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How Democrats threw a government shutdown and no one cared

How Democrats threw a government shutdown and no one cared

The party of big government lost the presidency and both houses of Congress, then demanded a federal shutdown to impose its welfare-state agenda on the nation — and no one seemed to notice.

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Letters to the Editor: Santa Monica homeless project is 'a tragedy waiting to happen'

Letters to the Editor: Santa Monica homeless project is 'a tragedy waiting to happen'

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Letters to the Editor: What would truly save MacArthur Park? Readers have differing thoughts

Letters to the Editor: What would truly save MacArthur Park? Readers have differing thoughts

about 3 hours ago

Is Britain a high-tax country?

Is Britain a high-tax country?

about 4 hours ago

Contributor: Social media sexualized children's dance. We need a return to form

Contributor: Social media sexualized children's dance. We need a return to form

about 4 hours ago

The truth about Barnaby Joyce's very public walk-out and how he has used the EXACT same strategy to get ahead his entire career: PETER VAN ONSELEN

The truth about Barnaby Joyce's very public walk-out and how he has used the EXACT same strategy to get ahead his entire career: PETER VAN ONSELEN

about 12 hours ago

The tiny Melbourne pizza shop named in world's BEST - and superstar chef Josh Niland spills his 'death row' meal: THE DETOUR

The tiny Melbourne pizza shop named in world's BEST - and superstar chef Josh Niland spills his 'death row' meal: THE DETOUR

about 12 hours ago

CHRISTOPHER STEVENS reviews Once Upon A Time In Space: Sexism, drugs, tragedy... a gripping look at astronauts and their families

CHRISTOPHER STEVENS reviews Once Upon A Time In Space: Sexism, drugs, tragedy... a gripping look at astronauts and their families

about 13 hours ago

Kathy Hochul’s pander to Zohran Mamdani and his socialists is beyond pathetic

Kathy Hochul’s pander to Zohran Mamdani and his socialists is beyond pathetic

about 15 hours ago

Mamdani’s main victims, trans demands warp reality and other commentary

Mamdani’s main victims, trans demands warp reality and other commentary

about 15 hours ago

EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Nobody likes a successful woman, says Shirley Ballas

EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Nobody likes a successful woman, says Shirley Ballas

about 15 hours ago

NADINE DORRIES: What really happened off-screen after my TV clash with Mariella Frostrup

NADINE DORRIES: What really happened off-screen after my TV clash with Mariella Frostrup

about 15 hours ago

QUENTIN LETTS: Deputy PM David Lammy laughed theatrically but he was seething, his voice now near castrato

QUENTIN LETTS: Deputy PM David Lammy laughed theatrically but he was seething, his voice now near castrato

about 15 hours ago

Trump inspires a new wave of nationalism — from Japan to Argentina

Trump inspires a new wave of nationalism — from Japan to Argentina

about 16 hours ago

President Trump’s extravagant ballroom: Letters to the Editor — Oct. 28, 2025

President Trump’s extravagant ballroom: Letters to the Editor — Oct. 28, 2025

about 16 hours ago

US aid to Israel more than pays for itself — don’t buy the lefties’ lies

US aid to Israel more than pays for itself — don’t buy the lefties’ lies

about 16 hours ago

Curtis Sliwa is all talk — he can’t be the next mayor of New York

Curtis Sliwa is all talk — he can’t be the next mayor of New York

about 16 hours ago

Shutdown puzzle: When will Democrats get back in touch with reality?

Shutdown puzzle: When will Democrats get back in touch with reality?

about 16 hours ago

Trump-haters’ White House ballroom tantrums get even more ridiculous

Trump-haters’ White House ballroom tantrums get even more ridiculous

about 16 hours ago

Get out and vote, New Yorkers — it’s the only way to prevent the Zohran Mamdani nightmare

Get out and vote, New Yorkers — it’s the only way to prevent the Zohran Mamdani nightmare

about 16 hours ago

New Jersey’s Jack Ciattarelli getting grass roots push from Citizens Alliance to clinch governor’s race

New Jersey’s Jack Ciattarelli getting grass roots push from Citizens Alliance to clinch governor’s race

about 16 hours ago

Don't cry for Argentina - the truth is we have a bloated public sector of our own to sort out, says ALEX BRUMMER

Don't cry for Argentina - the truth is we have a bloated public sector of our own to sort out, says ALEX BRUMMER

about 17 hours ago

Shut up everyone! Here's the unfunny truth about Kristen Bell's 'cry for help' that will settle this domestic violence scandal once and for all: KENNEDY

Shut up everyone! Here's the unfunny truth about Kristen Bell's 'cry for help' that will settle this domestic violence scandal once and for all: KENNEDY

about 17 hours ago

Basel Accord’s expanded banking rules could tank Trump’s economy — unless he acts fast

Basel Accord’s expanded banking rules could tank Trump’s economy — unless he acts fast

about 18 hours ago

RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: No doubt I'll be called racist for this, but ethnic minorities ARE absurdly over-represented on our screens... and this is the reason why

RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: No doubt I'll be called racist for this, but ethnic minorities ARE absurdly over-represented on our screens... and this is the reason why

about 22 hours ago

'A common medication sent my sex life roaring back... it's definitely not a "rare" side effect': Surprising ways women revived their flagging libidos - including a Netflix show dubbed 'female Viagra'

'A common medication sent my sex life roaring back... it's definitely not a "rare" side effect': Surprising ways women revived their flagging libidos - including a Netflix show dubbed 'female Viagra'

about 24 hours ago

Should NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch serve under a mayor Mamdani? Yes, if …

Should NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch serve under a mayor Mamdani? Yes, if …

National Women’s Soccer League must adopt gender standards to keep growing

National Women’s Soccer League must adopt gender standards to keep growing

Even Bernie Sanders admits Mamdani won’t have all the answers if elected —and called on New Yorkers to assist him

Even Bernie Sanders admits Mamdani won’t have all the answers if elected —and called on New Yorkers to assist him

ANDREW PIERCE: Did Charles back Keir over inquiry into Andrew?

ANDREW PIERCE: Did Charles back Keir over inquiry into Andrew?

Miranda Devine: Trump Derangement Syndrome has morphed into something far more lethal — Trump Projection Disorder

Miranda Devine: Trump Derangement Syndrome has morphed into something far more lethal — Trump Projection Disorder

Zohran Mamdani’s incoherent education policies will destroy NYC’s fragile progress

Zohran Mamdani’s incoherent education policies will destroy NYC’s fragile progress

Beware Democrats’ election skullduggery in a key NJ gov-race county

Beware Democrats’ election skullduggery in a key NJ gov-race county

Zohran Mamdani is toying with NYC –– his campaign promises are make believe

Zohran Mamdani is toying with NYC –– his campaign promises are make believe

The public will recoil at a mansion tax. Unlike the unpopular Labour Party, most voters don't want class warfare: STEPHEN GLOVER

The public will recoil at a mansion tax. Unlike the unpopular Labour Party, most voters don't want class warfare: STEPHEN GLOVER

Zohran Mamdani’s new low: pretending HE’S a victim of 9/11

Zohran Mamdani’s new low: pretending HE’S a victim of 9/11

Four city ballot proposals this year deserve to pass — one doesn’t

Four city ballot proposals this year deserve to pass — one doesn’t

Ben Stiller’s new doc is a touching tribute to his parents — comedy legends Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara

Ben Stiller’s new doc is a touching tribute to his parents — comedy legends Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara

City Hall dropped a ball and 150,000 school kids may get stranded

City Hall dropped a ball and 150,000 school kids may get stranded

RUTH SUNDERLAND: A costly war is being waged on women

RUTH SUNDERLAND: A costly war is being waged on women

Bernie befuddled on Amazon, a smelly crypto pardon and other commentary

Bernie befuddled on Amazon, a smelly crypto pardon and other commentary

The expert-backed secrets I swear by for the best beauty sleep EVER - and why it's the most important part of your routine: POLISHED with Elise Wilson

The expert-backed secrets I swear by for the best beauty sleep EVER - and why it's the most important part of your routine: POLISHED with Elise Wilson

How Winston Churchill’s work impacted six monarchs: ‘Advised a whole dynasty’

How Winston Churchill’s work impacted six monarchs: ‘Advised a whole dynasty’

Canal Street ICE raids weren’t pretty — but something must be done to clean up a promising NYC block

Canal Street ICE raids weren’t pretty — but something must be done to clean up a promising NYC block

Iraqi pols grapple with Israeli and Iranian relations as country prepares to vote

Iraqi pols grapple with Israeli and Iranian relations as country prepares to vote

Foreign adversaries are weaponizing the intelligence revolution

Foreign adversaries are weaponizing the intelligence revolution

Georgia Harrison MBE: I’m a revenge porn survivor - having women-only tube carriages is essential'

Georgia Harrison MBE: I’m a revenge porn survivor - having women-only tube carriages is essential'

I've uncovered my husband's filthy Viagra habit: But, warns DEAR JANE, one thing YOU are doing is making it so much worse

I've uncovered my husband's filthy Viagra habit: But, warns DEAR JANE, one thing YOU are doing is making it so much worse

Georgia Harrison MBE: I’m a revenge porn survivor - having women-only tube carriages is essential'

Georgia Harrison MBE: I’m a revenge porn survivor - having women-only tube carriages is essential'

Would Kathy Hochul have the guts to boot Zohran Mamdani if his plans wreck NYC?

Would Kathy Hochul have the guts to boot Zohran Mamdani if his plans wreck NYC?

Clean up on Canal Street: Letters to the Editor — Oct. 27, 2025

Clean up on Canal Street: Letters to the Editor — Oct. 27, 2025

How Democrats threw a government shutdown and no one cared

How Democrats threw a government shutdown and no one cared

This poisonous Budget will be the worst yet: In my 40 years of financial reporting, I've never felt so nervous as I do after sources told me about Rachel Reeves' vile attack on aspiration that will rock the housing market. Brace yourself: JEFF PRESTRIDGE

This poisonous Budget will be the worst yet: In my 40 years of financial reporting, I've never felt so nervous as I do after sources told me about Rachel Reeves' vile attack on aspiration that will rock the housing market. Brace yourself: JEFF PRESTRIDGE

SARAH VINE: Claudia Winkleman and I were bridesmaids together in our 20s - and I know the secret that's proven the key to her success

SARAH VINE: Claudia Winkleman and I were bridesmaids together in our 20s - and I know the secret that's proven the key to her success

DAN HODGES: It's only a matter of when, not if, the Prime Minister is removed by his backbenchers

DAN HODGES: It's only a matter of when, not if, the Prime Minister is removed by his backbenchers

MAIL ON SUNDAY COMMENT: Labour has no moral or political mandate for a tax raid on homes

MAIL ON SUNDAY COMMENT: Labour has no moral or political mandate for a tax raid on homes

FLOURISHING AFTER 50: Mum's convinced an aged care home will take all her money - but the truth is breaking my heart

FLOURISHING AFTER 50: Mum's convinced an aged care home will take all her money - but the truth is breaking my heart

QUENTIN LETTS: Panicky Labour is now losing more votes to Zack Polanski's loony Left Greens than it is to naughty Nigel Farage - and that's terrific news for Kemi

QUENTIN LETTS: Panicky Labour is now losing more votes to Zack Polanski's loony Left Greens than it is to naughty Nigel Farage - and that's terrific news for Kemi

I've started having heart palpitations. What should I do? DR ELLIE has the answer - and reveals the hidden clue in your drinking habits

I've started having heart palpitations. What should I do? DR ELLIE has the answer - and reveals the hidden clue in your drinking habits

DAN HODGES: Senior MPs tell me divisive shadow minister Katie Lam is plotting with Dominic Cummings to replace Kemi as leader. But this is what all taxpayers need to know about her past

DAN HODGES: Senior MPs tell me divisive shadow minister Katie Lam is plotting with Dominic Cummings to replace Kemi as leader. But this is what all taxpayers need to know about her past

PETER HITCHENS: Yes Andrew is stupid, but this is the dangerous consequence I fear for the country if he's driven out altogether

PETER HITCHENS: Yes Andrew is stupid, but this is the dangerous consequence I fear for the country if he's driven out altogether