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Cable News Clips
Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" - Full Interview
By Rhiannon12866 - 23 hrs ago - 4 recs
Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" - Full Interview
By Rhiannon12866 - 23 hrs ago - 4 recs
The DU Lounge
Two republicans are sitting at a bar surrounded by...
By Enter stage left - 23 hrs ago - 4 recs
Two republicans are sitting at a bar surrounded by...
By Enter stage left - 23 hrs ago - 4 recs
Cable News Clips
Israel launches operation into Rafah, says cease-fire agreement not reached with Hamas - PBS NewsHour
By Rhiannon12866 - 9 min ago - 3 recs
Israel launches operation into Rafah, says cease-fire agreement not reached with Hamas - PBS NewsHour
By Rhiannon12866 - 9 min ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
Georgia court candidate sues to block ethics rules so he can keep campaigning on abortion
By In It to Win It - 36 min ago - 3 recs
Georgia court candidate sues to block ethics rules so he can keep campaigning on abortion
By In It to Win It - 36 min ago - 3 recs
Cable News Clips
'Absolutely stunning': Fmr. U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara on judge's threat to jail Trump - Inside w/Jen Psaki - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 36 min ago - 3 recs
'Absolutely stunning': Fmr. U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara on judge's threat to jail Trump - Inside w/Jen Psaki - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 36 min ago - 3 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Rep. Neguse Eviscerates Republican Jeff Duncan Over "Too Much Government" Nonsense - Reflect
By TexasTowelie - 56 min ago - 3 recs
Rep. Neguse Eviscerates Republican Jeff Duncan Over "Too Much Government" Nonsense - Reflect
By TexasTowelie - 56 min ago - 3 recs
Cable News Clips
'Double Whammy' of Trump Organization employees testify against their old boss in Hush Money trial - Deadline - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago - 3 recs
'Double Whammy' of Trump Organization employees testify against their old boss in Hush Money trial - Deadline - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago - 3 recs
Liberal YouTubers
CRUCIAL witness SHEDS LIGHT on PHONY-BALONEY payments - Talking Feds
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago - 3 recs
CRUCIAL witness SHEDS LIGHT on PHONY-BALONEY payments - Talking Feds
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago - 3 recs
Cable News Clips
FAA looking into whether Boeing employees 'falsified aircraft records'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago - 3 recs
FAA looking into whether Boeing employees 'falsified aircraft records'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago - 3 recs
Cable News Clips
Trump team's case 'is crumbling': Ex-Trump exec testifies in hush money trial - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago - 3 recs
Trump team's case 'is crumbling': Ex-Trump exec testifies in hush money trial - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago - 3 recs
Cable News Clips
Fmr. Trump Org. exec's testimony could prove there are false entries in company's records - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago - 3 recs
Fmr. Trump Org. exec's testimony could prove there are false entries in company's records - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
Formula 1 fans accuse Sky Sports of 'killing' Lando Norris' win with 'disgusting' Donald Trump commentary
By Submariner - 2 hrs ago - 3 recs
Formula 1 fans accuse Sky Sports of 'killing' Lando Norris' win with 'disgusting' Donald Trump commentary
By Submariner - 2 hrs ago - 3 recs
Cable News Clips
Nicolle Wallace: 'For a Million reasons petty, shallow, and primal; trump does not want go to JAIL
By MagaSmash - 2 hrs ago - 3 recs
Nicolle Wallace: 'For a Million reasons petty, shallow, and primal; trump does not want go to JAIL
By MagaSmash - 2 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
Republicans shift their focus to home appliances (yes, again)
By LetMyPeopleVote - 3 hrs ago - 3 recs
Republicans shift their focus to home appliances (yes, again)
By LetMyPeopleVote - 3 hrs ago - 3 recs
Cable News Clips
At least 64 people arrested at UC San Diego Pro-Palestinian protests - ABC News
By TexasTowelie - 4 hrs ago - 3 recs
At least 64 people arrested at UC San Diego Pro-Palestinian protests - ABC News
By TexasTowelie - 4 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
How 'History and Tradition' Rulings Are Changing American Law
By In It to Win It - 4 hrs ago - 3 recs
How 'History and Tradition' Rulings Are Changing American Law
By In It to Win It - 4 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
Tesla announces fourth round of layoffs in four weeks
By dalton99a - 4 hrs ago - 3 recs
Tesla announces fourth round of layoffs in four weeks
By dalton99a - 4 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
A point of view from campus protests at UNC-Chapel Hill
By NoSheep - 5 hrs ago - 3 recs
A point of view from campus protests at UNC-Chapel Hill
By NoSheep - 5 hrs ago - 3 recs
Indiana
Here in NE Indiana I think all of the Republicans are campaigning they will work with Trump.
By LiberalFighter - 5 hrs ago - 3 recs
Here in NE Indiana I think all of the Republicans are campaigning they will work with Trump.
By LiberalFighter - 5 hrs ago - 3 recs
Maine
Suspect in custody after video recorded him hopping into a police cruiser amid gunfire
By sl8 - 5 hrs ago - 3 recs
Suspect in custody after video recorded him hopping into a police cruiser amid gunfire
By sl8 - 5 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
Wendy's Shutting Doors Across America, Is the Chain in Trouble?
By RandySF - 6 hrs ago - 3 recs
Wendy's Shutting Doors Across America, Is the Chain in Trouble?
By RandySF - 6 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
When hearing trump staffers and supporters admit to his faults, but claim he is a great communicator
By FHRRK - 6 hrs ago - 3 recs
When hearing trump staffers and supporters admit to his faults, but claim he is a great communicator
By FHRRK - 6 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
DNC Asks Judges to Dismiss GOP-led Lawsuits Over Mail-in Ballot Deadline
By RandySF - 7 hrs ago - 3 recs
DNC Asks Judges to Dismiss GOP-led Lawsuits Over Mail-in Ballot Deadline
By RandySF - 7 hrs ago - 3 recs
Foreign Affairs
"Nobody likes us. We are fighting the whole world - Break the Fake - TVP World
By TexasTowelie - 7 hrs ago - 3 recs
"Nobody likes us. We are fighting the whole world - Break the Fake - TVP World
By TexasTowelie - 7 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
Two-fer: Drumpf vouches for Dem Henry CUELLAR. & a solution for RUBIO (& CRUZ) in the Drumpf veepstakes.
By UTUSN - 8 hrs ago - 3 recs
Two-fer: Drumpf vouches for Dem Henry CUELLAR. & a solution for RUBIO (& CRUZ) in the Drumpf veepstakes.
By UTUSN - 8 hrs ago - 3 recs
Washington
Latest Hanford cleanup plan must be scrutinized
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 8 hrs ago - 3 recs
Latest Hanford cleanup plan must be scrutinized
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 8 hrs ago - 3 recs
Public Transportation and Smart Growth
Zero-Emission Trainsets Coming to Chicago
By mahatmakanejeeves - 8 hrs ago - 3 recs
Zero-Emission Trainsets Coming to Chicago
By mahatmakanejeeves - 8 hrs ago - 3 recs
Latest Breaking News
US Crypto Super PACs Have Raised More Than $100 Million, Report Says
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - 3 recs
US Crypto Super PACs Have Raised More Than $100 Million, Report Says
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
On Al Jazeera Live: Senior Hamas Official Relays Agreement To Ceasefire Proposal To Qatar's Prime Minister
By Kennah - 9 hrs ago - 3 recs
On Al Jazeera Live: Senior Hamas Official Relays Agreement To Ceasefire Proposal To Qatar's Prime Minister
By Kennah - 9 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
It's Really Ashamed That We Can't See Tr**p's Trial On TV.......
By global1 - 10 hrs ago - 3 recs
It's Really Ashamed That We Can't See Tr**p's Trial On TV.......
By global1 - 10 hrs ago - 3 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Judge Merchan Slams Trump With Possible Jail Time If He Violates Gag Order Again - Reflect
By TexasTowelie - 10 hrs ago - 3 recs
Judge Merchan Slams Trump With Possible Jail Time If He Violates Gag Order Again - Reflect
By TexasTowelie - 10 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
MO: County official who put stadium tax on ballot sought suite tickets as talks were in play
By RandySF - 10 hrs ago - 3 recs
MO: County official who put stadium tax on ballot sought suite tickets as talks were in play
By RandySF - 10 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
Milwaukee election leader ousted 6 months before election in presidential swing state
By RandySF - 10 hrs ago - 3 recs
Milwaukee election leader ousted 6 months before election in presidential swing state
By RandySF - 10 hrs ago - 3 recs
Florida
Florida Supreme Court reverses 2018 ruling on Miranda rights reminder
By In It to Win It - 11 hrs ago - 3 recs
Florida Supreme Court reverses 2018 ruling on Miranda rights reminder
By In It to Win It - 11 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
Chyron on MSNBC now... "trump leads Biden by 17% on immigration..."
By albacore - 11 hrs ago - 3 recs
Chyron on MSNBC now... "trump leads Biden by 17% on immigration..."
By albacore - 11 hrs ago - 3 recs
Cable News Clips
"Criminal Act": Israel Bans Al Jazeera, Largest Int'l News Org. in Gaza, Ahead of Rafah Invasion
By Uncle Joe - 11 hrs ago - 3 recs
"Criminal Act": Israel Bans Al Jazeera, Largest Int'l News Org. in Gaza, Ahead of Rafah Invasion
By Uncle Joe - 11 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
Georgia Republican running for Congress openly 'embracing' his role in Jan. 6 riot
By Tom of Temecula - 11 hrs ago - 3 recs
Georgia Republican running for Congress openly 'embracing' his role in Jan. 6 riot
By Tom of Temecula - 11 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
'Needs the hammer': Fox News host LAUGHS about attack on Paul Pelosi
By Kid Berwyn - 13 hrs ago - 3 recs
'Needs the hammer': Fox News host LAUGHS about attack on Paul Pelosi
By Kid Berwyn - 13 hrs ago - 3 recs
Israel/Palestine
The Lord's Army Isn't Stupid: It Pushes for Mass Expulsion of Palestinians
By David__77 - 13 hrs ago - 3 recs
The Lord's Army Isn't Stupid: It Pushes for Mass Expulsion of Palestinians
By David__77 - 13 hrs ago - 3 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
On This Day: Pop. of Rome falls to 10,000 after sacking, atrocities, famine, plague, flight - May 6, 1527
By jgo - 13 hrs ago - 3 recs
On This Day: Pop. of Rome falls to 10,000 after sacking, atrocities, famine, plague, flight - May 6, 1527
By jgo - 13 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
This ranting about dogs is Noem's entire 15 minutes of fame. As a national vp candidate she brings nothing of value.
By Simeon Salus - 14 hrs ago - 3 recs
This ranting about dogs is Noem's entire 15 minutes of fame. As a national vp candidate she brings nothing of value.
By Simeon Salus - 14 hrs ago - 3 recs
TV Chat
On this day, May 6, 1939, Chet Allen of "Amahl and the Night Visitors" was born.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 15 hrs ago - 3 recs
On this day, May 6, 1939, Chet Allen of "Amahl and the Night Visitors" was born.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 15 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
I wonder if Joe and/or Mika will take a turn attending the trial
By Siwsan - 15 hrs ago - 3 recs
I wonder if Joe and/or Mika will take a turn attending the trial
By Siwsan - 15 hrs ago - 3 recs
American History
On this day, May 6, 1937, the Hindenburg floated high over Manhattan on its way to NAS Lakehurst.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 15 hrs ago - 3 recs
On this day, May 6, 1937, the Hindenburg floated high over Manhattan on its way to NAS Lakehurst.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 15 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
How active is DU in the eyes of local Democrats and parties?
By bucolic_frolic - 15 hrs ago - 3 recs
How active is DU in the eyes of local Democrats and parties?
By bucolic_frolic - 15 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
What happens with all of the work Jack Smith has done, the evidence gathered, the cases he has made?
By lees1975 - 16 hrs ago - 3 recs
What happens with all of the work Jack Smith has done, the evidence gathered, the cases he has made?
By lees1975 - 16 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
RNC suing to stop counting of Nevada ballots postmarked by election day
By pnwmom - 19 hrs ago - 3 recs
RNC suing to stop counting of Nevada ballots postmarked by election day
By pnwmom - 19 hrs ago - 3 recs
Cable News Clips
'Point out the sleaze' - How the prosecution's strategy could play out in Trump's criminal trial - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 19 hrs ago - 3 recs
'Point out the sleaze' - How the prosecution's strategy could play out in Trump's criminal trial - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 19 hrs ago - 3 recs
Cable News Clips
'Puppies poll pretty well': Political panel reacts to Kristi Noem's defense for killing her dog - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 19 hrs ago - 3 recs
'Puppies poll pretty well': Political panel reacts to Kristi Noem's defense for killing her dog - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 19 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
Reichsministerium fur Volksaufklarung und Propaganda
By B.See - 21 hrs ago - 3 recs
Reichsministerium fur Volksaufklarung und Propaganda
By B.See - 21 hrs ago - 3 recs
California
car purposely rams one of those silver fuel trucks over and over
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 21 hrs ago - 3 recs
car purposely rams one of those silver fuel trucks over and over
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 21 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
Foggy day bird walk (x-posted from Photography)
By Mousetoescamper - 7 min ago - 2 recs
Foggy day bird walk (x-posted from Photography)
By Mousetoescamper - 7 min ago - 2 recs
General Discussion
"day of rage", NYPD barricades are knocked aside
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 11 min ago - 2 recs
"day of rage", NYPD barricades are knocked aside
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 11 min ago - 2 recs
Liberal YouTubers
SUPREME COURT FOR SALE - Closeout Prices - Don Caron - Parody Project
By Rhiannon12866 - 21 min ago - 2 recs
SUPREME COURT FOR SALE - Closeout Prices - Don Caron - Parody Project
By Rhiannon12866 - 21 min ago - 2 recs
Florida
'Don't worry, I shot them both': Man, woman killed in Wellington neighbor dispute over basketball hoop
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 26 min ago - 2 recs
'Don't worry, I shot them both': Man, woman killed in Wellington neighbor dispute over basketball hoop
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 26 min ago - 2 recs
General Discussion
Trump mocks Sen. Tester's weight, hints at a Montana campaign appearance
By dalton99a - 27 min ago - 2 recs
Trump mocks Sen. Tester's weight, hints at a Montana campaign appearance
By dalton99a - 27 min ago - 2 recs
General Discussion
Visiting Indiana this month... Gotta say, Mike Braun ads inspire me
By tavernier - 35 min ago - 2 recs
Visiting Indiana this month... Gotta say, Mike Braun ads inspire me
By tavernier - 35 min ago - 2 recs
General Discussion
Tornado Emergency for 1.5 mile wide catastrophic tornado heading towards Bartlesville, OK.
By catbyte - 36 min ago - 2 recs
Tornado Emergency for 1.5 mile wide catastrophic tornado heading towards Bartlesville, OK.
By catbyte - 36 min ago - 2 recs
Liberal YouTubers
ALL FINGERS POINT TO TRUMP after 11th day of trial - Talking Feds
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago - 2 recs
ALL FINGERS POINT TO TRUMP after 11th day of trial - Talking Feds
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago - 2 recs
General Discussion
Eastman temporarily suspended from practicing law in DC
By struggle4progress - 1 hr ago - 2 recs
Eastman temporarily suspended from practicing law in DC
By struggle4progress - 1 hr ago - 2 recs
Forum Spotlight: Washington
Traveler warns of possible luggage porter scam at Sea-Tac AirportBuy, but don't light: South County firework 'compromise' gets reconsidered
Latest Hanford cleanup plan must be scrutinized
Latest Breaking News
Harvey Weinstein granted retrial in NY court following 2020 rape conviction overturn
Wednesday - USA Today
Wednesday - USA Today
Boy expelled from kindergarten for wearing 'small, blue stud earrings' can pursue sex discrimination lawsuit: Court
Wednesday - Law & Crime
Wednesday - Law & Crime
US officials find weak security practices at water plants breached by pro-Russia hackers
Wednesday - CNN Politics
Wednesday - CNN Politics
US job openings fall to 8.5 million in March, the lowest level in more than 3 years
Wednesday - Associated Press, via Yahoo! Finance
Wednesday - Associated Press, via Yahoo! Finance
Cannon reminds Trump to redact witness names as former president faces gag hearing in different venue
Wednesday - Law & Crime
Wednesday - Law & Crime
Arizona's Democratic leaders make final push to repeal 19th century abortion ban
Wednesday - ABC News/AP
Wednesday - ABC News/AP
Police begin dismantling pro-Palestinian encampment at UW-Madison; multiple arrests underway
Wednesday - Wisconsin State Journal
Wednesday - Wisconsin State Journal
Private payrolls increased by 192,000 in April, more than expected for resilient labor market
Wednesday - CNBC
Wednesday - CNBC
Police respond to UCLA after violent clashes break out amid dueling demonstrations
Wednesday - KABC Los Angeles
Wednesday - KABC Los Angeles
Johnson & Johnson will pay $6.5 billion to resolve nearly all talc ovarian cancer lawsuits in U.S.
Wednesday - CNBC
Wednesday - CNBC
Shri Thanedar challenging campaign signatures submitted by Adam Hollier
Wednesday - Detroit Free Press
Wednesday - Detroit Free Press
Workers' paychecks grew faster in the first quarter, a possible concern for the Fed
Wednesday - Associated Press
Wednesday - Associated Press
UN concerned over treatment of US protesters
Wednesday - Radio-Television Hong Kong/Agence France Presse
Wednesday - Radio-Television Hong Kong/Agence France Presse
Trump says 'a lot of people like it' when he floats the idea of being a dictator
Tuesday - Tribune News Source
Tuesday - Tribune News Source
Eight US newspapers sue ChatGPT-maker OpenAI and Microsoft for copyright infringement
Tuesday - ABC News/AP
Tuesday - ABC News/AP
Penn begins disciplinary proceedings for student organizers of Gaza Solidarity Encampment
Tuesday - Daily Pennsylvanian
Tuesday - Daily Pennsylvanian
Judge gives Trump, lawmakers and police in Jan. 6 lawsuit months of breathing room for 'immunity-related discovery'
Tuesday - Apr 30th, 2024, 10:51 am
Tuesday - Apr 30th, 2024, 10:51 am
Louisiana won't immediately get a new majority-Black House district after judges reject it
Tuesday - AP
Tuesday - AP
Trump says it's up to states whether to punish, monitor women for abortions
Tuesday - Washington Post
Tuesday - Washington Post
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's pro-abortion rights group sinks money into Florida ballot question
Tuesday - NBC News
Tuesday - NBC News
Trump won't rule out election violence if he loses to Biden in November: 'It depends'
Tuesday - Business Insider
Tuesday - Business Insider
Supreme Court declines to block enforcement of age-verification requirements for porn sites
Tuesday - CNN Politics
Tuesday - CNN Politics
Trump DOJ lawyer behind fake electors plot should be disbarred, disciplinary panel says
Tuesday - Law & Crime
Tuesday - Law & Crime
Former Secret Service agent sues New York Post and Daily Mail over Hunter Biden claim
Tuesday - NBC News
Tuesday - NBC News