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Protesters run along a street strewn with debris during a protest over the state of public services and the rising cost of living in Milan, Italy, October 18, 2026.
What We're Watching

Troops in Milan, Death Penalty in Burkina Faso, US & Israel’s post-election Iran plans

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has deployed 500 troops to Milan and tightened nationwide anti-rioting laws in an effort to quell unrest that has gripped the city since the weekend.

Trump's latest turn against Ukraine could be for good
The Debrief

Trump's latest turn against Ukraine could be for good

President Trump has changed course on Ukraine before. We all remember the Oval Office pyrotechnics (and the reconciliation). But his latest turn toward Russia could prove harder to reverse.

Could US & Israeli elections reshape the Middle East?
GZERO World with Ian Bremmer

Could US & Israeli elections reshape the Middle East?

With Israel and the US heading to the polls, could elections change the course of the Middle East’s conflicts? Brett McGurk joins Ian Bremmer to discuss the Iran war, escalating Houthi attacks, and whether Washington has a strategy to contain the turmoil.

What a Democratic Congress would mean for Trump and the GOP
GZERO World Clips

What a Democratic Congress would mean for Trump and the GOP

A Democratic sweep in 2026 could shake up Washington. Will it change Trump’s grip on power or set the stage for 2028? Amy Walter and Liam Donovan join Ian Bremmer on GZERO World.

Can Republicans survive Trump's unpopularity?
GZERO World Clips

Can Republicans survive Trump's unpopularity?

With Trump's popularity sinking ahead of the midterms, Republicans face a difficult choice: embrace the president or distance themselves from him? Amy Walter and Liam Donovan explain how both parties are navigating the final weeks of the campaign.

Midterms 2026: Is a blue wave coming?
GZERO World with Ian Bremmer

Midterms 2026: Is a blue wave coming?

With the midterms just weeks away, Democrats are hoping for a blue wave, while Republicans are fighting to hold onto Congress. Amy Walter and Liam Donovan join Ian Bremmer to break down the races, the issues driving voters, and what the results could mean for Trump's presidency.

2026 Midterms and the battle for Congress, with Amy Walter and Liam Donovan
GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast

2026 Midterms and the battle for Congress, with Amy Walter and Liam Donovan

With the midterms just weeks away, Democrats are eyeing control of Congress as Republicans struggle with the political fallout from the Iran war, rising prices, and Trump's unpopularity. Amy Walter and Liam Donovan join Ian Bremmer to break down what could happen in November and what it means for the future of both parties.

The GOP’s Musky scent
Hard Numbers

The GOP’s Musky scent

Musk's cash splash, which makes him the largest known midterm donor, is meant to help Republicans head off a so-called “Blue Wave” of Democratic support that could cost the GOP not only the House but possibly the Senate.

Can GOP dollars prevent a midterms shellacking?
The Debrief

Can GOP dollars prevent a midterms shellacking?

Republicans are pouring money into the 2026 midterms, but Democrats still have the polling advantage. Can a late advertising blitz save the GOP’s House and Senate majorities—or have voters already made up their minds?

Trump is tanking the GOP's midterm chances. Does he care?
The Debrief

Trump is tanking the GOP's midterm chances. Does he care?

An unpopular president would normally step back and let congressional candidates run their own races. Donald Trump can’t—or won’t. He keeps making himself the main character of the midterms, doubling down on unpopular issues and forcing Republicans to defend positions many voters have already rejected. So why is Trump making the GOP’s midterm problem worse? Eurasia Group's Clayton Allen breaks it down.

Who is “electable” in 2026?
Analysis

Who is “electable” in 2026?

New polling from Politico and polling company Public First suggests that what makes a candidate “electable” is changing. Policy is by far the biggest deciding factor for voters.