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The battle for the Senate
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The battle for the Senate

In his latest “ask ian,” Ian Bremmer says the fight for Senate control is driving Democrats to make tough political tradeoffs as primary season unfolds.

Trump doesn't care about the midterms because Trump doesn't care about Congress
The Debrief

Trump doesn't care about the midterms because Trump doesn't care about Congress

This November, Republicans could lose the House. They could lose the Senate. Yet Trump appears remarkably unconcerned. In the latest episode of the GZERO Debrief, Clayton Allen breaks down why Trump may care more about his place in history than the outcome of the 2026 midterms.

​Smoke billows from southern Lebanon
What We're Watching

Israel and Lebanon agree to renew ceasefire, US lawmakers check Trump’s war powers, and Africa’s got game (literally)

Lebanon and Israel signed a ceasefire, but Hezbollah didn't, and that is a problem. With Netanyahu under pressure to escalate, Trump searching for a face-saving exit, and Iran unmoved by US muscle-flexing, the deadlock shows no signs of breaking.

Trump’s midterm strategy and beyond
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Trump’s midterm strategy and beyond

In this "ask ian," Ian Bremmer breaks down President Trump’s approach to the 2026 midterm elections and what his political strategy may look like afterward.

Cornyn’s defeat could cost Republicans dearly
Hard Numbers

Cornyn’s defeat could cost Republicans dearly

The Texas senator's hefty loss yesterday to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (whom US President Donald Trump endorsed) in the Senate runoff yesterday will be a costly one for the Republican Party.

A protestor throws a tear gas canister back towards the police
What We're Watching

Bolivian labor protests get fiery, US-Iran deal looks increasingly unlikely, Trump critic faces Republican primary challenger

Two weeks of protests have paralyzed Bolivia's capital, La Paz, costing businesses $50 million a day amid the country's worst economic crisis in 40 years. Unions are calling for the resignation of President Rodrigo Paz, just six months into his tenure.

The US Senate is suddenly in play
by ian bremmer

The US Senate is suddenly in play

The prevailing view a few months ago was that Democrats were likely to retake the House of Representatives in November's midterm elections, but not the Senate. That calculus has now changed.

Could Trump have handled the Epstein issue any worse?
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Could Trump have handled the Epstein issue any worse?

Could Trump have handled the Epstein files any worse? Ian Bremmer says the former president came close, first opposing the release, then reversing course once it was clear he was losing Republican support in Congress.

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?
Puppet Regime

Democrats vote with Republicans: Spineless or Machiavellian?

You decide. #PUPPETREGIME