Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s new chainsaw-wielding Department of Government Efficiency has made quick work of slashing state spending. But cuts to USAID, a key part of US imperialism’s ‘soft power’ strategy, have provoked splits within the ruling class.

US President Donald Trump has proposed the forced expulsion of two million Palestinians from their land. This is nothing short of another Nakba. But this crude plan can only pour petrol on the flames of a volatile situation in the region and worldwide.

‘America First’ means everyone last, including Europe. European capitalism is already in an impasse. US retrenchment, increased defence spending, and a potential tariff war will only further this decline. Events are laying the groundwork for the future European revolution.