New Poll Shows Trump’s Support Slipping, and Clintons Face Contempt Vote in Epstein Inquiry
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What recent developments have affected Trump's support?
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From The New York Times, it's The Headlines. I'm Tracy Mumford. Today's Thursday, January 22nd. Here's what we're covering.
All the United States is asking for is a place called Greenland.
At Davos yesterday, a gathering of the world's most rich and powerful, President Trump promised there would be consequences if the U.S. doesn't get full ownership of Greenland.
How is the Trump administration handling immigration in Maine?
You can say yes, and we will be very appreciative, or you can say no. And we will remember.
He ended the day, though, with talk of a deal. He said that he'd reached the framework of an agreement with NATO over the island's future. The announcement seems to walk the U.S. back from the brink of open confrontation. Trump withdrew his threat of slapping tariffs on countries that stood up to him and said he would not use force to take Greenland from Denmark.
Does it still include the United States having ownership of Greenland like you've said you wanted?
Uh...
It's a long-term deal. It's the ultimate long-term deal.
Neither Trump nor NATO provided any details of what's in that framework, but officials tell The Times that earlier this week, NATO had been looking at a possible compromise of giving the U.S. sovereignty over small pockets of Greenland for military bases. The president has repeatedly said Greenland is necessary for U.S. national security.
What are the implications of the Clintons facing contempt in the Epstein inquiry?
And in a statement, NATO said negotiations would continue, quote, aimed at ensuring that Russia and China never gain a foothold in Greenland. The lack of detail about the framework, though, has sparked confusion and concern for some. One lawmaker from Greenland rejected Trump's talk of a deal, saying, quote, nothing about us without us.
Meanwhile, many countries have just received their notice and everybody wants to be a part of it. And we'll work with many others, including the United Nations.
This morning in Switzerland, Trump held a signing ceremony for what he's called the Board of Peace. While it was initially proposed as a group that would oversee the rebuilding of Gaza, the Times got a look at the proposed charter, which shows a much bigger scope. It says the board will secure enduring peace in areas affected or threatened by conflict, putting it on track to potentially rival the mission of the United Nations Security Council. It would be an example of the president dismantling the international system that's been in place since World War II and putting himself at the center of a new one. According to the charter, one person has the power to veto decisions, invite members, designate his successor, or dissolve the board entirely.
Donald Trump. A U.S. official also confirmed Trump could play a central role even after his presidency is over, saying he can hold the post until he resigns it. Saudi Arabia, Israel, Belarus, and several more countries have said they're joining. Russia and China have also been invited.
How have protests in Iran been suppressed by the government?
It's unclear what they'll do. And some countries, including France, have said no, after which Trump threatened France with 200% tariffs on wine. A new Time-Siena poll out this morning shows that President Trump's approval rating is falling and that only about a third of voters think the country is better off than it was when he took office a year ago. Almost half think it's worse. A growing majority of voters disapprove of how he's handled a range of issues, from immigration to the economy. Half of Americans say Trump's policies have made life less affordable for them. Notably, Trump has lost significant support among younger voters and non-white voters, groups who helped him clinch a second term.
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Chapters
7 chapters
1
What recent developments have affected Trump's support?
0:00–1:00
2
How is the Trump administration handling immigration in Maine?
1:00–2:04
3
What are the implications of the Clintons facing contempt in the Epstein inquiry?
2:04–3:41
4
How have protests in Iran been suppressed by the government?
3:41–5:10
5
What lawsuit challenges AI's role in hiring decisions?
5:10–6:54
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What are the arguments for transparency in AI hiring processes?
6:54–9:00
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How can listeners stay informed about these topics?
9:00–10:03
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