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And yes, of course, we have more resources to spend at home in turn. But on the other hand, it would seem like the U.S. would potentially be giving away this extremely valuable relationship with Europe to China.

So, Mark, you have been reporting on the relationship between the U.S. and Europe for decades. Did you ever think you'd be writing about the dissolution of the U.S.-European partnership?

So, Mark, you have been reporting on the relationship between the U.S. and Europe for decades. Did you ever think you'd be writing about the dissolution of the U.S.-European partnership?

Mark, thank you so much.

Mark, thank you so much.

Here's what else you need to know today. On Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin declined to support an immediate ceasefire deal with Ukraine, saying that a halt in fighting would only benefit Ukraine as Russia made gains on the battlefield.

Here's what else you need to know today. On Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin declined to support an immediate ceasefire deal with Ukraine, saying that a halt in fighting would only benefit Ukraine as Russia made gains on the battlefield.

Putin said that a number of questions needed to be resolved before Russia would agree to a deal, a clear sign that he was in no hurry to go along with any kind of a truce. And... Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer broke with much of his party on Thursday and said he would vote for the Republican bill to keep the government open past Friday.

Putin said that a number of questions needed to be resolved before Russia would agree to a deal, a clear sign that he was in no hurry to go along with any kind of a truce. And... Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer broke with much of his party on Thursday and said he would vote for the Republican bill to keep the government open past Friday.

The move angered many of his fellow Democrats, but Schumer argued that if Democrats refused to help keep the government funded, it would lead to a shutdown that would allow Elon Musk and the Trump administration to further defund and dismantle federal programs.

The move angered many of his fellow Democrats, but Schumer argued that if Democrats refused to help keep the government funded, it would lead to a shutdown that would allow Elon Musk and the Trump administration to further defund and dismantle federal programs.

Today's episode was produced by Rob Zipko, Carlos Prieto, and Eric Krupke. It was edited by Maria Byrne and Paige Cowett. Contains original music by Marian Lozano, Rowan Nimisto, and Dan Powell, and was engineered by Alyssa Moxley. Our theme music is by Jim Brunberg and Ben Landsberg of Wonderly. That's it for The Daily. I'm Rachel Abrams. See you Monday.

Today's episode was produced by Rob Zipko, Carlos Prieto, and Eric Krupke. It was edited by Maria Byrne and Paige Cowett. Contains original music by Marian Lozano, Rowan Nimisto, and Dan Powell, and was engineered by Alyssa Moxley. Our theme music is by Jim Brunberg and Ben Landsberg of Wonderly. That's it for The Daily. I'm Rachel Abrams. See you Monday.

From The New York Times, I'm Rachel Abrams. This is The Daily.

From The New York Times, I'm Rachel Abrams. This is The Daily.

In a recent address before Congress, Donald Trump talked once again about his big ambitions for Greenland.

In a recent address before Congress, Donald Trump talked once again about his big ambitions for Greenland.

But he ended his message with a threat.

But he ended his message with a threat.

Today, my colleague Jeffrey Gettleman on what Trump wants from Greenland and whether he may actually get it. It's Tuesday, March 11. So, Jeffrey, President Trump has repeatedly said that he wants Greenland. And before we get into whether that is even possible, can you just explain to us why is the president so interested in this place?