Key Takeaways
- A potential deal regarding Greenland was reached at the World Economic Forum in Davos, respecting Denmark's sovereignty.
- A major winter storm is forecast to impact over 175 million people across the U.S. with record cold and heavy snow.
- Some Iranians are open to U.S. intervention to remove Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei after deadly protests.
- ICE is reportedly training officers to enter homes without judicial warrants, raising Fourth Amendment concerns.
- A former Uvalde school police officer was found not guilty of charges related to his mass shooting response.
- The Sundance Film Festival is holding its final event in Park City, Utah, before relocating in 2027.
Deep Dive
- A potential deal on Greenland emerged at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, after 24 hours of intense negotiations.
- The Wall Street Journal reported the deal respects Denmark's sovereignty, with President Trump conceding his demand to acquire Greenland.
- NATO Secretary General Mark Ruta was involved; discussions may include increased U.S. military presence and resource access.
- The situation shifted towards an agreement following President Trump's initial contentious remarks about NATO and European allies.
- A significant winter storm is forecast to impact over 175 million people across the Midwest, East Coast, and Southeast.
- Record-breaking cold, ice, and heavy snow are expected due to a weakening band of Arctic wind, as reported by Bloomberg's Lauren Rosenthal.
- Dangerous travel conditions are anticipated from New England to Texas, with potential air travel disruptions, particularly at hubs like Atlanta.
- Local forecast offices advise staying home, postponing travel, and preparing for power outages by stocking essentials like food, water, and charged devices.
- Following protests that resulted in over 3,000 deaths, some Iranians express openness to U.S. intervention to remove Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
- This sentiment persists despite warnings from the Iranian regime against foreign interference.
- The Atlantic's Arash Azizi shares insights into what Iranians conveyed regarding their desires from the U.S. and President Trump.
- Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is reportedly training officers to enter homes without judicial warrants.
- Advocates criticize this practice as a potential violation of Fourth Amendment rights.
- The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) maintains that officers adhere to due process and possess valid removal orders.