Politics & World Affairs — September 23, 2026

Greenland welcomes U.S. base pact. A new U.S.-Denmark agreement lets Washington reopen Cold War-era bases at Narsarsuaq and Mestersvig, bringing spending and jobs to the island -- though locals remain wary.

According to Reuters, residents' hesitation stems in part from President Trump's earlier suggestions about purchasing the territory, which strained perceptions of American intentions. The arrangement was negotiated between Washington and Copenhagen, which handles Greenland's defense affairs, and the two sites slated for reactivation date to the Cold War. The economic benefits of renewed military activity are weighed against lingering questions about how much trust islanders can place in the U.S.

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Zelenskyy proposes 'energy ceasefire.' Ukraine's president brings security proposals, including an 'energy ceasefire,' to his UN General Assembly address as President Trump presses for a faster Russia-Ukraine peace deal.

The address comes against the backdrop of Trump's assertion that a peace agreement is close, according to Fox News, adding urgency to Kyiv's diplomatic push. The energy ceasefire concept is part of a broader package of security proposals Zelenskyy is presenting to the General Assembly as he seeks a potential offramp from a war that has stretched on for years.

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Media ban reaches federal court. A federal judge hears CNN, MS NOW, and Politico's restraining-order motion today after the Justice Department argued White House press access is 'a privilege — not a right.'

Today's hearing marks the first courtroom test of the dispute. The Justice Department has now filed its formal legal defense of the exclusion, framing access to the White House press corps as something the administration may grant or withhold. The three outlets counter that barring them violates their constitutional rights, and they are seeking a temporary restraining order to restore access while the case proceeds.

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