Daily brief
President Donald Trump used a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos to repeat his desire for the United States to purchase Greenland, calling it a 'piece of ice' and claiming a framework for a deal exists. He ruled out using force but warned the U.S. would 'remember' if Greenland refused. The Danish government, which governs the autonomous territory, has consistently rejected the idea of a sale.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to join a new 'Board of Peace' proposed by President Trump, becoming a founding member. Other leaders, including Russia's Vladimir Putin, are reportedly considering invitations, while Norway has declined to participate.
The U.S. Supreme Court appeared skeptical during arguments over President Trump's attempt to unilaterally fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, questioning a president's authority to remove a Fed governor appointed to a 14-year term.
A U.S. House committee voted to hold former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress for their compliance with subpoenas in the investigation into the late financier Jeffrey Epstein (ongoing coverage).
President Trump warned Iran that the U.S. would 'wipe Iran off the face of this earth' if it attempted to assassinate him, while Iran's foreign minister issued a direct threat to the U.S. as the protester death toll in Iran rises.