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A night of historic firsts
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A night of historic firsts

Last night’s wins were not only pivotal, but also broke multiple glass ceilings in American politics.

The midterms: Races that could decide the Senate
Graphic Truth

The midterms: Races that could decide the Senate

We’ve put together a cheat sheet of 11 races to watch, based on the Cook Political Report’s ratings: contests that lean Republican, contests that lean Democratic, and toss-ups.

Democrats’ midterm sweep is a rebuke of Trump’s presidency
ask ian

Democrats’ midterm sweep is a rebuke of Trump’s presidency

In this 'ask ian,' Ian Bremmer takes a look at the issues that drove the "blue wave" in the 2026 US midterms and how Democrats winning control of the House and Senate represents a repudiation of President Donald Trump’s governing record.

​US Vice President JD Vance at Emmen Military Air Base, Emmen, Switzerland, on June 22, 2026.
Analysis

Can JD Vance reach the promised land?

Two years ago, Donald Trump picked the then-Ohio senator to be his running mate, putting him in pole position to be the next Republican presidential nominee. Since entering office, though, Vance has stumbled, possibly opening the door to challengers.

Hard Number: Black Republican exodus from the US House
Hard Numbers

Hard Number: Black Republican exodus from the US House

​Miami Mayor-elect Eileen Higgins points as she thanks her staff and supporters on the night of the general election, on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025.
Analysis

Republicans lose on Trump’s home turf again

A Democrat won Miami’s mayoral race for the first time in nearly 30 years. The Republican defeat will ring some alarms for the party – and their support among Latino voters.

​Fishing boats moored at Taganga Beach in Santa Marta, Colombia, on October 20, 2025.
Hard Numbers

Hard Numbers: Family of Colombian casualty files complaint against US, EU seeks workaround for Ukraine funds, Search for Malaysian airlines flight restarts, & More

Zohran Mamdani and America's political future
ask ian

Zohran Mamdani and America's political future

In this episode of Ask Ian, Ian Bremmer analyzes one of the leading contenders in New York City’s upcoming mayoral race: Zohran Mamdani.

​Members of the military police special unit detain suspected drug dealers at the favela do Penha, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on October 28, 2025.
Hard Numbers

Hard Numbers: Massive drug raid in Brazil, Five Republicans vote to scrap Brazil tariffs, Wildlife charity eyes duke’s estate, & More

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

Epstein conspiracies divide Trump's MAGA base
Quick Take

Epstein conspiracies divide Trump's MAGA base

In this Quick Take, Ian Bremmer unpacks the Jeffrey Epstein file controversy and the growing backlash from Donald Trump’s MAGA base.