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Bipartisan lawmakers propose bill to block military action against NATO members amid threats to take Greenland
- A bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced a bill to block any unauthorized military action by Trump against NATO allies or territories.
- Rep. Bill Keating leads the effort with several colleagues seeking broader Republican support to fund disincentives for such actions.
- The measure is framed as protecting U.S. and European security, not naming any specific country.
- Administration officials weighed options on Greenland, with the U.S. considering a range of actions that could test Article V of NATO.
- The bill’s push comes as Democrats and Republicans show varying reactions to Greenland-related threats and broader U.S. strategy.
- The resolution follows a recent Senate move to limit Trump’s ability to conduct attacks in Venezuela, showing cross-party efforts on security.
- Keating noted funding cuts could deter administration officials from acting without authorization.
- Danish and Greenland leaders emphasized self-determination amid U.S. speculation on sovereignty.
- Randy Fine proposed making Greenland the 51st U.S. state, reflecting varied opinions on its status.
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