Supreme Court Surprise, Greenland Minerals, ICE Showdown, and Political Chaos

4 Things To Know This Afternoon · Jan 8, 2026 · 1m

Supreme Court signals surprise rulings: The Court unusually announces decisions will be issued tomorrow, fueling speculation over major cases involving presidential emergency powers, tariffs, and Louisiana redistricting that could reshape national political strategy. U.S. eyes Greenland and Venezuela for critical minerals: The administration pushes rare earth mineral investments to counter China, with Greenland open to mining partnerships and Venezuela emerging as another strategic resource target. Minnesota blocks ICE investigation: State officials complain about federal limits on…