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Will the US midterm elections bring a blue wave?
Quick Take

Will the US midterm elections bring a blue wave?

In this Quick Take, Ian Bremmer shares his predictions for the US midterm elections and what a major Democratic victory could mean for President Donald Trump and the Republican Party.

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.

People cast ballots inside the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections during early voting ahead of the midterm elections in Cleveland, Ohio, US, November 1, 2026.
Analysis

The global issues that have shaped the US midterm elections

We’re breaking down the three main issues that could help decide tomorrow’s elections: the cost of living, Israel, and AI.

Can Trump turn the economy around before the midterms?
GZERO World Clips

Can Trump turn the economy around before the midterms?

Donald Trump is polling underwater on the economy in a critical midterm election year. What can he do to change voters’ perceptions?

Tariffs: what comes next with Paul Krugman and Scott Lincicome
GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast

Tariffs: what comes next with Paul Krugman and Scott Lincicome

The Supreme Court curbs Trump’s trade agenda, but the administration is undeterred. So, what's next? Ian Bremmer sits down with economists Scott Lincicome of the Cato Institute and Paul Krugman to examine the future of tariffs, and the politics shaping trade policy.

US President Donald Trump delivers the first State of the Union address of his second term at the US Capitol in Washington, D.C., on February 24, 2026.
Analysis

The foreign policy details Trump omitted

In making only passing references to foreign policy during his State of the Union address, the US president skipped over some details.

Trump’s State of the Union address
Quick Take

Trump’s State of the Union address

In this Quick Take, Ian Bremmer reacts to President Trump’s State of the Union address, calling it “a rehashing of the greatest hits” with little new policy direction.

​U.S. President Donald Trump shakes hands with U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) after signing the funding bill to end the U.S. government shutdown, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., November 12, 2025.
What We're Watching

What We’re Watching: Epstein files on the US House floor, Ukraine hits Russia where it hurts, RSF consolidated its grip on Darfur

Big oil is getting big mad at Trump
The Debrief

Big oil is getting big mad at Trump

His honeymoon with American oil companies may be coming to an end.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a discussion on the subject of hostages kidnapped during the deadly October 7, 2023 attack, in Israel's parliament, the Knesset
What We're Watching

What We’re Watching: Bibi on the brink, US-China truce, Elon-Trump detente

The warning signs are flashing for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as the Knesset prepares to vote later today on whether to dissolve his government.

​U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks on tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 2, 2025.
News

Trump slaps tariffs on the world

During a speech in the White House Rose Garden on Wednesday, Donald Trump announced a 10% across-the-board tariff on US imports, with higher rates for countries that have a larger trade surplus with the United States – to the tune of 20% for the EU, 54% for China, and 46% for Vietnam, to name a few of the hardest-hit. Trump also confirmed that he’s imposing 25% levies on foreign-made cars and parts.