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Latest Breaking News
Prosecutors Seek To Bar Trump In Classified Files Case From Statements Endangering Law Enforcement
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago
Prosecutors Seek To Bar Trump In Classified Files Case From Statements Endangering Law Enforcement
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago
General Discussion
Calls for even stricter abortion laws in first Texas GOP convention since Roe's overturn
By RandySF - 17 hrs ago
Calls for even stricter abortion laws in first Texas GOP convention since Roe's overturn
By RandySF - 17 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
'You're a menace to our society' New Jersey electrician sentenced to 12 years in prison
By swag - 25 replies @ 17 hrs ago (Milestone)
'You're a menace to our society' New Jersey electrician sentenced to 12 years in prison
By swag - 25 replies @ 17 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
A group of veterans and military families.... were escorted out of the NC GOP's convention in Greensboro on Friday afte
By riversedge - 17 hrs ago
A group of veterans and military families.... were escorted out of the NC GOP's convention in Greensboro on Friday afte
By riversedge - 17 hrs ago
General Discussion
NH: Citing concerns and protocol, House rejects Senate's abortion statistics bill
By RandySF - 17 hrs ago
NH: Citing concerns and protocol, House rejects Senate's abortion statistics bill
By RandySF - 17 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump GETS MOCKED for TINY NY Crowd, He FREAKS
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 17 hrs ago
Trump GETS MOCKED for TINY NY Crowd, He FREAKS
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 17 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Cop Kills BLIND 10 Pound Shih Tzu City Defends the Shooting!
By Quixote1818 - 17 hrs ago
Cop Kills BLIND 10 Pound Shih Tzu City Defends the Shooting!
By Quixote1818 - 17 hrs ago
General Discussion
Mike Johnson flies same Christian nationalist flag outside his office that Samuel Alito flew at vacation home
By applegrove - 17 hrs ago
Mike Johnson flies same Christian nationalist flag outside his office that Samuel Alito flew at vacation home
By applegrove - 17 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Boeing, NASA say Starliner astronaut launch will move forward despite spacecraft helium leak
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago
Boeing, NASA say Starliner astronaut launch will move forward despite spacecraft helium leak
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago
General Discussion
CA: Huntington Beach City Council Looks to Rename Street After Major Campaign Donor
By RandySF - 17 hrs ago
CA: Huntington Beach City Council Looks to Rename Street After Major Campaign Donor
By RandySF - 17 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Marjorie Greene BRUTALLY HECKLED To Her Face, Gets PERSONAL!
By Quixote1818 - 17 hrs ago
Marjorie Greene BRUTALLY HECKLED To Her Face, Gets PERSONAL!
By Quixote1818 - 17 hrs ago
General Discussion
CA: Jing Sun (D) Announces Campaign for Irvine City Council
By RandySF - 17 hrs ago
CA: Jing Sun (D) Announces Campaign for Irvine City Council
By RandySF - 17 hrs ago
General Discussion
Reading about the death of Ben Bakers family members in Haiti in an OP here.
By Srkdqltr - 17 hrs ago
Reading about the death of Ben Bakers family members in Haiti in an OP here.
By Srkdqltr - 17 hrs ago
General Discussion
CA: Vote no on Anaheim's Recall of Natalie Rubacalva (D)\
By RandySF - 17 hrs ago
CA: Vote no on Anaheim's Recall of Natalie Rubacalva (D)\
By RandySF - 17 hrs ago
General Discussion
Watch: Sudden gust causes stage collapses at a political rally in Mexico (Monterrey suburb)
By LeftInTX - 18 hrs ago
Watch: Sudden gust causes stage collapses at a political rally in Mexico (Monterrey suburb)
By LeftInTX - 18 hrs ago
General Discussion
CA: Recall effort against Sen. Aisha Wahab (D) falls apart
By RandySF - 18 hrs ago
CA: Recall effort against Sen. Aisha Wahab (D) falls apart
By RandySF - 18 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
'Never was prouder to be part of it': Jan. 6 rioter fought with cops and later bragged about it on Facebook, feds say
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago
'Never was prouder to be part of it': Jan. 6 rioter fought with cops and later bragged about it on Facebook, feds say
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago
General Discussion
Florida Supreme Court rules drivers can be ordered out of vehicles for drug sweeps
By RandySF - 18 hrs ago
Florida Supreme Court rules drivers can be ordered out of vehicles for drug sweeps
By RandySF - 18 hrs ago
General Discussion
I wish the next logical, brilliant liberal to run for Texas governor...
By Enter stage left - 18 hrs ago
I wish the next logical, brilliant liberal to run for Texas governor...
By Enter stage left - 18 hrs ago
General Discussion
Republican Ben Baker's daughter, son-in-law shot dead
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 25 replies @ 18 hrs ago (Milestone)
Republican Ben Baker's daughter, son-in-law shot dead
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 25 replies @ 18 hrs ago (Milestone)
Editorials & Other Articles
Today's Tiedrich rant: no, you delusional dipshits, Joe Biden didn't order the FBI to "take out" Donald Trump
By FakeNoose - 18 hrs ago
Today's Tiedrich rant: no, you delusional dipshits, Joe Biden didn't order the FBI to "take out" Donald Trump
By FakeNoose - 18 hrs ago
Israel/Palestine
UC academic workers union calls for strikes at UCLA and UC Davis over campus protest responses
By TomDaisy - 18 hrs ago
UC academic workers union calls for strikes at UCLA and UC Davis over campus protest responses
By TomDaisy - 18 hrs ago
General Discussion
Let me roll it to you: 1. Trump lost the 2020 election. 2. Trump lied about losing. 3. Trump lost in court 60 times
By applegrove - 18 hrs ago
Let me roll it to you: 1. Trump lost the 2020 election. 2. Trump lied about losing. 3. Trump lost in court 60 times
By applegrove - 18 hrs ago
General Discussion
'Psychologically tortured': California city pays man nearly $1m after 17-hour police interrogation
By Nevilledog - 18 hrs ago
'Psychologically tortured': California city pays man nearly $1m after 17-hour police interrogation
By Nevilledog - 18 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump campaign sends cease and desist letter to block release of biopic The Apprentice
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago
Trump campaign sends cease and desist letter to block release of biopic The Apprentice
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago
General Discussion
Who is Byron Donalds--another Colin Powell or even worse?
By malaise - 18 hrs ago
Who is Byron Donalds--another Colin Powell or even worse?
By malaise - 18 hrs ago
General Discussion
Hey, ya interested in the libertarian party vice presidential debate??? Is on CSPAN now.
By a kennedy - 18 hrs ago
Hey, ya interested in the libertarian party vice presidential debate??? Is on CSPAN now.
By a kennedy - 18 hrs ago
Foreign Affairs
Two Generals Take Center Stage - Break the Fake - TVP World
By TexasTowelie - 18 hrs ago
Two Generals Take Center Stage - Break the Fake - TVP World
By TexasTowelie - 18 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Uvalde families sue makers of AR-15, 'Call of Duty,' Meta over mass shooting
By SouthBayDem - 18 hrs ago
Uvalde families sue makers of AR-15, 'Call of Duty,' Meta over mass shooting
By SouthBayDem - 18 hrs ago
General Discussion
Three years of high temperatures will mean we have breached 1.5C
By NickB79 - 18 hrs ago
Three years of high temperatures will mean we have breached 1.5C
By NickB79 - 18 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Arizona secretary of state calls threats to election officials 'domestic terrorism'
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago
Arizona secretary of state calls threats to election officials 'domestic terrorism'
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Ben Carson asked whether he'll accept the 2024 election results. Hear his answer - CNN
By TexasTowelie - 18 hrs ago
Ben Carson asked whether he'll accept the 2024 election results. Hear his answer - CNN
By TexasTowelie - 18 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
"I Support Killing You" Campus Officer Suspended For Outrageous Conduct - Waldorf Nation
By TexasTowelie - 18 hrs ago
"I Support Killing You" Campus Officer Suspended For Outrageous Conduct - Waldorf Nation
By TexasTowelie - 18 hrs ago
General Discussion
Ex-US Marines fighter pilot loses bid to block extradition to the United States over China training allegations
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 18 hrs ago
Ex-US Marines fighter pilot loses bid to block extradition to the United States over China training allegations
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 18 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Mark Cuban defends Biden, bashes Trump on economy
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago
Mark Cuban defends Biden, bashes Trump on economy
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago
General Discussion
Daily Kos: Nate Cohn just put asterisks by every NYT poll of late showing Trump leading
By DemocraticPatriot - 18 hrs ago
Daily Kos: Nate Cohn just put asterisks by every NYT poll of late showing Trump leading
By DemocraticPatriot - 18 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about Trump, Biden, executive orders, and legislation....
By TexasTowelie - 18 hrs ago
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about Trump, Biden, executive orders, and legislation....
By TexasTowelie - 18 hrs ago
General Discussion
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to undergo procedure at Walter Reed, will transfer power to deputy
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 18 hrs ago
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to undergo procedure at Walter Reed, will transfer power to deputy
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 18 hrs ago
Washington
Sound Transit sticks with South Lake Union light rail plan over Amazon's concerns
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 18 hrs ago
Sound Transit sticks with South Lake Union light rail plan over Amazon's concerns
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 18 hrs ago
General Discussion
Love how one of our local TV news departments airs positive tRump shit, and one of the other one
By a kennedy - 18 hrs ago
Love how one of our local TV news departments airs positive tRump shit, and one of the other one
By a kennedy - 18 hrs ago
General Discussion
North Carolina House pauses passage of bill that would ban masking for health reasons
By Eugene - 19 hrs ago
North Carolina House pauses passage of bill that would ban masking for health reasons
By Eugene - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
Biden Campaign Slams Trump's Thirst For Revenge
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 19 hrs ago
Biden Campaign Slams Trump's Thirst For Revenge
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
After speaker defeat, Marjorie Greene is back stirring the pot: What's next?
By Eugene - 19 hrs ago
After speaker defeat, Marjorie Greene is back stirring the pot: What's next?
By Eugene - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
Senate Democrats Request Meeting With Justice Roberts Over Concerns About Justice Alito
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 19 hrs ago
Senate Democrats Request Meeting With Justice Roberts Over Concerns About Justice Alito
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
Louisiana is first state to classify abortion drugs as controlled dangerous substances after GOP governor signs bill int
By In It to Win It - 19 hrs ago
Louisiana is first state to classify abortion drugs as controlled dangerous substances after GOP governor signs bill int
By In It to Win It - 19 hrs ago
National Security & Defense
Man sentenced to 25 years for teaching bomb-making to person targeting authorities
By Eugene - 19 hrs ago
Man sentenced to 25 years for teaching bomb-making to person targeting authorities
By Eugene - 19 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
New York Times SURPRISES Trump With ELECTION BOMBSHELL
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 19 hrs ago
New York Times SURPRISES Trump With ELECTION BOMBSHELL
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
Pronouns and tribal affiliations are now forbidden in South Dakota public university employee emails
By Eugene - 19 hrs ago
Pronouns and tribal affiliations are now forbidden in South Dakota public university employee emails
By Eugene - 19 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
US Core Capital Goods Orders Rise, Inflation Expectations Improve
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago
US Core Capital Goods Orders Rise, Inflation Expectations Improve
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump supporters are now sending threatening letters to get people to vote for him
By Nevilledog - 19 hrs ago
Trump supporters are now sending threatening letters to get people to vote for him
By Nevilledog - 19 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
donald trump's Bronx Hate Rally Demonizes Immigrants, the Homeless, and Others - Glenn Kirschner
By MagaSmash - 19 hrs ago
donald trump's Bronx Hate Rally Demonizes Immigrants, the Homeless, and Others - Glenn Kirschner
By MagaSmash - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
The fact that Clarence Thomas is the man that sits in the seat that was held by Thurgood Marshall is WILLLDDDD!!! n/t
By In It to Win It - 19 hrs ago
The fact that Clarence Thomas is the man that sits in the seat that was held by Thurgood Marshall is WILLLDDDD!!! n/t
By In It to Win It - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
An officer was called to help a blind, deaf dog. He shot him instead.
By WhiskeyGrinder - 25 replies @ 19 hrs ago (Milestone)
An officer was called to help a blind, deaf dog. He shot him instead.
By WhiskeyGrinder - 25 replies @ 19 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
LOL! Ron Filipkowski: He's doing the 'Boebert With 2 Dates' dance again.
By highplainsdem - 19 hrs ago
LOL! Ron Filipkowski: He's doing the 'Boebert With 2 Dates' dance again.
By highplainsdem - 19 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
'Ridiculous question': Ted Cruz gets testy when asked if he'll accept 2024 election results
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 19 hrs ago (Milestone)
'Ridiculous question': Ted Cruz gets testy when asked if he'll accept 2024 election results
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 19 hrs ago (Milestone)
Latest Breaking News
Ukraine Says Has 'Stopped' Russia in Kharkiv, Now Pushing Back
By blue-wave - 19 hrs ago
Ukraine Says Has 'Stopped' Russia in Kharkiv, Now Pushing Back
By blue-wave - 19 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to undergo medical procedure
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to undergo medical procedure
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago
Forum Spotlight: Israel/Palestine
IDF opens investigation into masked soldier's threatening video calling for mutiny - reportAfter call with Biden, Egyptian president agrees to restore aid flow to Gaza
UC academic workers union calls for strikes at UCLA and UC Davis over campus protest responses
Latest Breaking News
EPA warns of increasing cyberattacks on water systems, urges utilities to take immediate action
Monday - AP
Monday - AP
DJT: Trump Media reports $770,500 revenue for first quarter, net loss of $327.6 million
Monday - cnbc.com
Monday - cnbc.com
Bankrupt Rudy Giuliani slashes price on Manhattan apartment as criminal charges and debt mount
Monday - UK Independent
Monday - UK Independent
BMW, Jaguar Land Rover, VW used parts made with Chinese forced labor, Senate report finds
Monday - CBS News/AP
Monday - CBS News/AP
FDIC Chair Martin Gruenberg will resign following a scathing investigation that detailed a toxic workplace
Monday - CNN Business
Monday - CNN Business
Biden reelection campaign hires Nebraska organizers to keep Omaha electoral college vote
Monday - Omaha World Herald
Monday - Omaha World Herald
Exclusive: Donald Trump foreign policy advisers met Israeli PM Netanyahu, source says
Monday - Reuters
Monday - Reuters
'We could have burnt that place to the ground': Jan. 6 rioter who was willing to 'die or do 20 years' enters guilty plea
Monday - Law & Crime
Monday - Law & Crime
Supreme Court declines to hear challenge to Maryland ban on rifles known as assault weapons
Monday - ABC News/AP
Monday - ABC News/AP
Supreme Court refuses to hear case from parents who objected to school's transgender support plans in DC suburbs
Monday - CNN
Monday - CNN
America's largest LGBTQ rights group plans $15 million swing state blitz to re-elect Biden
Monday - NBC News
Monday - NBC News
Toxic Gaslighting: How 3M Executives Convinced a Scientist the Forever Chemicals She Found in Human Blood Were Safe
Monday - ProPublica
Monday - ProPublica
Almost 2 months after it destroyed Baltimore's Key Bridge, the Dali cargo ship has been moved
Monday - CNN
Monday - CNN
US Pediatricians Group Reverses Decades-Old Ban on Breastfeeding for Those With HIV
Monday - US News and World Report/AP
Monday - US News and World Report/AP
Biden on Trump's next Supreme Court pick: 'Do you think he'll put anybody who has a brain?'
Monday - The Hill
Monday - The Hill
ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants against Sinwar and Netanyahu for war crimes over October 7 attack and Gaza
Monday - CNN World
Monday - CNN World
"No survivors" found at crash site of helicopter carrying Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi, Iranian agencies report
Sunday - CNN
Sunday - CNN
Simone Biles wins US Classic ahead of hotly-anticipated Olympics return in Paris
Sunday - UK Independent
Sunday - UK Independent
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson won't pledge to accept result of 2024 presidential election
Sunday - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Sunday - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Ron Johnson presses for Secret Service to push protest zone farther from GOP convention
Sunday - The Hill
Sunday - The Hill
Rep. Elise Stefanik rebukes Biden and praises Trump in address to Israeli parliament
Sunday - CBS News
Sunday - CBS News