Trump's Greenland acquisition efforts strain US-European relations ahead of Davos speech
President Trump's aggressive push to acquire Greenland has created diplomatic tensions with European allies, overshadowing his economic message at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
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Supreme Court considers case that could threaten Federal Reserve independence
The Supreme Court hears arguments about President Trump's attempt to fire Federal Reserve board member Lisa Cook, a case that could undermine the central bank's independence from political pressure.
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ICE becomes highest-funded US law enforcement agency amid immigration crackdown
Immigration and Customs Enforcement's budget has skyrocketed to $85 billion under President Trump, making it the highest-funded U.S. law enforcement agency as it leads aggressive immigration enforcement operations.
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Trump administration dismantles Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
The Trump administration has taken aggressive steps to dismantle the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, including ordering work stoppages, attempting layoffs, and cutting funding, leaving consumer protection gaps.
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Israel agrees to join Trump's Board of Peace initiative
Israel has agreed to participate in President Trump's Board of Peace, a new international body that aims to address global conflicts, though some European nations have declined to join.
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Iran issues warning after Trump calls for end to Khamenei's leadership
Iran's military warned the U.S. against taking action against Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after President Trump called for new leadership in Iran amid ongoing protests and government crackdowns.
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Justice Department subpoenas Minnesota officials in immigration enforcement probe
The Justice Department has issued grand jury subpoenas to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, and other officials as part of an investigation into alleged obstruction of federal immigration enforcement.
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Brooklyn Beckham publicly accuses parents of prioritizing branding over family
Brooklyn Beckham has publicly accused his parents David and Victoria Beckham of putting public branding before family relationships and attempting to sabotage his wedding to Nicola Peltz.
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ASEAN refuses to endorse Myanmar's military-controlled elections
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations will not recognize election results in military-ruled Myanmar, citing concerns about the lack of inclusive and free participation in the polls.
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Major winter storm threatens catastrophic damage across southern US
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