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January 17, 2025

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The topic of strengthening Greenland's security emerges after President Trump's threat

President-elect Trump's comments regarding the seizure and acquisition of Greenland highlight bipartisan discussions about the need to strengthen security around the Arctic island and strengthen regional defenses. Republicans see President Trump's desire for Greenland as a negotiating platform to strengthen Arctic security related to his strategy to confront China. President Trump also discussed taking back the Panama Canal, where China controls two of the five ports. …

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Greenland Prime Minister: “We don't want to be Americans''

Greenland's prime minister has weighed in on President-elect Trump's proposal to acquire the island's territory, insisting that the country will continue to strive for independence from Denmark. “We don't want to be Danish,” Moute Egede said in an interview Thursday on Fox News' “Special Report.” “We don't even want to be Americans. We want to be Greenlanders.” President Trump's recent…

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In other news

Read something different from The Hill.

Live update: Noem vows to retire CBP One app. Senate advances Laken Riley Act

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R), President-elect Trump's nominee to head the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), will appear before a Senate committee on Friday for her confirmation hearing. DHS's scope includes two hot topics: immigration and federal emergency management. Immigration…

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on tap monday

Happenings in and around the defense industry:

Inauguration day is Monday. president-elect trump and Vice President-elect J.D. Vance The oath will be taken at 12 p.m. In the Rotunda of the Capitol.
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Click markup to vote Regarding the nomination of the governor. Kristi Noem (RSD) Appointed Secretary of Homeland Security. and Russell Vought Becomes Director of the Office of Management and Budget.

what we are reading

News reported by other media outlets:

russia and iran Sign a partnership agreement to deepen your bond In the face of Western sanctions (AP)
intention Military will be pardoned on January 6th Is there a place in the military? They already do that. (military.com)
First black Secretary of Defense Austin's term ends Hurt by Afghanistan but buoyed by Ukraine (AP)

today's trends

Two important stories about The Hill today:

Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban

The Supreme Court on Friday unanimously upheld a law requiring TikTok's China-based parent company to exit the app, strengthening future bans. read more

Democratic senator on Biden's farewell plea: 'Now he tells us'

Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (DR.I.) said Thursday's statement came too late in President Biden's farewell speech, raising questions. read more

The Hill Opinion

Defense and national security editorials submitted to The Hill:

Face the facts: America outsources its military supply chain to China
A call that could change history: The moment Trump and Pezeshkian make peace