The article argues that populism, despite its democratic facade, inherently leads to authoritarianism by undermining liberal democratic institutions and promoting strongman rule.

One-sentence summary: Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is being criticized for using misleading data practices similar to Tesla’s approach to Autopilot safety statistics, raising concerns about transparency and data manipulation. Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), part of his White House advisory role, has come under scrutiny for publishing misleading budget cut…

Paul, Weiss law firm reached a deal with President Trump to avoid an executive order, agreeing to limit DEI policies, support Trump-aligned causes, and publicly distance itself from a former partner who once investigated Trump.

One-Sentence Summary: Russia has escalated its covert campaign of sabotage and subversion against Europe and the United States, with the GRU (Russia’s military intelligence service) conducting attacks on critical infrastructure, industry, transportation, and government targets, necessitating a more aggressive Western response to deter future aggression. Russia has intensified its shadow war against the West, complementing…

Thomas L. Friedman expresses deep skepticism about the recent phone call between Presidents Trump and Putin, suggesting that Trump’s approach may lead to compromising Ukraine’s sovereignty and longstanding U.S. foreign policy principles.