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General Discussion
The convicted felon is having a press conference at 11:00 am tomorrow in front
By a kennedy - 4 hrs ago - 15 recs
The convicted felon is having a press conference at 11:00 am tomorrow in front
By a kennedy - 4 hrs ago - 15 recs
Latest Breaking News
Chief Justice John Roberts declines to meet with Democratic lawmakers about ethics flap and Alito's flags
By LetMyPeopleVote - 10 hrs ago - 15 recs
Chief Justice John Roberts declines to meet with Democratic lawmakers about ethics flap and Alito's flags
By LetMyPeopleVote - 10 hrs ago - 15 recs
Latest Breaking News
Disneyland performers' vote to unionize certified by federal labor officials
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 15 recs
Disneyland performers' vote to unionize certified by federal labor officials
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 15 recs
General Discussion
'Giddily bouncing off the walls': Legal experts predict Trump conviction
By Tom of Temecula - 16 hrs ago - 15 recs
'Giddily bouncing off the walls': Legal experts predict Trump conviction
By Tom of Temecula - 16 hrs ago - 15 recs
Latest Breaking News
Gun Control Org Resurfaces New NRA Prez's Speech to White Supremacist Group
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 15 recs
Gun Control Org Resurfaces New NRA Prez's Speech to White Supremacist Group
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 15 recs
General Discussion
Trump warns other Republicans not to fundraise off his conviction.
By ancianita - 2 hrs ago - 14 recs
Trump warns other Republicans not to fundraise off his conviction.
By ancianita - 2 hrs ago - 14 recs
General Discussion
I cannot believe what I just heard on Fox, Jesse Watters show just now.
By Maraya1969 - 3 hrs ago - 14 recs
I cannot believe what I just heard on Fox, Jesse Watters show just now.
By Maraya1969 - 3 hrs ago - 14 recs
General Discussion
I love that Jimmy Carter decided to still stick around to witness the GUILTY verdict
By LetMyPeopleVote - 4 hrs ago - 14 recs
I love that Jimmy Carter decided to still stick around to witness the GUILTY verdict
By LetMyPeopleVote - 4 hrs ago - 14 recs
General Discussion
Moskowitz: Trump is scared. Let's not pretend he's the tough guy.
By Swede - 4 hrs ago - 14 recs
Moskowitz: Trump is scared. Let's not pretend he's the tough guy.
By Swede - 4 hrs ago - 14 recs
General Discussion
Thank you, again, The Jan 6 Committee
By question everything - 5 hrs ago - 14 recs
Thank you, again, The Jan 6 Committee
By question everything - 5 hrs ago - 14 recs
General Discussion
I love that Trump thought he was outta there for the weekend and ordinary citizens said not so fast Skippy!
By brewens - 6 hrs ago - 14 recs
I love that Trump thought he was outta there for the weekend and ordinary citizens said not so fast Skippy!
By brewens - 6 hrs ago - 14 recs
General Discussion
Hats off to Judge Merchon, the prosecutions team, and the Jurors
By Iwasthere - 7 hrs ago - 14 recs
Hats off to Judge Merchon, the prosecutions team, and the Jurors
By Iwasthere - 7 hrs ago - 14 recs
General Discussion
A reporter just asked Trump if he was going to drop out....
By Peacetrain - 7 hrs ago - 14 recs
A reporter just asked Trump if he was going to drop out....
By Peacetrain - 7 hrs ago - 14 recs
General Discussion
Fact Check: The jury needs to reach a unanimous verdict in each of the 34 counts against Trump
By TheProle - 9 hrs ago - 14 recs
Fact Check: The jury needs to reach a unanimous verdict in each of the 34 counts against Trump
By TheProle - 9 hrs ago - 14 recs
General Discussion
Biden Mocks Reporter's 'All 4 Years' Question: 'Did You Fall On Your Head Or Something?'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 9 hrs ago - 14 recs
Biden Mocks Reporter's 'All 4 Years' Question: 'Did You Fall On Your Head Or Something?'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 9 hrs ago - 14 recs
General Discussion
anti trump protester who came to NYC from Maryland: 'Democracy is at stake'
By iluvtennis - 11 hrs ago - 14 recs
anti trump protester who came to NYC from Maryland: 'Democracy is at stake'
By iluvtennis - 11 hrs ago - 14 recs
General Discussion
Why scientists say we need to send clocks to the moon -- and soon
By sarisataka - 11 hrs ago - 14 recs
Why scientists say we need to send clocks to the moon -- and soon
By sarisataka - 11 hrs ago - 14 recs
General Discussion
Jasmine Crockett was just on The View. Heres a couple of clips (Twitter)
By IcyPeas - 11 hrs ago - 14 recs
Jasmine Crockett was just on The View. Heres a couple of clips (Twitter)
By IcyPeas - 11 hrs ago - 14 recs
General Discussion
Supreme Court Architect Flew Same 'Appeal to Heaven' Flag as Alito
By Goddessartist - 14 hrs ago - 14 recs
Supreme Court Architect Flew Same 'Appeal to Heaven' Flag as Alito
By Goddessartist - 14 hrs ago - 14 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
In closing, Trump's team takes the jurors for idiots
By Zorro - 15 hrs ago - 14 recs
In closing, Trump's team takes the jurors for idiots
By Zorro - 15 hrs ago - 14 recs
General Discussion
Texas GOP Appears To Put Death Penalty For Abortion Patients On 2024 Wish List
By ProudMNDemocrat - 15 hrs ago - 14 recs
Texas GOP Appears To Put Death Penalty For Abortion Patients On 2024 Wish List
By ProudMNDemocrat - 15 hrs ago - 14 recs
The DU Lounge
update on my special needs adult daughter abducted from our home last year by her sister (Long Covid mental health issue
By Grasswire2 - 22 hrs ago - 14 recs
update on my special needs adult daughter abducted from our home last year by her sister (Long Covid mental health issue
By Grasswire2 - 22 hrs ago - 14 recs
General Discussion
Trump supporters burst into tears outside the courthouse as they learn of Trump guilty verdict.
By riversedge - 5 hrs ago - 13 recs
Trump supporters burst into tears outside the courthouse as they learn of Trump guilty verdict.
By riversedge - 5 hrs ago - 13 recs
General Discussion
Ron Filipkowski: Are law enforcement agencies going to continue to line up their officers for photo ops on airport
By highplainsdem - 6 hrs ago - 13 recs
Ron Filipkowski: Are law enforcement agencies going to continue to line up their officers for photo ops on airport
By highplainsdem - 6 hrs ago - 13 recs
General Discussion
RW media is now ginning up a special kind of hatred for the entire city of NY
By BWdem4life - 6 hrs ago - 13 recs
RW media is now ginning up a special kind of hatred for the entire city of NY
By BWdem4life - 6 hrs ago - 13 recs
General Discussion
The judge must consider the criminal's lack of remorse
By RAB910 - 6 hrs ago - 13 recs
The judge must consider the criminal's lack of remorse
By RAB910 - 6 hrs ago - 13 recs
General Discussion
David Muir just said judge Merchan made sure to instruct jurors not
By live love laugh - 6 hrs ago - 13 recs
David Muir just said judge Merchan made sure to instruct jurors not
By live love laugh - 6 hrs ago - 13 recs
General Discussion
Remember the NY case was the weakest of the 4 against convicted criminal Trump
By RAB910 - 7 hrs ago - 13 recs
Remember the NY case was the weakest of the 4 against convicted criminal Trump
By RAB910 - 7 hrs ago - 13 recs
General Discussion
Let's wallow in it and savor it and mock the fuck out of him. Enjoy!
By CurtEastPoint - 7 hrs ago - 13 recs
Let's wallow in it and savor it and mock the fuck out of him. Enjoy!
By CurtEastPoint - 7 hrs ago - 13 recs
General Discussion
I was raised to believe it's wrong to rejoice at the misfortunes of others.
By cab67 - 7 hrs ago - 13 recs
I was raised to believe it's wrong to rejoice at the misfortunes of others.
By cab67 - 7 hrs ago - 13 recs
General Discussion
GUILTY AS CHARGED ON 34 COUNTS! Now PROTECT THOSE JURORS!!!
By Iwasthere - 7 hrs ago - 13 recs
GUILTY AS CHARGED ON 34 COUNTS! Now PROTECT THOSE JURORS!!!
By Iwasthere - 7 hrs ago - 13 recs
General Discussion
Anyone else have a really big smile on their face?
By Solly Mack - 7 hrs ago - 13 recs
Anyone else have a really big smile on their face?
By Solly Mack - 7 hrs ago - 13 recs
General Discussion
In "still not a drag queen" news: I'm shocked! Say it ain't so!
By Lunabell - 8 hrs ago - 13 recs
In "still not a drag queen" news: I'm shocked! Say it ain't so!
By Lunabell - 8 hrs ago - 13 recs
Latest Breaking News
Ohio Attorney General Must Stop Blocking Proposed Ban on Police Immunity, Judges Say
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - 13 recs
Ohio Attorney General Must Stop Blocking Proposed Ban on Police Immunity, Judges Say
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - 13 recs
General Discussion
'Absolutely outrageous': Weissmann blasts Trump docs case judge's 'dead wrong' ruling
By LetMyPeopleVote - 10 hrs ago - 13 recs
'Absolutely outrageous': Weissmann blasts Trump docs case judge's 'dead wrong' ruling
By LetMyPeopleVote - 10 hrs ago - 13 recs
General Discussion
He is going to be sentenced before the RNC convention in Milwaukee!!!!!
By a kennedy - 5 hrs ago - 12 recs
He is going to be sentenced before the RNC convention in Milwaukee!!!!!
By a kennedy - 5 hrs ago - 12 recs
General Discussion
Guilty for all 34 counts and in less than 2 days? Music please. Enjoy.
By Botany - 5 hrs ago - 12 recs
Guilty for all 34 counts and in less than 2 days? Music please. Enjoy.
By Botany - 5 hrs ago - 12 recs
General Discussion
Joy Reid pointed out the Republican National Convention will be held on July 15
By LiberalFighter - 5 hrs ago - 12 recs
Joy Reid pointed out the Republican National Convention will be held on July 15
By LiberalFighter - 5 hrs ago - 12 recs
General Discussion
Thank to the jury, the judge and the prosecution team.
By imanamerican63 - 7 hrs ago - 12 recs
Thank to the jury, the judge and the prosecution team.
By imanamerican63 - 7 hrs ago - 12 recs
General Discussion
any hope the orange asshole still holds for being reelected, I believe, just went up in a puff of smoke.
By Javaman - 7 hrs ago - 12 recs
any hope the orange asshole still holds for being reelected, I believe, just went up in a puff of smoke.
By Javaman - 7 hrs ago - 12 recs
Forum Spotlight: California
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Latest Breaking News
Revealed: Israeli spy chief 'threatened' ICC prosecutor over war crimes inquiry
Tuesday - The Guardian
Tuesday - The Guardian
Melinda French Gates announces $1 billion donation to support women and families, including reproductive rights
Tuesday - CBS News
Tuesday - CBS News
Trump sells off $10m jet to major megadonor as he owes millions in legal fees and judgements
Tuesday - UK Independent
Tuesday - UK Independent
Democratic group targets Texas state House races, seeking to take advantage of GOP feuds
Tuesday - NBC News
Tuesday - NBC News
T-Mobile to acquire most of U.S. Cellular in $4.4 billion deal; U.S. Cellular shares surge
Tuesday - CNBC
Tuesday - CNBC
Biden reelection campaign enlists January 6 police officers to campaign in key swing states
Tuesday - CNN
Tuesday - CNN
Trump responds to special counsel's effort to limit his remarks about FBI in documents case
Tuesday - CBS News/AP
Tuesday - CBS News/AP
U.S. lawmakers pledge support for Taiwan and its new president amid China's military drills
Tuesday - PBS News Hour/AP
Tuesday - PBS News Hour/AP
Armenians, Hmong and other groups feel US race and ethnicity categories don't represent them
Tuesday - AP
Tuesday - AP
E. Jean Carroll's lawyer responds to Trump Memorial Day post: 'All options are on the table'
Monday - CNBC
Monday - CNBC
Air Force unveils photos of B-21 Raider in flight as nuclear stealth bomber moves closer to deployment
Monday - CBS News/AP
Monday - CBS News/AP
Trump told donors he will crush pro-Palestinian protests, deport demonstrators
Monday - Washington Post (gift link)
Monday - Washington Post (gift link)
Ukraine's Zelenskyy gets more air defense missiles from Spain to fight deadly Russian glide bombs
Monday - US News and World Report/AP
Monday - US News and World Report/AP
Iran further increases its stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels, watchdog says
Monday - AP
Monday - AP
Trump revives false claim that Biden authorized 'deadly force' for Mar-a-Lago search
Monday - The Guardian
Monday - The Guardian
North Korea says attempt to put another spy satellite into orbit fails, ends in mid-air explosion
Monday - CBS News/AP
Monday - CBS News/AP
Baltic officials said they could send troops to Ukraine without waiting for NATO if Russia scores a breakthrough: report
Monday - Business Insider
Monday - Business Insider
National Park Service denies ordering removal of American flag at Denali National Park
Monday - CBS News
Monday - CBS News
Trump doesn't submit paperwork to be considered by Libertarian Party after soliciting votes
Monday - NBC News
Monday - NBC News
Bipartisan congressional delegation visits Taiwan following days of Chinese military drills around island
Sunday - CNN Politics
Sunday - CNN Politics
Arizona secretary of state warns AI could be a 'magnifier' of disinformation ahead of election
Sunday - The Hill
Sunday - The Hill