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Politics

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Trump retreats from Greenland demand after allied backlash and market turbulence

After weeks of escalating rhetoric over Greenland—including tariff threats—Trump backed away from insisting the U.S. acquire the territory. The reversal followed resistance from allies and political unease at home, underscoring the limits of pressure tactics that rattled diplomacy and markets.

Democrats threaten DHS funding fight after Minneapolis killing; Trump allies defend crackdown

The political fallout from the killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis escalated into a Washington budget confrontation, with prominent Democrats calling for immigration agents to leave Minnesota and warning they could block funding tied to DHS. The administration argues agents acted defensively and says the operation is necessary.

Trump draws backlash after hosting ‘Melania’ documentary screening amid Minneapolis shooting fallout

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hosted a private White House screening of a documentary about the First Lady, according to the public calendar. The timing drew criticism from Democrats as a fatal shooting involving federal agents in Minneapolis intensified political tension and raised fresh questions about enforcement tactics and accountability.

Trump ties Greenland posture to Nobel Peace Prize frustration as tensions rise

The U.S. president linked his increasingly aggressive stance on Greenland to resentment about not receiving a Nobel Peace Prize, according to a message confirmed by the White House. The comments added to a standoff with Denmark and other European allies and intensified debate about Arctic security and alliance unity.