"President Trump claimed he'd reached "the framework of a future deal with respect to Greenland" amid talks with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. Details are, as usual, scant, but are likely to fall far short of his demands that the US own the territory. ( Washington Post) Rutte said the question of whether Greenland would remain a sovereign territory of Denmark "did not come up." ( Reuters)"
"Ever the master negotiator, Trump had already backed off the threat of military action and, apparently spooked by the stock market dip prompted by his manic drive to acquire Greenland, also done a U-turn on his threats to impose tariffs on the US's putative European allies. Flashback (to Monday): The US already has the right to reopen more than a dozen military bases on Greenland. ( NYT)"
Mostly sunny morning with a high around 51 and a low near 29 overnight. The Wizards host Denver tonight. There is a Bluesky presence and a Signal contact at @abeaujon.87, plus an email link. A playlist of last year’s music recommendations is available on Apple Music, and a 2026 playlist will be made soon. Caylee Hammack is recommended and performs at the Anthem with Eric Church. President Trump claimed progress toward a Greenland deal focused on mineral rights, prompting concern among allies and reported backtracking on military threats and tariffs; the US retains rights to reopen bases on Greenland.
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