Usha Vance to Attend Greenland’s Main Dog Sledding Race
The Avannaata Qimussersua, which organizers call “a challenging event that highlights the bond between humans and their dogs,” is getting attention because Usha Vance, the second lady, plans to attend.
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Second lady Usha Vance to travel to Greenland to 'learn about heritage,' attend national dogsled race
Second lady Usha Vance is heading to Greenland to learn about the territory’s heritage, a move that follows President Trump’s claim that the U.S. should acquire it. Vance will travel to Greenland ...The Hill - 2d -
Greenland security enhanced ahead of Usha Vance visit
Greenland is enhancing its security ahead of a visit from second lady Usha Vance and other top Trump administration officials. Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark, will receive extra ...The Hill - 1d -
Ahead of Usha Vance visit, Danish PM calls US pressure on Greenland 'unacceptable'
Denmark’s prime minister, Mette Frederiksen, called the U.S.’s recent pressure on Greenland “unacceptable” Tuesday prior to a visit from second lady Usha Vance later this week. "I have to say that ...The Hill - 6h -
Danish police fly extra forces to Greenland ahead of second lady Usha Vance's visit
A spokesman for the Danish national police force says it has sent extra personnel and sniffer dogs to Greenland as the icy island steps up security measures ahead of a planned visit this week by ...ABC News - 1d -
Second lady Usha Vance will visit Greenland as Trump talks up US takeover
Second lady Usha Vance is set to travel to Greenland this week as President Donald Trump continues to suggest the U.S. could take control of the mineral-rich Artic islandABC News - 1d -
Vance booed by audience while attending Kennedy Center performance
Vice President JD Vance received boos and jeers from the audience as he attended a performance at the Kennedy Center with his wife, second lady Usha Vance.NBC News - Mar. 14 -
Anger in Greenland over Usha Vance and Mike Waltz’s planned visit this week
Greenland’s prime minister says move is ‘demonstration of power’ and accuses US of interfering in its political affairs. Greenland’s prime minister, Múte B Egede, has called for the international ...The Guardian - 1d -
Second lady Usha Vance to visit Greenland as Trump pushes for ownership of the Danish territory
Vance will be joined by Energy Secretary Chris Wright and national security adviser Mike Waltz, two Trump administration sources told NBC News.NBC News - 1d -
Vance joining wife Usha on upcoming trip to Greenland
Vice President JD Vance said he "didn't want her to have all that fun by herself."CBS News - 1h
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