Trump Escalates Greenland Standoff — High‑Stakes White House Meeting
Denmark and Greenland officials met with VP JD Vance after Trump again insisted the U.S. must “take control” of Greenland for national security. Tensions are high, rhetoric is hotter, and Copenhagen is not amused.
Quick Hits
- Greenland Showdown Intensifies — Denmark and Greenland officials met with VP JD Vance at the White House as Trump continues insisting the U.S. must “take control” of Greenland for national security. Tensions with Copenhagen are rising. [Source]
- Minneapolis Protests Escalate — Tear gas, snowballs, and arrests as protesters clash with federal agents following the Renee Good shooting. At least eight arrests reported. [Source]
- Immigrant Visas Paused for 75 Countries — The Trump administration halts immigrant visa processing for dozens of nations, citing “public charge” concerns. [Source]
- White House Weighs Iran Strike — Trump’s national security team debates military options as Iran’s protest death toll rises. [Source]
What to Watch Today
1. DOJ Opens Criminal Investigation Into Fed Chair Jerome Powell
Federal prosecutors have launched a criminal probe into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, prompting market jitters and political shockwaves. Powell released a video statement saying he is cooperating fully.2. Secret Service Investigates Suspicious Object Ahead of Trump Motorcade
Agents discovered a suspicious item along the planned motorcade route in Palm Beach. The object was neutralized and the route was cleared, but the incident is under active investigation.3. Iran Protest Death Toll Climbs Past 600 as Crackdown Intensifies
Activists report at least 646 deaths as Iran’s security forces escalate their response to nationwide protests. Communications blackouts continue to obscure the full scale of the crackdown.4. Construction Crane Collapses Onto Passenger Train in Thailand
A massive crane fell onto a moving train in northeast Thailand, killing at least 22 people (some outlets report higher). Rescue operations are ongoing, and officials warn the toll may rise.5. Minnesota Sues Federal Government Over Deployment of Immigration Agents
Minnesota’s attorney general has filed suit to halt the deployment of federal immigration agents in the state, arguing the operation violates state authority and endangers residents.By The Numbers
— Approximate value of the consulting deal Houston ISD’s superintendent helped facilitate.
Quote of the Day
"We understand how important reliable connectivity is and apologize for the inconvenience.”
— Verizon spokesperson addressing the nationwide outage.
Bottom Line
The country is juggling domestic unrest, major immigration policy shifts, and infrastructure vulnerabilities — all while global tensions simmer beneath the surface. Minneapolis remains a flashpoint, the federal government is reshaping immigration access for dozens of countries, and a massive Verizon outage underscores how fragile essential systems can be. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court’s election‑law ruling and quiet Israel‑Iran diplomacy show how both U.S. politics and global security are shifting in real time.