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Sen. Jeanne Shaheen discusses bipartisan legislation to block takeover of Greenland

Shaheen defended bipartisan legislation to block annexation or military operations in Greenland and argued that threats undermine U.S. alliances.

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Sen. Jeanne Shaheen discussed bipartisan legislation with Sen. Lisa Murkowski that would bar the Trump administration from annexing Greenland or conducting military operations there. Shaheen argued that threats against Greenland undermine U.S. alliances and national security.

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Jeanne Shaheen D · NH · SEN

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  • Readers of left-leaning coverage: 82% good look
  • Readers of right-leaning coverage: not enough votes yet
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Jeanne Shaheen
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Senator discussing legislation she is sponsoring to block a U.S. takeover of Greenland

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose statements and administration's Greenland policy are discussed

Lisa Murkowski
R · AK · SEN

Senator and Republican co-sponsor of the legislation

Roger F. Wicker
R · MS · SEN

Senator who attended a meeting with Shaheen and the Danish and Greenlandic ambassadors

Part of a bigger story

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Shaheen and Murkowski Introduce Bill Restricting U.S. Actions in Greenland

Shaheen and Murkowski introduced bipartisan legislation to restrict the Trump administration’s actions in Greenland. Center outlets present the legislation as a response to the administration’s Greenland statements and foreground Shaheen’s warning that they threaten NATO cohesion and U.S. security.

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