Canadian PM Carney doubles down on Davos call for “middle powers” to resist economic intimidation, rejecting Trump’s claim that Canada “lives because of the United States.”
Trump suspends tariffs on eight European nations after claiming “framework” deal with NATO on Greenland, says he will not use force to take the island.
Netanyahu accepts invitation to Trump’s Gaza “Board of Peace,” joining UAE, Belarus, Hungary, Morocco and Canada, as Trump threatens France with 200% wine tariffs for refusing.
Trump posts private text from French President Macron to Truth Social, exposing diplomatic exchange where Macron wrote “I do not understand what you are doing on Greenland.”
Pentagon plans to cut U.S. participation in nearly 30 NATO organizations, including intelligence and special operations groups, by not replacing 200 personnel as postings end.
U.S. military seizes seventh oil tanker linked to Venezuela, with Trump claiming the U.S. has already taken 50 million barrels to sell on the open market.
Greenland’s prime minister tells citizens to prepare for “everything” including U.S. military action, recommends stocking five days of food.
Denmark deploys troops to Greenland for military exercises as Trump vows to “100%” impose tariffs on eight European allies who oppose his demand for “Complete and Total Control.”
France rejects Trump’s Gaza “Board of Peace” over concerns it would undermine the United Nations, as the Kremlin confirms Putin has been invited to join.
Three Catholic cardinals call U.S. foreign policy immoral, citing Venezuela, Ukraine and Greenland, and renounce war “as an instrument for narrow national interests.”
Trump tells Norway’s prime minister he no longer feels obligated to “think purely of Peace” after not receiving the Nobel Prize, demands “Complete and Total Control of Greenland.”
Iraq announces US forces completed full withdrawal from Al-Asad Air Base, ending more than two decades of American military presence in the country’s federal territory.
Trump officials communicated with Venezuela’s Diosdado Cabello for months before and after the Maduro raid, despite his $25 million bounty and narcotics indictment.
Trump’s Board of Peace draft charter grants permanent membership to countries contributing at least $1 billion, with Trump controlling the funds and serving as chairman.
Netanyahu’s office says Trump’s Gaza Board of Peace announcement was not coordinated with Israel and contradicts government policy over Turkey’s inclusion.
Thousands march in Greenland’s largest recorded protest as Prime Minister joins demonstrators outside U.S. Consulate in Nuuk.
Trump threatens 10% tariffs on eight European allies starting February 1 until U.S. acquires Greenland, rising to 25% in June.
Trump announces Gaza “Board of Peace” with members from the U.S., U.K., and Canada but no Middle Eastern representatives on the body that will govern Palestinian territory.
FAA warns pilots of potential military activity and GPS interference over the eastern Pacific Ocean and Central American airspace through mid-March.
Bipartisan congressional delegation traveled to Copenhagen to reassure Danish and Greenlandic leaders as European troops deploy to the island Trump has refused to rule out taking by force.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe met in Caracas with Delcy Rodríguez, Maduro’s former vice president whom the U.S. installed as acting Venezuela president two weeks ago.
Trump threatens tariffs on any country that won’t “go along with Greenland,” one day after Danish delegation left Washington citing “fundamental disagreement” with U.S. demands.
Trump’s ambassador nominee to Iceland apologizes after joking to House colleagues that the country would be the “52nd state” and he would be its governor.
Trump announces “Board of Peace” for Gaza, calling it the “Greatest and Most Prestigious Board ever assembled,” as Israel continues strikes that killed nine on Thursday.
France, Germany, Sweden and Norway deploy troops to Greenland after White House talks reveal “fundamental disagreement,” with Danish minister warning U.S. invasion “would be the end of NATO.”
U.S. sanctions Iranian officials for deadly crackdown on protesters, hours after Trump threatened Insurrection Act against protesters in Minnesota.
U.S. forces seize sixth oil tanker enforcing Trump’s naval blockade of Venezuela, one day after completing first $500 million sale of seized Venezuelan crude.
Denmark agrees to high-level working group on Greenland after White House meeting with Vance and Rubio, but calls U.S. ownership demands “totally unacceptable.”
State Department suspending immigrant visa processing for 75 countries starting Jan. 21, claiming applicants “take welfare at unacceptable rates” despite existing five-year waiting periods for most benefits.
US evacuating some personnel from Qatar’s Al Udeid Air Base as precaution while Trump weighs military action against Iran.
Kari Lake blocks Radio Free Europe from broadcasting into Iran via Kuwait transmitter despite Trump’s support for protesters.
Defense Secretary Hegseth directs Pentagon to integrate Grok into military networks despite CSAM and antisemitic controversies.
Rubio informs federal court U.S. has no way of locating 137 Venezuelans unlawfully deported under Alien Enemies Act, argues due process hearings would harm foreign policy interests.
Vance and Rubio to host Danish and Greenlandic foreign ministers Wednesday as Trump continues threatening “easy way” or “hard way” takeover of Arctic island.
Trump announces 25% tariff on “any country doing business with Iran” via Truth Social, effective immediately, as Supreme Court weighs legality of his tariff powers.
Trump declares national emergency to shield $2.5 billion in Venezuelan oil revenue from private creditors, with officials saying US will manage sales “indefinitely.”
German Health Minister calls RFK Jr.’s claim that Germany prosecuted doctors over COVID vaccines “completely unfounded” and “factually incorrect.”
Trump posts doctored Wikipedia screenshot on Truth Social showing himself as “Acting President of Venezuela” eight days after ordering military capture of Maduro.
Trump threatens Cuba on Truth Social, warning “make a deal before it is too late” after cutting off Venezuelan oil, then shares post suggesting Rubio should be “president of Cuba.”
Trump threatens to block Exxon from Venezuela after CEO told him at White House meeting the country is “uninvestable” without legal reforms.
State Department orders Americans to leave Venezuela immediately, warning armed militias are hunting US citizens, one day after Trump promised oil executives “total safety, total security.”
Trump briefed on military strike options against Iran as protests continue, with “large-scale aerial strike” among choices presented, according to US officials.
Leaders of all five Greenland parliamentary parties issue joint statement rejecting US takeover: “We don’t want to be Americans, we don’t want to be Danish, we want to be Greenlanders.”
Norwegian Nobel Institute says peace prize cannot be “revoked, shared, nor transferred” after Trump said it would be “a great honor” to accept Machado’s award.
US and Jordanian forces strike more than 35 ISIS targets across Syria with 90 precision munitions, part of ongoing retaliation for December attack that killed two American soldiers.
US forces seize fifth tanker in a month off Venezuela, bringing total captured oil to 6.15 million barrels worth over $300 million.
Trump threatens to take Greenland “the hard way” if Denmark won’t sell, says US needs to “own” it to prevent Russia and China from taking it.
Trump tells oil executives they have “total safety” to invest $100 billion in Venezuela; ExxonMobil CEO responds country is currently “un-investable” after company’s assets seized twice.
White House officials discuss offering Greenlanders $10,000 to $100,000 each to support secession from Denmark, with talks intensifying after Venezuela operation, Reuters reports.
Director of National Intelligence Gabbard was excluded from Venezuela operation planning, posting Hawaii beach photos while cabinet finalized Maduro capture, officials say.
