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Why Won’t Congress Use Its Power?

Five Republicans just voted with Democrats to block Trump’s tariffs. This proves Congress can act. So why isn’t it using that same power to address hunger, health care costs or undeclared wars? The New York Times Opinion editor, Kathleen Kingsbury, explains.

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PETER HITCHENS: What Charles' humiliation of Andrew REALLY means for the future of the monarchy - and our country

PETER HITCHENS: What Charles' humiliation of Andrew REALLY means for the future of the monarchy - and our country

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ALEXANDRA SHULMAN: At 67, tax-grabbing Labour is going to force me and my son out of our home of 20 years - and I won't be the only one

ALEXANDRA SHULMAN: At 67, tax-grabbing Labour is going to force me and my son out of our home of 20 years - and I won't be the only one

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DAN HODGES: REVEALED: The 7 key principles Starmer's government broke last week

DAN HODGES: REVEALED: The 7 key principles Starmer's government broke last week

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Raise the Age legislation’s dismal failure: Letters to the Editor — Nov. 2, 2025

Raise the Age legislation’s dismal failure: Letters to the Editor — Nov. 2, 2025

about 3 hours ago

Letters to the Editor: Remembering Melanie Winter, who fought for the Los Angeles River with urgency

Letters to the Editor: Remembering Melanie Winter, who fought for the Los Angeles River with urgency

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Can New York Democrats even DELAY the energy crisis their laws are creating?

Can New York Democrats even DELAY the energy crisis their laws are creating?

about 5 hours ago

Top Democrats’ hateful rhetoric keeps stoking anti-ICE violence

Top Democrats’ hateful rhetoric keeps stoking anti-ICE violence

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Virginia Giuffre's memoir is one of the saddest books I have ever read - and perhaps the saddest thing of all is that she didn't live to see its incredible impact: JAN MOIR

Virginia Giuffre's memoir is one of the saddest books I have ever read - and perhaps the saddest thing of all is that she didn't live to see its incredible impact: JAN MOIR

about 16 hours ago

EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Tory peer turfed out of gentlemen's club over 'foul behaviour'

EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Tory peer turfed out of gentlemen's club over 'foul behaviour'

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As populist insurgents take power across the globe, ANDREW NEIL examines the dire plight of the mainstream Right

As populist insurgents take power across the globe, ANDREW NEIL examines the dire plight of the mainstream Right

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DAILY MAIL COMMENT: Why King had to cut his brother adrift

DAILY MAIL COMMENT: Why King had to cut his brother adrift

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Mayor Adams’s vow to hire 5,000 new cops rightly exposes defunder-in-chief Mamdani

Mayor Adams’s vow to hire 5,000 new cops rightly exposes defunder-in-chief Mamdani

about 19 hours ago

Election Day 2025: Some last Post endorsements

Election Day 2025: Some last Post endorsements

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Democrats are screaming about the impact of THEIR government shutdown

Democrats are screaming about the impact of THEIR government shutdown

about 19 hours ago

Islamists are murdering thousands of Christians but lefties focus only on ISRAEL’s supposed ‘sins’

Islamists are murdering thousands of Christians but lefties focus only on ISRAEL’s supposed ‘sins’

about 19 hours ago

The monthlong government shutdown’s consequences: Letters to the Editor — Nov. 1, 2025

The monthlong government shutdown’s consequences: Letters to the Editor — Nov. 1, 2025

about 21 hours ago

How Mamdani’s ruthless politics of personal destruction helped bring Cuomo down and him up

How Mamdani’s ruthless politics of personal destruction helped bring Cuomo down and him up

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ALEX BRUMMER: Chancellor's blame game from letting mistake to economy

ALEX BRUMMER: Chancellor's blame game from letting mistake to economy

about 21 hours ago

If Mamdani can’t converse with The Post, how can he run NYC or manage Trump?

If Mamdani can’t converse with The Post, how can he run NYC or manage Trump?

about 22 hours ago

KENNEDY: It's no coincidence Gayle King may be out at CBS after cozying up to my Fox News friend. Oprah's bestie has a genius plan...

KENNEDY: It's no coincidence Gayle King may be out at CBS after cozying up to my Fox News friend. Oprah's bestie has a genius plan...

about 23 hours ago

Physical test: If my Success Academy kids can run the education marathon — I can run 26 miles

Physical test: If my Success Academy kids can run the education marathon — I can run 26 miles

about 24 hours ago

Pressure builds on Maduro, peace through energy dominance and other commentary

Pressure builds on Maduro, peace through energy dominance and other commentary

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Bill Gates’ climate doomer reversal is welcome — and can help save far more lives

Bill Gates’ climate doomer reversal is welcome — and can help save far more lives

Letters to the Editor: We should take the opportunity to preserve an unimpeded PCH view

Letters to the Editor: We should take the opportunity to preserve an unimpeded PCH view

AMANDA PLATELL: King Charles will rue the day he humiliated Fergie. All the winning cards are now in her hands. I know her next move - it's devastating

AMANDA PLATELL: King Charles will rue the day he humiliated Fergie. All the winning cards are now in her hands. I know her next move - it's devastating

BORIS JOHNSON: Traitors brilliantly exposes the human flaw that makes us blind to villainy, even when it's staring us in the face - a failing I too have suffered to my cost

BORIS JOHNSON: Traitors brilliantly exposes the human flaw that makes us blind to villainy, even when it's staring us in the face - a failing I too have suffered to my cost

Letters to the Editor: LADWP's hydrogen proposal is a costly bet on 'risky, unproven technology'

Letters to the Editor: LADWP's hydrogen proposal is a costly bet on 'risky, unproven technology'

How the Chelsea Swap Shop pulled off the magic trick of convincing fans they know what they're doing - and the warning signs it could come crashing down, reveals OLIVER HOLT

How the Chelsea Swap Shop pulled off the magic trick of convincing fans they know what they're doing - and the warning signs it could come crashing down, reveals OLIVER HOLT

I have to pay two sets of energy bill standing charges… heat networks are a rip off: ANGHARAD CARRICK

I have to pay two sets of energy bill standing charges… heat networks are a rip off: ANGHARAD CARRICK

Secret of why Albo is just what Trump is looking for in a world leader - and we all should've seen their bromance coming: PETER VAN ONSELEN

Secret of why Albo is just what Trump is looking for in a world leader - and we all should've seen their bromance coming: PETER VAN ONSELEN

Harry and his tiresome wife Meghan better watch out. Royal insiders tell me Andrew is just the start... and reveal the 'bigger unravelling coming next': MAUREEN CALLAHAN

Harry and his tiresome wife Meghan better watch out. Royal insiders tell me Andrew is just the start... and reveal the 'bigger unravelling coming next': MAUREEN CALLAHAN

STEPHEN GLOVER: Keir Starmer will do everything he can to save this terrible Chancellor. To lose her would almost certainly mark the end for him, too

STEPHEN GLOVER: Keir Starmer will do everything he can to save this terrible Chancellor. To lose her would almost certainly mark the end for him, too

RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: Bazzz-ill! Our new guests are moaning about the Full English

RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: Bazzz-ill! Our new guests are moaning about the Full English

Sensation as the King strips Andrew of his Prince title and forces him out of Royal Lodge as punishment for Epstein scandal: Mr Mountbatten Windsor is sent to live in Norfolk in final humiliation

Sensation as the King strips Andrew of his Prince title and forces him out of Royal Lodge as punishment for Epstein scandal: Mr Mountbatten Windsor is sent to live in Norfolk in final humiliation

TOM UTLEY: I run out of bags when I take little Minnie for walkies, so will some jobsworth clobber me with a £100 fine, too?

TOM UTLEY: I run out of bags when I take little Minnie for walkies, so will some jobsworth clobber me with a £100 fine, too?

EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Dunhill heir loses sparkle after gems pal vanishes

EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Dunhill heir loses sparkle after gems pal vanishes

Thank God the feds have come to clean up Washington Square Park

Thank God the feds have come to clean up Washington Square Park

Even the woke City Council can’t keep its gender jargon straight

Even the woke City Council can’t keep its gender jargon straight

Trump reverses ‘asinine’ US nuclear-weapons policy — and it’s about time

Trump reverses ‘asinine’ US nuclear-weapons policy — and it’s about time

Hey DHS: Ending automatic grace period for work permit renewals will hurt law-abiding immigrants and businesses

Hey DHS: Ending automatic grace period for work permit renewals will hurt law-abiding immigrants and businesses

Turning Point USA’s extraordinary crowd with JD Vance shows how young people are hungry for purpose

Turning Point USA’s extraordinary crowd with JD Vance shows how young people are hungry for purpose

Trump and Xi call truce for now, but this ‘12 out of 10’ meeting leaves a lot unanswered

Trump and Xi call truce for now, but this ‘12 out of 10’ meeting leaves a lot unanswered

Andrew Cuomo needs to court the voters who can save him: NYC’s Republicans

Andrew Cuomo needs to court the voters who can save him: NYC’s Republicans

New Jersey early vote reveals a Jack Ciattarelli surge — and an Election Night toss-up

New Jersey early vote reveals a Jack Ciattarelli surge — and an Election Night toss-up

The week in whoppers: Chuck Schumer fibs about White House ballroom, JB Pritzker denies his own Hitler comparisons and more

The week in whoppers: Chuck Schumer fibs about White House ballroom, JB Pritzker denies his own Hitler comparisons and more

Reeves' series of blunders: Rental licence fail is not Chancellor's only act of neglect, says ALEX BRUMMER

Reeves' series of blunders: Rental licence fail is not Chancellor's only act of neglect, says ALEX BRUMMER

Bill Gates’ climate correction: Letters to the Editor — Oct. 31, 2025

Bill Gates’ climate correction: Letters to the Editor — Oct. 31, 2025

Sir Clive Woodward answers YOUR questions on the autumn internationals: Which England players have most to prove? How would you improve Twickenham? Why can't Marcus Smith get a game? And which stars should we watch out for?

Sir Clive Woodward answers YOUR questions on the autumn internationals: Which England players have most to prove? How would you improve Twickenham? Why can't Marcus Smith get a game? And which stars should we watch out for?

Letters to the Editor: Dodgers, bring back Farmer John hot dogs or this reader stays at home

Letters to the Editor: Dodgers, bring back Farmer John hot dogs or this reader stays at home

Letters to the Editor: Deputy's death should be a stark reminder of the dangers officers face

Letters to the Editor: Deputy's death should be a stark reminder of the dangers officers face

Miranda Devine: Biden’s autopen presidency inked a legacy of failure and coverups

Miranda Devine: Biden’s autopen presidency inked a legacy of failure and coverups

Welcome to Australia's 'slow-bleed' recession: Dark truth of how the economy is in serious trouble - and we can all feel it: PETER VAN ONSELEN

Welcome to Australia's 'slow-bleed' recession: Dark truth of how the economy is in serious trouble - and we can all feel it: PETER VAN ONSELEN

How much longer will the safety of the British people be endangered by a system that lets violent criminals walk into the UK? RICHARD LITTLEJOHN

How much longer will the safety of the British people be endangered by a system that lets violent criminals walk into the UK? RICHARD LITTLEJOHN

Little-known new rule that means PM can be ousted NOW by his own MPs - and guess who'd replace him... DOMINIC LAWSON

Little-known new rule that means PM can be ousted NOW by his own MPs - and guess who'd replace him... DOMINIC LAWSON

Bodega trade group joins cynics backing Zohran just because they think he’ll win

Bodega trade group joins cynics backing Zohran just because they think he’ll win

Faced with criticism, Mamdani pretends he’s really the victim

Faced with criticism, Mamdani pretends he’s really the victim

Voting for Zohran Mamdani would be wrong for New York City

Voting for Zohran Mamdani would be wrong for New York City

The sleazy patronage machine is alive and well in NYC courts

The sleazy patronage machine is alive and well in NYC courts

Gavin Newsom is part of a disgusting new trend: Privileged people inventing ‘poorigin’ stories

Gavin Newsom is part of a disgusting new trend: Privileged people inventing ‘poorigin’ stories

Time to take on Obamacare, Dems’ cruel food-stamp game and other commentary

Time to take on Obamacare, Dems’ cruel food-stamp game and other commentary