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​Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump addresses the Detroit Economic Club in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., October 10, 2024.
What We're Watching

Trump signals there will be no more debates

“THERE WILL BE NO REMATCH!” posted Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Truth Social on Thursday.

​Republican Sen. JD Vance and Democrat Gov. Tim Walz greet each other before they square off during the CBS News vice presidential debate in New York City on Oct. 1, 2024.
US Election

Civility wins: Vance and Walz play (mostly) nice, spar on policy

In Tuesday night’s vice presidential debate, Sen. JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz battled over the biggest issues in the 2024 election. Beyond defending Kamala Harris and Donald Trump’s records, the two did something novel: They argued about boring old policy. What’s more, they even found brief moments of agreement and civility along the way.

Debate Bingo - Round 1: US Vice Presidential Debate 2024
US Election

Debate Bingo, VP edition: Tim Walz v. JD Vance

Tim Walz and JD Vance are set to face off in their first vice presidential debate of the 2024 US election campaign on Tuesday, October 1. You know what that means: it’s time for another round of DEBATE BINGO!

Trump says “no” to third presidential debate
What We're Watching

Trump says “no” to third presidential debate

There will be no rematch. Donald Trump on Thursday said he would not debate Kamala Harris again after tangling with her for nearly two hours earlier this week.

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris take part in a presidential debate hosted by ABC in Philadelphia, Penn., on Sept. 10, 2024, in a combination of photographs.
Analysis

Trump takes Harris’ bait in heated presidential debate

Vice President Kamala Harris had two opponents in Tuesday night’s highly anticipated presidential debate: former President Donald Trump and high expectations. She performed well against both.

Debate Bingo - Round 1: US Presidential Debates 2024
US Election

Debate Bingo: Kamala Harris v. Donald Trump

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump will face off in their first presidential debate of the 2024 US election campaign on Tuesday, September 10th. That means it is time for another round of: DEBATE BINGO!


Will Kamala Harris’ momentum last in the race against Trump?
US Politics In 60 Seconds

Will Kamala Harris’ momentum last in the race against Trump?

Kamala Harris is off to a blazing start since replacing Joe Biden as the Democrats' pick for the presidential race, raking in almost $250 million in just one week. The big question: Can she maintain this momentum in the race against Donald Trump? Jon Lieber, Eurasia Group's head of research and managing director for the firm's coverage of United States political and policy developments, shares his perspective on US politics from Washington, DC.

Debate Bingo - Round 1: US Presidential Debates 2024
US Election

Debate Bingo: Welcome to the 2024 Biden-Trump showdown

Here we are with the first of two presidential debates of the 2024 US election campaign. Thursday night’s debate will mark the first time a sitting US President debates a former one, and it will be the first debate for both in this campaign season. And to make the most of the experience, we've brought it back: DEBATE BINGO!


Trump skips debate
US Politics In 60 Seconds

Trump skips debate

Is it really a Republican debate without President Trump? Jon Lieber, head of Eurasia Group's coverage of political and policy developments in Washington, DC, shares his perspective on US politics.

Former U.S. President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally in Windham, NH.
US & Canada

Hard Numbers: Trump’s bond, Saudis target Ethiopian migrants, missing in Maui, Ecuadorians’ pro-Amazon vote

Former President Donald Trump's bond in Georgia has been set at $200,000 ahead of a Friday deadline to turn himself in. As part of his release conditions, Trump, who is reportedly set to surrender for processing on Thursday, is banned from using social media to intimidate witnesses.