The Fox News Rundown Business Rundown: Greenland, TikTok, and the Battle for America's Middle Class
Jan 23, 2026
Brianna Lyman, elections correspondent for The Federalist, provides sharp conservative commentary on politics and policy. She discusses Trump's push to acquire Greenland and its strategic value. She explores corporatism versus capitalism and solutions for the middle class. She also breaks down the TikTok deal and Gen Z trends like No-Buy January.
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Strategic Value Of Greenland
- The U.S. push for access to Greenland mixes national security with resource competition against China and Russia.
- Brianna Lyman argues U.S. involvement prevents strategic rivals from gaining a foothold and secures rare earths.
U.S. Leverage Despite Global Criticism
- Davos reactions signaled a divide: global elites criticized U.S. moves while U.S. leaders emphasize who pays and shows up.
- Brianna Lyman says financial and defense responsibilities give the U.S. leverage despite international criticism.
Corporatism Versus Capitalism
- Larry Fink's comment at Davos prompted debate about capitalism evolving to address wealth concentration.
- Lyman distinguishes corporate power from true capitalism and blames corporatism for widening inequality.
