I wonder how much these individuals are spending on pricy phone plans, streaming and cable TV packages, liquor and recreational drug usage, etc. Maybe they just need to cut back on little in those areas of expenditures to have more for food.

Then these states need to 'DOGE' their administrations and remove wasteful expenditures. The US Government should not bail out states who spend more than they take in. Fiscal discipline needed IMO.

I notice here that some are going off on a tangent fro the subject/reason of the shutdown, as they are unable to recognize/accept that the dems want to add about another trillion to our debt and Trump just said NO you will not.

fYI if any here are on Social Security:

The government has shut down after lawmakers failed to break a deadlock and pass a stopgap spending bill, but one of the most pressing questions for millions of Americans has a simple answer"Social Security checks will keep coming.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) made clear in a contingency plan dated Sept. 24 that retirement, survivor, and disability benefits are not subject to annual budget fights and will continue to be paid on time. These programs are funded through payroll tax revenues and trust funds established under the Social Security Act, which shields them from the effects of a government shutdown.

One night spike and then back to his low numbers which are approximate one-third of GUTFELD!'s numbers, though ABC has a much wider audience.

During his eight years in office, Barack Obama played 333 rounds of golf. This averages out to one round approximately every eight to nine days.

EXCELLENT!

Direct and to the point - I LIKE!

If they are 'uneasy' with getting the US military back on track to be an actual effective military, then I question that they are 'leaders'. More like dem political animals which is just what our military does not need.

I am glad that he is back on the air, costing the dem leaning media giant more losses : )

BS. My wife called the SS number two weeks ago to start her SS, and got right through. She's received a call back appointment from the Lake Charles/local office a couple of days later for mid October phone call from them to start her SS, and also received a follow up letter to remind her to be available for the phone call on the 10th. [no longer have to drive an hour to go to the office like in the past.

Article is just another BS story that has no validity IMO.

Hey, if they actually violated the law.....

Wonder what they did wrong as a dem president [Clinton] implemented such and it worked till obama negated it.

GOOGLE AI Overview
While exact figures are not public, industry sources suggest Jimmy Kimmel's show is losing between $20 million and $60 million annually due to plummeting viewership and declining ad revenue on ABC. A 2025 New York Post article claims the show loses more than $20 million a year, while an X post cited a potential loss of $30"$60 million for the year. This decline is attributed to changing media consumption habits and the rise of streaming services, which have significantly reduced traditional late-night TV's audience and advertiser appeal.

Reasons for the Decline
Dwindling Viewership: The show has lost a significant portion of its audience, with a 72% decrease among the advertiser-coveted 25-54 demographic between 2015 and 2025, according to Fox News.

Reduced Ad Revenue: The decline in viewers has led to lower ad revenue, as late-night shows' advertising income fell from $439 million in 2018 to $220 million last year.
Increased Competition: The rise of streaming and cord-cutting has reduced the dominance of traditional broadcast networks, with other shows like Fox News' "Gutfeld!" now surpassing Kimmel in viewership.

Financial Impact on the Network
Losses for ABC/Disney: Some sources report the show is losing tens of millions of dollars, costing ABC/Disney money.

Shooter obviously wanted the ICE agents, but instead hit detainees - Big Oops.

So what does the liberal dem version of what they think a 'democracy' is, and what rights has been taken away from you libbie dems.

BTW, there never has been any dem, liberal individual [non performer like Swift] that could pack a stadium totally full like Kirk's memorial.

Your liberal/dem leaning 'major media' most likely did not show the stadium packed with 95k attendeed an there were many more outside and elsewhere to see on big screens

Meanwhile, back at the ranch:

Google Admits Political Censorship on YouTube, Promises to Embrace Free Speech
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SEAN MORAN23 Sep 20252,365
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Google on Tuesday promised to restore YouTube accounts that have been banned for political speech, admitting that the Biden administration pressured it to censor Americans that did not violate the company's terms of service, in a letter to House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH).

Excellent as now that biased left-leaning, pro-Dem 'wannabe news' company will continue to lose money in that time-slot....

FYI: From GOOGLE AI:

"Kimmel's viewership [from Google AI: "In September 2025, "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" averaged around 1.1 million total viewers."

Meanwhile 'back at the ranch:

"In the second quarter of 2025, Greg Gutfeld's program Gutfeld! averaged 3.289 million total viewers, making it the most-watched late-night program on television during that period, significantly surpassing broadcast competitors like The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. This strong performance continued into July 2025, with an average of about 3.1 million viewers." : )

How about look at every mass shooting over the past ten years and then tell us how many were done by a conservative/Republican/anyone onvthe Right.

Actually just the exact/same procedure as when I served years ago. They can get waivers, but must keep beards close cropped.

Yep, it was just plain old fashioned murder, from a coward who couldn't even face the individual he killed, rather he shot him in the back.