The early months of 2026 are defined by a sharpening conflict between the executive and judicial branches of the United States government, a significant realignment in domestic firearm ownership patterns, and a global economic transition toward "de-fiatization."

Domestically, the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement strategies—specifically "Operation Metro Surge" and "Operation PARRIS"—have drawn scathing rebukes from federal judges who accuse the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and ICE of violating the Fourth Amendment and ignoring hundreds of court orders. Simultaneously, the administration is facing a surge in gun ownership among left-leaning and minority groups, driven by concerns over "rogue" law enforcement tactics.

Globally, the financial landscape is shifting. While the U.S. dollar maintains its dominance relative to other fiat currencies like the Euro and Yen, there is a systemic loss of confidence in sovereign debt. Central banks are rotating reserves into gold at record rates, signaling an move away from policy-managed paper assets toward real assets with no counterparty risk.

Judicial Resistance and Immigration Enforcement

2A Domestic Realignments: Firearms and Oversight

Global Economic Analysis: De-fiatization

The Trump-Kennedy Center Closure

New Pew polls place President Trump’s approval at 37%.