President Donald Trump announced on Friday that the United States has reached a security agreement with Denmark and Greenland that, in his words, grants Washington “permanent control over security, and all other needs” on the Arctic island.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the deal ensures “no U.S. adversary can EVER have a base in Greenland, have a military presence in Greenland, or make sensitive investments in Greenland, without our express written approval.” He called it an “Infinite Life” agreement and said it comes at no cost to the United States. The administration plans to expand the U.S. military presence on the island.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the agreement “permanently and completely addresses our national security concerns in Greenland,” according to the White House.

The deal falls short of Trump’s earlier stated goal of U.S. ownership or purchase of the territory. Danish officials stressed that the agreement recognizes the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark and Greenland’s right to self-determination. It is expected to be formally signed next week during the United Nations General Assembly in New York, and it will require parliamentary approval in Denmark and Greenland.

The announcement ends months of tension after Trump repeatedly raised the idea of acquiring Greenland, a move that had strained relations with a key NATO ally.

What the agreement covers, and what it leaves open

Neither the president’s post nor the White House summary includes the text of the agreement. Here is how each side’s stated position compares.

The clearest element of the deal is a veto. Under Trump’s description, any third-country base, military presence or sensitive investment in Greenland needs U.S. sign-off first.

What happens next

The agreement is not yet in force. Select each stage to see what is expected.

“For over 100 years, Presidents have known the strategic importance of Greenland, but NONE of them were able to do anything about it. I am proud to be the President that permanently and conclusively addressed this very important situation.”

Trump added that the solution is “a great one for the United States of America, Denmark, Greenland, and all of our Allies,” and that the U.S. would “be very protective of it.”

White House bars CNN, MS NOW and Politico

In a separate move on Friday, Trump announced that CNN, MS NOW and Politico are banned from the White House, effective immediately, over what he called their constant reporting of “FAKE NEWS.”

“Media Outlets shouldn’t be able to constantly write or report FICTION and LIES when they’re covering the President of the United States, the Trump Administration, or the United States of America. Other Fake News Media Outlets to follow,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.

Speaking later in the Oval Office, Trump said no single story triggered the decision. He described it as the result of “cumulative stories over the last few years.” He added: “There’s something wrong with a country that can allow people to write purposely negative stories… I don’t have to let them into my — into the people’s house.”

Trump’s post says other outlets could follow. The materials reviewed by FFN do not include responses from the three outlets. Access disputes between administrations and the press corps are not new, though the decision to bar named outlets outright is a sharp escalation of the tension.

Drug prices: Most-Favored-Nation pricing reaches every state Medicaid program

On September 18, Trump announced that all 50 state Medicaid programs will benefit from Most-Favored-Nation (MFN) pricing, which matches the lowest prices paid by other developed nations. Under the new model, participating manufacturers provide rebates so the final price to Medicaid never exceeds the MFN price. The White House says it covers hundreds of drugs in oncology, diabetes care, asthma and other areas.

The Council of Economic Advisers estimates taxpayers will save $64.3 billion over the next decade on Medicaid drug costs, split between $36.6 billion for the federal government and $27.6 billion for the states.

H-1B: $100,000 fee renewed, layoffs to be weighed

Also on September 18, Trump signed an executive order and a proclamation on the H-1B visa program. The proclamation renews the $100,000 fee on certain H-1B applications first imposed in 2025. The order directs agencies to consider employers’ recent or planned layoffs of U.S. workers when reviewing petitions.

The White House credits the original action with sharp declines in filings, and says it has driven a shift toward higher-skilled, higher-wage workers.

Also this week

The White House’s weekly briefing for September 14 to 20 listed several other actions and events.

The president also issued proclamations for Constitution Day, Citizenship Day and Constitution Week, and for National POW/MIA Recognition Day. He marked the 79th birthday of the U.S. Air Force and the start of National Hispanic Heritage Month. On Saturday, September 12, Trump visited Ireland. The White House also marked the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, offering remembrance cards for the lives lost and the heroes who answered the call.

Investment announcements

The White House listed $12.2 billion in new investment announcements for the week and says total U.S. and foreign investment secured since Day One has reached $11.3 trillion. Separately, it said Deere is bringing back 375 employees ahead of planting season.

Other headlines listed in the briefing

The White House’s “In the News” section highlighted items including a report that the administration will repay Americans for Obamacare overcharges, a Census Bureau finding that incomes rose and poverty fell in 2025, and Trump’s remark that the U.S. is close to a base expansion deal with Poland. FFN has not independently reviewed those reports.

Who said what

Much of this week’s news rests on claims from the White House. This tracker separates announcements, pending steps, projections and reported facts.