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General Discussion
Ten Sneaky Sleeper Provisions in Trump's Big Beautiful Bill -- The American Prospect
By erronis - 42 sec ago
Ten Sneaky Sleeper Provisions in Trump's Big Beautiful Bill -- The American Prospect
By erronis - 42 sec ago
General Discussion
Trump displays Presidential Seal at "PERSONAL" dinner during his "PERSONAL" time to pimp his Crypto Scam "WINK WINK"
By Miles Archer - 1 min ago
Trump displays Presidential Seal at "PERSONAL" dinner during his "PERSONAL" time to pimp his Crypto Scam "WINK WINK"
By Miles Archer - 1 min ago
New York
NYC Mayor's Race: Cuomo (D), Lander (D) both say they've maxed out fundraising as Dem primary looms
By RandySF - 4 min ago
NYC Mayor's Race: Cuomo (D), Lander (D) both say they've maxed out fundraising as Dem primary looms
By RandySF - 4 min ago
General Discussion
Joe Biden being greeted at an airport...
By Self Esteem - 25 replies @ 6 min ago (Milestone)
Joe Biden being greeted at an airport...
By Self Esteem - 25 replies @ 6 min ago (Milestone)
Latest Breaking News
Elizabeth Warren Probes Staffing Shortage And Backlog At Social Security
By BumRushDaShow - 7 min ago
Elizabeth Warren Probes Staffing Shortage And Backlog At Social Security
By BumRushDaShow - 7 min ago
New York
Cuomo claims he's hit $8M cap for NYC mayoral primary, but matching funds could be at risk
By RandySF - 8 min ago
Cuomo claims he's hit $8M cap for NYC mayoral primary, but matching funds could be at risk
By RandySF - 8 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
Sweet Caroline for Donald Trump! Please Just Resign. SING ALONG Protest song!
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 11 min ago
Sweet Caroline for Donald Trump! Please Just Resign. SING ALONG Protest song!
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 11 min ago
General Discussion
Here we go, AGAIN! Tariffing the world and ruining our economy!
By imanamerican63 - 11 min ago
Here we go, AGAIN! Tariffing the world and ruining our economy!
By imanamerican63 - 11 min ago
Omaha Steve's Labor Group
Stand up to eBay's Assault on Worker's Rights!
By Omaha Steve - 11 min ago
Stand up to eBay's Assault on Worker's Rights!
By Omaha Steve - 11 min ago
New York
NYC-CC39: Could a Brooklyn City Councilwoman (D) Lose Because of Her Stance on Gaza?
By RandySF - 13 min ago
NYC-CC39: Could a Brooklyn City Councilwoman (D) Lose Because of Her Stance on Gaza?
By RandySF - 13 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump Press Secretary SEETHES with Rage as Comedian Hits a Nerve
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 19 min ago
Trump Press Secretary SEETHES with Rage as Comedian Hits a Nerve
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 19 min ago
General Discussion
Seeing people use AI to post to DU is weird
By Sympthsical - 75 replies @ 21 min ago (Milestone)
Seeing people use AI to post to DU is weird
By Sympthsical - 75 replies @ 21 min ago (Milestone)
Editorials & Other Articles
Michael Cohen - Presidential Seal Now Accepts Meme Coins
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 21 min ago
Michael Cohen - Presidential Seal Now Accepts Meme Coins
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 21 min ago
General Discussion
Add to the DU Tip Jar. Even $1.00 is good. It's important.
By artemisia1 - 24 min ago
Add to the DU Tip Jar. Even $1.00 is good. It's important.
By artemisia1 - 24 min ago
General Discussion
Worthless CNN. Viewership implodes. Conservative Rightwing Slant Turning Viewers Away Even More Now
By IrishBubbaLiberal - 50 replies @ 28 min ago (Milestone)
Worthless CNN. Viewership implodes. Conservative Rightwing Slant Turning Viewers Away Even More Now
By IrishBubbaLiberal - 50 replies @ 28 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
CA-40, CA-45, CA-47: DCCC targets California Asian American voters in first paid ads of 2026 cycle
By RandySF - 29 min ago
CA-40, CA-45, CA-47: DCCC targets California Asian American voters in first paid ads of 2026 cycle
By RandySF - 29 min ago
General Discussion
Yesterday I received an e-mail from ProgressNow Colorado about the 215-214 passage of the Big Horrible Bill
By generalbetrayus - 29 min ago
Yesterday I received an e-mail from ProgressNow Colorado about the 215-214 passage of the Big Horrible Bill
By generalbetrayus - 29 min ago
General Discussion
Trump officials are using polygraph tests to flush out even minor leaks
By Eugene - 31 min ago
Trump officials are using polygraph tests to flush out even minor leaks
By Eugene - 31 min ago
General Discussion
Sigh, my niece received The presidential award today for being an honor roll student. I cheered for her hard work but it
By tulipsandroses - 34 min ago
Sigh, my niece received The presidential award today for being an honor roll student. I cheered for her hard work but it
By tulipsandroses - 34 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump recommends 50% tariff on European Union starting June 1
By BumRushDaShow - 75 replies @ 38 min ago (Milestone)
Trump recommends 50% tariff on European Union starting June 1
By BumRushDaShow - 75 replies @ 38 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
'Billy Joel has canceled all upcoming tour dates after being diagnosed
By elleng - 39 min ago
'Billy Joel has canceled all upcoming tour dates after being diagnosed
By elleng - 39 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump administration sues 4 New Jersey cities over 'sanctuary' policies
By BumRushDaShow - 43 min ago
Trump administration sues 4 New Jersey cities over 'sanctuary' policies
By BumRushDaShow - 43 min ago
General Discussion
Judge blocks Trump's plot to wreck US education system--for now
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 44 min ago
Judge blocks Trump's plot to wreck US education system--for now
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 44 min ago
General Discussion
Judge blocks Trump administration's ban on Harvard accepting international students.
By Dave Bowman - 44 min ago
Judge blocks Trump administration's ban on Harvard accepting international students.
By Dave Bowman - 44 min ago
Latest Breaking News
N.J. bar cancels Springsteen cover band over Bruce's anti-Trump comments: 'Won't stand for his bulls---'
By ificandream - 100 replies @ 50 min ago (Milestone)
N.J. bar cancels Springsteen cover band over Bruce's anti-Trump comments: 'Won't stand for his bulls---'
By ificandream - 100 replies @ 50 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
TSMC to White House: You Want US-Made Chips? Knock It Off With the Tariffs
By In It to Win It - 51 min ago
TSMC to White House: You Want US-Made Chips? Knock It Off With the Tariffs
By In It to Win It - 51 min ago
Omaha Steve's Labor Group
Western NY caregivers strike for better pay and benefits
By Omaha Steve - 52 min ago
Western NY caregivers strike for better pay and benefits
By Omaha Steve - 52 min ago
General Discussion
Josh Marshall: The Court's 'Make It Up As You Go' Constitution
By Nevilledog - 55 min ago
Josh Marshall: The Court's 'Make It Up As You Go' Constitution
By Nevilledog - 55 min ago
New Jersey
Justice Department sues 4 New Jersey cities over immigration policies
By NJCher - 57 min ago
Justice Department sues 4 New Jersey cities over immigration policies
By NJCher - 57 min ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Jeff Tiedrich - Mad King Donny's secret crypto dinner breaks new ground in corrupt fuckery
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
Jeff Tiedrich - Mad King Donny's secret crypto dinner breaks new ground in corrupt fuckery
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Dark Brandon: How Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" Backstabs MAGA America
By DinahMoeHum - 1 hr ago
Dark Brandon: How Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" Backstabs MAGA America
By DinahMoeHum - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Border czar Tom Homan's security detail costs around $1 million a month
By demmiblue - 1 hr ago
Border czar Tom Homan's security detail costs around $1 million a month
By demmiblue - 1 hr ago
Washington
Seattle's University Book Store inks agreement with Barnes & Noble
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
Seattle's University Book Store inks agreement with Barnes & Noble
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Influenzer who attended djt's crypto dinner: "Walmart Steaks, he says"
By allegorical oracle - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Influenzer who attended djt's crypto dinner: "Walmart Steaks, he says"
By allegorical oracle - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Latest Breaking News
Germany deploys permanent troops beyond its borders for the first time since WWII
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
Germany deploys permanent troops beyond its borders for the first time since WWII
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
Washington
Idaho lawmakers urge feds to move Small Business office from Seattle to their state
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
Idaho lawmakers urge feds to move Small Business office from Seattle to their state
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
A Norwegian man awoke to find a grounded cargo ship had narrowly missed his home
By erronis - 1 hr ago
A Norwegian man awoke to find a grounded cargo ship had narrowly missed his home
By erronis - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Motion to brawl: Swedish MEP and staffer come to blows over Gaza
By Celerity - 1 hr ago
Motion to brawl: Swedish MEP and staffer come to blows over Gaza
By Celerity - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
U.S. Senate vote to nix California tailpipe emissions standard blocks 17 other states
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
U.S. Senate vote to nix California tailpipe emissions standard blocks 17 other states
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
The DU Lounge
Stray Pittie Cries Outside Their Door To Be Let In From The Cold
By catbyte - 1 hr ago
Stray Pittie Cries Outside Their Door To Be Let In From The Cold
By catbyte - 1 hr ago
Washington
Union hit with fine for failing to report $430K in WA campaign contributions on time
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
Union hit with fine for failing to report $430K in WA campaign contributions on time
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
There is a large mostly abandoned shopping center near where I live.
By Takket - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
There is a large mostly abandoned shopping center near where I live.
By Takket - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Trump says Samsung and other smartphone manufacturers will also be subject to 25% Apple tariff
By speak easy - 1 hr ago
Trump says Samsung and other smartphone manufacturers will also be subject to 25% Apple tariff
By speak easy - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Maddow Blog-While targeting perceived foes, Trump keeps pushing for federal investigations
By LetMyPeopleVote - 1 hr ago
Maddow Blog-While targeting perceived foes, Trump keeps pushing for federal investigations
By LetMyPeopleVote - 1 hr ago
Omaha Steve's Labor Group
Teamsters Strike Saint-Gobain CertainTeed Gypsum in Nevada
By Omaha Steve - 1 hr ago
Teamsters Strike Saint-Gobain CertainTeed Gypsum in Nevada
By Omaha Steve - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
200 people spent millions on Trump's memecoin and were rewarded with this dinner
By Miles Archer - 1 hr ago
200 people spent millions on Trump's memecoin and were rewarded with this dinner
By Miles Archer - 1 hr ago
Washington
What Medicaid cuts passed by U.S. House could mean for WA
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
What Medicaid cuts passed by U.S. House could mean for WA
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Maddow Blog-Why Pete Hegseth leading a Christian prayer service at the Pentagon is so problematic
By LetMyPeopleVote - 1 hr ago
Maddow Blog-Why Pete Hegseth leading a Christian prayer service at the Pentagon is so problematic
By LetMyPeopleVote - 1 hr ago
Washington
Executive order makes way for Paine Field expansion planning
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
Executive order makes way for Paine Field expansion planning
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
Photography
Can't let many days go by without KC and Shadow pics. Shadow does like to bark at cows.
By George McGovern - 1 hr ago
Can't let many days go by without KC and Shadow pics. Shadow does like to bark at cows.
By George McGovern - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Trump Declared an Energy Emergency. Now He's Creating One
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
Trump Declared an Energy Emergency. Now He's Creating One
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
New email from Sen. Merkley: Trump's Crypto Coin is a Crypto CON! Working on anti-corruption provision. Urgent.
By Amaryllis - 1 hr ago
New email from Sen. Merkley: Trump's Crypto Coin is a Crypto CON! Working on anti-corruption provision. Urgent.
By Amaryllis - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Digital Fascism is Still Just Fascism -- The Death of the Internet and Karim Khan's Inbox - EmptyWheel
By erronis - 1 hr ago
Digital Fascism is Still Just Fascism -- The Death of the Internet and Karim Khan's Inbox - EmptyWheel
By erronis - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Maddow Blog-Members of the House Freedom Caucus evolve into lapdogs in the Trump era
By LetMyPeopleVote - 1 hr ago
Maddow Blog-Members of the House Freedom Caucus evolve into lapdogs in the Trump era
By LetMyPeopleVote - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Accused neo-Nazi cult leader extradited to US, as DOJ alleges ties to deadly Nashville school shooting
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
Accused neo-Nazi cult leader extradited to US, as DOJ alleges ties to deadly Nashville school shooting
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Supreme Court says Fed is unique, easing worries over Trump's ability to fire Powell
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
Supreme Court says Fed is unique, easing worries over Trump's ability to fire Powell
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Is it just me, or does it feel like the age of the Elves is over. The time of the Orc has come.
By paleotn - 1 hr ago
Is it just me, or does it feel like the age of the Elves is over. The time of the Orc has come.
By paleotn - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
I simply cannot fathom the level of hate that these assholes have towards other people. It's truly unbelieveable.
By hamsterjill - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
I simply cannot fathom the level of hate that these assholes have towards other people. It's truly unbelieveable.
By hamsterjill - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Slobfather should be ecstatic - McDonald's makes major change to restaurant opening hours nationwide
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
Slobfather should be ecstatic - McDonald's makes major change to restaurant opening hours nationwide
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
Forum Spotlight: Asian Group
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Latest Breaking News
Germany deploys permanent troops beyond its borders for the first time since WWII
1 hr ago - NBC News
1 hr ago - NBC News
Accused neo-Nazi cult leader extradited to US, as DOJ alleges ties to deadly Nashville school shooting
1 hr ago - ABC News
1 hr ago - ABC News
Disarray at Department of Veterans Affairs imperils patient care, internal documents reveal
2 hrs ago - The Guardian
2 hrs ago - The Guardian
Belgium's future queen caught up in Trump administration's Harvard foreign student ban effort
5 hrs ago - NBC News
5 hrs ago - NBC News
Exclusive: Musk's DOGE expanding his Grok AI in US government, raising conflict concerns
6 hrs ago - Reuters
6 hrs ago - Reuters
Exclusive: US panel divided over Nippon Steel bid for US Steel but path forward seen, says official
6 hrs ago - Reuters
6 hrs ago - Reuters
Judge considers sanctions against attorneys in prison case for using AI in court filings
9 hrs ago - AP
9 hrs ago - AP
Ricketts (R-NE) gets early ads from group tied to Senate GOP in potential Osborn race
9 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
9 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
'America is not for sale:' Protesters mob Trump golf course guests ahead of exclusive crypto dinner
10 hrs ago - The Independent
10 hrs ago - The Independent
Trump administration seeks to end court settlement protecting migrant children in U.S. custody
10 hrs ago - CBS News
10 hrs ago - CBS News
Trump Raises $600 Million Ahead Of Midterms And Eyes Even More Aggressive Goal
11 hrs ago - Huff Post/AP
11 hrs ago - Huff Post/AP
'Anything is allowed -- anything crazy': Judge sarcastically rips into DOJ lawyer during hearing over Trump's tariffs
12 hrs ago - Law & Crime
12 hrs ago - Law & Crime
Dozens of Rite Aid stores, prescription files set to transfer to CVS, other pharmacies
13 hrs ago - USA Today
13 hrs ago - USA Today
Columbia Violated Students' Civil Rights, Government Investigation Finds
15 hrs ago - Wall Street Journal
15 hrs ago - Wall Street Journal
Court papers say suspect in embassy killings declared 'I did it for Palestine, I did it for Gaza
18 hrs ago - AP
18 hrs ago - AP
GOP US Sen. Tommy Tuberville is expected to announce run for Alabama governor, associates say
19 hrs ago - AP
19 hrs ago - AP
Democrats move to wall off Trump admin from Marshals Service amid threats to judges
20 hrs ago - Courthouse News Service
20 hrs ago - Courthouse News Service
Trump 'bait and switched' NC voters who are now lashing out: 'He knew what he was doing'
21 hrs ago - Raw Story
21 hrs ago - Raw Story
Trump's Absurd Claim About White Genocide 'Grave Sites' Debunked -- By Guy Who Created Them
21 hrs ago - MEDIAite
21 hrs ago - MEDIAite
N.J. bar cancels Springsteen cover band over Bruce's anti-Trump comments: 'Won't stand for his bulls---'
22 hrs ago - NJ.com
22 hrs ago - NJ.com
Supreme Court insulates Federal Reserve while backing Trump firing of agency leaders
23 hrs ago - CNBC
23 hrs ago - CNBC
Exclusive: FTC probes Media Matters over Musk's X boycott claims, document shows
23 hrs ago - Reuters
23 hrs ago - Reuters