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Cable News Clips
Reps. Swalwell & Gonzales Resign over Alleged Sexual Misconduct; Will Congress Take More Action?
By Uncle Joe - 40 sec ago
Reps. Swalwell & Gonzales Resign over Alleged Sexual Misconduct; Will Congress Take More Action?
By Uncle Joe - 40 sec ago
General Discussion
Trump Urges 'Slim' Spending Package, Downplays New Tax Cuts
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 min ago
Trump Urges 'Slim' Spending Package, Downplays New Tax Cuts
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Student IDs can be used to vote in Indiana, federal judge rules
By BumRushDaShow - 5 min ago
Student IDs can be used to vote in Indiana, federal judge rules
By BumRushDaShow - 5 min ago
General Discussion
Trump lifts leg & squirts out another blasphemous Social Media Jesus post: "I think this is quite nice!!!"
By Miles Archer - 25 replies @ 6 min ago (Milestone)
Trump lifts leg & squirts out another blasphemous Social Media Jesus post: "I think this is quite nice!!!"
By Miles Archer - 25 replies @ 6 min ago (Milestone)
Cable News Clips
Israel Uses "Gaza Playbook" to Turn Southern Lebanon into Rubble
By Uncle Joe - 11 min ago
Israel Uses "Gaza Playbook" to Turn Southern Lebanon into Rubble
By Uncle Joe - 11 min ago
Cable News Clips
Israel's War & Demands "Could Throw Lebanon Back Into a Civil War": Former Israeli Negotiator
By Uncle Joe - 23 min ago
Israel's War & Demands "Could Throw Lebanon Back Into a Civil War": Former Israeli Negotiator
By Uncle Joe - 23 min ago
California
I think Matt Mahan is going to make it more likely that a republican will be in the general election for Governor.
By lostincalifornia - 29 min ago
I think Matt Mahan is going to make it more likely that a republican will be in the general election for Governor.
By lostincalifornia - 29 min ago
General Discussion
YOUR TAX DOLLARS AT WORK: Trump says 4,500-seat arena will be built for UFC fight at White House
By Miles Archer - 50 replies @ 30 min ago (Milestone)
YOUR TAX DOLLARS AT WORK: Trump says 4,500-seat arena will be built for UFC fight at White House
By Miles Archer - 50 replies @ 30 min ago (Milestone)
Editorials & Other Articles
Republicans are moving to fund Homeland Security 'the hard way' after end of talks
By Dulcinea - 32 min ago
Republicans are moving to fund Homeland Security 'the hard way' after end of talks
By Dulcinea - 32 min ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Why are some ships going through the Strait of Hormuz during a blockade?
By Dulcinea - 38 min ago
Why are some ships going through the Strait of Hormuz during a blockade?
By Dulcinea - 38 min ago
General Discussion
MAGAt Moses Mikey continues to school Pope on catching more flies by kissing Trump's enormous ass than with vinegar
By Miles Archer - 41 min ago
MAGAt Moses Mikey continues to school Pope on catching more flies by kissing Trump's enormous ass than with vinegar
By Miles Archer - 41 min ago
General Discussion
Inside ICE's $12 Million Plan To Map Immigrants' "Patterns Of Life"
By Celerity - 42 min ago
Inside ICE's $12 Million Plan To Map Immigrants' "Patterns Of Life"
By Celerity - 42 min ago
Music Appreciation
Keith Moon didn't do drum solos, because he treated EVERY song like a drum solo
By maxrandb - 45 min ago
Keith Moon didn't do drum solos, because he treated EVERY song like a drum solo
By maxrandb - 45 min ago
General Discussion
WH Budget Director Vought Testifies on President Trump's 2027 Request; 10:00 a.m. Wednesday
By mahatmakanejeeves - 48 min ago
WH Budget Director Vought Testifies on President Trump's 2027 Request; 10:00 a.m. Wednesday
By mahatmakanejeeves - 48 min ago
General Discussion
Iran Embassy basically asks Trump that if they kiss is ass, will he put his phone down for a half hour and do his job
By Miles Archer - 55 min ago
Iran Embassy basically asks Trump that if they kiss is ass, will he put his phone down for a half hour and do his job
By Miles Archer - 55 min ago
General Discussion
Need I say AI Generated: This might be the most unhinged AI video I've ever seen.
By LiberalArkie - 55 min ago
Need I say AI Generated: This might be the most unhinged AI video I've ever seen.
By LiberalArkie - 55 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Erika Kirk is absent from Turning Point USA event featuring JD Vance after receiving 'very serious threats'
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 56 min ago (Milestone)
Erika Kirk is absent from Turning Point USA event featuring JD Vance after receiving 'very serious threats'
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 56 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Mamdani: "We will be taxing the ultra-wealthy and global elites."
By Miles Archer - 58 min ago
Mamdani: "We will be taxing the ultra-wealthy and global elites."
By Miles Archer - 58 min ago
General Discussion
Soulless Dickless Project 2025 GHOUL Vought: The 15 million people kicked off healthcare are illegals & fraudsters
By Miles Archer - 1 hr ago
Soulless Dickless Project 2025 GHOUL Vought: The 15 million people kicked off healthcare are illegals & fraudsters
By Miles Archer - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump threatens to fire Powell if he doesn't step aside as Fed chair
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
Trump threatens to fire Powell if he doesn't step aside as Fed chair
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
The DU Lounge
What is the strangest thing you have seen in someone's house? In the kitchen of a neighbor, I saw a room full of
By debm55 - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
What is the strangest thing you have seen in someone's house? In the kitchen of a neighbor, I saw a room full of
By debm55 - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
(Channeling Will Smith with Chris Rock): TRUMP, you need to keep Justice Ginsburg's name out of your FAT MOUTH.
By Miles Archer - 1 hr ago
(Channeling Will Smith with Chris Rock): TRUMP, you need to keep Justice Ginsburg's name out of your FAT MOUTH.
By Miles Archer - 1 hr ago
Liberal YouTubers
IHIP News:🚨 JD Vance HECKLED By EMBARRASSINGLY TINY Crowd!! Erika Kirk ABANDONED HIM?!
By MagaSmash - 1 hr ago
IHIP News:🚨 JD Vance HECKLED By EMBARRASSINGLY TINY Crowd!! Erika Kirk ABANDONED HIM?!
By MagaSmash - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Trump: "Gasoline is coming down very soon, and very big" YAY! DID YOU EVEN BOTHER TO THANK HIM???
By Miles Archer - 1 hr ago
Trump: "Gasoline is coming down very soon, and very big" YAY! DID YOU EVEN BOTHER TO THANK HIM???
By Miles Archer - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
From a facilities meeting at work yesterday- HVAC Data Centers
By underpants - 1 hr ago
From a facilities meeting at work yesterday- HVAC Data Centers
By underpants - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
'Uncharted territory': uncertainty as US vaccine guidance falls apart under Trump
By riversedge - 1 hr ago
'Uncharted territory': uncertainty as US vaccine guidance falls apart under Trump
By riversedge - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
I wish to state something about sex crimes:
By PCIntern - 50 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
I wish to state something about sex crimes:
By PCIntern - 50 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Ohio
Could anyone answer some eviction judgment questions in Franklin County?
By Metatron - 2 hrs ago
Could anyone answer some eviction judgment questions in Franklin County?
By Metatron - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Brokers get paid more to enroll seniors in Medicare Advantage
By Tanuki - 2 hrs ago
Brokers get paid more to enroll seniors in Medicare Advantage
By Tanuki - 2 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump: 'Prepared' to nominate new Supreme Court justice if Alito, Thomas retire
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
Trump: 'Prepared' to nominate new Supreme Court justice if Alito, Thomas retire
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Vance warns the pope should 'be careful' when talking about theology
By mahatmakanejeeves - 25 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
Vance warns the pope should 'be careful' when talking about theology
By mahatmakanejeeves - 25 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
Oklahoma
The Will Rogers Experiment - Special Guest; OK County Commissioner Candidate And Political Activist, Mark Faulk
By Across-the-Desk - 2 hrs ago
The Will Rogers Experiment - Special Guest; OK County Commissioner Candidate And Political Activist, Mark Faulk
By Across-the-Desk - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
L'Espresso Cover Rift: Why Did Italy Suspend Defence Ties With Israel? The Magazine Cover Controversy...
By David__77 - 2 hrs ago
L'Espresso Cover Rift: Why Did Italy Suspend Defence Ties With Israel? The Magazine Cover Controversy...
By David__77 - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Former Senator + Special Envoy for Obama, John Kerry is interviewed by Jen Psaki.
By magicarpet - 2 hrs ago
Former Senator + Special Envoy for Obama, John Kerry is interviewed by Jen Psaki.
By magicarpet - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
YOUR TAX DOLLARS AT WORK: Trump says 4,500-seat arena will be built for UFC fight at White House
By Miles Archer - 25 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
YOUR TAX DOLLARS AT WORK: Trump says 4,500-seat arena will be built for UFC fight at White House
By Miles Archer - 25 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Trump administration ends lease for consumer protection bureau's headquarters, records show
By babylonsister - 2 hrs ago
Trump administration ends lease for consumer protection bureau's headquarters, records show
By babylonsister - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
US states can't account for datacenter tax breaks. Literally -- The Register
By erronis - 2 hrs ago
US states can't account for datacenter tax breaks. Literally -- The Register
By erronis - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump's tariffs will cost U.S. households SIX TIMES MORE than their average expected tax refund
By CousinIT - 2 hrs ago
Trump's tariffs will cost U.S. households SIX TIMES MORE than their average expected tax refund
By CousinIT - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Brad Lander: A luxury tax on second homes worth $5 million+ owned by ultrawealthy out-of-state residents
By Passages - 2 hrs ago
Brad Lander: A luxury tax on second homes worth $5 million+ owned by ultrawealthy out-of-state residents
By Passages - 2 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Russia appears to block social media platform Bluesky amid wider internet restrictions
By mahatmakanejeeves - 2 hrs ago
Russia appears to block social media platform Bluesky amid wider internet restrictions
By mahatmakanejeeves - 2 hrs ago
Music Appreciation
Pete Shelley🖤- Homosapien [1981] [magnums extended mix] + Homosapien (Elongated Dancepartydubmix)
By Celerity - 2 hrs ago
Pete Shelley🖤- Homosapien [1981] [magnums extended mix] + Homosapien (Elongated Dancepartydubmix)
By Celerity - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
A must see. 60 minutes and how it is now drone wars. It is a new world.
By Botany - 2 hrs ago
A must see. 60 minutes and how it is now drone wars. It is a new world.
By Botany - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
House Democrats will introduce five articles of impeachment against Defense Sec Pete Hegseth on Wednesday
By riversedge - 2 hrs ago
House Democrats will introduce five articles of impeachment against Defense Sec Pete Hegseth on Wednesday
By riversedge - 2 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump promised peace in the Middle East. In Dearborn, Michigan, it feels farther away
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
Trump promised peace in the Middle East. In Dearborn, Michigan, it feels farther away
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
California
Gavin Newsom sets special election to replace Eric Swalwell in Congress
By Auggie - 2 hrs ago
Gavin Newsom sets special election to replace Eric Swalwell in Congress
By Auggie - 2 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Nominations Sent to the Senate Nominations & Appointments April 14, 2026
By mahatmakanejeeves - 3 hrs ago
Nominations Sent to the Senate Nominations & Appointments April 14, 2026
By mahatmakanejeeves - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
Next time I go to a Mexican restaurant here in New Castle, I'm going to order the Trump Special
By AZLD4Candidate - 3 hrs ago
Next time I go to a Mexican restaurant here in New Castle, I'm going to order the Trump Special
By AZLD4Candidate - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
A new Iran Lego video of Jesus Trump just doin' that Jesus thing. We're the laughing stock of the entire world.
By Miles Archer - 3 hrs ago
A new Iran Lego video of Jesus Trump just doin' that Jesus thing. We're the laughing stock of the entire world.
By Miles Archer - 3 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
Was going to book an appointment for a haircut until I learned that my barber now charges $40.00 plus a 25% tip.
By Floyd R. Turbo - 3 hrs ago
Was going to book an appointment for a haircut until I learned that my barber now charges $40.00 plus a 25% tip.
By Floyd R. Turbo - 3 hrs ago
Forum Spotlight: Florida
Doctor accused of removing wrong organ indicted with manslaughterNewcomers (?) win two Archer commission seats in close election
Kate Wallace (R) to seek Polk County School Board seat, vows 'quality school choice'
Latest Breaking News
Student IDs can be used to vote in Indiana, federal judge rules
5 min ago - WBAA/WFYI Public Media/NPR Lafayette, IN
5 min ago - WBAA/WFYI Public Media/NPR Lafayette, IN
'Uncharted territory': uncertainty as US vaccine guidance falls apart under Trump
1 hr ago - the guardian
1 hr ago - the guardian
Erika Kirk is absent from Turning Point USA event featuring JD Vance after receiving 'very serious threats'
3 hrs ago - The Independent
3 hrs ago - The Independent
Swing state officials accused of secretly meeting to help Trump seize election files
4 hrs ago - Raw Story
4 hrs ago - Raw Story
Around 14% of Enrollees in ACA Plans Failed to Make Payments, Data Shows
4 hrs ago - The Wall Street Journal.
4 hrs ago - The Wall Street Journal.
'They're not getting what they voted for': Jesus meme lays bare GOP frustrations with Trump
5 hrs ago - Politico
5 hrs ago - Politico
Oklahoma high school principal 'saved kids' lives' by tackling gunman while being shot in the leg, police chief says
5 hrs ago - NBC
5 hrs ago - NBC
Jeanine Pirro's Prosecutors Make Surprise Visit to Fed Headquarters
5 hrs ago - The Wall Street Journal.
5 hrs ago - The Wall Street Journal.
U.S. sends thousands more troops to Mideast as Trump seeks to squeeze Iran
6 hrs ago - Washington Post
6 hrs ago - Washington Post
Iran war triggered most severe oil shock ever, the International Energy Agency says
6 hrs ago - msn/ABC News
6 hrs ago - msn/ABC News
Catholic Tom Homan Tells Vatican to 'Stay Out of Immigration' Amid Trump-Pope Feud
8 hrs ago - MEDIAite
8 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Trump admin treated visas like 'million-dollar Mar-a-Lago memberships' and refused to hand over 'any information'
9 hrs ago - msn/Law & Crime
9 hrs ago - msn/Law & Crime
GSA looks to automate a million work hours, after losing nearly 40% of its workforce
15 hrs ago - Federal News Network
15 hrs ago - Federal News Network
Trump Demands GOP Pass FISA Bill Even Though He Was a 'Victim' of 'Worst and Most Illegal Abuse'
17 hrs ago - MEDIAite
17 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Democrat Ro Khanna to introduce bill to stop US gasoline exports amid Iran war
17 hrs ago - The Guardian
17 hrs ago - The Guardian
Faculty strike at University of Illinois Springfield continues into second week
18 hrs ago - IPM News
18 hrs ago - IPM News
Justice Department moves to toss seditious conspiracy convictions of Oath Keepers and Proud Boys
18 hrs ago - AP
18 hrs ago - AP
DOJ 'shattered' the 'presumption of regularity' after giving Trump go-ahead to destroy records 'returned' to Mar-a-Lago
19 hrs ago - Law & Crime
19 hrs ago - Law & Crime
Trump Administration Issues First 'Weaponization' Report, Claiming Bias Under Biden
21 hrs ago - New York Times
21 hrs ago - New York Times
Calif. billionaire surges in governor's race betting markets as Swalwell craters
21 hrs ago - SF Gate
21 hrs ago - SF Gate
Google, Microsoft, Meta All Tracking You Even When You Opt Out, According to an Independent Audit
22 hrs ago - 404 Media
22 hrs ago - 404 Media