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Latest Breaking News
Supreme Court seems poised to allow Trump's D.C. trial, but not soon
By mahatmakanejeeves - 5 min ago
Supreme Court seems poised to allow Trump's D.C. trial, but not soon
By mahatmakanejeeves - 5 min ago
Cable News Clips
Emerson College students appear in court after being arrested at pro-Palestinian protest
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 8 min ago
Emerson College students appear in court after being arrested at pro-Palestinian protest
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 8 min ago
General Discussion
NYT reporter says their nonstop coverage of Biden's age is retribution
By bigtree - 50 replies @ 13 min ago (Milestone)
NYT reporter says their nonstop coverage of Biden's age is retribution
By bigtree - 50 replies @ 13 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
IF SCOTUS declares Trump king, if we - as a nation - do not take to the streets in a general strike
By Coventina - 18 min ago
IF SCOTUS declares Trump king, if we - as a nation - do not take to the streets in a general strike
By Coventina - 18 min ago
Musicians
Mike Pinder, founding member and keyboardist of the Moody Blues, dies at 82
By Diamond_Dog - 24 min ago
Mike Pinder, founding member and keyboardist of the Moody Blues, dies at 82
By Diamond_Dog - 24 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Boeing problems lead Southwest to drop service to four airports
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 26 min ago
Boeing problems lead Southwest to drop service to four airports
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 26 min ago
Environment & Energy
Survey finds that 60 firms are responsible for half of world's plastic pollution
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 32 min ago
Survey finds that 60 firms are responsible for half of world's plastic pollution
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 32 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump lawyer makes admission under questioning from Justice Coney Barrett
By prodigitalson - 32 min ago
Trump lawyer makes admission under questioning from Justice Coney Barrett
By prodigitalson - 32 min ago
General Discussion
The idiots who said the Supreme Court doesn't matter in 2016 and 2000, f**K YOU!!!
By JohnSJ - 25 replies @ 33 min ago (Milestone)
The idiots who said the Supreme Court doesn't matter in 2016 and 2000, f**K YOU!!!
By JohnSJ - 25 replies @ 33 min ago (Milestone)
Foreign Affairs
Mosquito-borne diseases spreading in Europe due to climate crisis, says expert
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 34 min ago
Mosquito-borne diseases spreading in Europe due to climate crisis, says expert
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 34 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
trump Makes INCREDULOUS DANGEROUS CLAIM to SUPREME COURT
By MagaSmash - 35 min ago
trump Makes INCREDULOUS DANGEROUS CLAIM to SUPREME COURT
By MagaSmash - 35 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Judge upholds $83m E Jean Carroll defamation verdict against Trump
By BumRushDaShow - 37 min ago
Judge upholds $83m E Jean Carroll defamation verdict against Trump
By BumRushDaShow - 37 min ago
General Discussion
An ironic exchange in testimony during the Trump trial in light of recent events.
By Tommy Carcetti - 37 min ago
An ironic exchange in testimony during the Trump trial in light of recent events.
By Tommy Carcetti - 37 min ago
General Discussion
Well, Trump is overthrowing the government in anyway he can!
By imanamerican63 - 42 min ago
Well, Trump is overthrowing the government in anyway he can!
By imanamerican63 - 42 min ago
General Discussion
Boris Epshteyn is in the courtroom following a lunch break
By Beachnutt - 43 min ago
Boris Epshteyn is in the courtroom following a lunch break
By Beachnutt - 43 min ago
Washington
ZeroAvia's new Everett center 'a huge step in decarbonizing' aviation
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 43 min ago
ZeroAvia's new Everett center 'a huge step in decarbonizing' aviation
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 43 min ago
Weight Loss/Maintenance
I got the weight loss and exercise going again. I need a therapist to tell me why I can't keep it going
By brewens - 45 min ago
I got the weight loss and exercise going again. I need a therapist to tell me why I can't keep it going
By brewens - 45 min ago
Washington
Court-ordered redistricting is factor in exits of two GOP state lawmakers
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 47 min ago
Court-ordered redistricting is factor in exits of two GOP state lawmakers
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 47 min ago
General Discussion
Supreme Court justices appear split over whether to protect abortion care during emergencies
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 50 min ago
Supreme Court justices appear split over whether to protect abortion care during emergencies
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 50 min ago
Latest Breaking News
FTC awarding more than $5M in refunds to Ring customers over privacy settlement
By BumRushDaShow - 51 min ago
FTC awarding more than $5M in refunds to Ring customers over privacy settlement
By BumRushDaShow - 51 min ago
General Discussion
Boeing 737 Max production delays expected to last a while longer
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 52 min ago
Boeing 737 Max production delays expected to last a while longer
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 52 min ago
General Discussion
Bullshit !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By SamKnause - 25 replies @ 56 min ago (Milestone)
Bullshit !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By SamKnause - 25 replies @ 56 min ago (Milestone)
Latest Breaking News
Trump Lawyer Says Having Political Rival Killed Could Constitute 'Official' Presidential Act
By highplainsdem - 50 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Trump Lawyer Says Having Political Rival Killed Could Constitute 'Official' Presidential Act
By highplainsdem - 50 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Washington
Seattle Storm great Sue Bird joins Force 10 Hoops ownership group
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
Seattle Storm great Sue Bird joins Force 10 Hoops ownership group
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
NH: Judge allows DNC's lawsuit over affidavit ballots to continue over state's objection
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
NH: Judge allows DNC's lawsuit over affidavit ballots to continue over state's objection
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
What we know about the attack on a Swedish anti-fascist meeting
By Celerity - 1 hr ago
What we know about the attack on a Swedish anti-fascist meeting
By Celerity - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Two Florida Supreme Court justices qualify for the 2024 ballot
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Two Florida Supreme Court justices qualify for the 2024 ballot
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Music Appreciation
Sitting at home while the HVAC guys replace my 30-year-old furnace
By The Polack MSgt - 1 hr ago
Sitting at home while the HVAC guys replace my 30-year-old furnace
By The Polack MSgt - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Kavanaugh just said Nixon pardon was one of the best Presidential decisions in history
By Mr.WeRP - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Kavanaugh just said Nixon pardon was one of the best Presidential decisions in history
By Mr.WeRP - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Malcolm Kenyatta (D) makes history after winning primary for Pa. Auditor General
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Malcolm Kenyatta (D) makes history after winning primary for Pa. Auditor General
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Foreign Affairs
Terrorists in Robes: Europe Drives the Moscow Church Out - UATV English
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago
Terrorists in Robes: Europe Drives the Moscow Church Out - UATV English
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Sanders Responds to Netanyahu's Claim that Criticism of Israeli Gov't Policies is Antisemitic
By Donkees - 1 hr ago
Sanders Responds to Netanyahu's Claim that Criticism of Israeli Gov't Policies is Antisemitic
By Donkees - 1 hr ago
The DU Lounge
🏈 NFL Draft tonight. I've been "draft eligible" for 36 years now. I think this is the year!!!
By underpants - 1 hr ago
🏈 NFL Draft tonight. I've been "draft eligible" for 36 years now. I think this is the year!!!
By underpants - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Local DFL committee affirms decision to endorse Minnesota House candidate with criminal past
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Local DFL committee affirms decision to endorse Minnesota House candidate with criminal past
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Chronic Health Conditions Discussion and Support
Minor chronic issue-bad chapped lips
By XanaDUer2 - 1 hr ago
Minor chronic issue-bad chapped lips
By XanaDUer2 - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Changes are ahead on the Minnesota Supreme Court as one justice steps into retirement
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Changes are ahead on the Minnesota Supreme Court as one justice steps into retirement
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
MI: 4 of 5 Ann Arbor City Council races uncontested as primary filing deadline passes
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
MI: 4 of 5 Ann Arbor City Council races uncontested as primary filing deadline passes
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Doctors race against Florida's six-week abortion ban
By In It to Win It - 1 hr ago
Doctors race against Florida's six-week abortion ban
By In It to Win It - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Scumbag du jour: Ex-athletic director framed principal with AI-generated voice, police say
By usonian - 1 hr ago
Scumbag du jour: Ex-athletic director framed principal with AI-generated voice, police say
By usonian - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
This East Texas town hasn't held a city council election in at least 18 years
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
This East Texas town hasn't held a city council election in at least 18 years
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Sports
Kentucky appeals court denies Bob Baffert-trained Arkansas Derby winner Muth to enter Kentucky Derby
By Eugene - 1 hr ago
Kentucky appeals court denies Bob Baffert-trained Arkansas Derby winner Muth to enter Kentucky Derby
By Eugene - 1 hr ago
Liberal YouTubers
Fox Host Goes Crazy After Getting Corrected By Liberal Pundit - Rebel HQ
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago
Fox Host Goes Crazy After Getting Corrected By Liberal Pundit - Rebel HQ
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Missouri House sends initiative petition bill back to Senate with 'ballot candy' reinstated
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Missouri House sends initiative petition bill back to Senate with 'ballot candy' reinstated
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Economy
FTC sends $5.6 million in refunds to Ring customers as part of video privacy settlement
By Eugene - 1 hr ago
FTC sends $5.6 million in refunds to Ring customers as part of video privacy settlement
By Eugene - 1 hr ago
Liberal YouTubers
PT Barnum ARRIVES at Trial in PANIC as Witness TELLS ALL- Meidas
By MagaSmash - 1 hr ago
PT Barnum ARRIVES at Trial in PANIC as Witness TELLS ALL- Meidas
By MagaSmash - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
National Guardsman who set off FBI manhunt admits to spraying officers on Jan. 6
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
National Guardsman who set off FBI manhunt admits to spraying officers on Jan. 6
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Chemicals Found In Popular Household Products Potentially Linked To Autism, Multiple Sclerosis, Study Suggests
By G_j - 2 hrs ago
Chemicals Found In Popular Household Products Potentially Linked To Autism, Multiple Sclerosis, Study Suggests
By G_j - 2 hrs ago
Netflix, Streaming Videos & DVDs
Tales of the Empire - 'Stay Back' Official Clip - Disney+ - Streams May 4th 2024
By Ohio Joe - 2 hrs ago
Tales of the Empire - 'Stay Back' Official Clip - Disney+ - Streams May 4th 2024
By Ohio Joe - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Now I know why Trump wanted to attend the Supreme Court hearing today.
By Tommy Carcetti - 2 hrs ago
Now I know why Trump wanted to attend the Supreme Court hearing today.
By Tommy Carcetti - 2 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
meanwhile in that time frame , a company is now offering transparent alluminum in its product line .
By AllaN01Bear - 2 hrs ago
meanwhile in that time frame , a company is now offering transparent alluminum in its product line .
By AllaN01Bear - 2 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Baltimore Port Workers Are Reeling. Will Anyone Listen? - More Perfect Union
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago
Baltimore Port Workers Are Reeling. Will Anyone Listen? - More Perfect Union
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
Star Wars Blue Milk hits DC area grocery store shelves
By mahatmakanejeeves - 2 hrs ago
Star Wars Blue Milk hits DC area grocery store shelves
By mahatmakanejeeves - 2 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
K9 nabs robbery suspect, then leads officer back to an abandoned puppy encountered in the chase
By UTUSN - 2 hrs ago
K9 nabs robbery suspect, then leads officer back to an abandoned puppy encountered in the chase
By UTUSN - 2 hrs ago
Minnesota
"Will a break-in put the brakes on the Minnesota DFL's state government trifecta?"
By mysteryowl - 2 hrs ago
"Will a break-in put the brakes on the Minnesota DFL's state government trifecta?"
By mysteryowl - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Meidas Touch: Trump's Attorney Scheduled Surgery on April 29, wants 2-Week Recovery.
By TheBlackAdder - 2 hrs ago
Meidas Touch: Trump's Attorney Scheduled Surgery on April 29, wants 2-Week Recovery.
By TheBlackAdder - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Did anyone read Robert Kagan's opinion piece in the Washington Post? I
By sinkingfeeling - 2 hrs ago
Did anyone read Robert Kagan's opinion piece in the Washington Post? I
By sinkingfeeling - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Pic Of The Moment: Your Wish Is Granted
By EarlG - 25 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
Pic Of The Moment: Your Wish Is Granted
By EarlG - 25 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
Forum Spotlight: Cable News Clips
Emerson College students appear in court after being arrested at pro-Palestinian protestThe Untold Expose of Amazon's Pursuit of Total Domination - Bloomberg Businessweek
How trump's Lies and Psychosis are Contagious:
Latest Breaking News
FTC awarding more than $5M in refunds to Ring customers over privacy settlement
51 min ago - The Hill
51 min ago - The Hill
National Guardsman who set off FBI manhunt admits to spraying officers on Jan. 6
2 hrs ago - NBC News
2 hrs ago - NBC News
Hundreds Arrested: Students Across U.S. Protest for Palestine as Campus Crackdown Intensifies
2 hrs ago - Democracy Now
2 hrs ago - Democracy Now
First cargo ship passes through newly opened channel in Baltimore since bridge collapse
4 hrs ago - Associated Press, via WTOP
4 hrs ago - Associated Press, via WTOP
Trump Lawyer Says Having Political Rival Killed Could Constitute 'Official' Presidential Act
4 hrs ago - Rolling Stone
4 hrs ago - Rolling Stone
Florida man had no idea he was being deported to Haiti amid surge of gang violence
5 hrs ago - NBC Miami
5 hrs ago - NBC Miami
New York appeals court overturns Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction from landmark #MeToo trial
6 hrs ago - AP
6 hrs ago - AP
U.S. economy grew at 1.6 percent annual rate in first quarter 2024, a sharp slowdown
6 hrs ago - Washington Post
6 hrs ago - Washington Post
Trump downplays deadly Charlottesville rally as a 'peanut' compared to Israel-Gaza protests
6 hrs ago - CNN
6 hrs ago - CNN
Justice Clarence Thomas chooses not to recuse himself from another January 6-related case
7 hrs ago - CNN Politics
7 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Tough new EPA rules would force coal-fired power plants to capture emissions or shut down
7 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
7 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
The man who audited Trump's social media company misspelled his own name in 14 different ways: FT
8 hrs ago - Business Insider
8 hrs ago - Business Insider
U.S. House speaker confronts anti-war protesters at Columbia University
8 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
8 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
Secret Service agent assigned to Kamala Harris hospitalized after exhibiting "distressing behavior," officials say
8 hrs ago - CBS News
8 hrs ago - CBS News
Williams-Sonoma fined $3.18 million dollars for falsely labeling products as 'Made in USA'
9 hrs ago - Scripps News
9 hrs ago - Scripps News
Government watchdog alleges Trump campaign broke the law trying to hide legal payments
10 hrs ago - USA Today
10 hrs ago - USA Today
Hamas official says group would lay down its weapons if a two-state solution is implemented
12 hrs ago - Yahoo
12 hrs ago - Yahoo
Trump lawyer no longer representing ex-president's aide after clients became 'adversarial'
14 hrs ago - Raw Story
14 hrs ago - Raw Story
Jan. 6 rioter 'unapologetic' at sentencing for assaulting police at Capitol using 'long pole'
17 hrs ago - Law & Crime
17 hrs ago - Law & Crime
Judge nixes Trump effort to subpoena Stormy Daniels over documentary and communications with other witnesses
19 hrs ago - Law & Crime
19 hrs ago - Law & Crime
NPR Chief Defends Coverage, Accuses Critics of 'Bad Faith Distortion' of Her Views
20 hrs ago - Wall Street Journal
20 hrs ago - Wall Street Journal
Trump Media has gotten Congress involved in its crusade against short sellers
21 hrs ago - Business Insider
21 hrs ago - Business Insider
Trump is unindicted co-conspirator in 2020 Michigan fake electors probe, investigator testifie
23 hrs ago - CNN
23 hrs ago - CNN
Biden administration announces plans for up to 12 lease sales for offshore wind energy
Yesterday - AP
Yesterday - AP
Biden offers 'second chances' to 16 people jailed for non-violent drug sentences
Yesterday - USA Today
Yesterday - USA Today