Tensions between President Trump and California Governor Gavin Newsom escalated at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland, where Trump criticized Newsom’s leadership while Newsom urged world leaders to resist Trump’s policies. Trump suggested California could benefit from federal intervention, claiming his administration has helped Los Angeles and hinting that the state could face investigation for alleged fraud. Newsom mocked Trump’s remarks on social media and … Continue reading Trump & Newsom clash in Switzerland as potential California fraud probe looms

President Donald Trump said the U.S. should control Greenland to build a large-scale “Golden Dome” missile defense system, claiming it would also protect Canada. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, he argued that Canada benefits from U.S. security and should be grateful, though it is unclear if Canada will participate in the project. The Golden Dome, unveiled in May, is estimated to cost … Continue reading Trump challenges Carney at Davos, asserts Canada should be ‘grateful’ for Golden Dome missile defense

President Donald Trump has abandoned his threat to impose tariffs on European countries opposing his plan to take control of Greenland and ruled out using force to seize the territory. The decision came after Trump met with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte in Davos, where they agreed on a “framework” for future cooperation on Greenland and the Arctic, though details were not disclosed. The framework reportedly … Continue reading Trump drops tariff threat, says he won’t use force to take Greenland

King Mohammed VI of Morocco has accepted President Donald Trump’s invitation to join the US-led Gaza Board of Peace, Morocco’s foreign ministry announced. The board will oversee the transitional National Committee for the Administration of Gaza as part of the second phase of Trump’s peace plan. Russia confirmed that President Vladimir Putin received an invitation and is reviewing the proposal, while Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev … Continue reading Morocco joins Trump’s Gaza Board of Peace as founding member

President Donald Trump criticized media coverage in Minnesota, saying too much attention is on ICE operations and not enough on alleged corruption and taxpayer fraud by state officials. On Truth Social, he argued that ICE is removing dangerous criminals allowed into the U.S. under federal policies, while Minnesota politicians are allegedly mismanaging or stealing billions in public funds. Trump cited investigations into fraud in programs … Continue reading Trump says media focuses too much on Minnesota ICE coverage, not enough on corruption allegations

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado said after meeting President Trump that Venezuela will eventually hold “free and fair” elections, but emphasized that dismantling the country’s repression apparatus must come first. Machado did not give a timeline for the transitional government, led in part by former Vice President Delcy Rodríguez, but stressed that security, rule of law, and the release of political prisoners are prerequisites … Continue reading Venezuelan opposition leader says country will hold ‘free and fair’ elections ‘eventually’

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro claims in his forthcoming memoir that during vetting for Vice President Kamala Harris’ 2024 running mate, he was asked if he had ever been an agent of Israel, a question he found offensive, ABC News confirmed. According to excerpts, Shapiro, who is Jewish and outspoken about his support for Israel, was also asked if he had spoken with undercover Israeli agents … Continue reading Gov. Josh Shapiro alleges that Kamala Harris’ team asked if he had ever been an Israeli agent

European leaders are cautiously managing tensions with the U.S. after President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on several EU countries, the U.K., and Norway over their opposition to a potential Greenland sale. Ahead of Trump’s speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, EU diplomats and officials are seeking a diplomatic solution to avoid further straining transatlantic relations. While some European voices support using the EU’s … Continue reading EU clings to hope it can defuse Trump at Davos