Greenland, Panama and Faucets: Trump Conference Shows Hints of Chaos to Come
President-elect Donald J. Trump’s news conference at Mar-a-Lago was a reminder of what the next four years may have in store.
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Panama Unsettled by Trump Threat to Seize Canal
Few took the president-elect’s combative comments at face value, but they still sent a shudder through a country that has been invaded by the United States before.
U.S. Presses for Release of Americans Held in Afghanistan
The White House has discussed a possible swap with the Taliban for a prisoner at Guantánamo Bay, according to people familiar with the matter.
Trump Warns ‘All Hell Will Break Out’ if Hostages in Gaza Are Not Freed
The president-elect did not elaborate on what actions he might take if the captives are not released by the time he takes office.
Why Does Trump Want Greenland?
The president-elect said the United States needed the island, which is a semiautonomous part of Denmark, for national security reasons. But there are other possible interests.
Trump and Family Blur Lines in Deals on Cusp of His Presidency
Even before the start of the new administration, there has been repeated blurring of lines between the federal government efforts and Trump family businesses.
Mexico-U.S. Migration: What to Know
Unlawful crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border dropped sharply last year. Now, Mexico and countries in Central America are bracing for mass deportations from the U.S. after the Trump administration takes over.
Trump Raises Using Military or Economic Force to Take Greenland and the Panama Canal
In an hourlong news conference at his Florida club, Mar-a-Lago, the president-elect delivered a hodgepodge of grievances, complaints and false claims.
Saudi-Backed LIV Golf Will Return to Trump’s Doral Resort in 2025
The April event will be the first in which the Saudi-financed tournament will occur at a Trump location while Donald J. Trump is president.
U.S. Eases Some Restrictions on Humanitarian Aid to Syria
The authorization comes after rebels toppled the Syrian government last month and is intended to allow humanitarian groups to operate more freely without running afoul of U.S. sanctions.