The Daily Brief — SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2026

World

US and Denmark reach deal over Greenland after Trump annexation threats

Trump says the agreement will give the US "permanent control over security, and all other needs, in Greenland", though specifics have not been confirmed by Danish officials.

Source: BBC News · 1 min read

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Technology

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Wired

U.S. Politics

Iowa has become tricky territory for GOP in midterm election homestretch

Iowa Republicans are being presented with the difficult choice of embracing President Trump in the final stretch of the midterms as Democrats seek to tie them to the administration. The dynamic was on full display in Council Bluffs on Friday, when Iowa gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn joined Vice President Vance on the campaign trail, but...

The Hill

Science

Department of Energy launches $215 million race to build quantum computer by 2028

Agency aims to select teams for milestone-driven competition by year’s end

Science Magazine

World News

NFL star Azeez Al-Shaair speaks out after fine over Hind Rajab message

Houston Texans’ linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair has spoken to sports journalists about his $11,941 fine by the NFL.

Al Jazeera

Business & Markets

Trump says U.S. to build a 'large Military presence' in Greenland as part of a security deal with it and Denmark

Greenland has maintained it is not for sale, and the European Union earlier this year united to rebuke Trump over his push to acquire the island.

CNBC

Automakers Urge Trump Not to Allow Chinese Cars Into U.S. Ahead of Xi Summit

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