A good map needn’t just illustrate a story: it can be the main component. In The World Ahead 2026, our annual soothsaying publication, we’ve used maps to point to
eight things to watch for next year, from how partisan redistricting will affect America’s midterms to why 2026 will be a good year to go to Mars.
We’ll also be keeping an eye on the Supreme Court, which is set to rule on Donald Trump’s attempt to oust a member of the Federal Trade Commission. Precedent suggests the move should be deemed illegal. But today’s Supreme Court seems more likely to hand the president additional power.
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