United States Politics and Government

• Why the Carney Fire Is Still Burning - The prime minister sees Trump all too well.
• The Woman Who Stands Between Donald Trump and Greenland - Mette Frederiksen, Denmark’s leader, has taken big risks standing up to Mr. Trump. It might just be working — for now.
• What We Know About a Second Fatal ICE Shooting in Minneapolis - Federal agents shot and killed a 37-year-old Minneapolis resident on Saturday, the city’s police chief said.
• Why the Power May Not Go Out Until After the Storm Has Passed - The steady accumulation of snow and freezing rain and a rise in demand for electricity can cause problems long after the sky clears, energy experts said.
• As Trump Focuses Abroad, G.O.P. Toils to Hone Election Message - A new poll shows that voters who will decide control of Congress see a lack of presidential emphasis on critical domestic issues.
• Despite Trump’s Words, China and Russia Are Not Threatening Greenland - U.S. and European officials say they are unaware of any intelligence that shows China and Russia are endangering the island, which is protected by the NATO security umbrella.
• Trump’s Turnabout on Greenland Shows the Limits of His Coercive Powers - President Trump’s faith in his ability to wring concessions by taking maximalist positions was on full display this week. So were the costs, as he splintered NATO and then undercut his credibility by climbing down from his threats.
• Hundreds of Minnesota Businesses on Strike in Protest Against ICE - After protesters called for a pause on economic activity and work to strike against the federal immigration crackdown, many business owners won’t open their doors on Friday.
• Trump Rescinds Canada’s Invitation to Join His ‘Board of Peace’ - The president appeared to be lashing out in response to stark, high-profile remarks by Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada that rejected Mr. Trump’s efforts to dismantle the international order.
• D.H.S. Cited Foreign Students’ Writings and Protests Before Their Arrests - Documents unsealed by a federal judge on Thursday include dossiers that investigators prepared on pro-Palestinian student activists before they were targeted for deportation.