On January 3, 2026, U.S. forces conducted a large-scale strike in Caracas, Venezuela, capturing President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores in a dramatic operation tied to narcoterrorism charges; President Trump announced the U.S. would "run" or exert control over Venezuela temporarily, sparking global condemnation from China, Cuba (which mourned 32 killed Cuban fighters), and others, while triggering protests...

The U.S. Supreme Court agreed on December 5 to review the legality of President Trump's executive directive aiming to limit birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, a move lower courts have deemed unconstitutional.  Oral arguments are expected to take place in the spring of 2026.

President Donald Trump on Friday, November 14, 2025, rolled back tariffs on more than 200 food products, including beef, tomatoes, bananas, and coffee, as Americans struggle with the high cost of groceries. The new exemption also covers a wide range of tropical foods such as mangoes, avocados, coconuts, pineapples, cocoa, and spices.