Meridian Weekly: Dec 28, 2025-Jan 4, 2026

Meridian is a weekly, subscriber briefing for readers who want to step back from the daily cycle and understand what’s actually happening—politically, culturally, and geopolitically—and why it matters

The United States enters the new year with a renewed sense of resolve under the current administration’s aggressive push to restore order at home and project strength abroad. Recent developments highlight a concerted effort to reverse perceived excesses of prior policies, particularly in immigration enforcement, government efficiency, and economic priorities. While domestic challenges persist—from urban unrest to institutional fraud—early indicators suggest a shift toward stricter accountability and national interest-focused governance. This period reflects broader tensions between enforcement priorities and resistance from entrenched interests, set against a backdrop of global instability where authoritarian regimes face internal pressures and strategic rivalries intensify.