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General Discussion
James Comer Privately 'Fed Up' and 'Done With' the Biden Impeachment Probe and Desperate for an Off Ramp: CNN
By Mr. Sparkle - 6 hrs ago - 11 replies
James Comer Privately 'Fed Up' and 'Done With' the Biden Impeachment Probe and Desperate for an Off Ramp: CNN
By Mr. Sparkle - 6 hrs ago - 11 replies
Israel/Palestine
From Gaza to Iran, the Netanyahu Government Is Endangering Israel's Survival
By Israeli - 11 hrs ago - 11 replies
From Gaza to Iran, the Netanyahu Government Is Endangering Israel's Survival
By Israeli - 11 hrs ago - 11 replies
Cooking & Baking
Can leftover homemade macaroni and cheese be frozen?
By Diamond_Dog - 20 hrs ago - 11 replies
Can leftover homemade macaroni and cheese be frozen?
By Diamond_Dog - 20 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Pecker seems fearless of Trump and tells all. Trump has no gag busting raves about Pecker.
By rgbecker - 20 hrs ago - 11 replies
Pecker seems fearless of Trump and tells all. Trump has no gag busting raves about Pecker.
By rgbecker - 20 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Tennessee's GOP governor says Volkswagen plant workers made a mistake in union vote
By pstokely - 22 hrs ago - 11 replies
Tennessee's GOP governor says Volkswagen plant workers made a mistake in union vote
By pstokely - 22 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
I'm already suffering withdrawals from no Image Dump,
By Bundbuster - 22 hrs ago - 11 replies
I'm already suffering withdrawals from no Image Dump,
By Bundbuster - 22 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Trump calls NYT female Journo a Maggot on truth social
By brettdale - 23 hrs ago - 11 replies
Trump calls NYT female Journo a Maggot on truth social
By brettdale - 23 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Rush hour chaos in London as 5 military horses run amok after getting spooked during exercise
By Coventina - 2 hrs ago - 10 replies
Rush hour chaos in London as 5 military horses run amok after getting spooked during exercise
By Coventina - 2 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Question: Were the nude pics of melania in the enquirer planted by trump?
By getagrip_already - 5 hrs ago - 10 replies
Question: Were the nude pics of melania in the enquirer planted by trump?
By getagrip_already - 5 hrs ago - 10 replies
Latest Breaking News
Biden signs foreign aid bill providing crucial military assistance to Ukraine
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 10 replies
Biden signs foreign aid bill providing crucial military assistance to Ukraine
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Caitlin Clark set to ink record Nike deal valued at $28m over eight years
By Celerity - 8 hrs ago - 10 replies
Caitlin Clark set to ink record Nike deal valued at $28m over eight years
By Celerity - 8 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Columbia University becomes congressional pilgrimage as Speaker Mike Johnson plans visit
By Tickle - 22 hrs ago - 10 replies
Columbia University becomes congressional pilgrimage as Speaker Mike Johnson plans visit
By Tickle - 22 hrs ago - 10 replies
Latest Breaking News
Russian priest who led Navalny memorial services is demoted
By mysteryowl - 5 hrs ago - 9 replies
Russian priest who led Navalny memorial services is demoted
By mysteryowl - 5 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
Airlines will now be required to give automatic cash refunds for canceled and delayed flights
By dalton99a - 5 hrs ago - 9 replies
Airlines will now be required to give automatic cash refunds for canceled and delayed flights
By dalton99a - 5 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
According to a Bloomberg New/Morning Consult poll, trump is still leading in swing states
By JohnSJ - 5 hrs ago - 9 replies
According to a Bloomberg New/Morning Consult poll, trump is still leading in swing states
By JohnSJ - 5 hrs ago - 9 replies
The DU Lounge
The heavy hand of God: Sacred Modernity showcases "unique beauty and architectural innovation" of brutalist churches
By Celerity - 8 hrs ago - 9 replies
The heavy hand of God: Sacred Modernity showcases "unique beauty and architectural innovation" of brutalist churches
By Celerity - 8 hrs ago - 9 replies
The DU Lounge
I tried to become a local hero by rescuing a cat. I failed comprehensively
By sl8 - 10 hrs ago - 9 replies
I tried to become a local hero by rescuing a cat. I failed comprehensively
By sl8 - 10 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
Ron Filipkowski tweet: Donald Trump, the King of Fake News & Election Interference. It was all rigged
By iluvtennis - 21 hrs ago - 9 replies
Ron Filipkowski tweet: Donald Trump, the King of Fake News & Election Interference. It was all rigged
By iluvtennis - 21 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
Someone tell President Obama there are 81 states
By EnergizedLib - 2 hrs ago - 8 replies
Someone tell President Obama there are 81 states
By EnergizedLib - 2 hrs ago - 8 replies
General Discussion
People do understand the difference between the National Enquirer and Weekly World News, right?
By Tommy Carcetti - 5 hrs ago - 8 replies
People do understand the difference between the National Enquirer and Weekly World News, right?
By Tommy Carcetti - 5 hrs ago - 8 replies
General Discussion
TPM: "Nope. Fetterman Isn't Going Full Manchin. Not Even Close."
By Bucky - 7 hrs ago - 8 replies
TPM: "Nope. Fetterman Isn't Going Full Manchin. Not Even Close."
By Bucky - 7 hrs ago - 8 replies
Baseball
Flamethrower rears back ... and lights go out. Catcher not fazed.
By Auggie - 8 hrs ago - 8 replies
Flamethrower rears back ... and lights go out. Catcher not fazed.
By Auggie - 8 hrs ago - 8 replies
General Discussion
Observations about election results in western Pennsylvania
By Joe Cool - 9 hrs ago - 8 replies
Observations about election results in western Pennsylvania
By Joe Cool - 9 hrs ago - 8 replies
General Discussion
Most important issue for suburban women in swing states
By Quixote1818 - 19 hrs ago - 8 replies
Most important issue for suburban women in swing states
By Quixote1818 - 19 hrs ago - 8 replies
General Discussion
McConnell Blames Carlson, Trump for Ukraine Aid Delay
By applegrove - 20 hrs ago - 8 replies
McConnell Blames Carlson, Trump for Ukraine Aid Delay
By applegrove - 20 hrs ago - 8 replies
General Discussion
Happening now in Texas - UT Austin - I'm now getting Kent State flashbacks.
By Nanjeanne - 41 min ago - 7 replies
Happening now in Texas - UT Austin - I'm now getting Kent State flashbacks.
By Nanjeanne - 41 min ago - 7 replies
Georgia
From a non-Georgia DUer, is it likely MTG will get voted out?
By ificandream - 2 hrs ago - 7 replies
From a non-Georgia DUer, is it likely MTG will get voted out?
By ificandream - 2 hrs ago - 7 replies
General Discussion
Moving forward, PLEASE call this "election fraud" or "election interference" as opposed to "hush money"
By Baltimike - 3 hrs ago - 7 replies
Moving forward, PLEASE call this "election fraud" or "election interference" as opposed to "hush money"
By Baltimike - 3 hrs ago - 7 replies
The DU Lounge
Going in for a second round of shoulder surgery this morning...
By FirstLight - 5 hrs ago - 7 replies
Going in for a second round of shoulder surgery this morning...
By FirstLight - 5 hrs ago - 7 replies
General Discussion
Another American is learning other countries don't share our liberal gun laws
By LonePirate - 5 hrs ago - 7 replies
Another American is learning other countries don't share our liberal gun laws
By LonePirate - 5 hrs ago - 7 replies
General Discussion
FAKE NEWS - every accusation is an admission.
By underpants - 6 hrs ago - 7 replies
FAKE NEWS - every accusation is an admission.
By underpants - 6 hrs ago - 7 replies
The DU Lounge
The Daily B***h*: "It's not that I hate people. I just love books. . .Nah,
By niyad - 8 hrs ago - 7 replies
The Daily B***h*: "It's not that I hate people. I just love books. . .Nah,
By niyad - 8 hrs ago - 7 replies
General Discussion
Is cicadas' singing, bothering people in your area?
By raccoon - 9 hrs ago - 7 replies
Is cicadas' singing, bothering people in your area?
By raccoon - 9 hrs ago - 7 replies
General Discussion
How the heck is this NOT violating a gag order?
By brettdale - 10 hrs ago - 7 replies
How the heck is this NOT violating a gag order?
By brettdale - 10 hrs ago - 7 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
Marjorie Taylor Greene's crusade fails to dislodge Johnson as House speaker
By Dulcinea - 12 hrs ago - 7 replies
Marjorie Taylor Greene's crusade fails to dislodge Johnson as House speaker
By Dulcinea - 12 hrs ago - 7 replies
General Discussion
I won't give up on the State of Israel. But I think RW politics is destroying their State,
By OAITW r.2.0 - 17 hrs ago - 7 replies
I won't give up on the State of Israel. But I think RW politics is destroying their State,
By OAITW r.2.0 - 17 hrs ago - 7 replies
General Discussion
ESPN MUST SILENCE OR FIRE @StephenASmith
By Barry Markson - 17 hrs ago - 7 replies
ESPN MUST SILENCE OR FIRE @StephenASmith
By Barry Markson - 17 hrs ago - 7 replies
General Discussion
Nikki Haley taking over a third of the GOP primary vote in Pennsylvania
By Tom of Temecula - 18 hrs ago - 7 replies
Nikki Haley taking over a third of the GOP primary vote in Pennsylvania
By Tom of Temecula - 18 hrs ago - 7 replies
Cable News Clips
BREAKING: Senate passes $95 billion aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan after long delay in the House - Alex Wagner MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 18 hrs ago - 7 replies
BREAKING: Senate passes $95 billion aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan after long delay in the House - Alex Wagner MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 18 hrs ago - 7 replies
General Discussion
How long will the anti-semitism continue on college campuses?
By ripcord - 18 hrs ago - 7 replies
How long will the anti-semitism continue on college campuses?
By ripcord - 18 hrs ago - 7 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Moskowitz on CNN Recounts Columbia University Visit amid Antisemitic Protests
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 19 hrs ago - 7 replies
Moskowitz on CNN Recounts Columbia University Visit amid Antisemitic Protests
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 19 hrs ago - 7 replies
General Discussion
Student 'forcibly thrown out' of Nancy Pelosi event in Dublin over 'Zionist warmonger' comments
By Behind the Aegis - 23 hrs ago - 7 replies
Student 'forcibly thrown out' of Nancy Pelosi event in Dublin over 'Zionist warmonger' comments
By Behind the Aegis - 23 hrs ago - 7 replies
General Discussion
ACLU: Biden Signs Law Effectively Banning Tik Tok
By hueymahl - 39 min ago - 6 replies
ACLU: Biden Signs Law Effectively Banning Tik Tok
By hueymahl - 39 min ago - 6 replies
General Discussion
Had breakfast with a friend of mine this morning.
By captain queeg - 50 min ago - 6 replies
Had breakfast with a friend of mine this morning.
By captain queeg - 50 min ago - 6 replies
Computer Help and Support
cAPS Lock KEY reversed - Google said, shake keyboard upside down for debris, or
By UTUSN - 2 hrs ago - 6 replies
cAPS Lock KEY reversed - Google said, shake keyboard upside down for debris, or
By UTUSN - 2 hrs ago - 6 replies
General Discussion
QAnon nuts muse about what happens if Trump is found guilty
By SARose - 2 hrs ago - 6 replies
QAnon nuts muse about what happens if Trump is found guilty
By SARose - 2 hrs ago - 6 replies
General Discussion
Trump's Humiliation Deepens: In Court, He Can't Hide From His Tabloid Roots
By babylonsister - 7 hrs ago - 6 replies
Trump's Humiliation Deepens: In Court, He Can't Hide From His Tabloid Roots
By babylonsister - 7 hrs ago - 6 replies
General Discussion
Satterfield: Hamas's humanitarian policy? it has none.
By Beastly Boy - 8 hrs ago - 6 replies
Satterfield: Hamas's humanitarian policy? it has none.
By Beastly Boy - 8 hrs ago - 6 replies
Cable News Clips
Mitt Romney: You don't pay someone $130,000 not to have sex with you - Morning Joe - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 9 hrs ago - 6 replies
Mitt Romney: You don't pay someone $130,000 not to have sex with you - Morning Joe - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 9 hrs ago - 6 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Will Trump Drop Out of the 2024 Election For a Pardon? - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 11 hrs ago - 6 replies
Will Trump Drop Out of the 2024 Election For a Pardon? - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 11 hrs ago - 6 replies
Christian Liberals & Progressive People of Faith
Hate the Sin, Love the Sinner
By qwlauren35 - 11 hrs ago - 6 replies
Hate the Sin, Love the Sinner
By qwlauren35 - 11 hrs ago - 6 replies
General Discussion
actor Terry Carter dies at age 95. Boomers will recognize his face
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 15 hrs ago - 6 replies
actor Terry Carter dies at age 95. Boomers will recognize his face
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 15 hrs ago - 6 replies
Cable News Clips
Not even subtle: Trump used National Enquirer to smear his opponents, court testimony confirms - Alex Wagner - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 15 hrs ago - 6 replies
Not even subtle: Trump used National Enquirer to smear his opponents, court testimony confirms - Alex Wagner - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 15 hrs ago - 6 replies
General Discussion
Donald Trump nabs additional $1.2 billion 'earnout' bonus from DJT stock
By Eugene - 20 hrs ago - 6 replies
Donald Trump nabs additional $1.2 billion 'earnout' bonus from DJT stock
By Eugene - 20 hrs ago - 6 replies
Latest Breaking News
Mar-a-Lago judge unseals batch of documents that shed light on Trump's wild judgeship bribery claim
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 6 replies
Mar-a-Lago judge unseals batch of documents that shed light on Trump's wild judgeship bribery claim
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 6 replies
Forum Spotlight: Texas
This Month, Two Hispanic Republicans Blast The GOP's RacismWill Cannabis Ever Be Legal in Texas? What is the Hold Up?
Gov. Greg Abbott endorses
Latest Breaking News
Trump to meet with former Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso at Trump Tower on Tuesday
Yesterday - CNN Politics
Yesterday - CNN Politics
NYU pro-Palestinian protesters cleared out by NYPD, several arrests made. See the school's response.
Yesterday - CBS News
Yesterday - CBS News
Richmond Mayor Stoney drops Virginia governor bid, he will run for lieutenant governor instead
Yesterday - ABC News/AP
Yesterday - ABC News/AP
Voyager 1 transmitting data again after Nasa remotely fixes 46-year-old probe
Yesterday - The Guardian
Yesterday - The Guardian
Prosecutors say Trump violated his gag order 10 times. The judge is finally set to weigh in.
Yesterday - Politico
Yesterday - Politico
Baltimore leaders accuse ship's owner and manager of negligence in Key Bridge collapse
Yesterday - AP
Yesterday - AP
Vice President Harris announces final rules mandating minimum standards for nursing home staffing
Monday - wbay.com
Monday - wbay.com
Trump co-defendant in classified documents case was told he'd be pardoned in a second term, notes in FBI interview say
Monday - CNN
Monday - CNN
Jack Smith urges Mar-a-Lago judge not to make government cave to Trump's discovery demands, 'corrects' defense theories
Monday - Law & Crime
Monday - Law & Crime
Consumers may soon get access to a share of $8.8 billion in Inflation Reduction Act home energy rebates
Monday - CNBC
Monday - CNBC
FBI code name for Trump classified documents probe was 'Plasmic Echo,' court records show
Monday - CNN Politics
Monday - CNN Politics
Witness in Trump's classified documents case asked FBI not to record interview
Monday - UK Independent
Monday - UK Independent
Express files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, announces store closures, possible sale
Monday - AP
Monday - AP
Jan. 6 rioter with 'I heart TRUMP' hat and a Confederate flag gets prison for assaults on officers
Monday - NBC News
Monday - NBC News
Chechen leader Kadyrov suffering from pancreatic necrosis, says Russian media outlet
Monday - Ukrainska Pravda
Monday - Ukrainska Pravda
Review of UN agency helping Palestinian refugees found Israel did not express concern about staff
Monday - AP
Monday - AP
House Intelligence Committee finds CIA mishandled sexual assault and harassment claims
Monday - CNN Politics
Monday - CNN Politics
Judge approves safeguards for Donald Trump's $175 million civil business fraud appeal bond
Monday - USA Today
Monday - USA Today
"It would be a disaster": Judge's ruling could "short-circuit" Trump's plan to testify at trial
Monday - Salon
Monday - Salon