On January 31, 2026, the U.S. federal government entered a partial shutdown after Congress failed to pass appropriations legislation ahead of the fiscal year deadline...not because lawmakers couldn’t agree on overall spending, but because of a bitter dispute over funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). 

This week marked the World Economic Forum’s 56th Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland. The gathering brought together global leaders, industry executives, and a bipartisan delegation of U.S. governors and lawmakers. Among the many geopolitical issues on the agenda, President Trump’s continued threats to take over Greenland stole the spotlight.

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.