Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)

Trump 2.0

Trump is not a king, but that doesn’t stop him from reveling in his job’s most ceremonial and exciting parts

— Donald Trump embraces the ceremonial aspects of a head of state but avoids core governing responsibilities, relying heavily on executive orders and delegating authority to figures such as Elon Musk — drawing comparisons more closely to monarchical rule than to democratic leadership.

US Politics

A 1930s movement wanted to merge the US, Canada and Greenland. Here’s why it has modern resonances

— Elon Musk’s vision echoes 1930s technocracy—an expert-led, tech-optimised society replacing politicians with engineers, slashing bureaucracy, and managing resources through data, automation, and scientific efficiency.

OPINION

Show us the money, receipts, proof – anything to back up your work

— Donald Trump claims he’s fulfilling campaign promises, but did voters back every extreme measure? Secret orders, deportations, and Elon Musk’s influence raise concerns. Transparency and trust in governance remain critical.

COMMENT

Channel inner Musk and US-Russia duplication has to go into woodchipper

— A satirical take on US-Russia diplomacy under Donald Trump, proposing a ‘merger’ of their foreign services to cut costs. With Marco Rubio echoing Sergei Lavrov’s rhetoric, why not streamline the messaging?

UK Politics

Could Elon Musk’s government takeover happen in the UK?

— Trump’s radical government cuts, aided by Elon Musk’s unprecedented role, spark legal battles and a looming constitutional crisis. Britain’s system limits such overhauls, but political pressure for reform grows.

OPINION

Most bizarre performance in an Oval Office in history — envelope, please

— Elon Musk’s bizarre Oval Office appearance last week saw him boast about cutting $1 trillion in government spending, axing agencies, and rehiring a racist employee — without evidence or oversight, all while Trump cheered him on.

OPINION

Performance art worthy of no awards

— Trump’s second term is a whirlwind of theatrics — executive orders, tariffs, and controversial policies driven by spectacle rather than strategy. From Musk’s unchecked influence to dubious foreign deals, governance feels like performance art, B. Jay Cooper writes.

The Inauguration of Donald Trump

Trump’s second coming: A dictator in all but name?

— Donald Trump’s second inaugural speech showcased an authoritarian manifesto, blending messianic self-aggrandisement, disdain for democratic norms, and admiration for dictators, marking a profound shift toward personality-driven, divisive governance.