US President Donald Trump signed an executive order targeting the Smithsonian Institution, aiming to eliminate "improper, divisive, or anti-American ideology" from its museums, centers, and National Zoo. The order directs Vice-President JD Vance to lead a purge of exhibits and programs that "divide Americans by race" and singles out specific museums, including the American Women's History Museum and the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

US Vice President JD Vance and his wife Usha are planning to visit Greenland on Friday, including the Pituffik Space Base where they will meet American military personnel. The trip has raised concerns due to previous comments from US President Donald Trump suggesting that Greenland should become part of the United States. Greenland's government is unhappy about the visit, citing Trump's past comments and perceived foreign interference in their country's internal affairs.

Donald Trump openly clashed with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House, accusing him of not making enough concessions to Russia and for his lack of appreciation towards U.S. support during a war that began in February when Russian forces invaded Ukraine. The tense exchange was part of an attempt by Trump to force Kyiv into peace talks with Moscow under the terms of a proposed minerals agreement, which Zelensky initially resisted as he insisted on no compromises towards Russia's aggression and demands from Nato allies for military aid. The confrontation between both leaders escalated when Trump accused Zelensky in his absence of gratitude amidst their fractured relations since Ukraine was first allegedly obstructing peace talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. This culminated into an abrupt ending to the meeting, and Zelensky left early from a White House appearance that had started out as a prelude for him signing on behalf of Ukraine in minerals deal negotiations which were supposed

Vice President JD Vance delivers remarks at the Munich Security Conference as President Donald Trump makes efforts to end the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.