CNN 5 Things US-Europe Tensions, MN Church Investigation, Controversial Gaza Board Invites and more
Jan 19, 2026
Tensions rise as President Trump threatens Europe with tariffs over his Greenland plans. A Minnesota church becomes a hotspot for protest, drawing attention from the Department of Justice. Trump invites controversial leaders to his Gaza reconstruction board, sparking debate. Public dissatisfaction grows over the lack of transparency in the Jeffrey Epstein case file releases. Meanwhile, China faces a significant demographic shift with its birthrate declining for the fourth consecutive year.
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Tariff Threats Raise US-Europe Stakes
- President Trump threatened 10% tariffs on European countries opposing his Greenland plans, escalating US-Europe trade tensions.
- The EU readies retaliation including pausing trade deals and an anti-coercion tool that could restrict US access to European markets.
Church Protest Over ICE Officer Shooting
- Protesters disrupted a Minnesota church service chanting for Renee Good after she was shot by an ICE officer, accusing a pastor of leading the local ICE field office.
- The Justice Department is probing whether demonstrators violated federal civil rights and desecrated a house of worship.
Controversial Gaza Reconstruction Board
- President Trump invited a wide array of world leaders, including Vladimir Putin and Benjamin Netanyahu, to a "Board of Peace" for Gaza reconstruction.
- The board's structure raises concerns about undermining the United Nations and includes a $1 billion fee for permanent positions.
