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Cable News Clips
Trump's legal team trying to convince jury it's an 'old fashioned shakedown scheme' - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 22 hrs ago
Trump's legal team trying to convince jury it's an 'old fashioned shakedown scheme' - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 22 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump sinks his own defense with bombshell admission - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 22 hrs ago
Trump sinks his own defense with bombshell admission - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 22 hrs ago
Michigan
The Oldest Creature You Can See without a Microscope? Michigan's Grypania
By catbyte - 22 hrs ago
The Oldest Creature You Can See without a Microscope? Michigan's Grypania
By catbyte - 22 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump VIOLATES gag order AGAIN AND AGAIN - Talking Feds
By Rhiannon12866 - 22 hrs ago
Trump VIOLATES gag order AGAIN AND AGAIN - Talking Feds
By Rhiannon12866 - 22 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Trump's 'paying close attention' to lack of crowds outside courthouse: Fmr. Deputy Press Secretary - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 22 hrs ago
Trump's 'paying close attention' to lack of crowds outside courthouse: Fmr. Deputy Press Secretary - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 22 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
"Steer clear": Judge issues warning to Trump lawyer seeking pre-approval for Truth Social posts
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago
"Steer clear": Judge issues warning to Trump lawyer seeking pre-approval for Truth Social posts
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago
General Discussion
Maryland officials release timeline, cost estimate, for rebuilding bridge
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 22 hrs ago
Maryland officials release timeline, cost estimate, for rebuilding bridge
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 22 hrs ago
General Discussion
Hamas will send a delegation to Cairo to keep up cease-fire talks
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 22 hrs ago
Hamas will send a delegation to Cairo to keep up cease-fire talks
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 22 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump's unhappy with Lawrence O'Donnell
By highplainsdem - 25 replies @ 22 hrs ago (Milestone)
Trump's unhappy with Lawrence O'Donnell
By highplainsdem - 25 replies @ 22 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Stunning moment late today as recording is played of conversation between Trump & Cohen before the election
By kpete - 25 replies @ 22 hrs ago (Milestone)
Stunning moment late today as recording is played of conversation between Trump & Cohen before the election
By kpete - 25 replies @ 22 hrs ago (Milestone)
The DU Lounge
Man Was Against Adopting Stray Kitten, But Kitten Left Him No Chance
By catbyte - 22 hrs ago
Man Was Against Adopting Stray Kitten, But Kitten Left Him No Chance
By catbyte - 22 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Is the hush money trial helping Donald Trump politically? - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 23 hrs ago
Is the hush money trial helping Donald Trump politically? - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 23 hrs ago
General Discussion
Charlotte GOP mocked an exact transcriptof Trump's speech, not realising it was Trump's words.
By Swede - 23 hrs ago
Charlotte GOP mocked an exact transcriptof Trump's speech, not realising it was Trump's words.
By Swede - 23 hrs ago
General Discussion
Kristi Noem is now claiming that the puppy was extremely dangerous . the poor goat was killed slowly
By Demovictory9 - 23 hrs ago
Kristi Noem is now claiming that the puppy was extremely dangerous . the poor goat was killed slowly
By Demovictory9 - 23 hrs ago
General Discussion
Brevard FL GOP Chair Says Noem Will Remain Keynote Speaker
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 23 hrs ago
Brevard FL GOP Chair Says Noem Will Remain Keynote Speaker
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 23 hrs ago
General Discussion
Lebanese Christian leader says Hezbollah's fighting with Israel has harmed Lebanon
By Beastly Boy - 23 hrs ago
Lebanese Christian leader says Hezbollah's fighting with Israel has harmed Lebanon
By Beastly Boy - 23 hrs ago
General Discussion
Close to 300 ex-Obama-Biden staffers call to suspend military assistance to Israel
By David__77 - 23 hrs ago
Close to 300 ex-Obama-Biden staffers call to suspend military assistance to Israel
By David__77 - 23 hrs ago
General Discussion
Arizona's Democratic governor signs a bill to repeal 1864 ban on most abortions
By In It to Win It - 23 hrs ago
Arizona's Democratic governor signs a bill to repeal 1864 ban on most abortions
By In It to Win It - 23 hrs ago
Music Appreciation
A friend recently recommended Seasick Steve to me -
By The Polack MSgt - 23 hrs ago
A friend recently recommended Seasick Steve to me -
By The Polack MSgt - 23 hrs ago
General Discussion
President Biden: Your senator Ted Budd called the infrastructure law 'a liberal Trojan horse for a socialist agenda.'
By riversedge - 23 hrs ago
President Biden: Your senator Ted Budd called the infrastructure law 'a liberal Trojan horse for a socialist agenda.'
By riversedge - 23 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
'Process is the punishment': Hush money trial is 'deeply unpleasant' for Trump - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 23 hrs ago
'Process is the punishment': Hush money trial is 'deeply unpleasant' for Trump - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 23 hrs ago
General Discussion
MASSIVE Protests Against Russia In Tblisi, Georgia
By FelineOverlord - 23 hrs ago
MASSIVE Protests Against Russia In Tblisi, Georgia
By FelineOverlord - 23 hrs ago
General Discussion
Boris Johnson turned away from polling station after forgetting to bring photo ID
By brooklynite - 23 hrs ago
Boris Johnson turned away from polling station after forgetting to bring photo ID
By brooklynite - 23 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
'Loud and clear' this is 'election fraud': Weissmann on Trump's hush money trial - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 23 hrs ago
'Loud and clear' this is 'election fraud': Weissmann on Trump's hush money trial - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 23 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump trial updates: Prosecution plays Cohen's secret recording of Trump discussing payment to Karen McDougal
By brooklynite - 23 hrs ago
Trump trial updates: Prosecution plays Cohen's secret recording of Trump discussing payment to Karen McDougal
By brooklynite - 23 hrs ago
General Discussion
134 of 282 protestors arrested occupying buildings at Columbia U. were not students.
By Cattledog - 23 hrs ago
134 of 282 protestors arrested occupying buildings at Columbia U. were not students.
By Cattledog - 23 hrs ago
General Discussion
Exclusive: Russian troops enter base housing US military in Niger, US official says
By littlemissmartypants - 23 hrs ago
Exclusive: Russian troops enter base housing US military in Niger, US official says
By littlemissmartypants - 23 hrs ago
TV Chat
Ok, I do watch ABC nightly news......and it just really bugs me at the end they usually have
By a kennedy - 23 hrs ago
Ok, I do watch ABC nightly news......and it just really bugs me at the end they usually have
By a kennedy - 23 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Appeals court rejects climate change lawsuit by young Oregon activists against US government
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago
Appeals court rejects climate change lawsuit by young Oregon activists against US government
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago
General Discussion
Exclusive: Bernie Sanders worries young people are underestimating the threat from Trump
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 25 replies @ 23 hrs ago (Milestone)
Exclusive: Bernie Sanders worries young people are underestimating the threat from Trump
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 25 replies @ 23 hrs ago (Milestone)
Liberal YouTubers
Hunter STRIKES BACK HARD against Republicans... - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 23 hrs ago
Hunter STRIKES BACK HARD against Republicans... - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 23 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
I need your help! I've been here for 20 long years and I've never put anyone on ignore
By NoSheep - 23 hrs ago
I need your help! I've been here for 20 long years and I've never put anyone on ignore
By NoSheep - 23 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump ordered to move ahead with his appeal of Carroll defamation verdict
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago
Trump ordered to move ahead with his appeal of Carroll defamation verdict
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Seth Meyers - Trump Couldn't Stay Awake During His New York Criminal Trial - Monologue 5/1/2024
By Rhiannon12866 - 23 hrs ago
Seth Meyers - Trump Couldn't Stay Awake During His New York Criminal Trial - Monologue 5/1/2024
By Rhiannon12866 - 23 hrs ago
Forum Spotlight: Texas
'Turn Around, Don't Drown' turns 20. Here's how Texas floods inspired the safety sloganUT Dallas protestors move to Collin County jail - WFAA
Paxton sues ATF over new gun sales requirements - KXAN
Latest Breaking News
Trump lawyer no longer representing ex-president's aide after clients became 'adversarial'
Apr 25 - Raw Story
Apr 25 - Raw Story
Jan. 6 rioter 'unapologetic' at sentencing for assaulting police at Capitol using 'long pole'
Apr 24 - Law & Crime
Apr 24 - Law & Crime
Judge nixes Trump effort to subpoena Stormy Daniels over documentary and communications with other witnesses
Apr 24 - Law & Crime
Apr 24 - Law & Crime
NPR Chief Defends Coverage, Accuses Critics of 'Bad Faith Distortion' of Her Views
Apr 24 - Wall Street Journal
Apr 24 - Wall Street Journal
Trump Media has gotten Congress involved in its crusade against short sellers
Apr 24 - Business Insider
Apr 24 - Business Insider
Trump is unindicted co-conspirator in 2020 Michigan fake electors probe, investigator testifie
Apr 24 - CNN
Apr 24 - CNN
Ukraine uses long-range missiles secretly provided by US to hit Russian-held areas, officials say
Apr 24 - AP
Apr 24 - AP
Oil sprays from an ANA flight carrying 213 people as it lands in northern Japan; no one is injured
Apr 24 - AP
Apr 24 - AP
More than one-third of people in the US exposed to harmful air pollution - report
Apr 24 - The Guardian
Apr 24 - The Guardian
Alabama Lawmakers Advance Bill to Ensure Biden Is on the State's Ballot
Apr 24 - US News and World Report/AP
Apr 24 - US News and World Report/AP
Senate passes Ukraine aid, Israel funding and TikTok crackdown, sending bill to Biden's desk
Apr 24 - NBC News
Apr 24 - NBC News
Tesla profit plunges on price cuts, but company unveils plans for affordable models
Apr 24 - Washington Post
Apr 24 - Washington Post
Former Navy interpreter sentenced to 28 months in prison for assaulting police on Jan. 6
Apr 23 - WUSA-TV
Apr 23 - WUSA-TV
Dean Phillips gains his first delegates. Here's why they'll likely vote for Biden at the convention
Apr 23 - AP
Apr 23 - AP
UnitedHealth paid ransom in Change Healthcare cyberattack, says patient data was compromised
Apr 23 - NBC News
Apr 23 - NBC News
Mar-a-Lago judge unseals batch of documents that shed light on Trump's wild judgeship bribery claim
Apr 23 - Law & Crime
Apr 23 - Law & Crime
National Enquirer made up the story about Ted Cruz's father and Lee Harvey Oswald, former publisher says
Apr 23 - NBC News
Apr 23 - NBC News
Biden blames Trump for Florida's 6-week abortion ban, says women nationwide face health crisis
Apr 23 - AP
Apr 23 - AP