"It is the goal of the next conservative President to dismantle the Administrative State and return self-governance to the American people." - Mandate for Leadership, Page 1
U.S. launched military strike on Venezuela, bombing military installations. Special Forces captured President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. First U.S. military intervention in Latin America in decades. Prediction markets for Panama Canal/Greenland actions spiked following operation.
"Largest immigration operation ever" - ICE Acting Director Lyons. 2,000 federal agents deployed to Twin Cities following welfare fraud allegations linked to Somali community. Trump previously called Somali residents "garbage." Over 400 arrests in first days. Somali-Americans carrying passports in fear of stops.
"Utilizing the U.S. Military is always an option" - Press Secretary Leavitt confirmed military force on table for Greenland acquisition. Danish PM Frederiksen warned this could end NATO. Prediction markets: 38% odds U.S. takes control of Greenland, 35% for Panama Canal. Sen. Gallego introduced resolution to block invasion.
ICE agent fatally shot Renee Good during protest against immigration raids, blocks from where George Floyd was killed in 2020. Protests intensified with tear gas, rubber bullets, sound cannons deployed. Mayor accused ICE of wrongfully arresting U.S. citizen "because he looked Somali."
"Most extensive retreat from global cooperation in modern history." Acting on Feb 2025 review, U.S. exits 66 international bodies including UN climate treaty framework. $800M peacekeeping support cancelled. UN peacekeeping forces to be cut 25%.
Secretary of War to identify underperforming contractors. Executive compensation must be tied to on-time delivery and production capacity, not short-term financial metrics. Targets stock buybacks over military readiness.
One year after notification, U.S. officially exits Paris Climate Agreement. U.S. has second-highest GHG emissions globally. 194 other countries representing ~90% of emissions remain in agreement. No other nation has withdrawn.
New DHS rule published Dec 29, 2025 changes H-1B visa lottery to "weighted selection process." Takes effect Feb 27, 2026. Significant changes to high-skilled immigration system.
Current government funding expires Jan 30, 2026. Congressional negotiations with White House will dominate coming weeks. Previous shutdowns accelerated administration goals (e.g., Education Dept closure).
Oral arguments in Barbara v. Trump on constitutionality of ending birthright citizenship. First Trump immigration policy to reach SCOTUS on merits. Ruling expected summer 2026. All affected children currently protected by class-wide injunction.
Administration appealed CIT ruling that IEEPA tariffs exceed presidential authority. Initial arguments: justices appeared skeptical. If tariffs struck down, major recalibration of trade policy required.
The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement review is due in 2026. Current tariff disputes may affect renegotiation. Potential for further trade conflict with largest trading partners.
"If the United States decides to attack another NATO country, then everything would stop – that includes NATO" - Danish PM Frederiksen. Article 5 would require NATO members to defend Denmark against U.S. Sen. Murphy: "Article 5 did not anticipate that the invading country would be a member of NATO." Experts advise Europe to prepare for Greenland annexation and possible end of NATO.
Prediction markets at 38% for U.S. control of Greenland. Greenland PM: "We are not for sale and cannot simply be taken." Strategic value: 31 minerals including lithium, graphite, rare earths needed for EV batteries. 70% of rare earths currently from China. Options discussed: economic pressure, military force, direct purchase.
"We've already started doing it" - Trump, March 4, 2025. 40% of U.S. container shipping transits canal. Claims (disputed) of Chinese control and inflated fees. American company already given control of key ports. Prediction markets: 35% odds of U.S. takeover before 2029.
Administrator Zeldin sent memo in Feb 2025 stating endangerment finding "no longer reflected current science." Full challenge to 2009 finding that GHG emissions are harmful likely to advance. Would eliminate EPA's obligation to regulate carbon emissions.
With final regulations in place, mass reclassification of 50,000+ federal employees as at-will workers expected. Legal challenges ongoing but administration advancing implementation. Union resistance continues.
DOJ expected to expand enforcement of 1873 Comstock Act to prohibit mailing abortion medications. Would effectively create nationwide restriction without congressional action. Legal challenges anticipated.
Congressional Republicans expected to advance formal abolition. More programs transferred to other agencies. School choice initiatives expanded. Title I oversight eliminated. Only congressional action can fully abolish.
622,000+ deportations in 2025 establishes baseline. Operations expected to accelerate with expanded detention capacity (65,000+ currently). Workplace raids, community sweeps continue. State/local cooperation remains key variable.
Elimination of federal funding for NPR, PBS expected in budget negotiations. Administration views taxpayer-funded broadcasting as promotion of liberal viewpoints.
Breaking up NOAA and redistributing functions. Privatization of National Weather Service. Elimination of climate research programs. Defunding of "climate alarmism" science.
November 2026 midterms will determine pace of next two years. DOJ Civil Rights Division refocused on "voter fraud" investigations per Mandate. Congressional balance determines ability to codify executive actions into law.