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General Discussion
House approves war powers resolution to halt military action against Iran, in a rebuke of Trump
By dalton99a - 9 min ago
House approves war powers resolution to halt military action against Iran, in a rebuke of Trump
By dalton99a - 9 min ago
General Discussion
Jimmy Fallon just used every NBA team nickname in a short monologue about Traitor Trump
By applegrove - 13 min ago
Jimmy Fallon just used every NBA team nickname in a short monologue about Traitor Trump
By applegrove - 13 min ago
The DU Lounge
The Daily Bitch*: " I would slap the stupid out of you, but then there
By niyad - 14 min ago
The Daily Bitch*: " I would slap the stupid out of you, but then there
By niyad - 14 min ago
Latest Breaking News
'They should be reimbursed': Jan. 6 defendants still eyeing payouts, despite scrapped $1.8B fund
By groundloop - 16 min ago
'They should be reimbursed': Jan. 6 defendants still eyeing payouts, despite scrapped $1.8B fund
By groundloop - 16 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump signs order moving thousands of federal employees into Schedule F
By mahatmakanejeeves - 18 min ago
Trump signs order moving thousands of federal employees into Schedule F
By mahatmakanejeeves - 18 min ago
General Discussion
Haven't we had enough of reality tv people as politicians?
By applegrove - 20 min ago
Haven't we had enough of reality tv people as politicians?
By applegrove - 20 min ago
General Discussion
So far, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has not led to a major economic disaster. That won't last forever.
By Celerity - 23 min ago
So far, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has not led to a major economic disaster. That won't last forever.
By Celerity - 23 min ago
The DU Lounge
What was/is your favorite ride at a Fair, carnival or amusement park. Mine was the "mouse" How about you?
By debm55 - 28 min ago
What was/is your favorite ride at a Fair, carnival or amusement park. Mine was the "mouse" How about you?
By debm55 - 28 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Marco Rubio's Boldest Lie Of The Day, Immediately Fact-Checked With Video Evidence
By riversedge - 29 min ago
Marco Rubio's Boldest Lie Of The Day, Immediately Fact-Checked With Video Evidence
By riversedge - 29 min ago
Canada
Petition to recall US Ambassador Pete Hoekstra. The useless son of a bitch.
By Swede - 34 min ago
Petition to recall US Ambassador Pete Hoekstra. The useless son of a bitch.
By Swede - 34 min ago
General Discussion
We Investigated The Corporate Cover-up Killing Rural America
By bucolic_frolic - 36 min ago
We Investigated The Corporate Cover-up Killing Rural America
By bucolic_frolic - 36 min ago
General Discussion
Here's a WAKE-UP CALL for everyone who thinks Trump is detached from reality...
By Miles Archer - 36 min ago
Here's a WAKE-UP CALL for everyone who thinks Trump is detached from reality...
By Miles Archer - 36 min ago
General Discussion
If our country has a real disaster, or a terrorist attack, we are up shit creek.
By kentuck - 41 min ago
If our country has a real disaster, or a terrorist attack, we are up shit creek.
By kentuck - 41 min ago
General Discussion
Is anyone watching PBS NewsHour? Geoff Bennet was interviewing Steve Kroft about 60 Minutes
By question everything - 46 min ago
Is anyone watching PBS NewsHour? Geoff Bennet was interviewing Steve Kroft about 60 Minutes
By question everything - 46 min ago
General Discussion
We Are Shocked--Shocked--to Find War Criminals at the Israel Day Parade
By Celerity - 46 min ago
We Are Shocked--Shocked--to Find War Criminals at the Israel Day Parade
By Celerity - 46 min ago
General Discussion
Republican messaging on denying Grampy his ballroom $1 billion leaves me in disbelief that these people "run the gov't."
By Miles Archer - 46 min ago
Republican messaging on denying Grampy his ballroom $1 billion leaves me in disbelief that these people "run the gov't."
By Miles Archer - 46 min ago
General Discussion
Tod Maffin new tarriffs on Canada because trump says they aren't doing enough to stop forced labor
By Figarosmom - 48 min ago
Tod Maffin new tarriffs on Canada because trump says they aren't doing enough to stop forced labor
By Figarosmom - 48 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Cahokia school district and teachers union reach tentative agreement
By Omaha Steve - 49 min ago
Cahokia school district and teachers union reach tentative agreement
By Omaha Steve - 49 min ago
General Discussion
A Good Election Night for Progressives: Tuesday's results--some not yet final--bode well for the fall.
By Celerity - 55 min ago
A Good Election Night for Progressives: Tuesday's results--some not yet final--bode well for the fall.
By Celerity - 55 min ago
General Discussion
So the question Kaitlin Collins was trying to ask trump when he berated her for not smiling
By senseandsensibility - 58 min ago
So the question Kaitlin Collins was trying to ask trump when he berated her for not smiling
By senseandsensibility - 58 min ago
General Discussion
Top Media Reporter Says '60 Minutes' Could Lose Entire Staff in a 'Matter of Weeks, if Not Days'
By Amaryllis - 1 hr ago
Top Media Reporter Says '60 Minutes' Could Lose Entire Staff in a 'Matter of Weeks, if Not Days'
By Amaryllis - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
:bounce: Contruction folks preparing to take Trumpy's name OFF the Kennedy Center..........
By riversedge - 1 hr ago
:bounce: Contruction folks preparing to take Trumpy's name OFF the Kennedy Center..........
By riversedge - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Trump is now saying he wants the UFC arena to be a permanent addition to the WH...JHC...
By wcmagumba - 1 hr ago
Trump is now saying he wants the UFC arena to be a permanent addition to the WH...JHC...
By wcmagumba - 1 hr ago
TV Chat
Tonight on Amanpour and Company, Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026
By littlemissmartypants - 1 hr ago
Tonight on Amanpour and Company, Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026
By littlemissmartypants - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
60 Minutes crew should quit en masse and go to NBC or ABC.
By tableturner - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
60 Minutes crew should quit en masse and go to NBC or ABC.
By tableturner - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Media
Cancel Me Daddy: Bari Weiss vs. Anderson Cooper: Both Are Overseers. Here's Why. (ft. Steven Thrasher)
By AStern - 1 hr ago
Cancel Me Daddy: Bari Weiss vs. Anderson Cooper: Both Are Overseers. Here's Why. (ft. Steven Thrasher)
By AStern - 1 hr ago
TV Chat
ICYMI: SNAP Faces $187 Billion in Cuts. Who Is Paying the Price?
By littlemissmartypants - 1 hr ago
ICYMI: SNAP Faces $187 Billion in Cuts. Who Is Paying the Price?
By littlemissmartypants - 1 hr ago
West Virginia
Missing woman's mother charged with murder after burned remains found in shallow grave
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago
Missing woman's mother charged with murder after burned remains found in shallow grave
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
US Homeland Security cancels most pending Noem-era contracts after review
By Eugene - 1 hr ago
US Homeland Security cancels most pending Noem-era contracts after review
By Eugene - 1 hr ago
Liberal YouTubers
Is Donald Trump cutting government programs to steal more for his ballroom?
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
Is Donald Trump cutting government programs to steal more for his ballroom?
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Trump says he's transferring $10 billion from the U.S. Government to his "Board of Peace'
By red dog 1 - 1 hr ago
Trump says he's transferring $10 billion from the U.S. Government to his "Board of Peace'
By red dog 1 - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
CNN now: Rs delivering "slap down" to Trump on multiple fronts
By senseandsensibility - 1 hr ago
CNN now: Rs delivering "slap down" to Trump on multiple fronts
By senseandsensibility - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Mullin says US would be 'happy to send' Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Costa Rica
By Eugene - 1 hr ago
Mullin says US would be 'happy to send' Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Costa Rica
By Eugene - 1 hr ago
Science
'In an unrecoverable state': NASA confirms MAVEN spacecraft is officially dead after loss of signal behind Mars
By Eugene - 1 hr ago
'In an unrecoverable state': NASA confirms MAVEN spacecraft is officially dead after loss of signal behind Mars
By Eugene - 1 hr ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Jeff Tiedrich - it's been a week since Donny's been seen in public. what the hell is going on?
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
Jeff Tiedrich - it's been a week since Donny's been seen in public. what the hell is going on?
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
This isn't good. FORMER Fox News host Steve Hilton is now in the lead.....
By a kennedy - 1 hr ago
This isn't good. FORMER Fox News host Steve Hilton is now in the lead.....
By a kennedy - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
D.C. Bureau US Senate panel pans DHS plan to stop customs processing at blue-city airports
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
D.C. Bureau US Senate panel pans DHS plan to stop customs processing at blue-city airports
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
House Finally Passes to end to Trump's stupid, illegal & unpopular war on Iran.
By Nanjeanne - 1 hr ago
House Finally Passes to end to Trump's stupid, illegal & unpopular war on Iran.
By Nanjeanne - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Health Care States face tight timeline as feds unveil new Medicaid work requirement rules
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
Health Care States face tight timeline as feds unveil new Medicaid work requirement rules
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Snowflake alert - Christian man sues employer for forcing him to see a Pride flag on his way into work
By OnlinePoker - 1 hr ago
Snowflake alert - Christian man sues employer for forcing him to see a Pride flag on his way into work
By OnlinePoker - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
So, wouldn't it be funny if that hideous UFC hoop frame on the White House lawn that looks like
By Baitball Blogger - 1 hr ago
So, wouldn't it be funny if that hideous UFC hoop frame on the White House lawn that looks like
By Baitball Blogger - 1 hr ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Rick Wilson - Two Coverups. One Press Corps Asleep at the Switch.
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
Rick Wilson - Two Coverups. One Press Corps Asleep at the Switch.
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Trump's 250th -- Trash-talking, pillow-fisted, glass-jawed tap out?
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
Trump's 250th -- Trash-talking, pillow-fisted, glass-jawed tap out?
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Postal Service proposes requiring states to provide mail-in ballot voter lists
By mahatmakanejeeves - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Postal Service proposes requiring states to provide mail-in ballot voter lists
By mahatmakanejeeves - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Sports
"We Are Being Made to Look Like Fools": How Trump Is Weaponizing World Cup Visas
By AZProgressive - 1 hr ago
"We Are Being Made to Look Like Fools": How Trump Is Weaponizing World Cup Visas
By AZProgressive - 1 hr ago
Editorials & Other Articles
'James Talarico isn't a vegan. But that was never the point.'
By sop - 2 hrs ago
'James Talarico isn't a vegan. But that was never the point.'
By sop - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Don't forget the Universal healthcare is 1/3 cheaper than what the US spends on healthcare per year.
By applegrove - 2 hrs ago
Don't forget the Universal healthcare is 1/3 cheaper than what the US spends on healthcare per year.
By applegrove - 2 hrs ago
Washington
Sorticulture, popular garden festival, to return Friday
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 2 hrs ago
Sorticulture, popular garden festival, to return Friday
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
The White House UFC Arena is the Most Honest Political Symbol of 2026
By SamuelAdams - 2 hrs ago
The White House UFC Arena is the Most Honest Political Symbol of 2026
By SamuelAdams - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
"Women are expected to work like they have no children and parent like they have no job."
By Collimator - 2 hrs ago
"Women are expected to work like they have no children and parent like they have no job."
By Collimator - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
The Dahiya Doctrine: Israel's Military Strategy of Civilian Infrastructure Destruction
By Celerity - 2 hrs ago
The Dahiya Doctrine: Israel's Military Strategy of Civilian Infrastructure Destruction
By Celerity - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Some things to remember about the CA Governor Race
By senseandsensibility - 25 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
Some things to remember about the CA Governor Race
By senseandsensibility - 25 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
MS NOW-A judge blocked Trump's 'slush fund' for now -- but an addendum remains
By LetMyPeopleVote - 2 hrs ago
MS NOW-A judge blocked Trump's 'slush fund' for now -- but an addendum remains
By LetMyPeopleVote - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
How to break Trump's power -- A new look at the lessons from Hungary
By erronis - 2 hrs ago
How to break Trump's power -- A new look at the lessons from Hungary
By erronis - 2 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Four Republicans Rebuke Trump as House Passes Iran War Powers Resolution
By EarlG - 2 hrs ago
Four Republicans Rebuke Trump as House Passes Iran War Powers Resolution
By EarlG - 2 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
California's primary for governor is undecided as candidates vie to be in the top two
By mahatmakanejeeves - 25 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
California's primary for governor is undecided as candidates vie to be in the top two
By mahatmakanejeeves - 25 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
Forum Spotlight: TV Chat
Tonight on Amanpour and Company, Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026ICYMI: SNAP Faces $187 Billion in Cuts. Who Is Paying the Price?
Wednesday, June 3rd - Late-night talk show guest listings
Latest Breaking News
'They should be reimbursed': Jan. 6 defendants still eyeing payouts, despite scrapped $1.8B fund
16 min ago - ABC News
16 min ago - ABC News
Trump signs order moving thousands of federal employees into Schedule F
18 min ago - Government Executive
18 min ago - Government Executive
Marco Rubio's Boldest Lie Of The Day, Immediately Fact-Checked With Video Evidence
29 min ago - crooksandliars.com
29 min ago - crooksandliars.com
Cahokia school district and teachers union reach tentative agreement
49 min ago - St. Louis Public Radio
49 min ago - St. Louis Public Radio
Jared Kushner's Albanian Resort Faces a Corruption Probe and Mass Protests
4 hrs ago - motherjones.com
4 hrs ago - motherjones.com
Virginians are 'buying the living daylights' out of AR-15s and other soon-to-be illegal guns
4 hrs ago - Roanoke VA Times
4 hrs ago - Roanoke VA Times
Top ultra-processed food researchers call for sweeping policy change: 'The system is rigged'
8 hrs ago - STAT News
8 hrs ago - STAT News
Lahn's win in GOP primary for Iowa governor is a setback for Trump that could signal MAHA strength
9 hrs ago - AP
9 hrs ago - AP
Trump library says no Twitter DMs can be found, despite evidence he sent them
10 hrs ago - Washington Post
10 hrs ago - Washington Post
Trump threatens tariffs on 60 trading partners including UK and Canada over 'forced labour'
11 hrs ago - The Guardian
11 hrs ago - The Guardian
Tensions rising and negotiations falling flat as WV beer distributor strike enters fourth week
13 hrs ago - West Virginia Watch
13 hrs ago - West Virginia Watch
California's primary for governor is undecided as candidates vie to be in the top two
13 hrs ago - NPR
13 hrs ago - NPR
Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and ex-Mayor Gregg Hull to face off for New Mexico governor
17 hrs ago - Associated Press
17 hrs ago - Associated Press
GOP Sen. Dan Sullivan draws an unusual opponent in Alaska's primary -- and he's not happy about it
20 hrs ago - AP
20 hrs ago - AP
CBS News fires '60 Minutes' correspondent Scott Pelley after clash with new producer
21 hrs ago - NBC
21 hrs ago - NBC
Supreme Court allows Alabama to use GOP-friendly map for midterms, cutting seat held by Black Democrat
22 hrs ago - CNN
22 hrs ago - CNN
Microsoft Wants to 'Make People Addicted' to its New AI Assistant, Internal Documents Reveal
22 hrs ago - 404 Media
22 hrs ago - 404 Media
UAW strike against GM axle supplier continues without talks, union official says
22 hrs ago - Reuters
22 hrs ago - Reuters
'Not normal business': Judge orders Trump officials to explain tariff refund holdup
23 hrs ago - Yahoo Finance
23 hrs ago - Yahoo Finance
Pentagon hires convicted Jan. 6 rioter for sensitive counterterrorism job
Yesterday - Washington Post
Yesterday - Washington Post
AP exclusive: Under Notre Dame cathedral, a 'dig of the century' unearths 1,700 years of history
Yesterday - AP
Yesterday - AP
Gold overtakes US Treasuries in global reserve shift: [European Central Bank]
Yesterday - Canadian Mining Journal
Yesterday - Canadian Mining Journal
SpaceX valued at just $780 billion by Morningstar, less than half its IPO target
Yesterday - finance.yahoo.com
Yesterday - finance.yahoo.com
From festering infections to untreated cancer, ICE detainees across the US describe medical neglect
Yesterday - AP
Yesterday - AP
Takeaways from AP-KFF investigation into allegations of medical neglect by detainees in ICE custody
Yesterday - Associated Press and KFF Health News
Yesterday - Associated Press and KFF Health News
New Jersey Sues Delaney Hall Operator After It Refuses Full Access to Health Inspectors - New Jersey Office of Attorney
Yesterday - NJOAG Communications
Yesterday - NJOAG Communications
Trump administration proposes 25% tariffs on Brazil, citing "unreasonable'' trade practices
Yesterday - AP
Yesterday - AP
The NRA Is Going Through a Messy Breakup as Charitable Arm Splits and Rebrands
Yesterday - The Wall Street Journal.
Yesterday - The Wall Street Journal.