Greenland’s Prime Minister Mute Egede announced on Monday that the autonomous territory is open to stronger ties with the United States, particularly in areas like mining. He emphasized the importance of business cooperation, stating that Greenland would continue seeking opportunities with the U.S., but made it clear that the territory would not entertain a U.S. takeover. Egede’s comments followed U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s previous remarks … Continue reading Greenland seeking closer ties with US, particularly on mining, PM says

Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson suggested that any aid for California’s wildfire relief should have conditions, signaling a potential political conflict. Johnson criticized state leadership, particularly Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom, for issues like water and forest management, which he claimed contributed to the devastation. He hinted at a possible tie between debt limit increases and aid to California, though he emphasized that discussions are ongoing. … Continue reading Speaker Mike Johnson suggests ‘conditions’ needed on disaster aid for LA wildfires

Donald Trump’s presidential transition team released the schedule for his inauguration next week, which includes a fireworks show, VIP events at his Virginia golf course, and three inaugural balls. Despite raising over $170 million for the event, the number of balls and events is fewer than in previous inaugurations. The inaugural committee, with more than $200 million in funds, is hosting smaller events compared to … Continue reading Trump plans limited inauguration festivities despite massive fundraising

The Justice Department released Volume One of Special Counsel Jack Smith’s final report on his investigations into President-elect Donald Trump, focusing on the election case against him. The report, made public just before Trump’s inauguration, confirms Smith’s stance on bringing criminal charges against Trump for attempting to retain power after the 2020 election. Smith defends his decision, asserting that Trump’s actions were criminal and harmful … Continue reading DOJ releases former Special Counsel Jack Smith’s report on investigation into Trump

President-elect Trump criticized former special counsel Jack Smith for attempting to issue a report on what he called a “witch hunt” against him. In a Truth Social post, Trump claimed Smith was “illegitimately involved” in political persecution and accused the government of wasting hundreds of millions of dollars on the investigation. The Department of Justice is pushing to release Smith’s final report on the Mar-a-Lago … Continue reading Trump: Jack Smith shouldn’t be allowed to release report 

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol will miss the first day of his impeachment trial due to concerns for his safety, according to his lawyer. The trial begins on Tuesday, with five hearings scheduled until February 4. If Yoon doesn’t attend, the Constitutional Court will reconvene for a second session on Thursday. This trial is separate from ongoing efforts to detain Yoon for questioning about … Continue reading Suspended South Korean President Yoon to skip first day of impeachment trial over safety concerns

Croatia’s President Zoran Milanović, a critic of the EU and NATO, won reelection with nearly 74% of the vote, defeating Dragan Primorac, who received around 26%. Milanović’s victory strengthens his position as Croatia’s most popular politician and sets up continued political tension with Prime Minister Andrej Plenković. A critic of Western military support for Ukraine, Milanović has opposed sending Croatian soldiers to Ukraine, and has … Continue reading Croatia’s President Milanović wins reelection

Vice President-elect JD Vance suggested that the U.S. could make a deal to acquire Greenland, emphasizing its strategic importance and natural resources. While President-elect Trump has previously hinted at using military force to secure the island, Vance disagreed, stating that military action is unnecessary as the U.S. already has troops stationed there. Danish officials have privately expressed willingness to enhance security or increase the U.S. … Continue reading JD Vance says there’s “a deal to be made in Greenland”

President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu discussed efforts to finalize a Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal by January 20, when Biden’s term ends. U.S. and Israeli officials indicated that the indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas are at a critical stage, with both Biden’s and President-elect Trump’s teams working together to push for a resolution. White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan expressed optimism, … Continue reading Biden and Netanyahu speak as Gaza negotiations reach critical point