CNN 5 Things Trump in Davos, Lindsey Halligan Departs, DOGE Security Breaches and more
Jan 21, 2026
President Trump heads to the World Economic Forum in Davos, stirring tensions with his Greenland proposal. Lindsey Halligan abruptly leaves her post amidst criticism of her authority. Meanwhile, the Justice Department reveals mishandling of sensitive data by DOGE employees. In international news, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu joins Trump’s reconstruction efforts for Gaza, raising eyebrows. Lastly, a man receives a life sentence for the assassination of Japan's former Prime Minister, linked to his grievances against a religious group.
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Davos Trip Heightens U.S.-Europe Tensions
- President Donald Trump's visit to Davos centers on his controversial proposal about Greenland and has already strained ties with European allies.
- U.S. officials urged calm and patience while European countries like France prepared military responses and exercises.
Turbulent Exit Of Interim U.S. Attorney
- Lindsay Halligan's abrupt departure followed a judge calling her leadership a charade and ruling her appointment unlawful.
- Her tenure included high-profile cases targeting political figures and drew sharp judicial criticism for her rhetoric.
DOGE Admits Mishandling Sensitive Data
- The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) admitted employees mishandled sensitive Social Security data and violated protocols.
- That confirmation follows concerns that DOGE copied records for over 300 million Americans into a vulnerable cloud server.
