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General Discussion
Biden Slams tRump For Derogatory Remarks About Service Members
By B.See - 20 hrs ago
Biden Slams tRump For Derogatory Remarks About Service Members
By B.See - 20 hrs ago
General Discussion
Idiot in Whole Foods lot just asked me to sign a petition to put RFK on the ballot for president
By live love laugh - 20 hrs ago
Idiot in Whole Foods lot just asked me to sign a petition to put RFK on the ballot for president
By live love laugh - 20 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump SOWS CHAOS in NY trial on day 3 - Talking Feds
By Rhiannon12866 - 20 hrs ago
Trump SOWS CHAOS in NY trial on day 3 - Talking Feds
By Rhiannon12866 - 20 hrs ago
General Discussion
Tesla launches website to convince shareholders to vote for Elon's $55 billion payday
By Mr. Sparkle - 20 hrs ago
Tesla launches website to convince shareholders to vote for Elon's $55 billion payday
By Mr. Sparkle - 20 hrs ago
General Discussion
is Kari Lake calling for violence in goebbles-like blab before extreme right wingers? video
By msongs - 20 hrs ago
is Kari Lake calling for violence in goebbles-like blab before extreme right wingers? video
By msongs - 20 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
Legal question. Boss's son lost his C.D.L. (Commercial Driving License) after two D.W.I.'s. That was 12 years ago.
By 3Hotdogs - 20 hrs ago
Legal question. Boss's son lost his C.D.L. (Commercial Driving License) after two D.W.I.'s. That was 12 years ago.
By 3Hotdogs - 20 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
'He should be thrown in a cell for that': Trump's mob boss tactics threaten Hush Money trial - Deadline - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 20 hrs ago
'He should be thrown in a cell for that': Trump's mob boss tactics threaten Hush Money trial - Deadline - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 20 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
House GOP erupts into name-calling and fresh threats to Johnson over effort to pass aid - CNN
By TexasTowelie - 20 hrs ago
House GOP erupts into name-calling and fresh threats to Johnson over effort to pass aid - CNN
By TexasTowelie - 20 hrs ago
General Discussion
Cheato's lead in the polls has evaporated, his campaign is broke...
By senseandsensibility - 20 hrs ago
Cheato's lead in the polls has evaporated, his campaign is broke...
By senseandsensibility - 20 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
BREAKING: Full jury has been selected in Trump Hush Money trial - Deadline - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 20 hrs ago
BREAKING: Full jury has been selected in Trump Hush Money trial - Deadline - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 20 hrs ago
General Discussion
Judge Cannon has denied the motions to dismiss filed by Nauta and De Oliveira
By onenote - 20 hrs ago
Judge Cannon has denied the motions to dismiss filed by Nauta and De Oliveira
By onenote - 20 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Exclusive: US EPA to announce temporary expanded sales of higher-ethanol gasoline blend - sources
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago
Exclusive: US EPA to announce temporary expanded sales of higher-ethanol gasoline blend - sources
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
LOL: Hannity's Dumbest Lie Yet Just Imploded! - Pondering Politics
By TexasTowelie - 20 hrs ago
LOL: Hannity's Dumbest Lie Yet Just Imploded! - Pondering Politics
By TexasTowelie - 20 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Judge Cannon asked to include Hunter's laptop 'scandal' in official court record
By riversedge - 20 hrs ago
Judge Cannon asked to include Hunter's laptop 'scandal' in official court record
By riversedge - 20 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
'Jail time might need to happen': Andrew Weissmann on Trump continuing to violate gag orders - Deadline - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 20 hrs ago
'Jail time might need to happen': Andrew Weissmann on Trump continuing to violate gag orders - Deadline - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 20 hrs ago
General Discussion
Turning Point Action official resigns after accusation of election-related fraud
By Nevilledog - 20 hrs ago
Turning Point Action official resigns after accusation of election-related fraud
By Nevilledog - 20 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Matt Gaetz Slammed As 'Tubby' During Bizarre GOP Spat - Waldorf Nation
By TexasTowelie - 20 hrs ago
Matt Gaetz Slammed As 'Tubby' During Bizarre GOP Spat - Waldorf Nation
By TexasTowelie - 20 hrs ago
General Discussion
'I have bills, I have a life' Tesla workers left shocked after sudden layoffs at Austin factory
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 50 replies @ 20 hrs ago (Milestone)
'I have bills, I have a life' Tesla workers left shocked after sudden layoffs at Austin factory
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 50 replies @ 20 hrs ago (Milestone)
Cable News Clips
Fox "News" host recklessly describe jurors to create chaos in Trump hush money trial - Deadline - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 20 hrs ago
Fox "News" host recklessly describe jurors to create chaos in Trump hush money trial - Deadline - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 20 hrs ago
General Discussion
The jurors each need two security guards around the clock
By Stinky The Clown - 20 hrs ago
The jurors each need two security guards around the clock
By Stinky The Clown - 20 hrs ago
General Discussion
A brief D.C. report for all from MN-02 and from Arizona (and anyone interested in the House or the Senate)
By DFW - 20 hrs ago
A brief D.C. report for all from MN-02 and from Arizona (and anyone interested in the House or the Senate)
By DFW - 20 hrs ago
Environment & Energy
Photos taken from the same location in the Arctic 100 years apart. ClimateChange is real.
By applegrove - 20 hrs ago
Photos taken from the same location in the Arctic 100 years apart. ClimateChange is real.
By applegrove - 20 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
trump SAYS PAY UP: How Campaign Kickbacks Could Turn U.S. into Russian-Style Oligarchy - THE WARNING
By MagaSmash - 21 hrs ago
trump SAYS PAY UP: How Campaign Kickbacks Could Turn U.S. into Russian-Style Oligarchy - THE WARNING
By MagaSmash - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
Ill bet jurors will be doxed regularly during the trial.
By Kablooie - 25 replies @ 21 hrs ago (Milestone)
Ill bet jurors will be doxed regularly during the trial.
By Kablooie - 25 replies @ 21 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Clark County, Nevada, GOP Chair arrested; DA's office declines to pursue charge
By red dog 1 - 21 hrs ago
Clark County, Nevada, GOP Chair arrested; DA's office declines to pursue charge
By red dog 1 - 21 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Democrats begin to outpace Republicans in fundraising for key House races
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago
Democrats begin to outpace Republicans in fundraising for key House races
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump intimidates juror in midst of his own criminal trial - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 21 hrs ago
Trump intimidates juror in midst of his own criminal trial - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 21 hrs ago
History of Feminism
Kathleen Parker of WaPo thinks VP Harris should resign
By irisblue - 25 replies @ 21 hrs ago (Milestone)
Kathleen Parker of WaPo thinks VP Harris should resign
By irisblue - 25 replies @ 21 hrs ago (Milestone)
Music Appreciation
🎸 Living In The House of Blues, Live, Luther Allison; Opened for Allman Bros 1971
By appalachiablue - 21 hrs ago
🎸 Living In The House of Blues, Live, Luther Allison; Opened for Allman Bros 1971
By appalachiablue - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
Americans Throw Away Up to $68 Million in Coins a Year. Here Is Where It All Ends Up.
By question everything - 21 hrs ago
Americans Throw Away Up to $68 Million in Coins a Year. Here Is Where It All Ends Up.
By question everything - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
Truth Social FAQ now tells you how to instruct your broker not to allow short selling on your Truth Social shares
By Nevilledog - 21 hrs ago
Truth Social FAQ now tells you how to instruct your broker not to allow short selling on your Truth Social shares
By Nevilledog - 21 hrs ago
Ohio
U.S. Postal Service shipping contractor shutting Columbus operations, cutting 82 jobs
By Backseat Driver - 21 hrs ago
U.S. Postal Service shipping contractor shutting Columbus operations, cutting 82 jobs
By Backseat Driver - 21 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Judge rejects Trump effort to pause Jan. 6 civil lawsuits while criminal case is ongoing
By riversedge - 21 hrs ago
Judge rejects Trump effort to pause Jan. 6 civil lawsuits while criminal case is ongoing
By riversedge - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
UAB stealing dead Alabama prison inmates' organs after autopsies, families claim in lawsuit
By Nevilledog - 21 hrs ago
UAB stealing dead Alabama prison inmates' organs after autopsies, families claim in lawsuit
By Nevilledog - 21 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Trump asks GOP candidates for a cut to use his name - CNN
By TexasTowelie - 21 hrs ago
Trump asks GOP candidates for a cut to use his name - CNN
By TexasTowelie - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
Leading Petty Officer David Elizalde, active duty, was convicted of a J6 misdemeanor. Worried about his pension
By irisblue - 21 hrs ago
Leading Petty Officer David Elizalde, active duty, was convicted of a J6 misdemeanor. Worried about his pension
By irisblue - 21 hrs ago
Personal Finance and Investing
Heirs Get More Time to Keep Their Money in Inherited Retirement Accounts
By question everything - 21 hrs ago
Heirs Get More Time to Keep Their Money in Inherited Retirement Accounts
By question everything - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
If the judge finally tosses el lardo in jail for contempt, what do you think will happen?
By captain queeg - 21 hrs ago
If the judge finally tosses el lardo in jail for contempt, what do you think will happen?
By captain queeg - 21 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
US blocks Palestine from becoming full member of the United Nations
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago
US blocks Palestine from becoming full member of the United Nations
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
Huppke: Media is playing right into Trump's hands with jury selection as jurors become targets
By Nevilledog - 21 hrs ago
Huppke: Media is playing right into Trump's hands with jury selection as jurors become targets
By Nevilledog - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
Hilarious! Defense lawyer reads prospective juror's negative tweets about TFG
By LonePirate - 21 hrs ago
Hilarious! Defense lawyer reads prospective juror's negative tweets about TFG
By LonePirate - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
Moskowitz files an amendment making Marge a "special envoy" to Congress. 😂🤣😂
By catbyte - 25 replies @ 21 hrs ago (Milestone)
Moskowitz files an amendment making Marge a "special envoy" to Congress. 😂🤣😂
By catbyte - 25 replies @ 21 hrs ago (Milestone)
Environment & Energy
How Cloud Seeding Boosts Rainfall -- and Why That's Controversial --Bloomberg
By Caribbeans - 21 hrs ago
How Cloud Seeding Boosts Rainfall -- and Why That's Controversial --Bloomberg
By Caribbeans - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
Before Ilhan Omar questioned the Columbia president on the treatment of pro Palestinian protesters
By ripcord - 21 hrs ago
Before Ilhan Omar questioned the Columbia president on the treatment of pro Palestinian protesters
By ripcord - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
5 women and 7 men -- the People of New York v Trump now have a jury. 6 alternates are yet to be chosen.
By ancianita - 21 hrs ago
5 women and 7 men -- the People of New York v Trump now have a jury. 6 alternates are yet to be chosen.
By ancianita - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
Former U.S. Attorney Joyce White Vance sounds the alarm about Donald Trump's hush money trial, says that you only see t
By riversedge - 21 hrs ago
Former U.S. Attorney Joyce White Vance sounds the alarm about Donald Trump's hush money trial, says that you only see t
By riversedge - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
DeSantis signs bill mandating kindergartners learn history of communism
By orangecrush - 25 replies @ 21 hrs ago (Milestone)
DeSantis signs bill mandating kindergartners learn history of communism
By orangecrush - 25 replies @ 21 hrs ago (Milestone)
Editorials & Other Articles
Moment of Truth on Ukraine and Israel - President Biden WSJ op-ed
By question everything - 21 hrs ago
Moment of Truth on Ukraine and Israel - President Biden WSJ op-ed
By question everything - 21 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Kennedy family brushes off RFK Jr.'s campaign as they endorse Biden - CNN
By TexasTowelie - 21 hrs ago
Kennedy family brushes off RFK Jr.'s campaign as they endorse Biden - CNN
By TexasTowelie - 21 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Texas AG Ken Paxton fails to block Houston's basic income plan
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago
Texas AG Ken Paxton fails to block Houston's basic income plan
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
When you think things can't get any crazier, along comes Tennessee. (chemtrails)
By Chainfire - 21 hrs ago
When you think things can't get any crazier, along comes Tennessee. (chemtrails)
By Chainfire - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
There are/were DU'ers that were opposed to BOTH the Iraq war AND the Israeli response to Oct.7
By mdmc - 50 replies @ 21 hrs ago (Milestone)
There are/were DU'ers that were opposed to BOTH the Iraq war AND the Israeli response to Oct.7
By mdmc - 50 replies @ 21 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Just want to say - I think RFK,jr. should be referred to as "Boob"
By rurallib - 22 hrs ago
Just want to say - I think RFK,jr. should be referred to as "Boob"
By rurallib - 22 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
Thing to ponder---why is pizza called a pizza pie??
By debm55 - 25 replies @ 22 hrs ago (Milestone)
Thing to ponder---why is pizza called a pizza pie??
By debm55 - 25 replies @ 22 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
US will veto Palestinian request for full UN membership at security council vote
By sarisataka - 22 hrs ago
US will veto Palestinian request for full UN membership at security council vote
By sarisataka - 22 hrs ago
Forum Spotlight: Music Appreciation
A jazz break from all the madness - courtesy of the DukeAnother one in memory of Dickie B.
In Memory of Dickie Betts
Latest Breaking News
Conservatives deal another blow to Speaker Johnson, defeating FISA rule after Trump push
Apr 10 - CNN Politics
Apr 10 - CNN Politics
Multiple people hurt after shooting at Eid al-Fitr event in West Philadelphia: sources
Apr 10 - FOX 29 Philadelphia
Apr 10 - FOX 29 Philadelphia
Ukraine will be outgunned by Russia 10 to 1 in weeks without US help, top Europe general says
Apr 10 - AP
Apr 10 - AP
U.S. Former Mississippi "Goon Squad" officers who tortured 2 Black men sentenced to decades in prison in state court
Apr 10 - CBS/AP
Apr 10 - CBS/AP
Joe Biden Turns Trump's Biggest Conspiracy Theory Against Him In Scathing New Video
Apr 10 - Huff Post
Apr 10 - Huff Post
Levittown resident to accept Congressional Medal of Honor on behalf of World War II-era 'Rosie the Riveters'
Apr 10 - WHYY Philadelphia/PBS
Apr 10 - WHYY Philadelphia/PBS
Hamas tells negotiators it doesn't have 40 Israeli hostages needed for first round of ceasefire
Apr 10 - CNN/Yahoo
Apr 10 - CNN/Yahoo
Case for impeachment of Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold fails in House Judiciary Committee
Apr 10 - CBS News
Apr 10 - CBS News
Trump says Arizona's abortion ban goes 'too far' and defends the overturning of Roe v. Wade
Apr 10 - AP
Apr 10 - AP
Right to Abortion Unlikely to Be Enshrined in Maine Constitution After Vote Falls Short
Apr 10 - US News and World Report/AP
Apr 10 - US News and World Report/AP
U.S. Rep. Tom Cole of Oklahoma tapped by GOP as House Appropriations chairman
Apr 10 - Nebraska Examiner
Apr 10 - Nebraska Examiner
Around 50 protesters arrested over protest in Senate building which shut down cafeteria
Apr 10 - UK Independent
Apr 10 - UK Independent
Trump appointees barred EPA staff from warning Senate about 'forever chemical' loophole: Internal staff messages
Apr 10 - The Hill
Apr 10 - The Hill
Judge in Trump's classified docs case grants prosecutor's request to keep names of government witnesses secret
Apr 10 - NBC News
Apr 10 - NBC News
Angry protests as Tennessee Republicans pass law allowing teachers to carry concealed weapons
Apr 10 - UK Independent
Apr 10 - UK Independent
U.S. Senate hopeful's company reported losses of more than $77 million in 2023
Apr 9 - Montana Free Press
Apr 9 - Montana Free Press
U.S. announces $138 million in emergency military sales of Hawk missile systems support for Ukraine
Apr 9 - AP
Apr 9 - AP
Company that made millions of defective sleep apnea machines ordered to overhaul manufacturing
Apr 9 - Associated Press
Apr 9 - Associated Press
US Court Upholds EPA Decision to Approve California Electric-Vehicle Rules
Apr 9 - US News and World Report/Reuters
Apr 9 - US News and World Report/Reuters
New WIC rules include more money for fruits and vegetables for low-income families
Apr 9 - CBS News/AP
Apr 9 - CBS News/AP
Peter Higgs, who proposed the existence of the 'God particle,' has died at 94
Apr 9 - Associated Press
Apr 9 - Associated Press
Third channel to open at Baltimore port as recovery from bridge collapse continues
Apr 9 - UK Independent
Apr 9 - UK Independent