CNN 5 Things US-Europe Tensions, MN Church Investigation, Controversial Gaza Board Invites and more
Jan 19, 2026
Tensions rise as Trump threatens tariffs over his Greenland ambitions. In Minnesota, a church faces protests due to its pastor's connections with ICE and a Justice Department inquiry. Controversy brews as Trump invites leaders like Putin to his proposed Gaza reconstruction board. Public trust in the release of Epstein case files remains low, with most Americans dissatisfied. Meanwhile, China's birth rate hits an all-time low, raising concerns about its future demographic and economic stability.
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Tariff Threats Escalate US-Europe Rift
- President Trump tied threats of tariffs to his Greenland plans, escalating tensions with Europe.
- EU officials are preparing retaliatory measures including pausing trade deals and using an anti-coercion tool.
Church Disruption After Fatal ICE Shooting
- Protesters disrupted a Minnesota church service chanting for Renee Good after an ICE officer fatally shot her.
- The DOJ is probing whether demonstrators violated civil rights or desecrated a house of worship.
Controversial Gaza 'Board Of Peace' Revealed
- Trump invited a wide array of world leaders to his proposed Gaza reconstruction 'Board of Peace,' including Putin and Netanyahu.
- The board mixes political heavyweights and demands a $1 billion fee for permanent membership to fund rebuilding.
