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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Ryland Barton. To mark one year back in office, President Trump took to the lectern today for a lengthy session with reporters. It's rare for the president to join a White House press briefing, as NPR's Sage Miller reports.

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Trump spoke for 80 minutes about what he believes his administration has accomplished during their first year in office. Much of that was devoted to touting the crackdown on illegal immigration and defending ICE's presence in Minnesota. He also said the economy is flourishing.

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We created super high economic growth and America is booming.

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It's booming.

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Polls show a majority of Americans disapprove of the president's handling of the economy. Trump also took questions from reporters for about 25 minutes. He was asked about how far his administration was willing to go to obtain Greenland.

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You'll find out.

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Trump is now heading to Davos, Switzerland, to face more questions about Greenland. Sage Miller, NPR News.

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Israel has seized the Jerusalem headquarters of a major United nations aid agency for Palestinians. NPR's Daniel Estrin reports from Tel Aviv.

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Israel had already banned unrwa, the UN Agency for Palestinian refugees, from operating on its territory last year. Agency staff moved to Jordan as a result. Now Israeli authorities have seized the agency's compound in Jerusalem. Israel's national security minister was there celebrating the move and published footage of the demolition of a building. The UN Agency's chief, Philippe Lazarini, said the takeover violated the immunity of UN Premises and said Israel is trying to erase the Palestinian refugee identity. Israel accuses the agency of perpetuating Palestinians hopes of reclaiming their historic homeland, which is today Israel. Daniel Estrin, NPR news, Tel Aviv.

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U.S. stocks tumbled today as President Trump reignited his trade war with Europe. As NPR's Maria Aspen reports, the Dow fell 1.7%, the S&P 500 fell more than 2%, and the Nasdaq closed down nearly 2.4%.

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Wall street had largely shrugged off President Trump's dramatic and ongoing trade war in recent months. The Dow about 10% since his second inauguration one year ago. But now Trump has threatened to impose more tariffs on goods from eight NATO countries in Europe unless those countries bow to his demand that the US Take over Greenland. The move could prompt retaliatory tariffs on US Goods and is rattling investors around the world stocks fell, the dollar weakened and treasury yields rose. All are signs of what's known as the Sell America trade, when investors worry about the underlying strength of the United States and its standing around the world. Maria Aspen, NPR News, New York.

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And I'm Ryland Barton. You're listening to NPR News from Washington. Mexico's security minister says the country has sent 37 more cartel members to the U.S. the U.S. is trying to increase pressure on governments to tackle drug smuggling networks. In a social media post, Mexico's security minister says the individuals are high impact criminal criminals posing a significant threat to national security. New York's Metropolitan Opera has announced layoffs and other measures to try and save $40 million over the next two years. As NPR's Anastasia Tsiolkas reports, the Met Opera is the largest performing arts organization in the United States.

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The Met told NPR that these cutbacks and attempts to generate new revenue come as the opera company awaits an infusion of cash in a pending, still tentative deal with Saudi Arabia worth some $200 million. In the meantime, the Met has cut 22 administrative jobs, instituted temporary salary reductions and postponed the run of one Opera previously announced for next season. The Met is also looking at possibly selling two iconic murals by artist Marc Chagall that frame its entryway. The Chagall murals are valued at some $55 million. If they're sold, the Met expects them to remain in place at the theater, displayed on permanent loan. Anastasia Tsukas, NPR News.

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says he owes Indiana Governor Mike Braun some Key lime pie and stone crabs after losing a bet when the Hoosiers beat the University of Miami Hurricanes in last night's college football championship. Had Miami prevailed, Braun would have sent pork tenderloin and sugar cream pies. This is NPR News from Washington.

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