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Democrats divided over government shutdown deal
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Democrats divided over government shutdown deal

In this Ask Ian, Ian Bremmer breaks down why the longest government shutdown in US history is likely coming to an end.

Democrats vote with Republicans: Spineless or Machiavellian?
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Democrats vote with Republicans: Spineless or Machiavellian?

You decide. #PUPPETREGIME

​Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) heads back to his office following a press conference at the U.S. Capitol on November 5, 2025 in Washington, D.C. The shutdown of the Federal Government has become the longest in U.S. history after surpassing the 35 day shutdown that occurred during President Trumps first term that began in the end of 2018.
What We're Watching

What We’re Watching: Longest-ever US shutdown coming to an end, Georgia Dream making one-party rule reality, Syria’s president in Washington

Congress is paralyzed. Who will fix it?
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Congress is paralyzed. Who will fix it?

Americans frustrated with dysfunction in Congress want action-oriented leaders like President Trump, former GOP strategist Steven Law says on GZERO World. But the next political winner may be the one who can deliver for voters while lowering the political temperature.

Republicans and Democrats are more divided than ever
GZERO World with Ian Bremmer

Republicans and Democrats are more divided than ever

On GZERO World, former GOP fundraiser Steven Law looks at the state of America’s political parties amid deep polarization and a Congress paralyzed by dysfunction

An image of the US Capitol building, reflected upside down in a pool of water with the GZERO World Podcast logo super imposed on top
GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast

The politics of polarization in America, with Steven Law

Both Democrats and Republicans are struggling to define themselves amid deep polarization and growing public frustration with Washington. Former GOP strategist Steven Law joins Ian Bremmer on the GZERO World Podcast.

The state of America's political parties
Ian Explains

The state of America's political parties

On Ian Explains, Ian Bremmer breaks down the current state of America’s political parties—why the GOP is united behind President Trump and why Democratic infighting has become an existential battle

Government shutdown and trade tensions test US economy
Global Stage

Government shutdown and trade tensions test US economy

As the US economy continues to defy expectations, Eurasia Group Managing Director of Global Macro Robert Kahn says the key question is whether a slowdown has been avoided or merely delayed. “The headline here is the impressive resilience of the US, maybe also the global economy over the last six months,” Kahn tells GZERO Media’s Tony Maciulis on the sidelines of the 2025 World Bank–IMF Annual Meetings.

​Bedouin women in the Gaza Strip on September 29, 2025.
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What We’re Watching: Hamas ponders Gaza proposal, US government shutdown is nigh, “Gen Z” revolt in Madagascar, US-Africa trade deal to expire

US Capitol at nighttime
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Will there be a government shutdown?

Amid the chaos of tariffs, trade wars, stock market slumps, and global conflicts, is the US government headed for a shutdown on Friday? The Senate is struggling to reach an agreement on the continuing resolution passed by the House, which would keep federal funding basically the same as it is now until Sept. 30.