U.S. Foreign Policy
Trump says U.S. will pursue Greenland control 'the easy way or the hard way' as allies and some Republicans push back
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President Donald Trump said Friday, January 9, 2026, that the United States would “do something” about Greenland “whether they like it or not,” framing the issue as a response to Russia and China and warning of a “hard way” if a deal cannot be reached. The remarks came as European leaders reiterated support for Greenland and Denmark, and as some Republicans cautioned against any use of military force.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the United States is starting to clear the Strait of Hormuz as a favor to South Korea, China, Japan and other energy-importing nations. The remarks refer to efforts to reopen the waterway disrupted by Iran's missile and drone attacks amid the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran. They came as Washington and Tehran launched their first negotiations to end the conflict.
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Three days after U.S. special forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and wife Cilia Flores in a Caracas raid on narco-terrorism charges—as detailed in our initial coverage—Maduro now awaits trial in a New York federal prison. Delcy Rodríguez has been sworn in as interim president, facing U.S. threats of further action, domestic repression by pro-regime militias, and international backlash.
Admiral Alvin Holsey, head of U.S. Southern Command, has retired after expressing concerns over the legality of ongoing military strikes on suspected drug vessels off Venezuela. The Pentagon continues these operations, including a recent drone strike on a submarine that killed two and captured two survivors. Critics question the actions' compliance with U.S. and international law.