Rachel Abrams
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So in a perfect world, what did the Greenlanders you spoke with see as the ideal relationship they wanted to have with the U.S. ?
So I can understand why having a strong relationship with the United States would benefit Greenland economically. But just looking at how the United States is treating its most important allies right now, slapping tariffs on Mexico and Canada and telling Europe it's basically on its own to defend Ukraine.
So I can understand why having a strong relationship with the United States would benefit Greenland economically. But just looking at how the United States is treating its most important allies right now, slapping tariffs on Mexico and Canada and telling Europe it's basically on its own to defend Ukraine.
If I'm a Greenlander, aren't I looking at all of this and kind of feeling like the mayor you spoke to who is really nervous about the idea of cozying up to the U.S. right now?
If I'm a Greenlander, aren't I looking at all of this and kind of feeling like the mayor you spoke to who is really nervous about the idea of cozying up to the U.S. right now?
So all of what you just said makes a lot of sense. But we're still talking a lot of theoreticals right now, both in terms of will Greenland become independent? Will the U.S. try to take it over? Can you just help us kind of put everything into context here? Like, how likely do you see any of the major shifts we've talked about actually happening?
So all of what you just said makes a lot of sense. But we're still talking a lot of theoreticals right now, both in terms of will Greenland become independent? Will the U.S. try to take it over? Can you just help us kind of put everything into context here? Like, how likely do you see any of the major shifts we've talked about actually happening?
On Tuesday, Greenlanders vote on a new parliament in what is likely to be one of the most closely watched elections that the island has ever had. Different political parties are presenting their different visions of the future, with some wanting a closer relationship with the United States and a quick independence from Denmark.
On Tuesday, Greenlanders vote on a new parliament in what is likely to be one of the most closely watched elections that the island has ever had. Different political parties are presenting their different visions of the future, with some wanting a closer relationship with the United States and a quick independence from Denmark.
Here's what else you need to know today. Wall Street had its worst day of trading this year after President Trump refused to dismiss the idea that his aggressive stance on trade could plunge the U.S. into a recession. The S&P 500 fell 2.7% on Monday as the Canadian province of Ontario and China began to implement retaliatory tariffs on farm products and energy.
Here's what else you need to know today. Wall Street had its worst day of trading this year after President Trump refused to dismiss the idea that his aggressive stance on trade could plunge the U.S. into a recession. The S&P 500 fell 2.7% on Monday as the Canadian province of Ontario and China began to implement retaliatory tariffs on farm products and energy.
And the Trump administration is trying to revoke a green card for a recent Columbia University graduate who helped lead campus protests against Israel. The administration is relying on an obscure statute to try and make the case that the former student can be deported since he was involved in pro-Palestinian protests that the Secretary of State Marco Rubio says undermined a U.S.
And the Trump administration is trying to revoke a green card for a recent Columbia University graduate who helped lead campus protests against Israel. The administration is relying on an obscure statute to try and make the case that the former student can be deported since he was involved in pro-Palestinian protests that the Secretary of State Marco Rubio says undermined a U.S.
policy of fighting anti-Semitism. The deportation would mark an escalation of the president's crackdown on both immigration and universities that Trump has argued are too liberal. And it also raises questions about the White House's attitudes towards free speech. Today's episode was produced by Jessica Chung and Olivia Nat. It was edited by Maria Byrne and fact-checked by Susan Lee.
policy of fighting anti-Semitism. The deportation would mark an escalation of the president's crackdown on both immigration and universities that Trump has argued are too liberal. And it also raises questions about the White House's attitudes towards free speech. Today's episode was produced by Jessica Chung and Olivia Nat. It was edited by Maria Byrne and fact-checked by Susan Lee.
Contains original music by Diane Wong, Alicia Beitup, and Pat McCusker, and was engineered by Alyssa Moxley. Our theme music is by Jim Brunberg and Ben Landsberg of Wonderly. Special thanks to Maya Ticheli. That's it for The Daily. I'm Rachel Abrams. See you tomorrow.
Contains original music by Diane Wong, Alicia Beitup, and Pat McCusker, and was engineered by Alyssa Moxley. Our theme music is by Jim Brunberg and Ben Landsberg of Wonderly. Special thanks to Maya Ticheli. That's it for The Daily. I'm Rachel Abrams. See you tomorrow.
From The New York Times, I'm Rachel Abrams. This is The Daily. Today. Since the moment President Trump took office, Elon Musk and Doge have wielded an unprecedented level of power to help the new administration slash the U.S. government. And so far, they've claimed to have cut tens of billions of dollars in wasteful spending.