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Sep 18, 2026 · 4m

Summary

President Trump claims a new agreement grants the US permanent security control over Greenland, while the Pentagon unveils mandatory testosterone testing for male service members. VP Vance rallies in Iowa to support rural farmers and GOP midterms, and Virginia Governor Spamberger announces new regulations for data centers. Additionally, a federal immigration officer pleads not guilty to lying about an incident in Minneapolis, and the San Francisco Opera ends its strike with a tentative contract.

Topics discussed

Trump announces US-Denmark agreement on Greenland security Pentagon unveils mandatory testosterone testing for troops Vance rallies in Iowa amid high farm costs and trade deals Virginia governor announces new data center regulations Immigration officer pleads not guilty in Minneapolis shooting San Francisco Opera strike ends with new contract Massive balsa wood model of NYC displayed at museum Preview: Fed rate hikes and voter sentiment on costs
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