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Trump ‘Won’t Use Force’, MN Legal Showdowns, Eastern Winter Storm and more

CNN 5 Things

CNN

News, Daily News

4.31.2K Ratings

🗓️ 21 January 2026

⏱️ 6 minutes

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Summary

President Donald Trump seemed to rule out using force to take Greenland in his speech at Davos. Meanwhile, Trump is set to meet with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky at the summit. The legal battles over the immigration crackdown in Minnesota are heating up. A Supreme Court case is putting the Federal Reserve’s independence to the test. Plus, an intense winter storm is coming to a large chunk of the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0

Hey there from CNN. I'm David Rind with the five things you need to know for Wednesday,

0:06.0

January 21st.

0:07.0

I'm seeking immediate negotiations to once again discuss the acquisition of Greenland by the United States.

0:14.0

President Donald Trump just addressed the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

0:19.0

Covered a lot of familiar territory.

0:21.4

The US's economic strength, the 2020 election he falsely claims was rigged, a tirade against windmills.

0:28.4

He also made some new comments, though, on his efforts to control Greenland.

0:32.4

This was significant.

0:33.2

Trump seemed to rule out using force to take the self-governing Danish territory. That's probably the biggest statement I made, because people thought I would use force.

0:42.3

I don't have to use force. I don't want to use force. I won't use force.

0:45.3

He also slammed Europe, saying some parts of the continent are, quote, not even recognizable.

0:50.3

Meanwhile, a group of European Parliament members have just blocked a vote that would have approved a European U.S. trade deal.

0:56.7

It follows Trump's efforts to take Greenland and his threats to enact tariffs on countries that oppose him.

1:02.3

It's unclear if the entire agreement is now sidelined or if the parts that have already gone into effect will continue.

1:08.5

We've got more news coming up, including the latest on how the federal government is pursuing

1:13.5

Minnesota's leaders. Stick around.

1:18.0

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1:24.8

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