Triumph to Handle Greenland Security
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Greenland – U.S. security control
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The White House says President Trump reached an
agreement with Denmark and Greenland giving the United States permanent
security control over Greenland at no cost to U.S. taxpayers.
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Under the claimed arrangement, no U.S. adversary
would be permitted to establish a base, military presence, or make sensitive
investments in Greenland without U.S. written approval.
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The administration plans to develop a large U.S.
military presence in Greenland in cooperation with Greenland's population.
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The White House describes the arrangement as an “Infinite
Life” deal, with no stated end date.
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Medicaid – Most-Favored-Nation
(MFN) drug pricing
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On 18 September 2026, Trump announced that all
50 state Medicaid programs would receive MFN drug pricing.
o
The objective is to match the lowest prices paid
by other developed countries for covered medicines.
o
The Council of Economic Advisers estimates:
§ $64.3
billion in Medicaid drug-cost savings over 10 years.
§ Approximately
$600 billion in total projected savings from the administration's MFN
agreements.
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The agreements reportedly cover 26
pharmaceutical manufacturers, representing about 89% of the branded-drug
market.
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H-1B – $100,000 fee renewed
o
On 18 September, Trump signed an Executive
Order and Proclamation concerning the H-1B visa programme.
o
The $100,000 fee on certain H-1B applications
was renewed.
o
Federal agencies have been directed to scrutinize
petitions where U.S. workers face a risk of being laid off.
o
White House figures claim that since the original
2025 action:
§ H-1B
registrations by the largest IT outsourcing companies have fallen 92%.
§ Consular-processing
requests have fallen by nearly 97%.
o
On 17 September, Trump signed measures aimed
at strengthening hunting and fishing activities.
o
The actions seek to restore saltwater angling
and recreational activities and roll back regulations that the
administration characterizes as burdensome Biden-era restrictions affecting
hunters, anglers and boaters.
·
Other regulatory actions
o
The administration also moved to restore reciprocity
in government procurement.
o
Measures were announced to pursue water-quality
improvements for U.S. communities.
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Domestic/community initiatives
o
First Lady Melania Trump visited Ashe
County, North Carolina, highlighting the community's recovery and
resilience.
o
The White House also highlighted progress in its
effort to improve public safety in Memphis, marking one year since
Trump's pledge concerning the city.
·
Presidential proclamations and commemorations
o
Trump proclaimed:
§ Constitution
Day
§ Citizenship
Day
§ Constitution
Week
§ National
POW/MIA Recognition Day
o
The White House also issued messages marking National
Hispanic Heritage Month and the 79th birthday of the U.S. Air Force.
·
New legislation signed
o
Trump signed additional legislation, including:
§ H.R. 5334
§ S. 32
§ S. 307
o
Coca-Cola announced a $10 billion U.S.
infrastructure commitment.
o
Deere announced plans to bring back 375
employees ahead of the planting season.
o
The White House presented these developments as
evidence of the economic and employment effects of the “America First”
agenda.
Key
figures at a glance
|
Measure |
Figure |
|
Medicaid
projected 10-year savings |
$64.3
billion |
|
Total
projected MFN savings |
$600
billion |
|
Manufacturers
covered |
26 |
|
Branded-drug
market covered |
89% |
|
H-1B
fee |
$100,000 |
|
H-1B
registrations at major IT outsourcing firms |
−92% |
|
Consular-processing
requests |
−97% |
|
Coca-Cola
infrastructure commitment |
$10
billion |
|
Deere
employees returning |
375 |
Overall: The
week's announcements cover four major policy areas—Greenland/U.S. strategic
security, pharmaceutical pricing, H-1B immigration restrictions, and
outdoor-resource regulation—alongside domestic safety, procurement, water
quality, legislation and corporate-investment announcements.
A
Dream Come True: President Trump Secures Permanent U.S. Security Control Over Greenland
at ZERO Cost, Extends the World’s Lowest Drug Prices to All 50 State Medicaid Programs,
Renews the $100,000 H-1B Fee to Protect American Workers, and Reinvigorates America’s
Hunting and Fishing Heritage
This
week, President Trump announced a historic agreement with the Kingdom of Denmark
and Greenland that gives the United States permanent control over security — and
all other needs — in Greenland, at no cost to the American people. For over 100
years, Presidents understood the strategic importance of Greenland, but none were
able to act. President Trump described the agreement as an “Infinite Life” deal
with no end: from now on, no U.S. adversary can ever have a base, a military presence,
or make sensitive investments in Greenland without America’s express written approval.
The administration will immediately begin developing a large military presence in
Greenland, working alongside the people of Greenland in its development.
On
September 18, President Trump announced that all 50 States’ Medicaid programs will
now benefit from Most-Favored-Nation drug pricing — matching
the lowest prices paid by other developed nations. The Council of Economic Advisers
estimates taxpayers will save $64.3 billion over the next decade on Medicaid drug
costs alone, part of a projected $600 billion in total savings from the President’s
MFN agreements, which now cover 26 manufacturers and 89% of the branded drug market.
Also
on September 18, the President signed an Executive Order and Proclamation to further
protect American workers in the H-1B visa program, renewing the $100,000 fee on
certain applications and directing agencies to scrutinize petitions where American
workers are at risk of being laid off. Since the original 2025 action, H-1B registrations
by the largest IT outsourcing firms have fallen 92%, and consular processing requests
have dropped nearly 97%.
On
September 17, President Trump gave America’s sportsmen a seat at the table, signing
actions to reinvigorate America’s hunting heritage and restore American saltwater
angling and recreation, rolling back punishing Biden-era regulations on hunters,
anglers, and boaters. Earlier in the week, the President moved to restore reciprocity
in government procurement and deliver meaningful water quality improvements for
American communities.
First
Lady Melania Trump made a special visit to Ashe County, North Carolina, bearing
witness to a community’s resilience, while the White House marked one year since
the President’s pledge to make Memphis safe again — with the numbers now proving
it. The President also proclaimed Constitution Day, Citizenship Day, and Constitution
Week and National POW/MIA Recognition Day, and issued messages honoring National Hispanic Heritage Month and the 79th birthday
of the United States Air Force.
The
President signed additional legislation into law this week, including H.R. 5334
and Senate bills S. 32 and S. 307. And the investment keeps pouring in: Coca-Cola
announced a $10 billion U.S. infrastructure commitment and Deere is bringing back
375 employees ahead of planting season — more proof that the America First agenda
is working for American workers and families.