Key Events (10)
President Trump appeared at the World Economic Forum in Davos on January 21, 2026, where he continued to press his demand for U.S. control of Greenland. Trump stated the U.S. would not use military force to take Greenland but insisted his country needs ownership of the island for defense purposes, while announcing a "framework" for a future deal with Denmark.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer hardened his rhetoric against Trump at Prime Minister's Questions, criticizing U.S. pressure over Greenland and accusing the Tory opposition leader Kemi Badenoch of supporting efforts to undermine the government's position. This marked a shift from a previously more cautious diplomatic approach.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accepted a position on Trump's proposed "board of peace" despite previous objections, with the body's initial remit to oversee the Gaza ceasefire. This appointment signals Israeli engagement with the Trump administration's Middle East initiatives.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) launched a crackdown targeting Somali communities in Maine, with approximately 50 arrests made as the Trump administration intensifies immigration enforcement efforts. The action represents part of broader stepped-up immigration enforcement across the country.
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes petitioned President Trump to commute her prison sentence for fraud conviction, according to a filing on the U.S. Justice Department's website. This is among numerous requests for clemency the administration has received.
A Department of Justice court filing revealed that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, improperly shared sensitive Social Security data with access to Americans' confidential information. The Trump administration acknowledged the data access violation.
The EU Parliament blocked a U.S. trade deal following Trump's tariff threats, with Brussels planning an emergency summit to discuss retaliatory options including potential "nuclear deterrent" sanctions. The action reflects European pushback against Trump's economic pressures.
The U.S. Supreme Court appeared poised to reject Trump's attempt to immediately fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, with key justices expressing concern that such action could imperil the central bank's independence. The case addresses presidential authority over the independent agency.
California Governor Gavin Newsom reported that his scheduled appearance at the Davos World Economic Forum was canceled after the U.S. pavilion received pressure from Trump and withdrew a planned "fireside chat" with Fortune magazine. The cancellation highlights tensions between the Trump administration and Democratic-led states.
An appeals court temporarily lifted an injunction allowing ICE to arrest and pepper-spray peaceful protesters in Minnesota, handing a victory to the Trump administration as Vice President JD Vance was set to visit the state. The ruling permits immigration enforcement action against demonstrators.