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The case against Trump's big lie
Quick Take

The case against Trump's big lie

Ian Bremmer's Quick Take: I wanted to talk about the January 6th committee with its televised hearings starting last Thursday and proceeding throughout the week and showing just how incredibly divided and dysfunctional the American political system is. It's very clear to me that the impact of the January 6th committee politically in the United States will be next to zero, that the process is broken and is functionally partisan in a way that both of the impeachments of Trump, unprecedented two impeachments of President Trump, and of course, no convictions, have also become politically broken and polarized.

US political violence increases; Democrats seek Jan 6 accountability
US Politics In 60 Seconds

US political violence increases; Democrats seek Jan 6 accountability

What was the biggest takeaway from the first January 6th congressional hearing? Jon Lieber, head of Eurasia Group's coverage of political and policy developments in Washington, shares his perspective on US politics.

Refugees and migrants arrive on an overcrowded boat on the Greek island of Lesbos, November 10, 2015. Since the start of the year, over 590,000 people have crossed into Greece, the frontline of a massive westward population shift from war-ravaged Syria and beyond.
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Europe’s anti-immigration parties are surging as immigration numbers fall

According to a new report from the International Organization for Migration, the number of migrants and asylum seekers who arrived by sea in the first nine months of 2026 has plummeted nearly 40%.

What We’re Watching: Jan 6. hearings begin, Beijing’s Zero bet & Somalia famine warning
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What We’re Watching: Jan 6. hearings begin, Beijing’s Zero bet & Somalia famine warning

US House of Representatives holds Jan 6. hearings, China doubles down on zero-COVID strategy, and Hassan Sheikh Mohamud gets sworn in as Somalia's new president.

Democrats hope to use Jan 6 Trump focus to gain edge in midterms
US Politics In 60 Seconds

Democrats hope to use Jan 6 Trump focus to gain edge in midterms

What role will the January 6 riots play in the midterm elections? Jon Lieber, head of Eurasia Group's coverage of political and policy developments in Washington, shares his perspective on US politics.