CNN 5 Things New Greenland Threats, US Military Base Evacuation, FBI Raids Reporter's Home and more
Jan 14, 2026
Tensions rise as Trump insists on U.S. control of Greenland, sparking local fears about a takeover. Meanwhile, a military base in Qatar is evacuated amid escalating U.S.-Iran relations. A Minnesota court challenges immigration enforcement practices that are under scrutiny. In trade news, China boasts a record surplus despite U.S. tariffs. Additionally, press freedoms are questioned after the FBI raids a journalist's home, seizing devices. Each topic reveals intricate layers of global and domestic policies.
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Greenland Sparks Geopolitical Tension
- President Donald Trump publicly demanded U.S. control of Greenland citing national security and missile defense concerns.
- Greenland residents and Denmark responded by increasing Danish military presence amid heightened tensions.
Local Fear Of U.S. Military Power
- A Greenland resident told CNN they feared becoming American and felt unable to resist U.S. military power.
- The comment illustrated local anxiety about the prospect of U.S. control or influence on the island.
Qatar Base Evacuation Precaution
- U.S. personnel at a major base in Qatar were urged to leave as a precaution amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions.
- The base, housing about 10,000 troops, had been previously targeted after U.S. strikes on Iranian facilities.