Trump at Davos Amid Scrutiny of Supreme Court and Europe

President Donald Trump is set to speak to European leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, following his recent push to acquire Greenland. The Supreme Court is also considering Trump’s attempt to fire Federal Reserve board member Lisa Cook, and measles cases are on the rise across the U.S.

In ritzy Davos, Trump to meet with world leaders he’s pressured over Greenland

President Donald Trump is expected to arrive at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, today and hold a series of meetings with European leaders rattled by his aggressive push to take control of Greenland. Trump recently vowed to hit Denmark and seven other European nations with 10% tariffs next month unless they cut a deal to give up the region, and he hasn’t ruled out the use of military force to take it, if he deems it necessary.

Although Greenland’s prime minister warned the prospect of a U.S. invasion can’t be ruled out, Trump told reporters, “I think things are going to work out pretty well.” He has consistently cited national security concerns with Russia and China as his reason to annex the island. Despite a wall of world leaders weighing retaliatory measures against the U.S., one former administration diplomat said, “There’s a lot of crocodile tears in Europe.”

“They’ll go to Davos and go to Trump’s hotel suite and close the doors, and they’ll look Trump in the eye and say, ‘What do you really want, Donald?’ Let’s cut the B.S.,” he added. This is according to Gordon Sondland, who was ambassador to the European Union in Trump’s first term.

Trump will deliver a speech at the forum this morning after arriving later than planned — his Air Force One plane returned to Joint Base Andrews on Tuesday night following a “minor electrical issue” en route to Davos.

Supreme Court considers Trump’s attempt to fire the Fed’s Lisa Cook

The Supreme Court will consider Trump’s attempt to fire Federal Reserve board member Lisa Cook in a dispute that could have huge ramifications for the economy and structure of government. Under the Federal Reserve Act, presidents are restricted from removing governors unless there’s evidence of wrongdoing, and Trump has said he wants to oust Cook over mortgage fraud allegations.

Cook has denied those claims and has pushed for the chance to refute them before she can be removed. The Supreme Court previously refused to fire her immediately and instead scheduled oral arguments, suggesting the administration may face an uphill battle. Jerome Powell, the Federal Reserve chair, is expected to attend today’s arguments. Powell has also been under Trump’s spotlight for not lowering interest rates enough to his liking.

The Trump administration’s handling of Cook and Powell has raised alarm among former Fed officials and critics who say the Federal Reserve must remain independent from the White House to be effective.

Measles cases on the rise in the U.S.

Measles has been eliminated in the U.S. since 2000, but experts are troubled that the recent spread of the virus could mean its status might change. After one year of continuous transmission, the virus is considered endemic. Most U.S. counties are seeing a steady rise in vaccine exemptions for religious or personal beliefs among children entering kindergarten.

The U.S. saw more measles cases in 2025 than in any year since 1991, and vaccination coverage has dropped below 95% in many states — the target threshold for curbing the spread. A decision by the Pan American Health Organization on whether the U.S. will lose its elimination status is expected in November.

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