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GOP Rep. McCaul says a US invasion of Greenland would mean 'war with NATO itself'
ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Republican Rep. Michael McCaul warned on Sunday that any U.S. military intervention to obtain Greenland would put America at odds with its NATO allies -- and possibly spell the e...
Jan 18, 2026
Minneapolis Mayor Frey defends himself amid reports of DOJ probe, says 'of course' he will comply
ABC News(MINNEAPOLIS)-- Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey defended himself and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Sunday, insisting they've "done nothing wrong" amid what sources say is a new federal investigation...
Jan 18, 2026
Democrats grapple with 'rising clamor' for Trump impeachment ahead of midterms
President Donald Trump speaks to reporters on the South Lawn before boarding Marine One at the White House on January 16, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Tom Brenner/Getty Images)(NEW YORK) -- From the campa...
Jan 17, 2026
Pentagon eyes surging carrier group to Middle East amid tensions with Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump tours the Ford River Rouge Complex on January 13, 2026, in Dearborn, Michigan. Trump is visiting Michigan where he will participate in a tour of the Ford River Rouge comple...
Jan 16, 2026
Which states will host 1st Democratic primaries? DNC will decide amid momentum, diversity debates
Voters cast their ballots in the New Hampshire presidential primary election at The Barn at Bull Meadow, January 23, 2024, in Concord, New Hampshire. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) -- Frida...
Jan 16, 2026
Trump threatens tariffs for nations that don't support his aim to acquire Greenland
Soldiers of the Bundeswehr, the German armed forces, arrive at Nuuk Airport, January 16, 2026 in Nuuk, Greenland. (Sean Gallup/Getty Images)(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump on Friday said he is ...
Jan 16, 2026
US voters widely opposed to taking Greenland by military force -- even most Republicans
Protesters hold flags of Greenland during a protest titled Greenland Belongs to the Greenlanders on January 14, 2026 outside the United States embassy in Copenhagen, Denmark. Martin Sylvest Andersen/G...
Jan 16, 2026
Democratic senator's bill would prevent political appointees from serving as an IG
Sen. Tammy Duckworth speaks during a news conference following a weekly Democratic policy luncheon at the Capitol, Jan. 6, 2026. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)(WASHINGTON) -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth is int...
Jan 16, 2026
3 more Democratic lawmakers say they are under federal investigation over illegal orders social media video
Rep. Jason Crow speaks to the media following a closed door meeting with members of the House of Representatives on Capitol Hill, December 16, 2025 in Washington. (Heather Diehl/Getty Images)(WASHINGT...
Jan 15, 2026
What is the Insurrection Act that Trump is threatening to use against Minnesota protests?
Border Patrol agents deploy tear gas as they clash with residents in a residential neighborhood after a minor traffic accident, January 12, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)(M...
Jan 15, 2026
