Politics and Government
- Denmark Bristles at Idea of Giving Up Any Sovereignty in Greenland - American and NATO officials have discussed giving the United States sovereignty over U.S. military bases in Greenland. The Danes don’t seem to like that.
- At Davos, a Clash Between Trump’s World and the Old World - For decades, leaders have gathered in Davos to discuss a shared economic and political future. On Wednesday, President Trump turned the forum into a bracing clash between his worldview and theirs.
- 4 Takeaways from Supreme Court Hearing on Trump’s Firing of Fed Official - The justices were alert to the central bank’s crucial role and wary of issuing a broad ruling based on rushed briefing and incomplete information.
- Here’s a Look at Everything (and Everyone) Trump Assailed at Davos - President Trump’s verbal broadsides drew gasps and nervous laughter at the annual gathering of political and business leaders.
- Carney Speech on U.S. ‘Rupture’ and Canada’s Survival Draws Standing Ovation at Davos - Prime Minister Mark Carney got a standing ovation in Davos for starkly describing the end of Pax Americana. He is looking for new allies to help his country survive it.
- Taiwan’s $40 Billion Military Spending Plan Stalled by Political Impasse - Taiwan’s domestic gridlock is revealing a deep-seated fracture over how the island should defend itself and how much it can depend on the United States.
- Man Gets Life in Prison for Killing Shinzo Abe, Former Leader of Japan - Tetsuya Yamagami, 45, had admitted to shooting Mr. Abe, Japan’s longest-serving prime minister; but his case divided Japan.
- Why Was Macron Wearing Sunglasses at Davos? - An eye condition, not a style choice, prompted President Emmanuel Macron of France to don aviators to address the World Economic Forum.
- Bessent Attended a Supreme Court Argument. Now He’s Telling Powell Not to. - Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said it was a mistake for Jerome Powell to attend arguments in a case on Fed independence. But Mr. Bessent attended a tariff case.
- Judge Allows Policy Restricting Lawmakers’ Access to ICE Facilities - The decision permitted the Trump administration to continue restricting inspections of the conditions inside immigration detention compounds.