Greenland Would Be the Largest U.S. Land Acquisition, if Trump Got His Way
Denmark does not want to sell its territory. But for a real estate mogul turned president, the world’s largest island may be irresistible.
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Trump Explores ‘Many Options’ for Dealing With Iran
President Trump is considering several options, including diplomacy and military force, for dealing with Iran, which has been rocked by violent protests.
The Global Cost of Futzing With the Fed
If President Trump succeeds in gaining control of the Federal Reserve, it could have ripple effects beyond U.S. borders.
Deposed Shah’s Son Hopes Trump Will Put Iran Regime ‘Down for Good’
Reza Pahlavi, once the crown prince of Iran, says protesters there have been emboldened by President Trump suggesting that he could take military action.
Trump Eyes Greenland, and Europe Figures Its Best Bet Is a Negotiation
European officials were stunned that President Trump restated his desire for Greenland after a yearlong effort to dissuade him, according to diplomats and others.
What Does ‘America First’ Mean After Venezuela?
In the wake of the U.S. operation to seize President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela, some have wondered whether President Trump has strayed from his “America First” promise. Our White House correspondent Zolan Kanno-Youngs looks closer at what “America Fi…
Pope Leo Rebukes a Spreading Global ‘Zeal for War’
The pontiff used an annual address to ambassadors to the Vatican to condemn countries that prioritized violence over diplomacy to achieve their goals.
How an Abrupt Call Between Trump and Colombia’s President Averted a Crisis
President Gustavo Petro said that the new tone between the leaders was “friendly,” but he also resurfaced his deep disagreements with President Trump.
Ukraine Awards Major Lithium Project to Investors With Links to Trump
Ronald S. Lauder, a billionaire friend of Mr. Trump, is among the investors. The move comes as the Trump administration looks for investment opportunities in Ukraine.
Fact-Checking Trump’s Justifications for the Venezuela Operation
The president has repeatedly tied Venezuela to drug overdose deaths, claimed the Maduro regime sent an influx of criminal migrants and accused the country of stealing American oil.