leave Greenland alone!"

Why Trump zeroed in on Greenland and why it matters in 3 maps

January 18, 2026

Why Trump zeroed in on Greenland and why it matters in 3 maps

Trump's interest in Greenland isn't random – the Arctic island holds military bases and rare earth minerals as ice melts open strategic opportunities.

Trump has not yet ‘shown his hand’ on Greenland as tariffs raise the stakes, foreign policy expert says

January 18, 2026

Trump has not yet ‘shown his hand’ on Greenland as tariffs raise the stakes, foreign policy expert says

Trump threatens tariffs on Denmark and European allies to pressure negotiations over Greenland acquisition, with rates potentially rising to 25% by June.

European leaders warn Trump tariffs over Greenland 'risk a dangerous downward spiral'

January 18, 2026

European leaders warn Trump tariffs over Greenland 'risk a dangerous downward spiral'

European leaders unite against Trump's tariff threats over Greenland acquisition, warning of damage to transatlantic relations as tensions escalate.

Protests explode in Greenland amid Trump takeover push: 'We are not interested in being Americans'

January 17, 2026

Protests explode in Greenland amid Trump takeover push: 'We are not interested in being Americans'

Thousands marched in Greenland wearing "Make America Go Away" hats, rejecting Trump's purchase demands and tariff threats saying, "We are not interested in being Americans."

US congressional delegation visits Denmark amid backlash over Trump's push to acquire Greenland

January 17, 2026

US congressional delegation visits Denmark amid backlash over Trump's push to acquire Greenland

A bipartisan, bicameral group lawmakers traveled to Denmark to reassure NATO ally amid President Donald Trump's push for the U.S. to acquire Greenland.

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Greenland’s opposition party pushes closer US ties, independence from Denmark as Trump plays big in election

March 11, 2025

Greenland’s opposition party pushes closer US ties, independence from Denmark as Trump plays big in election

Vance office touts US defense of Greenland from Nazis, Soviets, ahead of VP and wife's visit to Space Base

March 26, 2025

Vance office touts US defense of Greenland from Nazis, Soviets, ahead of VP and wife's visit to Space Base

Trump says 'we need Greenland for international safety and security' ahead of Vance trip

March 27, 2025

Trump says 'we need Greenland for international safety and security' ahead of Vance trip

Greenland Timeline

Eric the Red settles in Greenland
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During WWII, US forces occupy Greenland while Denmark is occupied by Germany in order to protect the land.
1940-1945
President Harry Truman wanted to purchase Greenland after WWII
1946
Greenland becomes part of the Kingdom of Denmark
1953
The U.S. maintained a military outpost in northwestern Greenland at the Pituffik Space Base, now operated by the U.S. Space Force
1953
Greenland achieves home rule
1979
Greenland is extended self-governance
2009
Trump began talk of buying Greenland
2019
Donald Trump pushes to purchase Greenland from Denmark
2025
US VP JD Vance visited Greenland
March 2025
French President Emmanuel Macron visited Greenland
June 2025