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The suicide of the press, media double-denial on Joe’s decline and other commentary

The suicide of the press, media double-denial on Joe’s decline and other commentary

President Trump’s move “to restrict public funds to NPR and PBS” is “is a moment the media should use for long-overdue self-reflection,” explains Jonathan Turley at The Hill.

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Warren Buffett and Donald Trump are two extraordinary men. One is modest and wise, the other vulgar and venal. How sad it's the latter who now defines America, writes DOMINIC LAWSON

Warren Buffett and Donald Trump are two extraordinary men. One is modest and wise, the other vulgar and venal. How sad it's the latter who now defines America, writes DOMINIC LAWSON

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Even charities can't stand the stink of Starmer: ANDREW PIERCE

Even charities can't stand the stink of Starmer: ANDREW PIERCE

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George Santos should keep his head up — nearly every NY pol gets busted

George Santos should keep his head up — nearly every NY pol gets busted

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Stiffing landlords is killing NYC’s housing market

Stiffing landlords is killing NYC’s housing market

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Congress must help Trump administration hold IMF accountable

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Congress must help Trump administration hold IMF accountable

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MAGA doesn't need more RINOs

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MAGA doesn't need more RINOs

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Democrats' Liberal Reich is right around the corner

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Democrats' Liberal Reich is right around the corner

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Trump's reindustrialization depends on protecting energy giants like Phillips 66

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Trump's reindustrialization depends on protecting energy giants like Phillips 66

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China's cybereconomic warfare

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China's cybereconomic warfare

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Rise of spirituality without religion in modern America

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Rise of spirituality without religion in modern America

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Bang-up jobs report shows DOGE is . . . working

Bang-up jobs report shows DOGE is . . . working

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NYC subway is no homeless shelter, Zohran Mamdani — can’t you PRETEND to care about the city?

NYC subway is no homeless shelter, Zohran Mamdani — can’t you PRETEND to care about the city?

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David Beckham’s furious reaction when he thought I’d insulted Brooklyn exposes Nicola’s role in devastating family feud

David Beckham’s furious reaction when he thought I’d insulted Brooklyn exposes Nicola’s role in devastating family feud

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Election mauling means Labour needs to get radical & controversial soon – does the party have the balls to do it?

Election mauling means Labour needs to get radical & controversial soon – does the party have the balls to do it?

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Farage’s vow to ‘resist’ government in court over asylum hotels will be welcomed by fed-up voters

Farage’s vow to ‘resist’ government in court over asylum hotels will be welcomed by fed-up voters

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RUTH SUNDERLAND: Fed is part of a deeply flawed system which needs reform, not Trump's vandalism

RUTH SUNDERLAND: Fed is part of a deeply flawed system which needs reform, not Trump's vandalism

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The suicide of the press, media double-denial on Joe’s decline and other commentary

The suicide of the press, media double-denial on Joe’s decline and other commentary

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New York, halt assisted suicide — the ‘death cult’ won’t stop with the terminally ill

New York, halt assisted suicide — the ‘death cult’ won’t stop with the terminally ill

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PETER VAN ONSELEN: The clear sign Anthony Albanese may be our Prime Minister until 2031... and the big decision he must make

PETER VAN ONSELEN: The clear sign Anthony Albanese may be our Prime Minister until 2031... and the big decision he must make

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Sherry is more than just 'seasoning' for whisky casks - here's why

Sherry is more than just 'seasoning' for whisky casks - here's why

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Why Israel and the US still need each other more than ever

Why Israel and the US still need each other more than ever

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Democrat’s due process protests: Letters to the Editor — May 5, 2025

Democrat’s due process protests: Letters to the Editor — May 5, 2025

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Trump’s counterrevolution remains on course — and will stay that way if he sticks to the high ground

Trump’s counterrevolution remains on course — and will stay that way if he sticks to the high ground

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Contributor: When you lose your home to fire, you wonder: Who am I now?

Contributor: When you lose your home to fire, you wonder: Who am I now?

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PETER VAN ONSELEN: Labor is at risk of the same grave mistake that destroyed the Coalition - and Albo's triumphant election night speech suggests he may already be making it

PETER VAN ONSELEN: Labor is at risk of the same grave mistake that destroyed the Coalition - and Albo's triumphant election night speech suggests he may already be making it

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TONY HETHERINGTON: I lost £500,000 to a scam, but the solicitors who received the cash remain quiet

TONY HETHERINGTON: I lost £500,000 to a scam, but the solicitors who received the cash remain quiet

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Letters: Why can't politicians just focus on the basics of doing their jobs?

Letters: Why can't politicians just focus on the basics of doing their jobs?

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DEAR JANE: I accidentally sent something awful to the family group chat. Now I can't look my stepdad in the eye

DEAR JANE: I accidentally sent something awful to the family group chat. Now I can't look my stepdad in the eye

PETER VAN ONSELEN: The Liberals have an uphill battle to win back the favour of Aussies after Dutton led them straight to rock bottom... but the summit is not completely out of reach

PETER VAN ONSELEN: The Liberals have an uphill battle to win back the favour of Aussies after Dutton led them straight to rock bottom... but the summit is not completely out of reach

Michael Goodwin: The press hates Trump more than it loves the truth — and the hyperbolic fear-mongering we’ve seen is proof

Michael Goodwin: The press hates Trump more than it loves the truth — and the hyperbolic fear-mongering we’ve seen is proof

MAIL ON SUNDAY COMMENT: Could Reform's victory be the spark for an unstoppable new alliance?

MAIL ON SUNDAY COMMENT: Could Reform's victory be the spark for an unstoppable new alliance?

Oh, for a government of humble public servants

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Oh, for a government of humble public servants

TONY HETHERINGTON: I lost £500,000 to a scam, but the solicitors who received the cash are staying quiet

TONY HETHERINGTON: I lost £500,000 to a scam, but the solicitors who received the cash are staying quiet

FLOURISHING AFTER 50: I've just retired after losing my husband five years ago and I want to enjoy life again - but my kids are making me feel guilty about spending their inheritance

FLOURISHING AFTER 50: I've just retired after losing my husband five years ago and I want to enjoy life again - but my kids are making me feel guilty about spending their inheritance

JEFF PRESTRIDGE: Inspired by Police Squad!, how a company director turned the tables on a hapless fraudster

JEFF PRESTRIDGE: Inspired by Police Squad!, how a company director turned the tables on a hapless fraudster

Thank God vain, venomous Harry won’t be back… it’s so clear to everyone why he can NEVER be trusted again

Thank God vain, venomous Harry won’t be back… it’s so clear to everyone why he can NEVER be trusted again

There is no sugar coating it — the local elections were a terrible night for Sir Keir Starmer

There is no sugar coating it — the local elections were a terrible night for Sir Keir Starmer

Ink trade deals ASAP to avoid a downward economic AND political spiral

Ink trade deals ASAP to avoid a downward economic AND political spiral

Disaster is coming, and the solution to healing is community — not chaos

Disaster is coming, and the solution to healing is community — not chaos

Letters to the Editor: President Trump's cuts to climate scientists are among his most consequential

Letters to the Editor: President Trump's cuts to climate scientists are among his most consequential

PETER VAN ONSELEN: Now for 'Albo the Almighty's' revolution: What to REALLY expect from the next three years from an emboldened PM... and who's getting knifed

PETER VAN ONSELEN: Now for 'Albo the Almighty's' revolution: What to REALLY expect from the next three years from an emboldened PM... and who's getting knifed

Despite their denials, China is losing the tariffs war and retreating as fast as it can

Despite their denials, China is losing the tariffs war and retreating as fast as it can

Steve Witkoff’s diplomatic failures and more: Letters to the Editor — May 4, 2025

Steve Witkoff’s diplomatic failures and more: Letters to the Editor — May 4, 2025

Now is the time for NASA to blast into a new future — after slowing to a crawl

Now is the time for NASA to blast into a new future — after slowing to a crawl

Face facts and pull the plug on NY’s insane electric-vehicle mandate

Face facts and pull the plug on NY’s insane electric-vehicle mandate

Guy Stenhouse: We must face the Big Four issues, and start doing something

Guy Stenhouse: We must face the Big Four issues, and start doing something

Canada’s new leader is bad for Canada — and the US

Canada’s new leader is bad for Canada — and the US

How do you navigate through a Legal Aid desert?

How do you navigate through a Legal Aid desert?

'There is nothing wrong with taking a stand against Israel's genocide and occupation'

'There is nothing wrong with taking a stand against Israel's genocide and occupation'

Gregor Gall: Holyrood is not the people's parliament - it is run by a Scottish elite

Gregor Gall: Holyrood is not the people's parliament - it is run by a Scottish elite

Herald Diary: So what's the difference between Lego and a bottle of wine?

Herald Diary: So what's the difference between Lego and a bottle of wine?

What will happen if Peter Dutton loses his seat as Labor insiders grow quietly confident behind the scenes, writes PETER VAN ONSELEN

What will happen if Peter Dutton loses his seat as Labor insiders grow quietly confident behind the scenes, writes PETER VAN ONSELEN

I have a 2000 Apple iMac DV with original packaging - will it grow in value if I keep it? DAN HATFIELD replies

I have a 2000 Apple iMac DV with original packaging - will it grow in value if I keep it? DAN HATFIELD replies

Letters: Want rid of SNP and Labour? Learn a lesson from England

Letters: Want rid of SNP and Labour? Learn a lesson from England

Brian Taylor: Will Reform’s Runcorn victory translate into Scottish success?

Brian Taylor: Will Reform’s Runcorn victory translate into Scottish success?

Mark Smith: Another student tower rises. But what does it mean for the rest of us?

Mark Smith: Another student tower rises. But what does it mean for the rest of us?

Camley's Cartoon on Trump's Turnberry hopes

Camley's Cartoon on Trump's Turnberry hopes

Trump deregulation effort quietly kills obnoxious Biden-era appliance schemes

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Trump deregulation effort quietly kills obnoxious Biden-era appliance schemes

Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ budget plan delivers for America

Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ budget plan delivers for America

DAILY MAIL COMMENT: Is era of two-party politics at an end?

DAILY MAIL COMMENT: Is era of two-party politics at an end?