Trump says Greenland oil, gas and mineral exploration "getting ready to begin"

The announcement comes four weeks after the U.S. signed a deal with Greenland and Denmark to bolster American military presence on the island.

• 2h ago

CBS News poll finds more Americans say ICE being too tough

Looking overseas, there is wide opposition to the idea of taking Greenland by force.

• Jan 18

Trump says he will impose tariffs on countries that oppose Greenland plan

Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.

• Jan 17

U.S. officials to meet with Danish officials Wednesday about Greenland, sources say

Trump administration officials are set to meet with Danish officials about Greenland on Wednesday, diplomatic sources tell CBS News.

• Jan 11

White House discussing "range of options" for acquiring Greenland, Leavitt says

President Trump wants the matter settled before the end of his term, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said.

• Jan 6

U.S. NATO allies say "Greenland belongs to its people"

Top Trump aide Stephen Miller says it's the "formal position" of the White House that Denmark's territory of Greenland "should be part of the U.S."

• Jan 6

Denmark prime minister calls on Trump to "stop the threats" about Greenland

President Trump has repeatedly claimed that making Greenland part of the United States would serve U.S. national security interests, given its strategic location in the Arctic.

• Jan 4