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Gov.-elect Sherrill criticizes Trump’s focus on Greenland, says New Jerseyans are concerned about cost of living

Sunday, January 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- New Jersey Democratic Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill criticized President Donald Trump on Sunday for pursuing the acquisition of Greenland while the cost of living remains a top issue in the United States."There is not one person in New Jersey that wakes up... Read More.

Minneapolis Mayor Frey defends himself amid reports of DOJ probe, says ‘of course’ he will comply

Sunday, January 18 by 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 targeting the two Democratic officials."If the rumors are true, this is deeply concerning, because this is... Read More.

GOP Rep. McCaul says a US invasion of Greenland would mean ‘war with NATO itself’

Sunday, January 18 by 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 end of the alliance itself."What do you make of what's going on... Read More.

Democrats grapple with ‘rising clamor’ for Trump impeachment ahead of midterms

Saturday, January 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- From the campaign trail to Capitol Hill, a growing number of Democrats have said they believe President Donald Trump has committed impeachable offenses in his first year back in office.But with their focus on the midterms, fewer elected Democrats are willing... Read More.

Pentagon eyes surging carrier group to Middle East amid tensions with Iran

Friday, January 16 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Pentagon was expected to send additional military assets to the Middle East in coming days, according to several people familiar with the discussions, including possibly the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group.Such a move is considered a typical precaution at times... Read More.

Which states will host 1st Democratic primaries? DNC will decide amid momentum, diversity debates

Friday, January 16 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Friday marks a key procedural deadline for how Democrats will figure out which states will hold the first presidential nominating contests of 2028, amid broader debates within the party over diversity and voter representation, and which states will show which candidates... Read More.

Trump threatens tariffs for nations that don’t support his aim to acquire Greenland

Friday, January 16 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump on Friday said he is considering imposing tariffs on countries that don't support his efforts to acquire Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory."I may put a tariff on countries if they don't go along with Greenland, because we need Greenland... Read More.

US voters widely opposed to taking Greenland by military force — even most Republicans

Friday, January 16 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A set of recent polls have highlighted American voters' opposition to taking over Greenland -- and even greater opposition to taking it over by military force.A Quinnipiac University poll found 55% of voters opposed to the United States trying to... Read More.

Democratic senator’s bill would prevent political appointees from serving as an IG

Friday, January 16 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth is introducing legislation Friday that would put restraints on the current and former political appointees to be nominated as inspectors general. The Inspector General's Independence Act would bar President Donald Trump and future presidents from nominating political appointees who... Read More.

What is the Insurrection Act that Trump is threatening to use against Minnesota protests?

Thursday, January 15 by ABC News

(MINNEAPOLIS) -- President Donald Trump threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act to send in federal troops as protests unfold in Minneapolis against Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations."If the corrupt politicians of Minnesota don't obey the law and stop the professional agitators and insurrectionists from... Read More.