White House on Denmark's Greenland concerns
The White House is advising Denmark to calm down over concerns about reports that the U.S. is trying to exert influence in Greenland. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports.
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Denmark summons U.S. envoy over reported covert ops in Greenland
Denmark's primary national broadcaster says Americans linked to Trump are carrying out covert influence operations to foment dissent in Greenland.
Hegseth asked about Panama, Greenland plans
Rep. Adam Smith pressed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth about whether the Trump administration plans to take Panama and Greenland by force if necessary. Hegseth dodges the question and said, "our job, at the DOD, is to have plans." Hegseth is appearing before the House Armed Services Committee to discuss the Defense Department's budget.
Turner asks Hegseth to clarify Greenland plans
Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio questioned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth about Russia's threat to deploy a nuclear anti-satellite weapon into space and the Trump administration's plans for Greenland.
What one Greenland town thinks of Trump
CBS News correspondent Seth Doane reports from Greenland, the autonomous Danish country that President Trump has expressed interest in purchasing.
Trump admin. intends to move Greenland from U.S. European Command
Moving Greenland to U.S. Northern Command, which is in charge of defending the homeland, is a symbolic statement.
4/13/2025: Zelenskyy; Greenland; Banana Ball
First, Volodymyr Zelenskyy: The 2025 60 Minutes Interview. Then, a report from Greenland: where residents say they're not for sale, but they are open for business. And, a look inside the world of Banana Ball.
The challenge of mining in Greenland
The Trump administration is eager to acquire Greenland and mine zinc, copper and rare earth metals. But geologist Minik Rosing and Amaroq Minerals CEO Eldur Ólafsson told 60 Minutes the territory lacks infrastructure that would take years to build.
Greenlanders to U.S.: We're not for sale
President Trump's still talking about buying Greenland, declining to rule out force to acquire the world's largest island. Greenlanders say they're not for sale, but they are open for business.
Greenland | 60 Minutes Archive
In 1983, 60 Minutes' Harry Reasoner visited Greenland. In this excerpt, Reasoner reported that the world's largest island spanned 840,000 square miles — which is about three times the size of Texas.
Greenland | Sunday on 60 Minutes
President Trump said he wants to acquire Greenland "one way or another," but Greenlanders have a warning. Jon Wertheim reports. 60 Minutes, Sunday.
Denmark leader says "you cannot spy against an ally"
The Denmark prime minister's comments come a day after the top American diplomat in the country was summoned for an explanation of reports of U.S. intelligence gathering in Greenland.
Trump on using military force says "I don't see it with Canada"
Mr. Trump has repeatedly vowed to secure U.S. control of Greenland, a semi-autonomous territory of the Kingdom of Denmark, while threatening to make Canada the 51st state.
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Trump withdraws Rep. Stefanik's nomination to U.N. ambassador role citing slim House majority; Denmark gov't ministers condemn Trump's "escalated rhetoric" on Greenland
Trump's focus on Greenland ignites sense of defiance on isolated Arctic island
An elder Inuit statesman says President Trump is treating Greenland like a toy. As President Trump fixates on acquiring Greenland for the U.S., the Arctic territory has been thrust into the spotlight.
Geologist warns minerals bonanza in Greenland is a mirage
Geologist Minik Rosing refutes claims from the Trump administration about untapped mineral riches in Greenland. The U.S. should look closer to home to secure the future.
Trump's fight for Greenland pushes Earth's largest island into the spotlight
President Trump's still talking about buying Greenland, declining to rule out force to acquire the world's largest island. Greenlanders say they're not for sale, but they are open for business.
Space Force commander in Greenland fired after Vance visit
The commander of a U.S. military base in Greenland was ousted due to "loss of confidence in her ability to lead."
Greenlanders respond to Trump: "It will never be for sale"
Trump's rhetoric about acquiring Greenland for the U.S. "one way or the other" has not only unsettled residents of the North Atlantic island but also our NATO allies. Experts say such "slash-and-burn" diplomacy would destroy trust in America on the world stage.
Greenlanders respond to Trump: "It will never be for sale"
President Trump's rhetoric about acquiring Greenland for the United States "one way or the other" has not only unsettled the residents of the North Atlantic island but also our NATO allies. CBS News correspondent Holly Williams talks with one of Greenland's representatives in Denmark's parliament, and an expert in Arctic security, about how they believe "slash-and-burn" diplomacy by the Trump administration would destroy trust in America on the world stage.
Danish minister scolds Trump administration after Greenland trip
Denmark's foreign minister posted a video scolding the Trump administration hours after Vice President JD Vance's visit to Greenland.
Trump says U.S. must control Greenland
President Donald Trump made remarks from the White House saying the U.S. needs Greenland for international security while Vice President JD Vance visited a military base in the semi-autonomous Danish territory. The president's territorial ambitions have left some Greenlanders shaken.
Greenland foreign minister says "we want respect"
For months, President Trump has been talking tough about taking control of Greenland as a U.S. territory. But Vice President JD Vance took a much more conciliatory line, saying, "We do not think military force is ever going to be necessary." Holly Williams spoke to Greenland Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt.
Breaking down Trump-Carney call and more
On Friday, President Trump spoke with new Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney for the first time, Vice President JD Vance visited a U.S. military base in Greenland as the administration pushes for a takeover of the island territory and investors dumped stocks amid tariff turmoil. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe and Jo Ling Kent have the latest.
Vance on Trump not firing Hegseth, Waltz
Vice President JD Vance reiterated that President Trump will not be firing Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and national security adviser Mike Waltz over the controversy caused by a Signal group chat that contained sensitive military information. Vance made the comments during his address to U.S. service members stationed in Greenland.
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House panel releases birthday message to Jeffrey Epstein allegedly written by Trump
President Trump has denied penning the message, which includes the outline of a woman's body.
Supreme Court allows sweeping immigration stops in Los Angeles area
The Supreme Court froze a lower court order that prevented immigration authorities from stopping people without reasonable suspicion that they are in the U.S. unlawfully.
Barrett defends Roe v. Wade reversal, and more from her first TV interview
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Appeals court upholds $83 million judgment against Trump in Carroll case
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Trump says there will be new guidance about prayer in public schools
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Appeals court rejects states' challenge to probationary worker firings
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Man charged in retired Auburn professor's murder in Alabama
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Deadly kissing bug disease has spread in the U.S. Here's what to know.
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DHS announces "Operation Midway Blitz" amid ICE operations in Chicago
President Donald Trump has amplified his promises to send National Guard troops and immigration agents to Chicago by posting a parody image from "Apocalypse Now" featuring a ball of flames as helicopters zoom over the nation's third-largest city.