Reuters World News: Greenland Deal, Ukraine Winter, Fed Independence, and Maine Immigration

Greenland Deal and EU Tariffs

• 🎯 President Trump announced a deal has been made with the EU regarding Greenland, backtracking on threats to use force.
• 💡 This shift followed advice to adopt a less provocative approach, focusing on Arctic security rather than military options.
• ⚠️ The whiplash from Trump's threats still resonated, with some European governments feeling the world order was shaken.
• 📈 Markets saw a dramatic bounce back on Wall Street after Trump backed down on his tariff threats against European countries.

Ukraine's Coldest Winter and Peace Talks

• ❄️ US envoys are set to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow for peace talks regarding Ukraine.
• 🥶 Ukrainians are enduring their coldest winter of the war, with intensifying Russian strikes and cumulative damage taking a toll.
• ⚡ Many residents, even those with limited power, are relying on heated tents for warmth and to charge devices, highlighting a bleak existence.

Supreme Court and Fed Independence

• ⚖️ The Supreme Court appears skeptical about President Trump's ability to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook, signaling concern for Fed independence.
• 🏛️ Unusual support for Fed independence came from Fed Chair Jerome Powell, former Fed chairs, and vice chairs appearing in court.
• 🔍 Justices expressed concern that allowing such firings could incentivize