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​The United States President Donald Trump holds a Press Conference in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House on April 6, 2026 in Washington DC.
Analysis

Trump’s new ultimatum for Iran

Over the last two days, US President Donald Trump has made many threats against Iran.

The amount of money that was wagered in the oil market on Monday just 15 minutes before US President Donald Trump boasted of “productive” talks with Iran.
Hard Numbers

Crude timing

$580 million: The amount of money that was wagered in the oil market on Monday just 15 minutes before US President Donald Trump boasted of “productive” talks with Iran, per a Financial Times analysis of Bloomberg data.

​Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary, right, alongside United States Vice President JD Vance. 07 Nov 2025
What We're Watching

Vance bids to save Orbán, Thai Parliament selects PM, Venezuela’s interim leader puts her stamp on power

US President Donald Trump’s allies have taken a major interest in European politics over the last 18 months, attempting to boost far-right leaders in Albania, Germany, and Poland.

U.S. President Donald Trump holds a signed executive order on AI next to Sriram Krishnan, Senior White House Policy Advisor on Artificial Intelligence on December 11, 2025.
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Trump tries to halt state AI laws | Iranian dissident arrested again | US sanctions Maduro’s “narco nephews” | UNESCO recognizes tradition of yodeling

​UN Security Council members vote on a draft resolution to Authorize an International Stabilization Force in Gaza authored by the US at UN Headquarters in New York, NY on November 17, 2025.
What We're Watching

What We’re Watching: UN backs US plan for Gaza, Trump to sell fighter jets to Saudi, Zelensky seeks funds with money well running dry

The resolution lends international legitimacy to a multi-national peacekeeping force and US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace.

​U.S. President Donald Trump, alongside Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, speaks to the country's military personnel aboard the aircraft carrier George Washington at the U.S. Navy base in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Oct. 28, 2025.
What We're Watching

What We’re Watching: US and Japan sign rare earths deal, Bill Gates softens on climate, world’s oldest leader declares victory

​Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro addresses supporters during a march marking the first anniversary of his victory in the disputed July 28 presidential election, in Caracas, Venezuela July 28, 2025.
Hard Numbers

Hard Numbers: US doubles Maduro’s bounty, Trump appoints new Fed member, Modi and Lula combine forces, & more

$50 million: The US doubled its bounty to $50 million for information leading to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

​U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a swearing-in ceremony of Special Envoy Steve Witkoff in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 6, 2025.
What We're Watching

What We’re Watching: Trump talks peace, Pakistan charms China, Romania, Poland and Portugal go to the polls

Biden vs. Trump redux: what we know so far
Quick Take

Biden vs. Trump redux: what we know so far

Ian Bremmer's Quick Take: The obvious points: US elections take too long, cost too much money, and are a distraction from getting policy done. This is a particularly unfortunate upcoming election because we have two candidates that very few people are enthusiastic about. It's Biden versus Trump redux. That's not absolutely certain yet, but you would bet on it. Here are a couple of points that I think are a little less obvious.

Ian Explains:  Has a US president ever been arrested before Trump?
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Ian Explains:  Has a US president ever been arrested before Trump?

The recent indictment of former President Trump has created an unprecedented legal situation that is polarizing the country. While other US presidents, such as Nixon and Clinton, have faced criminal investigations, no president has been arrested since Ulysses S. Grant, Ian Bremmer explains on GZERO World.