LETTER FROM WASHINGTON: A Year of Bold Action and Continental Ambition
From Venezuela to Greenland, the administration moves with continental ambition
US DAILY LETTER
TRUTH & TRADITION
Saturday, January 10, 2026
As we mark the first full week of 2026, the pulse of the nation’s capital is beating with a renewed sense of American assertiveness. From the West Wing to the halls of the Treasury, the administration is moving with a speed that has left its detractors in constant reaction mode.
Here’s the Saturday dispatch from the District.
1. The Venezuela Doctrine: Open for Business
Following the military operation that resulted in the capture of Nicolás Maduro, President Trump hosted nearly two dozen oil and gas executives at the White House on Friday. His message was clear: Venezuela is “open for business.” The administration has vowed that the country’s vast energy resources will now be extracted to secure lower energy prices for Americans while providing “total safety” for U.S. investors.
2. Taking on the “Credit Card Rip-off”
In a major move for domestic affordability, President Trump has called for a one-year cap on credit card interest rates at 10%, set to take effect on January 20—marking exactly one year since the start of his second term. The President stated he will no longer allow Americans to be “ripped off” by rates reaching 20% or 30%. This fulfillment of a key campaign promise aims to provide immediate financial relief to working families.
3. The Northern Frontier: Greenland in Focus
The White House has reaffirmed its determination to secure Greenland for U.S. national security interests. Citing the need to prevent Russian or Chinese influence from taking hold on our doorstep, the President indicated that the U.S. will move forward with a plan for the territory “either the nice way or the more difficult way.” Formal discussions have been postponed briefly, but the strategic intent remains a priority of the new “Trump Corollary” to the Monroe Doctrine.
4. Cleaning Up the Courts and Commissions
The administration’s push to “drain the swamp” continues within the federal bureaucracy. Reports confirm that nearly 100 immigration judges were removed over the past year as part of a broader effort to remake a system the White House argues has been politicized for too long. The Treasury Department has announced new initiatives aimed at combating fraud and protecting the American taxpayer.
CAPITAL NOTES
January 10, 2026
* AMERICA 250: Today marks the 250th anniversary of Thomas Paine’s “Common Sense,” sparking a new push for a memorial to the Founding Father on the National Mall.
* STATE OF THE UNION: Advisers indicate that “Affordability” will be the central theme of the President’s upcoming speech in late February.
* HOUSING INITIATIVE: New efforts are underway to limit private equity firms from buying up single-family homes, prioritizing American families over corporate interests.
THE WEEK AHEAD
Washington prepares for a pivotal Supreme Court ruling on the “Liberation Day” tariffs expected Wednesday. Expect further announcements from the Department of Justice regarding national fraud enforcement as the administration ramps up its domestic security agenda.
Stay vigilant. Stay informed.
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