Nationals leader David Littleproud says Anthony Albanese and Kevin Rudd are the “real threat” as a war of words escalates between Donald Trump and a former prime minister. Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull has doubled down on his attack on Donald Trump, urging world leaders not to behave like a “conga line of sycophants” when dealing with the US President and calling on Australia's political class to end its "bipartisan gaslighting" of the public. “Both have made disparaging remarks about President Trump previously,” Mr Littleproud told Sky News host Chris Kenny. “There is no way in the world that President Trump, when he gets a brief on AUKUS or trade with Australia, that those comments aren’t put in front of him by an advisor.”

If Labor is serious about Australia's future, it must “put the Greens last” on the ballot paper at the upcoming election, according to Sky News host Peta Credlin. On Sunday, it was revealed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese had been planning for the federal election to be held in May, following internal discussions and advice from Treasurer Jim Chalmers. “Because both sides putting the Greens last and putting forward clear alternative policies, that they actually argue out before the electorate, is what we need going into this election,” Ms Credlin said. “That's the best way to avoid a hung parliament and to get better government that our country needs and that voters might respect.”

Former ASPI Chair Stephen Loosley says Donald Trump considers countries to “be a friend” if he likes the leader. Mr Loosley told Sky News Australia that it is “graphically on display” with Donald Trump’s relationship with Vladimir Putin. “It’s most unwise for people to be critical of the Trump administration.”

Sky News host Gabriella Power discusses the latest “scare campaign” launched against US President Donald Trump. Former Illinois Republican congressman Joe Walsh warned on MSNBC that Donald Trump could try to “stop” the midterm elections and run again in 2028. “The new attack line is that Donald Trump could cancel elections,” Ms Power said.

UnHerd Washington DC correspondent Emily Jashinsky says the Department of Government Efficiency has been exposing the US government as a “stumbling leviathan”. A CBS/YouGov poll has shown a majority of Americans support DOGE’s efforts to cut federal spending. According to the poll, 54 per cent of Americans support Elon Musk and DOGE having some influence over government spending and operations.

Sky News host Gabriella Power says Tim Walz’s reflection of the Democratic election campaign is “absolutely insane”. Failed vice-presidential candidate Tim Walz is considering a run for president in 2028. “We certainly saw enough of Tim Walz; that reflection of his I don’t think is going to help him in the future,” Ms Power said.

UnHerd Washington DC correspondent Emily Jashinsky says Canada’s new prime minister is taking a “foolish and tone deaf” approach to Donald Trump’s tariff threats. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has finally stepped down weeks after resigning, with his successor and new Prime Minister of Canada revealed to be staunch anti-Trumper Mark Carney. Mr Carney immediately brushed off Trump’s tariff threats, using his victory speech as a rallying cry against the US commander in chief. “The problem for Mark Carney is it’s what the Canadian public wants to hear but it’s really going to further upset the White House and make their situation worse in the long term,” Ms Jashinsky told Sky News host Gabriella Power.