As the snow-capped peaks of Davos, Switzerland, welcome nearly 3,000 global leaders for the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) from January 19–23, 2026, one figure looms larger than ever: U.S. President Donald Trump. Leading the largest U.S. delegation in history, including key Cabinet members like Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Trump's presence has reshaped the forum's agenda,

In a move that underscores the Trump administration's stance on immigration, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on January 13, 2026, the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somalia. This humanitarian program, which has protected Somali nationals from deportation since 1991 due to ongoing civil war, instability, and humanitarian crises, will officially expire on March 17, 2026. The decision affects an estimated 2,471 to 2,500 Somali TPS ho

Governor Gavin Newsom's final State of the State address, delivered on January 8, 2026, painted an optimistic portrait of California's progress, however, critics, including Republican leaders and independent analysts, argue that the speech glossed over persistent crises like skyrocketing living costs, business exodus, and policy failures.