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United Kingdom
Labour minister Josh Simons resigns after falsely linking journalists to 'pro-Kremlin' network
By muriel_volestrangler - 1 min ago
Labour minister Josh Simons resigns after falsely linking journalists to 'pro-Kremlin' network
By muriel_volestrangler - 1 min ago
General Discussion
So God Damn tired of Democrats being held to a high standard while Republican aren't
By Chasstev365 - 25 replies @ 2 min ago (Milestone)
So God Damn tired of Democrats being held to a high standard while Republican aren't
By Chasstev365 - 25 replies @ 2 min ago (Milestone)
Washington
Everett man indicted for alleged threats against Trump
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 4 min ago
Everett man indicted for alleged threats against Trump
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 4 min ago
Editorials & Other Articles
BREAKING: Trump's Bullshit Case for War
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 6 min ago
BREAKING: Trump's Bullshit Case for War
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 6 min ago
General Discussion
"The optics of this are just so gross. The 'president' appearing at a party at his club while he sends other people's ch
By riversedge - 8 min ago
"The optics of this are just so gross. The 'president' appearing at a party at his club while he sends other people's ch
By riversedge - 8 min ago
Israel/Palestine
US, Israel launch war on Iran as public support collapses
By Bread and Circuses - 9 min ago
US, Israel launch war on Iran as public support collapses
By Bread and Circuses - 9 min ago
General Discussion
Trump Officials Attended a Summit of Election Deniers Who Want the President to Take Over the Midterms
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 10 min ago
Trump Officials Attended a Summit of Election Deniers Who Want the President to Take Over the Midterms
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 10 min ago
General Discussion
Osama bin Laden and Khomeni are both now dead. Are we safer?
By CTyankee - 13 min ago
Osama bin Laden and Khomeni are both now dead. Are we safer?
By CTyankee - 13 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Live: Khamenei's body has been found and he is confirmed dead, Israeli official says
By LiberalArkie - 13 min ago
Live: Khamenei's body has been found and he is confirmed dead, Israeli official says
By LiberalArkie - 13 min ago
General Discussion
Here's to hoping that all of our troops return home safe and sound...
By PeaceWave - 15 min ago
Here's to hoping that all of our troops return home safe and sound...
By PeaceWave - 15 min ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Red States Are Racing to Outdo Each Other on Their Favorite Fake Issue. But One Just Jumped to the Head of the Pack.
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 16 min ago
Red States Are Racing to Outdo Each Other on Their Favorite Fake Issue. But One Just Jumped to the Head of the Pack.
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 16 min ago
General Discussion
WH Says 'Gang of Eight' Was Notified Ahead of US-Israeli Strikes on Iran Amid Criticism Congress Wasn't Consulted
By LilElf70 - 17 min ago
WH Says 'Gang of Eight' Was Notified Ahead of US-Israeli Strikes on Iran Amid Criticism Congress Wasn't Consulted
By LilElf70 - 17 min ago
Latin America
Venezuela suspends 19 oil, gas production-sharing contracts signed under Maduro government, sources say
By Eugene - 20 min ago
Venezuela suspends 19 oil, gas production-sharing contracts signed under Maduro government, sources say
By Eugene - 20 min ago
General Discussion
It's not a question what Israel had on Trump to drag him down this path.
By Baitball Blogger - 25 replies @ 21 min ago (Milestone)
It's not a question what Israel had on Trump to drag him down this path.
By Baitball Blogger - 25 replies @ 21 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Jack White Reacts to Trump's Iran Attack: 'Behold the Leader of the 'Board of Peace"
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 21 min ago
Jack White Reacts to Trump's Iran Attack: 'Behold the Leader of the 'Board of Peace"
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 21 min ago
General Discussion
****Breaking News**** The Supreme Leader Is Dead
By DemocratSinceBirth - 31 min ago
****Breaking News**** The Supreme Leader Is Dead
By DemocratSinceBirth - 31 min ago
General Discussion
US-Israel war on Iran: Netanyahu says 'all indications' show supreme leader Khamenei has been killed - live
By Eugene - 32 min ago
US-Israel war on Iran: Netanyahu says 'all indications' show supreme leader Khamenei has been killed - live
By Eugene - 32 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Israel's Netanyahu says many signs that Khamenei 'is no longer'
By BumRushDaShow - 34 min ago
Israel's Netanyahu says many signs that Khamenei 'is no longer'
By BumRushDaShow - 34 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Exclusive: Trump floats "off ramps" after attacking Iran
By ancianita - 36 min ago
Exclusive: Trump floats "off ramps" after attacking Iran
By ancianita - 36 min ago
General Discussion
Hegseth cuts military ties with elite universties, will steer soldiers to Christian Universities, Liberty. Hillsdale
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 37 min ago
Hegseth cuts military ties with elite universties, will steer soldiers to Christian Universities, Liberty. Hillsdale
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 37 min ago
The DU Lounge
It's that time again---Girl Scout Cookies time. Which was or is your favorite..? Mine are Samoas
By debm55 - 39 min ago
It's that time again---Girl Scout Cookies time. Which was or is your favorite..? Mine are Samoas
By debm55 - 39 min ago
General Discussion
Cadet Bonespurs threatens 'certain death' to Iranian guard who don't 'lay down' weapons
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 43 min ago
Cadet Bonespurs threatens 'certain death' to Iranian guard who don't 'lay down' weapons
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 43 min ago
General Discussion
2011 Trump: "Our president (Obama) will start a war with Iran because he has absolutely no ability to negotiate."
By bigtree - 46 min ago
2011 Trump: "Our president (Obama) will start a war with Iran because he has absolutely no ability to negotiate."
By bigtree - 46 min ago
General Discussion
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: My statement on President Trump's combat operations in Iran⬇️
By riversedge - 47 min ago
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: My statement on President Trump's combat operations in Iran⬇️
By riversedge - 47 min ago
General Discussion
Family of Renee Good say neither investigators nor President Trump have been in touch since her death
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 48 min ago
Family of Renee Good say neither investigators nor President Trump have been in touch since her death
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 48 min ago
General Discussion
Ruben Gallego, Iraq War veteran sums it up very well:
By senseandsensibility - 51 min ago
Ruben Gallego, Iraq War veteran sums it up very well:
By senseandsensibility - 51 min ago
Foreign Affairs
With sniper rifle photos, Kim Jong Un intensifies spotlight on his daughter, a potential successor
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 53 min ago
With sniper rifle photos, Kim Jong Un intensifies spotlight on his daughter, a potential successor
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 53 min ago
General Discussion
Fetterman praises Operation Epic Fury: Trump is 'willing to do what's right'
By Celerity - 50 replies @ 54 min ago (Milestone)
Fetterman praises Operation Epic Fury: Trump is 'willing to do what's right'
By Celerity - 50 replies @ 54 min ago (Milestone)
Latest Breaking News
Pentagon Watchdog Stalls Proposal to Review Targeting in Trump's Boat Strikes
By BumRushDaShow - 54 min ago
Pentagon Watchdog Stalls Proposal to Review Targeting in Trump's Boat Strikes
By BumRushDaShow - 54 min ago
Cable News Clips
Trump's Iran attack made PERILOUS by weak justifications, poor planning
By Gaugamela - 56 min ago
Trump's Iran attack made PERILOUS by weak justifications, poor planning
By Gaugamela - 56 min ago
General Discussion
Correct me if i am wromg, but EVERY Republican President
By Ferrets are Cool - 57 min ago
Correct me if i am wromg, but EVERY Republican President
By Ferrets are Cool - 57 min ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Iran strikes were launched without approval from Congress, deeply dividing lawmakers
By Uncle Joe - 1 hr ago
Iran strikes were launched without approval from Congress, deeply dividing lawmakers
By Uncle Joe - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Marc Elias: The next Big Lie is to taking shape right in front of us.
By highplainsdem - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Marc Elias: The next Big Lie is to taking shape right in front of us.
By highplainsdem - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
US strikes against Iran could see oil prices jump $10 to $20 or more with no deescalation
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
US strikes against Iran could see oil prices jump $10 to $20 or more with no deescalation
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Netanyahu says "there are many signs" Iranian supreme leader is "no longer with us"
By sarisataka - 1 hr ago
Netanyahu says "there are many signs" Iranian supreme leader is "no longer with us"
By sarisataka - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Platner sat for lengthy interview with antisemitic conspiracy theorist, said he was 'longtime fan' of his show
By WhiskeyGrinder - 1 hr ago
Platner sat for lengthy interview with antisemitic conspiracy theorist, said he was 'longtime fan' of his show
By WhiskeyGrinder - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
The State Department's STEP just issued this warning.
By sinkingfeeling - 1 hr ago
The State Department's STEP just issued this warning.
By sinkingfeeling - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
'The American people are being lied to again', Bernie Sanders says
By ancianita - 1 hr ago
'The American people are being lied to again', Bernie Sanders says
By ancianita - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Biden flies commercial from Reagan National Airport and winds up stuck in delays like everyone else
By mahatmakanejeeves - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Biden flies commercial from Reagan National Airport and winds up stuck in delays like everyone else
By mahatmakanejeeves - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Cable News Clips
"Who benefits?': Maddow NAILS TRUMP on motivations to attack Iran
By Gaugamela - 1 hr ago
"Who benefits?': Maddow NAILS TRUMP on motivations to attack Iran
By Gaugamela - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
It's not a question what Israel had on Trump to drag him down this path.
By Baitball Blogger - 1 hr ago
It's not a question what Israel had on Trump to drag him down this path.
By Baitball Blogger - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Death toll in a strike on girls' school in southern Iran rises to 40, state media say
By Omaha Steve - 50 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Death toll in a strike on girls' school in southern Iran rises to 40, state media say
By Omaha Steve - 50 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
"President [REDACTED] will be keeping tabs on the war he launched with Iran from his private Mar-a-Lago club...
By Ol Janx Spirit - 1 hr ago
"President [REDACTED] will be keeping tabs on the war he launched with Iran from his private Mar-a-Lago club...
By Ol Janx Spirit - 1 hr ago
Cable News Clips
Velshi: Member of House Armed Services Committee questions U.S. strikes on Iran
By Gaugamela - 1 hr ago
Velshi: Member of House Armed Services Committee questions U.S. strikes on Iran
By Gaugamela - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
There may be enough defections from hawkish Democrats to doom a measure Democratic leadership plans to force to a vote
By Celerity - 1 hr ago
There may be enough defections from hawkish Democrats to doom a measure Democratic leadership plans to force to a vote
By Celerity - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Couldn't be more clear: TSF turned us into Russia in 13 months. DU knew from the beginning, but now the
By wiggs - 1 hr ago
Couldn't be more clear: TSF turned us into Russia in 13 months. DU knew from the beginning, but now the
By wiggs - 1 hr ago
Liberal YouTubers
America Wakes Up to WAR With Iran: Operation EPSTEIN Fury- Lincoln Project
By MagaSmash - 1 hr ago
America Wakes Up to WAR With Iran: Operation EPSTEIN Fury- Lincoln Project
By MagaSmash - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
For the formal name of this "operation", "tail wag dog", whatever it is, you'd think they'd steer clear of any words
By paleotn - 1 hr ago
For the formal name of this "operation", "tail wag dog", whatever it is, you'd think they'd steer clear of any words
By paleotn - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump says US conducted 'major combat operations' in Iran
By BumRushDaShow - 50 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Trump says US conducted 'major combat operations' in Iran
By BumRushDaShow - 50 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Forum Spotlight: Photography
Reddish Egret (Egretta rufescens)Magnificent Sunset Procession Last Night
Mountain photographer stumbles on one of the largest ever collections of Triassic dinosaur prints
Latest Breaking News
Live: Khamenei's body has been found and he is confirmed dead, Israeli official says
13 min ago - Reuters
13 min ago - Reuters
Pentagon Watchdog Stalls Proposal to Review Targeting in Trump's Boat Strikes
54 min ago - New York Times
54 min ago - New York Times
Judge calls out Trump admin for 'violent criminal' rhetoric in ruling granting student's release from detention
1 hr ago - Law & Crime
1 hr ago - Law & Crime
Exclusive: Prior to Iran attacks, CIA assessed Khamenei would be replaced by hardline IRGC elements if killed, sources s
4 hrs ago - Reuters
4 hrs ago - Reuters
Exclusive: Ahead of strikes, Trump was told Iran attack is high risk, high reward
4 hrs ago - Reuters
4 hrs ago - Reuters
Callers to Washington state hotline press 2 for Spanish and get accented AI English instead
7 hrs ago - AP
7 hrs ago - AP
'Acts of War Unauthorized by Congress': Thomas Massie Condemns Trump's Iran Strikes
7 hrs ago - MEDIAite
7 hrs ago - MEDIAite
'Is he still talking?' Biden rebukes Trump over lengthy State of the Union and laments there's something wrong
9 hrs ago - The Independent
9 hrs ago - The Independent
US reverse-engineers captured Iranian drone, deploys new version to Middle East
10 hrs ago - Scripps News
10 hrs ago - Scripps News
Trump Voices Frustration with Iran as Mediator Oman Claims Nuclear Talks 'Breakthrough'
10 hrs ago - Kurdistan24
10 hrs ago - Kurdistan24
US and Israel launch a major attack on Iran and Trump urges Iranians to 'take over your government'
11 hrs ago - Orlando Sentinel/AP
11 hrs ago - Orlando Sentinel/AP
European health agency recommends approving Moderna's combined flu, COVID vaccine
12 hrs ago - The Hill
12 hrs ago - The Hill
Israel Begins Attacks on Iran, Explosions Reported in Tehran Amid Preemptive Strike Declaration
14 hrs ago - Kurdistan24net
14 hrs ago - Kurdistan24net
Furious Trump wants 'rehearing' after 'highly disappointing' Supreme Court defeat
19 hrs ago - Raw Story
19 hrs ago - Raw Story
Paramount + WBD Vs. Coalition Of The Unwilling: CA AG Pulling Together Blue States Probe Of Mega-Merger
19 hrs ago - Deadline
19 hrs ago - Deadline
LA superintendent placed on leave after FBI raid on home and district office
20 hrs ago - The Guardian
20 hrs ago - The Guardian
Trump says he's thinking of putting Republican Senator Ted Cruz on Supreme Court
20 hrs ago - Reuters
20 hrs ago - Reuters
Exclusive: Classified Report Finds Kristi Noem Created Security Vulnerabilities at Airports
20 hrs ago - WSJ
20 hrs ago - WSJ
Biden flies commercial from Reagan National Airport and winds up stuck in delays like everyone else
21 hrs ago - Associated Press, via WTOP
21 hrs ago - Associated Press, via WTOP
Trump claimed Iran is building missiles that could soon hit the US. Sources say that's not backed up by US intelligence.
21 hrs ago - CNN Politics
21 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Massive trove of FBI 'Epstein investigation' data compromised in 'cyber intrusion': report
21 hrs ago - Raw Story
21 hrs ago - Raw Story
Hegseth says Pentagon designating Anthropic as supply chain risk after Trump bans AI firm
21 hrs ago - The Hill
21 hrs ago - The Hill
Hegseth says Pentagon cutting ties with top universities, calling them "woke breeding grounds"
22 hrs ago - CBS News
22 hrs ago - CBS News
Marco Rubio orders US officials to stop commentary that could strain Iran talks
23 hrs ago - The Guardian
23 hrs ago - The Guardian
SCOTUS to hash out how the founders would handle gun-wielding drug users
Yesterday - Courthouse News Service
Yesterday - Courthouse News Service