President Trump signed the deal on Tuesday with the Prime Ministers of Denmark and Greenland. President Donald Trump, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, and Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen signed a…
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President Announces U.S. Security Control Over Greenland
He called the agreement “a dream come true for the United States of America, one that is very important, historic, and special.” President Donald Trump announced on Friday…
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U.S. Coast Guard Finalizes Construction Contracts for Six Arctic Security Cutters
The new vessels are intended to increase U.S. security in the Arctic. The U.S. Coast Guard announced that two contracts have been finalized to construct and deliver six…
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President Trump Announces Proposal on Greenland
The president met with the NATO secretary general during the WEF in Davos. During his visit to Davos, Switzerland, for the World Economic Forum, President Donald Trump announced…
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U.S. Admiral Receives Service Medal from Norway for Arctic Defense
He was recognized for strengthening U.S., NATO defense in the Arctic. Norway recently awarded U.S. Admiral Stuart Munsch, commander of Naval Forces Europe-Africa and Allied Joint Force Command…
Read MoreCoast Guard Commissions and Deploys Newest Icebreaker to Arctic Region
$25 billion for polar fleet expansion passed in recent reconciliation bill. President Donald Trump formally commissioned a new icebreaker for the U.S. Coast Guard last week, the first…
Read MorePentagon Shifts Greenland from U.S. Europe to U.S. Northern Command
The move aligns with geographical location rather than political jurisdiction. The Pentagon announced that it will shift the jurisdiction of Greenland from the U.S. European Command to U.S.…
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Congressional Delegation Meets with Israeli Prime Minister
The House minority leader is heading the delegation to Denmark to discuss the continuation of the NATO alliance and the status of Greenland. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries…
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Interior Announces Plans to Expand Arctic Drilling
The administration is returning to energy policies from President Trump’s first term. The Department of the Interior (DOI) announced plans to expand drilling in the Arctic this month,…
Read MoreSecond Lady Usha Vance to Visit Greenland
Greenland’s prime minister requests that the U.S. respect the country’s integrity and democracy without interference. The office of Second Lady Usha Vance announced that she will be traveling…
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