CNN 5 Things Greenland ‘Will Fight Back’, Stocks Tumble, MN Lawsuits and more
Jan 20, 2026
Tensions rise as Greenland vows to defend itself against U.S. annexation talks. Global stock markets react negatively to political threats. The Justice Department intensifies immigration crackdowns, facing lawsuits in Minnesota. A year after a measles outbreak in Texas, cases continue to climb amidst low vaccination rates. Netflix makes headlines with a revised all-cash offer for Warner Bros. Discovery, escalating the takeover battle.
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Greenland Vows To Resist External Control
- Greenland's leaders and residents express firm resistance to any external takeover despite lacking a military.
- David Rind reports that Greenlanders say they "will fight back no matter what," signaling strong local opposition to annexation talk.
Global Markets Drop On Political Uncertainty
- Markets reacted strongly to political uncertainty about Greenland and Trump's tariff threats, sending stocks sharply lower.
- David Rind notes global stocks and the dollar index tumbled, with Asia rattled by separate political events in Japan.
DOJ Pushes Back Against Minnesota Legal Challenges
- The Justice Department is appealing Minnesota lawsuits that challenge federal immigration operations and limits on agent responses.
- David Rind reports DOJ calls the state lawsuit an "absurdity" and is appealing court restrictions on federal agents.