On January 15, 2026, the White House rolled out President Donald Trump’s “Great Healthcare Plan,” framing it as a cost-cutting package that would lower drug prices, reduce insurance premiums, and force more transparency from insurers and providers.

The dramatic events of January 2026 have fundamentally reshaped the geopolitical landscape of the Western Hemisphere. With the execution of "Operation Absolute Resolve," the United States has transitioned from a policy of diplomatic pressure and sanctions to direct military intervention in Venezuela.

The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, released Wednesday by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human Services emphasizes the importance of 'eating the right amount for you' and prioritizing whole, minimally processed foods to support overall health and nutrient intake.

The SPEED Act passed the House on Thursday by a vote of 221-196 and is now pending in the Senate. Passage followed a contentious debate on Tuesday, during which an anti-wind amendment was added to the final bill.

As Congress prepares to adjourn for the holidays, end-of-year negotiations over Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium subsidies have stalled, making a lapse on January 1, 2026 increasingly likely. Despite a flurry of bipartisan activity in both chambers, lawmakers now concede that no legislative fix will be enacted before the credits expire, setting up a politically consequential start to the new year for millions of Americans who rely on the subsidies for affordable coverage. Below is Constitution Partner’s assessment of where things stand, and what to expect in 2026.