January 13, 2026 Greenland's prime minister says 'we choose Denmark' over the US Greenland's prime minister said if his territory had to choose between the United States and Denmark, it would choose Denmark, a report said.
January 13, 2026 Bipartisan lawmakers propose bill to block military action against NATO members amid threats to take Greenland A group of bipartisan lawmakers introduced legislation to block President Donald Trump from invading a NATO country or territory, including Greenland.
January 12, 2026 Trump's Greenland push escalates as GOP lawmaker moves to make it America's 51st state House Republican introduces bill to make Greenland America's 51st state as President Donald Trump pushes for U.S. control of the strategic Danish Arctic territory.
January 11, 2026 Trump says Greenland's defense is 'two dog sleds' as he pushes for US acquisition of territory President Trump argued the U.S. must acquire Greenland to prevent Russia or China from taking over, claiming Arctic territory has minimal defenses amid rising geopolitical tensions.
January 10, 2026 Greenland leaders push back on Trump's calls for US control of the island: 'We don’t want to be Americans' Greenland leaders firmly reject President Donald Trump's proposed U.S. takeover as the American administration vows action regardless of their wishes.
January 9, 2026 Trump says US is making moves to acquire Greenland 'whether they like it or not' President Donald Trump discusses Greenland acquisition plans after the U.S. military captures Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro, citing national security needs.
January 8, 2026 Trump admin reportedly considers paying each Greenland resident up to $100K amid US takeover talks Trump administration reportedly considering paying Greenland residents $10,000-$100,000 each to encourage secession from Denmark for U.S. acquisition.
January 8, 2026 European allies working on plan if US acts on acquiring Greenland: report Countries in Europe reportedly are working on a plan if the Trump administration makes a move on acquiring Greenland, which is a a Danish territory.
January 8, 2026 Senate Dem John Fetterman supports prospect of US Greenland purchase, citing 'massive strategic benefits' Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., said he supports the U.S. acquisition of Greenland, saying the territory has "massive strategic benefits for the United States."
January 7, 2026 Kennedy says military action on Greenland would be 'weapons-grade stupid' as GOP resists force Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans Denmark meetings next week, and lawmakers reject the idea of military force to capture Greenland, a prized possession sought by President Trump.