Big Tech’s Big Bet on Trump

Big Tech’s Big Bet on Trump

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The Global Showdown Over Greenland

President Trump has been raising tensions around the world for weeks by claiming that he would stop at nothing in his quest to seize Greenland from Denmark.But on Wednesday, he appeared to back down, announcing that he’d reached the framework of an agreement with NATO over Greenl ...  Show more

On the Front Line of Minnesota’s Fight With ICE

For weeks, protests around Minneapolis have caught nationwide attention as the city shows open defiance to a federal immigration crackdown.But behind the scenes, a quieter organized resistance has taken shape.Anna Foley and Michael Simon Johnson, producers for “The “Daily,” go on ...  Show more

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