Start Here Trump Backs Down on Greenland
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Jan 22, 2026 
Rachel Scott, ABC's senior political correspondent, shares insights from Davos, where Trump abandoned his military ambitions for Greenland while challenging NATO. Peter Harlombus provides courtroom context on the acquittal of a Uvalde officer, highlighting jurors' doubts about systemic failures. Devin Dwyer discusses a Supreme Court battle over presidential powers regarding the Federal Reserve, predicting a win for board member Lisa Cook. Together, they unravel the intricate relationship between politics, law, and global affairs.
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Greenland Retreat And NATO Doubts
- President Trump publicly retreated from threatening military action to seize Greenland but kept pressure for U.S. control.
- Rachel Scott notes this raised broader doubts about NATO's unity and long-term U.S.-European ties.
Tariff Threats Quickly Softened
- Hours after Davos remarks, Trump backed away from tariff threats on European allies via Truth Social.
- Rachel Scott says the U.S. appears unlikely to outright own Greenland and diplomacy must respect Denmark's red lines.
Officer Acquitted After Emotional Verdict
- Jurors in Corpus Christi acquitted Officer Adrian Gonzalez on all 29 counts after seven hours of deliberation.
- Peter Harlombus describes Gonzalez's visible relief and emotional reaction as the verdict was read.