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January 9 – January 15
As we approach the one-year anniversary of the Trump Administration next week, we recognize the promises made and promises kept over the past year.
Here’s what happened at State this week. ⤵️
- 🌐 The United States withdrew from 66 wasteful, ineffective, and harmful international organizations.
- 🛂 The State Department announced that 100,000 foreign visas were revoked in 2025 under the Trump Administration.
- 🇻🇪 President Trump and Secretary Rubio discussed the release of political prisoners and the stabilization plan for Venezuela.
 President Trump delivers remarks to the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, September 23, 2025, at U.N. Headquarters in New York City. (Official White House Photo by Daniel Torok)
In an Executive Order on January 7, President Trump withdrew the United States from 66 international organizations.
This action “sends a clear message that it is no longer acceptable to invest the American people’s hard-earned tax dollars in institutions that cannot demonstrate results, accountability, or respect for our national interests,” Secretary Rubio said.
In a recent Substack article, Secretary Rubio discussed how the U.S. evaluated the affected organizations’ purposes and alignment with U.S. national interests.
“Our review of United States participation in international organizations remains ongoing,” the Secretary added, explaining that “This does not mean America is turning its back on the world.”
“The Trump Administration is demanding real results from the institutions we fund and participate in, and we stand ready to lead a campaign for reform.”
 In 2025, the U.S. Department of State revoked 100,000 foreign visas, more than twice as many as in 2024.
The 100,000 visas included approximately 8,000 student visas and 2,500 specialized visas for individuals who had encounters with U.S. law enforcement for criminal activity.
Beyond the revoked visas, the U.S. Department of State will pause immigrant visa processing from 75 countries whose nationals disproportionately receive welfare after arriving in the United States.
The freeze will remain active until the U.S. can ensure that new immigrants will not extract wealth from the American people.
 President Trump and Secretary Rubio address the press at Mar-a-Lago after Operation Absolute Resolve and the capture of Venezuela’s President Maduro, January 3, 2026.
(Official White House Photo by Molly Riley)
President Trump and Secretary Rubio discussed the future of Venezuela and the United States’ goals.
The United States want to see Venezuela transition to a “normal country that we have strong economic and diplomatic relations with,” Secretary Rubio said.
On January 10, President Trump announced on Truth Social the release of Venezuela’s political prisoners.
“Venezuela is releasing large numbers of political prisoners as a sign of ‘Seeking Peace.’ This is a very important and smart gesture. The U.S.A. and Venezuela are working well together,” said President Trump.
On January 14, President Trump spoke with Interim President of Venezuela Delcy Rodríguez and discussed stabilization and recovery in Venezuela including oil, minerals, trade, and national security.
“This partnership between the United States of America and Venezuela will be a spectacular one FOR ALL”, President Trump said.
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