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Watch: Hegseth suggests Pentagon has 'contingency' plans to take Greenland by force

Watch: Hegseth suggests Pentagon has 'contingency' plans to take Greenland by force

Summary

In a recent congressional hearing, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth hinted that the US has plans for various unexpected events, including the possibility of taking Greenland and Panama by force, without confirming any specific intentions. Meanwhile, Los Angeles saw protests over immigration raids, and officials in Philadelphia reported a fire that damaged many city buses.

Key Facts

  • US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was asked during a congressional hearing if the US needs plans to take Greenland and Panama by force.
  • Hegseth did not provide a direct answer but implied the US has plans for many scenarios.
  • Protests occurred in Los Angeles against immigration raids, involving clashes with law enforcement.
  • In Philadelphia, as many as 40 old city buses were damaged in a fire.
  • Wildfires in Canada have led to the destruction of property, including a building with indigenous art.
  • A suspect in Boulder, Colorado, was charged with a federal hate crime for allegedly setting people on fire.
  • Canadian wildfires have prompted the evacuation of thousands and a state of emergency in Manitoba.
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