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​Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and fomrer US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley listen to a question as they participate in the Republican presidential debate hosted by CNN at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa.
Analysis

Debate club vs. the rockstar in Iowa

Like a relic from a bygone era, Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis actually debated … policy. But did either do enough to convince Iowans that they could take on Donald Trump?

Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, businessman Vivek Ramaswamy and South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott speak during the FOX Business Republican presidential primary debate at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum.
US Election

Sound and fury, signifying nothing — the second GOP debate without Trump

“Every time I hear you, I think I get a little bit dumber.”

Perp walks, plane crashes, and debating the future
GZERO North

Perp walks, plane crashes, and debating the future

On any other day, we might start our GZERO North newsletter with the housing crisis afflicting the US and Canada and what, if anything, the federal governments should do about it (they have to act, and mewling an excuse about this not being federal jurisdiction is the political equivalent of “the dog ate my homework!”).

No-show Trump wins first GOP debate
US Politics In 60 Seconds

No-show Trump wins first GOP debate

Who were the big winners and the big losers from this week's Republican debate? Jon Lieber, head of Eurasia Group's coverage of political and policy developments in Washington, DC shares his perspective on US politics.

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.

Trump's new rival, Vivek Ramaswamy
Quick Take

Trump's new rival, Vivek Ramaswamy

Ian Bremmer's Quick Take: There's been a surge in the GOP among the candidates. We've had Trump way out in front, and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis as the major challenger pretty much for the last several months until this last week, with an outsider Vivek Ramaswamy in a couple of polls showing up as number two.

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.