Costa Rica elected right-wing populist Laura Fernández as its new president, while in the United States, the Trump administration faced legal challenges over wind farm projects and the FBI searched an election office in Georgia. Fernández, of the Sovereign People's Party, secured 48.3% of the vote, avoiding a runoff election and succeeding outgoing President Rodrigo Chaves, according to multiple news reports. Meanwhile, in the U.S., the FBI searched the Fulton County, Georgia election office in January 2026 as part of an election integrity investigation, observed by Tulsi Gabbard at the direction of President Trump, according to Vox.
Fernández pledged to prioritize Costa Rica's development and economic growth. Álvaro Ramos, her closest challenger, conceded the election and promised a constructive opposition, NPR Politics reported.
In the United States, the Trump administration's attempts to halt offshore wind projects faced legal setbacks. Despite the administration's known opposition to renewable energy, citing a classified national security risk, all five projects under construction successfully sued, obtaining temporary injunctions across multiple courts, according to Hacker News. Judges questioned the validity and consistency of the government's security concerns.
Adding to the political landscape, Vox reported that President Trump is planning a massive "Independence Arch" in Washington, D.C. The same source also noted that Utah's Republican Governor, Spencer Cox, signed legislation adding two seats to the state's Supreme Court.
Separately, Vox also highlighted the financial endeavors of First Lady Melania Trump, noting that she accepted a media deal that would pay her at least seven times the income of the average American household. The article drew parallels to past first ladies, such as Eleanor Roosevelt, who also engaged in income-generating activities.
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