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Live updates: Trump tariff threat irks Europe; Pentagon reportedly weighs Minnesota deployment

THE HILL STAFF

President Trump drew fury from several fronts when he announced Saturday that he would levy new tariffs on Denmark and other European allies, which would last until “a Deal is reached for the Complete and Total purchase of Greenland.” European leaders, including close ally Britain, condemned the move. Officials are set to meet in an emergency...

Some taxpayers can file their returns early, for free: What to know

JEREMY TANNER

While many people will have to wait until Jan. 26 to file their taxes, taxpayers who qualify for the IRS Free File program can already submit their federal returns, the agency said in a recent news release.

Abigail Spanberger becomes Virginia's 1st female governor in historic inauguration

Abigail Spanberger is Virginia's first female governor after centuries of men holding the state's top office

Fear and Loathing in Trump’s America

GLENN C. ALTSCHULER AND DAVID WIPPMAN, OPINION CONTRIBUTORS

Even though the vast majority of Americans have not been “carefully taught to hate and fear,” many have chosen to go along to get along.

Shrimp with a side of cancer? Radioactive contamination is real.

KIMBERLY ROBERSON, OPINION CONTRIBUTOR

The standard should be, if Cesium-137 or other isotopes of concern are detectable in food items, they ought to be pulled off shelves, or at the very least labeled with warnings so consumers can make an informed decision. Unfortunately, that’s not the system we have.

Bessent rejects 'false choice' between Greenland and NATO

SARAH FORTINSKY

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday rejected what he described as the “false choice” between annexing Greenland and the future of NATO. In an interview on NBC News’s “Meet the Press,” Bessent brushed off concerns from European allies about the future of the defense alliance when asked about their warnings that any move from the...

Frey on reported soldiers on standby: ‘Clearly designed to intimidate’

TARA SUTER

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (D) on Sunday pushed back against the Trump administration for reportedly ordering around 1,500 active-duty soldiers to prepare for a possible deployment to Minnesota. “This act was clearly designed to intimidate the people of Minneapolis. And here's the thing, we're not going to be intimidated. If the goal here is safety,...

On its 250th anniversary, America must preserve jury trials

MARK MARTIN, OPINION CONTRIBUTOR

The jury trial is a cornerstone of democratic governance and a vital protection against government overreach, and its preservation is essential to ensuring justice, limiting government power, and protecting the rights of Americans.

Nobel Foundation weighs in after Machado presents Peace Prize to Trump

The Nobel Foundation firmly rejected Venezuela's Maria Corina Machado's symbolic transfer of her Peace Prize to Trump, stating prizes cannot be passed on.

Why Trump zeroed in on Greenland and why it matters in 3 maps

Trump's interest in Greenland isn't random - the Arctic island holds military bases and rare earth minerals as ice melts open strategic opportunities.

Wife of former American detainee released after more than a year in Venezuelan prison

The wife of an American citizen freed from Venezuelan prison after year-long detention on alleged espionage charges, reunites with husband in emotional call.

Newsom defies Trump administration, declares free parks for MLK Day

California Gov. Gavin Newsom responded to the Trump administration's decision to scrap free national park entry on MLK Day, offering free admission to 200-plus state parks.

Trump's voice in a new Fannie Mae ad is generated by artificial intelligence, with his permission

What sounds like President Donald Trump narrating a new Fannie Mae ad actually is an AI-cloned voice reading text, according to a disclaimer in the video

Nancy Pelosi faces social media backlash over behavior at Bob Weir tribute event

Self-proclaimed "Deadhead" and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi draws criticism for her demeanor and outfit choice while speaking at Bob Weir's memorial celebration in San Francisco.

The current US political climate is spurring a 'reclaim' and rallying on the MLK holiday

As communities across the country prepare Monday to host parades, panels and service projects for the 40th anniversary of when the federal government officially began observing Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the current political climate has left some fee...