U.S. and Denmark Reach Agreement on Greenland Security

Why it matters locally: As the nation's capital, the District of Columbia is home to many federal agencies and departments that will be directly involved in the implementation and oversight of this new international security agreement.

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump announced on Friday an agreement with Denmark regarding security operations in Greenland. The United States will maintain permanent control over security matters in the Arctic territory, according to the White House. The agreement establishes a new framework for U.S. involvement in Greenland's defense and security infrastructure. Specific details of the arrangement and its operational implications were not immediately released.