Gentlefolk,
This post describes our main activities during the month of January 2026.
The contents of this post are in the following sequence:
Photos of our activities during January 2026 (mainly our visit to Bali 17 - 29 January 2026).
News items which caught my eye in January 2026.
Some key actions by President Trump during January 2026 (from MS NOW Project 47) and a summary of his key policies in the first year of his second term (begane 21 January 2025). Trump continues to dominate the world media, and world politics and economy. I have been surprised that his (erratic) tariff policies have not had greater impact - apparently companies have absorbed most of the price increases - but for how much longer?
Highlight of January 2026
The highlight of the month was the ceremony for the Balinese side of the family (Vera's mother was Balinese from Singaraja) to mark the wedding of Vera's nephew Fauzan Adibrata and Aretha (Tata) in Bandung on 12 December 2025.
Herewith photos of some of our activities in January 2026:
New Year's Eve party in our Clubhouse. Good fun, Vera danced non-stop!
Andrew, Caz, Eddie and Jay at ski resort in Austria. Nate joined them in London and Austria from Arkansas State University.
Eddie, Jay and Nate were introduced to skiing. Lessons every day, they picked it up quickly.
Lunch with Laura and Raul at Coolum Surf Club.
Lovely Coolum Beach was busy.
Nikki and Charles brought Angie Zhang to stay with us.
Later, when we took Angie back to their place in Shailer Park, Brisbane I met their chickens.
Sasha, Davide, Bonnie and Oscar called in, enroute back to Sydney.
With fellow Village residents, Lesley and Steve.
Andrew and Eddie at soccer in London.
Jen & Tom came up from Brisbane and stayed overnight. They did a great job cleaning all the windows. and fixing up the garden. What wonderful people!!!
Tom hard at work; he gets things done.
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| Andrew, Caz, Eddie and Jay at ski resort in Austria. Nate joined them in London and Austria from Arkansas State University. |
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| Eddie, Jay and Nate were introduced to skiing. Lessons every day, they picked it up quickly. |
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| Lunch with Laura and Raul at Coolum Surf Club. |
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| Lovely Coolum Beach was busy. |
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| Nikki and Charles brought Angie Zhang to stay with us. |
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| Later, when we took Angie back to their place in Shailer Park, Brisbane I met their chickens. |
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| Sasha, Davide, Bonnie and Oscar called in, enroute back to Sydney. |
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| With fellow Village residents, Lesley and Steve. |
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| Andrew and Eddie at soccer in London. |
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| Jen & Tom came up from Brisbane and stayed overnight. They did a great job cleaning all the windows. and fixing up the garden. What wonderful people!!! |
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| Tom hard at work; he gets things done. |
Off to Bali for the 3rd time in 5 months! Fauzan & Tata will have a Balinese celebration for their wedding.
About to board our flight to Bali at Brisbane International Airport.
It's hard to tell from this photo, but the inside of the aricraft is full of "vapour" before take-off.
Ita booked the family into the Furama Xclusive Ocean Beach Hotel in Legian (the Furama is close to the Jayakarta Hotel where we stayed before so we know this area well).
Part of the Furama Hotel. Apparently it was built about 30 years ago, and the developer sold units to individual investors. Some units are maintained better than others.
Breakfast on the balcony of the Furama Hotel, looking out towards Legian Beach.
It was pretty windy and wet (it is the rainy season, after all). The beach had high tides and plenty of rubbish - not as nice as when we were here a month ago.
Big clean-up job for the local Govt.
Ita in the pool at the Furama Hotel.
Ita with Yanti's adopted daughter.
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| About to board our flight to Bali at Brisbane International Airport. |
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| It's hard to tell from this photo, but the inside of the aricraft is full of "vapour" before take-off. |
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| Ita booked the family into the Furama Xclusive Ocean Beach Hotel in Legian (the Furama is close to the Jayakarta Hotel where we stayed before so we know this area well). |
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| Part of the Furama Hotel. Apparently it was built about 30 years ago, and the developer sold units to individual investors. Some units are maintained better than others. |
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| Breakfast on the balcony of the Furama Hotel, looking out towards Legian Beach. |
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| It was pretty windy and wet (it is the rainy season, after all). The beach had high tides and plenty of rubbish - not as nice as when we were here a month ago. |
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| Big clean-up job for the local Govt. |
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| Ita in the pool at the Furama Hotel. |
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| Ita with Yanti's adopted daughter. |
Vera, Yanti and Iis.
We had lunch, twice, at the Kayana Restaurant in Denpasar.
Lunch at the Kayana Restaurant.
A lovely traditional portrait on the wall at the Kayana Restaurant.
Later we had a snack at this restaurant specialising in food from the Singaraja region of Northern Bali.
Ita arranged for us to play Padel Ball at Pro-Padel in Kerobokan (my first time): Gary, Yanti, Finda, Ita, me, Ike and Chris. It is a hybrid of squash and tennis. Becoming very popular with young people (Ita plays 3 or 4 times a week in Jakarta and Bandung. Fauzan is one of the best in Bandung).
Having a snack in Ita's room at the Furama Hotel.
One night, at about 10pm, we went to eat durian (the king of fruits).
Enjoying durian. Smelly, but nice!
Ita arranged for all of us to go to the Atlas Beach Club at Canggu. Huge, it was only about one-third occupied. We were there from about 5.30 to 9pm. Entry cost 1M rupiah each (about A$90), for which you got food and drink and use of the facilities. Our first time in a Beach Club!
Atlas Beach Club.
Local dancers stirring things up at Atlas Beach Club.
A Balinese Hindu priest blessed the Villa.
We all went to a Balinese Hindu temple (Pura), on the seashore near Sanur.
Inside the Pura.
Fauzan and Tata, and others, were "baptised" with holy water and blessed by a Hindu priest.
We all got wrist-bands for good luck.
Our group at the Balinese temple. It was an interesting visit.
The entrance to the Majapahit Villas at Ketewel (about 20 mins north of Sanur). The Aventus Beach Grande Villa where we stayed is part of this complex.
Setting up in the courtyard of the Aventus Villa for the party.
Yanti supervising the setting up of the food stalls.
Vera and me in our "finery".
Fauzan and Tata photos before the party.
Photo of the immediate family: Andre, Fauzan, Ita, Tata, Iis.
Fauzan and Tata with Yanti and Tanya and partners.
The extended family with Fauzan and Tata. It was a nice occasion. Band, food stalls. We were so lucky - heavy rain came after the formalities and dinner. The band couldn't play on, but they had booked a DJ so people danced under cover until about 10pm.
The next day the group went back to the Furama Hotel for 2 nights, and Vera & I went to the Jayakarta Hotel for 7 nights. Vera & I both had a touch of "Bali Belly" which laid us low for a few days. After 3 days Vera saw a local doctor - got 'infusion' and antibiotics.
Sweet Tata.
On 26 January the Jayakarta Hotel had a special dinner for Australia Day, which we joined.
Band on the stage overlooking the pool at the Jayakarta Hotel, nice setting. We like the Jayakarta, it is older style but lovely grounds and a good atmosphere. We were in room 217, near the pools and beach.
Lunch with Vera's cousins at the Jayakarta: Syria, Ucik, Mamik. Syria and Mamik are both doctors, and gave us good advice to get over our Bali Belly.
We hired a car & driver (Komang) to visit Ulu Watu as we had not been in that area for about 15 years. On our way to Ulu Watu we passed the enormous GWK statue.
A construction site on the road near Ulu Watu. So much construction going on, villas and hotels being built. As usual, the infrastructure is not keeping pace.
We had lunch at "The Deli" which is run by Tanya and Kenny. They have a sandwich & coffee cafe near Batu Bulan Beach at Canggu, and opened this cafe at Ulu Watu 2 years ago - are adding a smoothie and acai bowl bar next door. They also have a bakery in Denpasar to guarantee the quality of their bread.
Two smart young people working hard and doing well.
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| Vera, Yanti and Iis. |
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| We had lunch, twice, at the Kayana Restaurant in Denpasar. |
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| Lunch at the Kayana Restaurant. |
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| A lovely traditional portrait on the wall at the Kayana Restaurant. |
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| Later we had a snack at this restaurant specialising in food from the Singaraja region of Northern Bali. |
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| Ita arranged for us to play Padel Ball at Pro-Padel in Kerobokan (my first time): Gary, Yanti, Finda, Ita, me, Ike and Chris. It is a hybrid of squash and tennis. Becoming very popular with young people (Ita plays 3 or 4 times a week in Jakarta and Bandung. Fauzan is one of the best in Bandung). |
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| Having a snack in Ita's room at the Furama Hotel. |
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| One night, at about 10pm, we went to eat durian (the king of fruits). |
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| Enjoying durian. Smelly, but nice! |
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| Ita arranged for all of us to go to the Atlas Beach Club at Canggu. Huge, it was only about one-third occupied. We were there from about 5.30 to 9pm. Entry cost 1M rupiah each (about A$90), for which you got food and drink and use of the facilities. Our first time in a Beach Club! |
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| Atlas Beach Club. |
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| Local dancers stirring things up at Atlas Beach Club. |
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| A Balinese Hindu priest blessed the Villa. |
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| We all went to a Balinese Hindu temple (Pura), on the seashore near Sanur. |
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| Inside the Pura. |
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| Fauzan and Tata, and others, were "baptised" with holy water and blessed by a Hindu priest. |
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| We all got wrist-bands for good luck. |
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| Our group at the Balinese temple. It was an interesting visit. |
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| The entrance to the Majapahit Villas at Ketewel (about 20 mins north of Sanur). The Aventus Beach Grande Villa where we stayed is part of this complex. |
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| Setting up in the courtyard of the Aventus Villa for the party. |
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| Yanti supervising the setting up of the food stalls. |
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| Vera and me in our "finery". |
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| Fauzan and Tata photos before the party. |
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| Photo of the immediate family: Andre, Fauzan, Ita, Tata, Iis. |
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| Fauzan and Tata with Yanti and Tanya and partners. |
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| The extended family with Fauzan and Tata. It was a nice occasion. Band, food stalls. We were so lucky - heavy rain came after the formalities and dinner. The band couldn't play on, but they had booked a DJ so people danced under cover until about 10pm. The next day the group went back to the Furama Hotel for 2 nights, and Vera & I went to the Jayakarta Hotel for 7 nights. Vera & I both had a touch of "Bali Belly" which laid us low for a few days. After 3 days Vera saw a local doctor - got 'infusion' and antibiotics. |
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| Sweet Tata. |
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| On 26 January the Jayakarta Hotel had a special dinner for Australia Day, which we joined. |
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| Band on the stage overlooking the pool at the Jayakarta Hotel, nice setting. We like the Jayakarta, it is older style but lovely grounds and a good atmosphere. We were in room 217, near the pools and beach. |
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| Lunch with Vera's cousins at the Jayakarta: Syria, Ucik, Mamik. Syria and Mamik are both doctors, and gave us good advice to get over our Bali Belly. |
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Two smart young people working hard and doing well.
Vera and Tanya.
After lunch we visited Melasti Beach - the govt built a road down the cliff. We were amazed at the number of Villas being built in the back-roads of Ulu Watu. The beach here is relatively small, big waves today so not good for swimming or surfing.
There are two beach clubs at Melasti Beach, the main one being White Rock Beach Club. These seem to be the fashion now. Many tour buses with local visitors, mainly from Java.
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| We visited the Benoa Water Sports area. Lots of boats and activities (snorkling, banana boat, sailing, para-sailing, etc) |
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| Water sports. |
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| The impressive Peninsula Hotel and Garden at Benoa. |
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| The lovely big pool at the Peninsula Hotel - but very few people around. |
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| We also checked out the Grand Hyatt at Nusa Dua, mainly because Andrew & family stayed there once. |
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| Vera with 'welcomers' at the Grand Hyatt Nusa Dua. |
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| Our driver Komang Merta dropped us off at Bali International Airport. |
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| A statue in the Departure area of Bali International Airport shows Hanuman, the White Monkey, on a surf board. The flight back to Brisbane went well. Jen picked us up at the Airport at 10.30pm and we were at her home by 11pm. So ended out latest trip to Bali. We will have 3 nights in Brisbane, to celebrate Jen's 50th birthday, and then head up to Nirimba on Sunday. |
In Brisbane, with Jen & Tom, and Kurt & Sid.
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| On our way to Felons (under the Storey Bridge) for Jen's Birthday lunch. Our "little girl" turned 50 a couple of days ago. She is a very special person and we love her! |
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| Jen & Tom |
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| Lunch at modern Japanese restaurant Yoko by the river at Felons. |
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| Vera, Tom, Jen, Sid, Kurt, and me (missing is Nate who is at Arkansas State University, USA). |
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| We had the set menu at Yoko - dishes to share - the food was delicious. |
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| The set menu finished with Miso Caramel Icecream - fabulous! And so ended our two-week trip away - we will drive back to Nirimba tomorrow morning. |
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News items which caught my eye in January 2026.
This is shorter than normal because we were
travelling.
($ are US dollars unless otherwise shown)
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Global |
Soccer: Australian soccer
star Sam Kerr married American soccer player Kristie Mewis. They have a 7
month old son. Iran: Growing anti-govt
demonstrations in many cities. Many protestors killed. Govt cut internet. Trump
promised protesters that “help is on the way”. By the end of January a US
Navy aircraft carrier group was near Iran - Trump said it was to force Iran to a deal on its nuclear program. Israel: Barred 37 NGO aid
groups from operating in Gaza. Switzerland: A fire in a
bar in a ski resort 40 dead, 120+ injured. Electric Vehicles EV: In
2025 BYD sold 2.3M units (up 28%), Tesla sold 1.6M vehicles (down 9%). Darts:
Luke Littler (18) beat Gian Van Veen (23) to become World Champion for the
second year. Littler signed a $30M sponsorship deal with Target Darts. China:
its trade surplus for 2025 was $1.2T ($993B in 2024). Mark Carney, Canada’s
PM, visited Beijing, as did Keir Starmer and other leaders. Trump warned them
against getting too close to China. Several top military generals have been replaced (corruption?). India/EU:
signed a trade agreement after two years of negotiations. Gaza:
Trump announced that he would Chair a “Board of Peace” to oversight Gaza’s
reconstruction. Members: Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, Blair, Rubio and
others. Davos
Economic Conference: dominated by Trump. Ukraine:
Trilateral peace talks Ukraine / Russia / USA held in Abu Dhabi. Gold:
passed $5,000 an ounce. |
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USA |
The US Govt announced that it
was withdrawing from 66 international organisations (31 of which are UN affiliated). After an adverse ruling by the
Supreme Court, President Trump withdrew the National Guard from Chicago, LA
and Portland. Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as
the first Moslem Mayor of NYC. The S&P Index on Wall Street
rose 17% in 2025, Nasdaq rose 21%. Gold increased by 60% to $4,549 per oz. The US military abducted
President Maduro of Venezuela, and his wife Cila Flores. They were flown to
NYC and charged with crimes (they pleaded “not guilty”). About 40 local
soldiers were killed in the fighting. Venezuela has about 20% of the world’s
reserves of oil. Vice President Delcy Rodriguez was sworn in as the new
(temporary/interim) President. Later Trump met Maria Machado,
the leader of the opposition in Venezuela. She gave him her Nobel Peace Medal – he was smitten! The USA “arrested” more tankers
carrying Venezuelan oil, forcing the new Govt to follow US directions as exports
of oil are their only source of foreign funds. Trump met with leaders of the
major US oil companies to encourage them to invest in Venezuela. He said the
US will control the oil industry. The US Senate voted 52-47 to
limit Trump’s actions in Venezuela. Trump insisted several times
that the US needed to buy Greenland to protect its national security. He
initially threatened tariffs on European countries which opposed this plan,
but later relented. USA tariffs collected $187B more
than in 2024. Apparently businesses absorbed 80% of the additional cost, so
relatively little consumer pain, but future costs will be passed on. ICE agents shot and killed
Nicole Good (37) in Minneapolis – anti-Trump protests in several cities. A
few days later ICE agents killed Alex Pretti, 37. Both Good and Pretti were
US citizens of good standing – huge demostrations in many cities. After
initially taking a hard line, Trump replaced the ICE commander in Minnesota. Trump said that America’s
military budget should increase from about $900B to $1.5T over the next five
years. America’s 6 largest banks made a
combined profit of $157B in 2025 (JP Morgan, BoA, Citi, Wells Fargo, Goldman
Sachs, Morgan Stanley). Trump ordered Fannie Mae and
Freddie Mac to buy mortgage bonds worth $200B to force down interest rates. DoJ has launched an
investigation into Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Fed Reserve. Strong
reaction. Trump called for max 10%
interest on credit cards. Trump told protesters in Iran
that “help is coming”. He imposed an additional 25% tariff on all countries trading with
Iran: China, India, Iraq, UAE, Turkey. (eg tariffs on imports from China will
rise from 20% to 45%). Alphabet/Google shares passed
$330 to give market capitalisation of $4T, second after Nvidia. Saks Fifth Avenue group filed
for bankruptcy. |
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Australia |
The ASX increased by 10% in
2025, the All Ords up 7%. After prolonged pressure from
the Jewish community, PM Albanese announced that a Royal Commission will
investigate the Bondi shootings. Former High Court judge Virginia Bell will
lead. Must report by December 2026. Floods in Far North Queensland;
many bush fires in Victoria. Adelaide Writer’s Festival was
cancelled when 180 authors withdrew following the barring of Aust –
Palestinian Randa Abdel-Fattah. Australia’s population is projected
to reach 28M in 2026. Jay Vine won the Tour Down Under
despite a kangaroo crashing into the riders about 100km from Adelaide. Australian of the Year is
Katherine Bennell-Pegg (an astronaut keen to promote STEM); Nedd Brockmann is
Young Australian; Henry Brodaty is Senior Australian; and Frank Mitchell is
Local Hero. The Nationals split from the
Coalition with the Liberals, again. Flash flooding closed the Great
Ocean Road. Extensive rain and flooding in Far
North Queensland; heat wave temperatures in SA, Victoria and parts of NSW.
Fires in Victoria. |
Trump’s
key actions
From: MS
NOW Project 47
Week
ending 7 January 2026
Sent military forces to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás
Maduro then claimed the U.S. is “in charge” of the country
Claimed the U.S. would be taking Venezuelan oil and its
revenue as a “reimbursement for the damages caused us by that country”
Suggested the military may also take action in Colombia,
Cuba, Mexico, Iran and Greenland
Threatened to come to the aid of protesters if the Iranian
government used lethal force against them.
Week ending 14 January 2026
Posted on social media that credit card companies should put
a 10% cap on interest rates then claimed that was now “the law”
Reportedly began planning for a controversial ballroom to be
as tall as the White House’s main mansion, a break with long-standing norms
Declared in an interview that the only limit on his power as
commander in chief is his “own morality”
Claimed, without evidence, that a Minneapolis woman shot and
killed by an immigration agent was a “professional agitator”
Week
ending 21 January 2026
Sent the Norwegian prime minister a letter connecting his
threat to annex Greenland to his failure to win the Nobel Peace Prizes
Struggled to explain the barebones health-care plan his own
administration has put forward
Through the Justice Department, opened an investigation into
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey
Mused, again, that the U.S. “shouldn’t even have an
election” this November after boasting of his accomplishments
Week
ending 28 January
Argued that the governor of Minnesota and the mayor of
Minneapolis are “inciting Insurrection” with their “dangerous” and “arrogant”
rhetoric
Sued JPMorgan Chase and its CEO, Jamie Dimon, for closing
his bank accounts after the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol
Boasted that the Justice Department was investigating Rep.
Ilhan Omar, the the latest in DOJ’s growing list of Democratic targets
Said, in a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos,
Switzerland that “sometimes you need a dictator”
First
year of Trump’s second term
FactCheck.org posted 20 January 2026
Summary
Since President Donald Trump returned to the White House one year ago:
Job growth slowed, and the unemployment rate crept upward.
Job-seekers now outnumber job openings.
Price increases slowed according to the most commonly
watched number. But they worsened according to the measure preferred by the
Federal Reserve.
Paychecks grew faster than inflation. Real weekly earnings
of private-sector workers rose 1.4%.
Economists estimate the economy grew 1.8%.
Consumer sentiment declined.
The number of apprehensions at the U.S. border with Mexico
decreased 91.4%, while refugee admissions declined 98%.
The international trade deficit decreased only slightly, by
0.9%.
The stock market continued to set new records.
The number of people receiving federal food assistance went
down by about 1.2 million.
Oil production went up 2.5%, while oil imports dropped 6.9%.
Carbon emissions increased slightly.
The number of murders nationwide continued to decline, a
trend that began in 2022.
The federal debt held by the public rose about 6.7%.
I asked ChatGPT to do a summary of President Trump’s top 10 policies (plus Foreign Affairs) in the first
year of his second term (21 January 2025 to 20 January 2026).
Contextual Note
These summaries are based on a mix of official actions and
independent analyses of policy impacts. Trump’s administration often contrasts
sharply with its predecessors, especially in immigration, environmental
regulation, and federal governance structure. The effects of many policies
remain hotly debated and legally contested in the U.S. courts and political
discourse.
1️ Major Immigration Enforcement
& Deportations
Trump has expanded immigration enforcement, leading to
record deportations and broad new restrictions at the U.S.–Mexico border.
Policies include limiting asylum access, reinstating and expanding earlier
Trump-era border initiatives, and increasing detention capacity.
2️ Regulatory Rollbacks &
Deregulation
In his first year, Trump aggressively rolled back federal
regulations across multiple areas—environment, workplace, consumer protections,
and more—aiming to reduce federal oversight and regulatory burdens.
3️ Climate & Environmental
Policy Reversals
The administration has undermined major environmental
protections: rolling back Clean Air and Water Act rules, weakening chemical
safety standards, and proposing to roll back the key climate change
“endangerment finding” that underpins U.S. climate regulations.
4️ Cultural & Historical
Institution Changes
Trump’s executive actions have reshaped national museums and
cultural narratives, removing references to slavery and racial injustice in
some exhibits, restoring controversial monuments, and restructuring leadership
at major institutions. These moves have sparked significant public debate.
5️ Executive Orders & Use of
Presidential Power
Trump has relied heavily on executive orders—signing over
225 in his first year—to rapidly implement priorities across immigration,
government structure, international agreements, and social policy.
6️ Government Efficiency &
Federal Workforce Changes
His administration created a “Department of Government
Efficiency” and enacted sweeping changes intended to cut government spending
and workforce size, including reducing diversity, equity, and inclusion offices
and altering hiring practices.
7️ Health & Pharmaceutical
Policy
Trump announced new “Most Favored Nation” pricing deals with
major drug companies to reduce costs in Medicaid programs, plus plans for an
information platform (TrumpRx) aimed at lowering drug pricing transparency.
8️ Social Support Program Cuts
& Budget Shifts
According to independent analysts, the administration made
significant cuts to social support programs, including major reductions in SNAP
(food assistance), tax and health benefits for many households, with impacts on
low- and moderate-income Americans.
9️ Space & Defense Priorities
Policy actions include national missile defense initiatives
(e.g., “Golden Dome for America”) and significant defense strategy revisions,
focusing on homeland defense and deterrence. (See U.S. space policy priorities
from official documents and defense strategy shifts.)
10 Broader National
Strategy Shifts (Economy, Trade, Education)
While still evolving, Trump has moved toward:
11 Foreign Affairs Policy Areas
Alliances & Treaties Scepticism toward multilateral deals; re-assessment of NATO, UN
roles
Military Increased
assertiveness; expanded use of force
Trade Tariffs
as geopolitical tools
Middle East Pressure
campaign on Iran; continued engagement
Europe & Russia High-level
talks, mixed progress on Ukraine
Foreign Aid Re-oriented
toward strategic interests
Diplomacy Restructuring
of diplomatic corps and missions
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Books I read this month:
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| Patterson is a master storyteller - continuous action! |
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| Jen got me these two books. A group of 4 friends (2 men, Ron & Ibrahim and 2 women Elizabeth and Joyce) in a retirement village form the ' Thursday Murder Club' to solve crimes. I can relate to the circumstances! They are fun to read! |
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| Sid on his first day of primary school in 2014. He is now in his final year of High School and about 186cm. A good lad. |
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| Eddie (11) has just been invited to trial out for the Fulham Development Squad in London - wow! |
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That's it for this post.
