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A new kind of Monroe Doctrine? Axios describes how the U.S. under Trump is aggressively repositioning its foreign policy around resources and technology. Analysts are dubbing this shift the Donroe Doctrine mixing Trump’s name with the old Monroe Doctrine to highlight a bold push for control of minerals, oil, and AI-critical materials.  After Venezuela’s leader was ousted, U.S. officials and investors began eyeing the country’s enormous oil reserves and rare minerals as strategic assets both for energy and to compete globally in semiconductor and AI supply chains.  This strategy reflects a bigger geopolitical battle with China and other powers: gaining access to critical raw materials that fuel everything from defense tech to artificial intelligence. But critics warn it looks a lot like resource grab politics with risky diplomatic and ethical consequences.  America’s foreign policy may be shifting from traditional alliances and defense to a resource and tech-centered power play. Axios

U.S. admin rolls back vaccine transparency: According to Axios, the Trump administration has eliminated the federal requirement for states to report childhood and prenatal vaccination rates for people covered by Medicaid and CHIP programs that cover nearly half of all American kids. The move means states will no longer have to publicly share how many children are immunized against preventable diseases reducing visibility into nationwide immunization coverage. Experts warn this could make it harder to track gaps and outbreaks.  The CMS says it will explore “new vaccine measures” focused on parental awareness rather than raw coverage data but critics argue that without solid reporting, public health planning becomes less effective. Transparency has historically helped monitor outbreaks like the recent surge in measles cases after vaccination rates plunged. Source: Axios (Jan 5, 2026).

Tensions rising in Iran: Widespread protests over a collapsing economy have now spread to more than 30 cities and turned deadly driven largely by soaring inflation and the plummeting rial. At least sevn people have been killed amid clashes with security forces.  Former U.S. President Donald Trump weighed in publicly, warning on Truth Social that the U.S. would intervene militarily if Iran violently suppresses peaceful protesters, saying Washington is “locked and loaded and ready to go.”  Iran’s leadership responded sharply, calling U.S. involvement a threat that could destabilize the entire region and harm American interests.  What started as economic anger over inflation and a currency crash has becom a major political flashpoint not just inside Iran, but in global geopolitics too.  Source: Axios on Iran protests and Trump’s threat (Jan 2, 2026).

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Measles cases in the U.S. just hit a 30-year high. According to the CDC, more than 2,000 measles cases have been recorded in 2025 a dramatic jump from just 285 in 2024. This surge could even cause the U.S. to lose its measles “elimination status” by early 2026.  The outbrek began in Texas and has spread widely, with most infections occurring in people who were not vaccinated or whose vaccination status is unknown.  Measles is one of the most contagious viruses known, and experts say the best protection remains vaccination with the MMR shot, which offers strong immunity when people get both recommendd doses.  This spike shows what can happen when vaccination rates drop and infectious diseases are allowed to resurge a serious public-health warning as we head into 2026.  Source: Axios / CDC reporting.

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2026 Midterms headline: As the 2026 U.S. midterm elections approach, California Gov. Gavin Newsom is gearing up to lead the Democratic response, positioning himself as a major national figure and potential presidential contender. TIME reports that party leaders are looking to Newsom to help unify Democrats and sharpen their message on key issues like the economy, voting rights, health care, and abortion access. (time.com) With control of Congress hanging in the balance, the midterms could reshape Washington and Newsom’s role signals how Democrats are trying to mobilize voters and counter GOP campaigns on multiple fronts. (time.com) Whether you agree with his politics or not, Newsom’s rising influence shows how state leaders are becoming key players in national elections especially when both parties are scrambling for momentum going into 2026. Source: TIME Magazine (Dec 30, 2025).

Gen Z isn’t daydreaming about retirement they’re anxious about it. According to Axios, many young Americans are prioritizing retirement planning not out of optimism, but out of real worry about their financial futures. Economic pressures from a tough job market and rising living costs to doubts about Social Security are pushing them to think about retirement earlier than previous generations.  Gen Z workers (ages 18–24) are the least likely to report having “quality jobs,” and the insecurity they feel about work and savings is fueling a sense that they need to plan more aggressively for later life.  It’s a blend of fear and determination: they want financial security, but the path there feels uncertain which is shaping how they think about careers, savings, and what retirement could look like in a world very different from their parents’ generation.  Source: Axios (Dec 28, 2025).

Trump’s approval slipping: As Donald Trump finishes his first year back in office, his job approval ratings are well underwater only about 36 % of Americans approve of his performance, with far higher disapproval overall. Support remains high among Republicans, but Democrats and Independents are strongly critical, especially on issues like immigration, the economy, and how the administration handled the Epstein files and Venezuela policy.  Public dissatisfaction is also tied to broader concerns inflation, cost of living, and disagreements over foreign policy leaving many Americans uneasy about the country’s direction as the year ends.  Source: TIME Magazine coverage of polls and public sentiment on Trump’s second term.