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Germany Abruptly Pulls All 13 Troops from Greenland Sooner Than Planned Due to Weather, Fueling Speculation Over Trump’s Tariff Threats on Europe
Nuuk, Greenland – On January 18, 2026, Germany’s Bundeswehr reconnaissance team of 13-15 soldiers, led…
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“Europeans Projects Weakness, US Projects Strength” — Bessent Argues Greenland Is Key to National Security and Prevents Future Arctic Conflict
In an interview with NBC’s Kristen Welker, Scott Bessent, a top advisor on Arctic and…
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“Trump Taking Greenland Would Make Putin the Happiest Man” — Spanish PM Sánchez Warns Trump Greenland Move Would Embolden Putin And Break Apart NATO
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said a U.S. takeover of Greenland would undermine NATO and…
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“Tariff Threats Undermine Transatlantic Relations and Risk a Dangerous Downward Spiral” — German Chancellor Merz Pushes Back on Trump’s Greenland Tariff Threats
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Europe remains united with Denmark and Greenland after President Donald…
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Britain to Boost Military Reserves by Raising Maximum Call-Up Age to 65 Amid Heightened European Security Concerns and Lessons from Ukraine — Reuters Says
London – On January 15, 2026, the British government announced reforms to strengthen its military…
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Pentagon Puts 1,500 Active‑Duty Soldiers on Standby in Minnesota Amid Trump’s Warning to Invoke Insurrection Act
The Pentagon has placed roughly 1,500 active-duty U.S. Army soldiers on standby for a possible…
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Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger Ends State Police Cooperation With ICE Hours After Taking Office as the State’s First Female Governor
Richmond, VA – On January 17, 2026, shortly after her inauguration as Virginia’s 75th Governor…
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“We Will Not Allow Ourselves to Be Blackmailed. Sweden Will Continue to Stand Side by Side with Denmark and Greenland” — Sweden’s Minister of Finance Pushes Back on Trump Threats
Sweden’s Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson said Sweden will not yield to pressure from the United…
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“Donald Trump Is Implementing the Monroe Doctrine as Usual,” Germany’s Far-Right Leader Alice Weidel Compares Trump’s Greenland Push to Putin’s Security Logic — “We Will Not Tolerate Any Hostile Power”
Berlin – On January 17, 2026, Alice Weidel, co-chairwoman of Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany…
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“Trump Wants to Be the Tariff King but He’s Nothing More Than a Tax Troll” — Senator Ed Markey Warns of Constitutional Crisis Over Greenland — “Wanna Be King”
Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) accused President Donald Trump of abusing his authority and provoking a…
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Zane Clark
Zane Clark is a writer whose interest in national affairs began at age 11, during a birthday ride in a 1966 Piper 180C that sparked an early curiosity about history and current events. That first moment of perspective grew into a lasting fascination with the people, conflicts, and decisions influencing the nation’s direction. Today, Zane brings clear, informed storytelling to Altitude Post, covering everything from major events to the individuals helping shape the country’s future. When he’s not writing, he’s researching history, following current developments, spotting aircraft, attending airshows or exploring the stories behind the headlines.
