Top Stories • January 21, 2026

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, President Trump outlined his views on global security and the economy, saying the U.S. will not use force to acquire Greenland but warning NATO allies they may be asked to help fund expanded Arctic military bases. In Washington, the Supreme Court is considering Trump’s effort to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, a case that could reshape central bank independence. Some January 6 rioters recently pardoned by the president are now demanding government compensation. Overseas, fighting in Syria is raising concerns over ISIS detention centers, while a massive winter storm is set to impact more than 200 million Americans.