Morning Wire Evening Wire: Minnesotan Officials Subpoenaed & Trump’s Greenland Negotiations | 1.20.26
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Jan 20, 2026 Minnesota officials face subpoenas amid a DOJ investigation into ICE practices. President Trump plans to discuss Greenland with European leaders at Davos, while Denmark increases military presence there. The Iranian regime confirms thousands of protester deaths, stirring international outrage. Controversy arises as Maria Corina Machado gifts her Nobel Prize to Trump. Research reveals women are more likely to justify political assassinations. Meanwhile, a deadly train collision in Spain sparks a major safety investigation.
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Denmark Bolsters Forces In Greenland
- Denmark responded to Trump's remarks by reinforcing military forces in Greenland, deploying troops to Nuuk.
- Denmark's Arctic Command called the deployment a substantial contribution amid heightened tensions.
Trump's Text To Norway On Ownership
- A released text shows Trump telling Norway's prime minister Denmark "cannot protect that land from Russia or China."
- He questioned Denmark's right of ownership and compared historical boat landings to U.S. claims.
UK Deal Used To Argue Strategic Weakness
- Trump criticized the UK for ceding the Chagos Islands to Mauritius as a sign of strategic weakness.
- He argued the move imperils U.S. access to Diego Garcia and used it to justify Greenland's importance.