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Latest Breaking News
Gov. Greg Abbott was ordered to release emails with Elon Musk. Most of the 1,400 pages are blacked out.
By BumRushDaShow - 27 min ago - Last reply 25 sec ago
Gov. Greg Abbott was ordered to release emails with Elon Musk. Most of the 1,400 pages are blacked out.
By BumRushDaShow - 27 min ago - Last reply 25 sec ago
General Discussion
Democratic Party Accomplishments
By Just_Vote_Dem - 18 min ago - Last reply 25 sec ago
Democratic Party Accomplishments
By Just_Vote_Dem - 18 min ago - Last reply 25 sec ago
The DU Lounge
Daily Joke. What comes at the end of Thanksgiving?
By debm55 - 4 min ago - Last reply 34 sec ago
Daily Joke. What comes at the end of Thanksgiving?
By debm55 - 4 min ago - Last reply 34 sec ago
Israel/Palestine
A Mandate for Force: What the UNSC's Gaza Resolution Means in Practice
By LEMAUS - 1 hr ago - Last reply 50 sec ago
A Mandate for Force: What the UNSC's Gaza Resolution Means in Practice
By LEMAUS - 1 hr ago - Last reply 50 sec ago
General Discussion
Bilionaire Tom Steyer declares run for California governor
By In It to Win It - 1 min ago - Last reply 1 min ago
Bilionaire Tom Steyer declares run for California governor
By In It to Win It - 1 min ago - Last reply 1 min ago
General Discussion
Scarborough is a loud-mouthed smug alpha male bullying ass clown who thinks he's Nostrafckingdamus.
By Miles Archer - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 1 min ago
Scarborough is a loud-mouthed smug alpha male bullying ass clown who thinks he's Nostrafckingdamus.
By Miles Archer - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 1 min ago
General Discussion
Exclusive: Trump approval falls to lowest of his term over prices and Epstein files, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
By Zorro - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 1 min ago
Exclusive: Trump approval falls to lowest of his term over prices and Epstein files, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
By Zorro - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 1 min ago
General Discussion
Maybe a stupid question, but if Pammy DID "get disbarred," could she still remain head of DOJ?
By Miles Archer - 6 min ago - Last reply 2 min ago
Maybe a stupid question, but if Pammy DID "get disbarred," could she still remain head of DOJ?
By Miles Archer - 6 min ago - Last reply 2 min ago
Michigan
Parents turn out to oppose Turning Point chapter at Royal Oak High School
By RandySF - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 2 min ago
Parents turn out to oppose Turning Point chapter at Royal Oak High School
By RandySF - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 2 min ago
General Discussion
NEWS: In a hearing in federal court, prosecutors confirmed that the operative indictment in the case against James Comey
By In It to Win It - 1 hr ago - Last reply 2 min ago
NEWS: In a hearing in federal court, prosecutors confirmed that the operative indictment in the case against James Comey
By In It to Win It - 1 hr ago - Last reply 2 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Live Updates: Lindsey Halligan says full grand jury never saw final indictment it handed up against Comey
By demmiblue - 1 hr ago - Last reply 2 min ago
Live Updates: Lindsey Halligan says full grand jury never saw final indictment it handed up against Comey
By demmiblue - 1 hr ago - Last reply 2 min ago
Texas
Texas Republicans in some counties are pushing to count ballots by hand in next year's primary
By douglas9 - 19 min ago - Last reply 2 min ago
Texas Republicans in some counties are pushing to count ballots by hand in next year's primary
By douglas9 - 19 min ago - Last reply 2 min ago
General Discussion
The Catholic League's Epstein defense is even worse than you think
By ihaveaquestion - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 2 min ago
The Catholic League's Epstein defense is even worse than you think
By ihaveaquestion - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 2 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Poll: Democrats have biggest advantage for control of Congress in 8 years
By douglas9 - 31 min ago - Last reply 3 min ago
Poll: Democrats have biggest advantage for control of Congress in 8 years
By douglas9 - 31 min ago - Last reply 3 min ago
General Discussion
My Gawd! How do they not rush the stage and put this guy away.
By kerry-is-my-prez - 1 hr ago - Last reply 3 min ago
My Gawd! How do they not rush the stage and put this guy away.
By kerry-is-my-prez - 1 hr ago - Last reply 3 min ago
General Discussion
Lindsey Halligan says full grand jury never saw final indictment it handed up against Comey
By LetMyPeopleVote - 1 hr ago - Last reply 3 min ago
Lindsey Halligan says full grand jury never saw final indictment it handed up against Comey
By LetMyPeopleVote - 1 hr ago - Last reply 3 min ago
General Discussion
So Trump/DeJoy killed my local "Pony Express"
By orangecrush - 11 min ago - Last reply 3 min ago
So Trump/DeJoy killed my local "Pony Express"
By orangecrush - 11 min ago - Last reply 3 min ago
General Discussion
I am blessed with 3 precious, wonderful, intelligent dogs...
By Trueblue Texan - 47 min ago - Last reply 4 min ago
I am blessed with 3 precious, wonderful, intelligent dogs...
By Trueblue Texan - 47 min ago - Last reply 4 min ago
General Discussion
Epstein really sounds like an Intel op
By SamuelTheThird - 25 replies @ 4 min ago (Milestone)
Epstein really sounds like an Intel op
By SamuelTheThird - 25 replies @ 4 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Epstein really sounds like an Intel op
By SamuelTheThird - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 4 min ago
Epstein really sounds like an Intel op
By SamuelTheThird - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 4 min ago
General Discussion
Your best guess as to who's authoring the White House Twitter Page these days? (Poll)
By Miles Archer - 1 hr ago - Last reply 4 min ago
Your best guess as to who's authoring the White House Twitter Page these days? (Poll)
By Miles Archer - 1 hr ago - Last reply 4 min ago
General Discussion
The "Epstein Files" will never see the light of day
By AverageOldGuy - 1 hr ago - Last reply 4 min ago
The "Epstein Files" will never see the light of day
By AverageOldGuy - 1 hr ago - Last reply 4 min ago
The DU Lounge
Has anyone else been watching The Revolution by Ken Burns?
By zanana1 - 25 replies @ 4 min ago (Milestone)
Has anyone else been watching The Revolution by Ken Burns?
By zanana1 - 25 replies @ 4 min ago (Milestone)
The DU Lounge
Has anyone else been watching The Revolution by Ken Burns?
By zanana1 - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 4 min ago
Has anyone else been watching The Revolution by Ken Burns?
By zanana1 - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 4 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Larry Summers resigns from OpenAI board after release of emails with Epstein
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 4 min ago
Larry Summers resigns from OpenAI board after release of emails with Epstein
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 4 min ago
General Discussion
The View's Joy Behar Says Conservative Woman Could Win Presidency 'Faster Than a Liberal'
By Mr. Sparkle - 1 hr ago - Last reply 6 min ago
The View's Joy Behar Says Conservative Woman Could Win Presidency 'Faster Than a Liberal'
By Mr. Sparkle - 1 hr ago - Last reply 6 min ago
Cable News Clips
BREAKING: Lindsey Halligan never presented two-count Comey indictment to grand jury
By Gaugamela - 27 min ago - Last reply 7 min ago
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BREAKING: Lindsey Halligan never presented two-count Comey indictment to grand jury
By Gaugamela - 27 min ago - Last reply 7 min ago
General Discussion
Money for Aftyn Behn TN-7 came in so fast last night, I couldn't keep the tote board current :-)
By Omaha Steve - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 7 min ago
Money for Aftyn Behn TN-7 came in so fast last night, I couldn't keep the tote board current :-)
By Omaha Steve - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 7 min ago
General Discussion
MaddowBlog-Speaker Mike Johnson's strategy on Epstein Files Transparency Act fails in spectacular fashion
By LetMyPeopleVote - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 7 min ago
MaddowBlog-Speaker Mike Johnson's strategy on Epstein Files Transparency Act fails in spectacular fashion
By LetMyPeopleVote - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 7 min ago
Latest Breaking News
ICE Worker Arrested in Sex Trafficking Sting Told Police, 'I'm ICE, Boys'
By ificandream - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 7 min ago
ICE Worker Arrested in Sex Trafficking Sting Told Police, 'I'm ICE, Boys'
By ificandream - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 7 min ago
The DU Lounge
Anniversaries and Posting Milestones (November 19, 2025)
By EarlG - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 7 min ago
Anniversaries and Posting Milestones (November 19, 2025)
By EarlG - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 7 min ago
General Discussion
Trump effectively confessed he knew what Epstein was doing, and the mainstream media whiffed
By Wiz Imp - 1 hr ago - Last reply 8 min ago
Trump effectively confessed he knew what Epstein was doing, and the mainstream media whiffed
By Wiz Imp - 1 hr ago - Last reply 8 min ago
Ohio
This Ohio county banned wind and solar. Now, residents are pushing back.
By douglas9 - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 9 min ago
This Ohio county banned wind and solar. Now, residents are pushing back.
By douglas9 - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 9 min ago
General Discussion
Anyone know who the lone nay vote was?
By sboatcar - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 9 min ago
Anyone know who the lone nay vote was?
By sboatcar - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 9 min ago
General Discussion
Treasury Secretary blames high beef prices on migrants' diseased cattle
By surfered - 40 min ago - Last reply 11 min ago
Treasury Secretary blames high beef prices on migrants' diseased cattle
By surfered - 40 min ago - Last reply 11 min ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Can Someone Like Marjorie Taylor Greene Really Change?
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 11 min ago
Can Someone Like Marjorie Taylor Greene Really Change?
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 11 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Biden plans to attend Dick Cheney's funeral
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - Last reply 12 min ago
Biden plans to attend Dick Cheney's funeral
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - Last reply 12 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
The Lincoln Project BREAKING DONALD TRUMP'S CURRENT CONDITION SHOCKED AMERICA Rick Wilson
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 11 hrs ago - Last reply 13 min ago
The Lincoln Project BREAKING DONALD TRUMP'S CURRENT CONDITION SHOCKED AMERICA Rick Wilson
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 11 hrs ago - Last reply 13 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Live Updates: Lindsey Halligan says full grand jury never saw final indictment it handed up against Comey
By demmiblue - 25 replies @ 14 min ago (Milestone)
Live Updates: Lindsey Halligan says full grand jury never saw final indictment it handed up against Comey
By demmiblue - 25 replies @ 14 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Un-f-ing-believable! There are people who WANT "mar-a-lago face"?!?
By pat_k - 53 min ago - Last reply 14 min ago
Un-f-ing-believable! There are people who WANT "mar-a-lago face"?!?
By pat_k - 53 min ago - Last reply 14 min ago
General Discussion
China Turns to Canada for Soybeans -- Leaving US Farmers Behind Again
By riversedge - 17 hrs ago - Last reply 15 min ago
China Turns to Canada for Soybeans -- Leaving US Farmers Behind Again
By riversedge - 17 hrs ago - Last reply 15 min ago
Editorials & Other Articles
"The Librarians" Depicts Violent Intimidation as Librarians Fight Book Bans
By douglas9 - 49 min ago - Last reply 15 min ago
"The Librarians" Depicts Violent Intimidation as Librarians Fight Book Bans
By douglas9 - 49 min ago - Last reply 15 min ago
General Discussion
Another reason to tax the rich. Someone just paid more than 236 million dollars for a painting.
By Baitball Blogger - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 20 min ago
Another reason to tax the rich. Someone just paid more than 236 million dollars for a painting.
By Baitball Blogger - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 20 min ago
General Discussion
"Voting for him ruined us." FAFO and our friend the leopard says, BURP.
By Botany - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 20 min ago
"Voting for him ruined us." FAFO and our friend the leopard says, BURP.
By Botany - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 20 min ago
General Discussion
Russian spy ship enters British waters and shines lasers at military pilots
By cbabe - 35 min ago - Last reply 21 min ago
Russian spy ship enters British waters and shines lasers at military pilots
By cbabe - 35 min ago - Last reply 21 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
White House's McDonald's Propaganda BLOWS UP In Trump's Face - Really American
By Rhiannon12866 - 10 hrs ago - Last reply 22 min ago
White House's McDonald's Propaganda BLOWS UP In Trump's Face - Really American
By Rhiannon12866 - 10 hrs ago - Last reply 22 min ago
General Discussion
Stop With The Negativity - Tom Massie Has This Covered
By gab13by13 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 22 min ago
Stop With The Negativity - Tom Massie Has This Covered
By gab13by13 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 22 min ago
General Discussion
'Unreal incompetence': Lindsey Halligan makes stunning 'admission' about James Comey case
By LetMyPeopleVote - 47 min ago - Last reply 22 min ago
'Unreal incompetence': Lindsey Halligan makes stunning 'admission' about James Comey case
By LetMyPeopleVote - 47 min ago - Last reply 22 min ago
The DU Lounge
Tiny Papillon, BIG Win! Purchase Takes the 8" Agility Class
By catbyte - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 22 min ago
Tiny Papillon, BIG Win! Purchase Takes the 8" Agility Class
By catbyte - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 22 min ago
General Discussion
Poland closes last Russian consulate after 'act of state terrorism' on railway
By cbabe - 42 min ago - Last reply 24 min ago
Poland closes last Russian consulate after 'act of state terrorism' on railway
By cbabe - 42 min ago - Last reply 24 min ago
General Discussion
Iowa City Made Its Buses Free. Traffic Cleared, and So Did the Air.
By marble falls - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 24 min ago
Iowa City Made Its Buses Free. Traffic Cleared, and So Did the Air.
By marble falls - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 24 min ago
Economy
Delayed September Jobs Report Expected to Show Continued Weak Growth
By mahatmakanejeeves - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 26 min ago
Delayed September Jobs Report Expected to Show Continued Weak Growth
By mahatmakanejeeves - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 26 min ago
General Discussion
She laughed and laughed
By struggle4progress - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 29 min ago
She laughed and laughed
By struggle4progress - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 29 min ago
Music Appreciation
The Point of No Return-Immortal Technique
By LEMAUS - 29 min ago - Last reply 29 min ago
The Point of No Return-Immortal Technique
By LEMAUS - 29 min ago - Last reply 29 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump's Global Tariffs Curtailed Trade, Data Shows
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 29 min ago
Trump's Global Tariffs Curtailed Trade, Data Shows
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 29 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Gustav Klimt portrait that spared its subject from Nazis breaks modern art record with $236M sale
By Omaha Steve - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 30 min ago
Gustav Klimt portrait that spared its subject from Nazis breaks modern art record with $236M sale
By Omaha Steve - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 30 min ago
Photography
KC Wednesday -- It's becoming clear KC is not fond of cold weather.
By George McGovern - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 32 min ago
KC Wednesday -- It's becoming clear KC is not fond of cold weather.
By George McGovern - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 32 min ago
Latest Breaking News
State department to cut 38 universities from research program over DEI policies
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 34 min ago
State department to cut 38 universities from research program over DEI policies
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 34 min ago
General Discussion
NEWS: In a hearing in federal court, prosecutors confirmed that the operative indictment in the case against James Comey
By In It to Win It - 25 replies @ 34 min ago (Milestone)
NEWS: In a hearing in federal court, prosecutors confirmed that the operative indictment in the case against James Comey
By In It to Win It - 25 replies @ 34 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
The fucking pedophile's new theme song
By Aviation Pro - 1 hr ago - Last reply 35 min ago
The fucking pedophile's new theme song
By Aviation Pro - 1 hr ago - Last reply 35 min ago
Science Fiction
New Stargate Series currently in preproduction
By eShirl - 42 min ago - Last reply 36 min ago
New Stargate Series currently in preproduction
By eShirl - 42 min ago - Last reply 36 min ago
General Discussion
"Things Happen" is the new "Mistakes were made."
By yellowcanine - 1 hr ago - Last reply 37 min ago
"Things Happen" is the new "Mistakes were made."
By yellowcanine - 1 hr ago - Last reply 37 min ago
General Discussion
Someone has already posted a song and video: "Quiet, Piggy"
By spooky3 - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 38 min ago
Someone has already posted a song and video: "Quiet, Piggy"
By spooky3 - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 38 min ago
Latest Breaking News
House overwhelmingly passes bill to release Jeffrey Epstein files
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 38 min ago
House overwhelmingly passes bill to release Jeffrey Epstein files
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 38 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Scientists criticize food manufacturers for massive profits from sales of unhealthy ultraprocessed food
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 39 min ago
Scientists criticize food manufacturers for massive profits from sales of unhealthy ultraprocessed food
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 39 min ago
General Discussion
ICE employee among 16 men arrested in Bloomington sex trafficking sting, police say
By Just_Vote_Dem - 1 hr ago - Last reply 40 min ago
ICE employee among 16 men arrested in Bloomington sex trafficking sting, police say
By Just_Vote_Dem - 1 hr ago - Last reply 40 min ago
General Discussion
CHOOSE YOUR FIGHTER - The Epstein Misdirection Edition (Poll)
By ck4829 - 41 min ago - Last reply 41 min ago
CHOOSE YOUR FIGHTER - The Epstein Misdirection Edition (Poll)
By ck4829 - 41 min ago - Last reply 41 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Warning signs appear on Mexican beach declaring area restricted by U.S. as Mexico rejects Trump offer to strike cartels
By riversedge - 1 hr ago - Last reply 42 min ago
Warning signs appear on Mexican beach declaring area restricted by U.S. as Mexico rejects Trump offer to strike cartels
By riversedge - 1 hr ago - Last reply 42 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Top Dem sparks laughter by trolling Trump official who shot her dog
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 43 min ago
Top Dem sparks laughter by trolling Trump official who shot her dog
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 43 min ago
General Discussion
Gustav Klimt portrait that spared its subject from Nazis breaks modern art record with $236M sale
By Coventina - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 43 min ago
Gustav Klimt portrait that spared its subject from Nazis breaks modern art record with $236M sale
By Coventina - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 43 min ago
Cooking & Baking
Beside the Bird V : Brussels+Bacon, Sweet Potatoes, Corn+Mushroom & Broccoli w/Eggs+Cheddar! 🌞
By justaprogressive - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 44 min ago
Beside the Bird V : Brussels+Bacon, Sweet Potatoes, Corn+Mushroom & Broccoli w/Eggs+Cheddar! 🌞
By justaprogressive - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 44 min ago
Forum Spotlight: California
Jury convicts Lancaster couple of killing, decapitating two of their childrenWill Newport Beach Voters Take Over City's Housing Plan?
COURT OF APPEAL STRIKES DOWN HUNTINGTON BEACH VOTER ID CHARTER AMENDMENT
Latest Breaking News
Gov. Greg Abbott was ordered to release emails with Elon Musk. Most of the 1,400 pages are blacked out.
27 min ago - Texas Tribune/ProPublica
27 min ago - Texas Tribune/ProPublica
Warning signs appear on Mexican beach declaring area restricted by U.S. as Mexico rejects Trump offer to strike cartels
1 hr ago - cbsnews.com
1 hr ago - cbsnews.com
Live Updates: Lindsey Halligan says full grand jury never saw final indictment it handed up against Comey
1 hr ago - CNN
1 hr ago - CNN
State department to cut 38 universities from research program over DEI policies
2 hrs ago - The Guardian
2 hrs ago - The Guardian
Bipartisan bill aims to pay air traffic controllers during future shutdowns
4 hrs ago - The Independent
4 hrs ago - The Independent
Appeals court pauses California law requiring companies to report climate-related financial risk
5 hrs ago - AP
5 hrs ago - AP
Scientists criticize food manufacturers for massive profits from sales of unhealthy ultraprocessed food
5 hrs ago - CNN Health
5 hrs ago - CNN Health
Gustav Klimt portrait that spared its subject from Nazis breaks modern art record with $236M sale
5 hrs ago - AP
5 hrs ago - AP
Exclusive: Trump approval falls to lowest of his term over prices and Epstein files, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
7 hrs ago - Reuters
7 hrs ago - Reuters
Federal judge orders Arlington, Fort Worth ISDs to remove Ten Commandments displays
8 hrs ago - KERA Dallas, TX/NPR
8 hrs ago - KERA Dallas, TX/NPR
Democrats target federal officials accused of civil rights violations in new legislation
9 hrs ago - NBC News
9 hrs ago - NBC News
House Republicans move to censure Plaskett over text messages with Epstein
15 hrs ago - Washington Post
15 hrs ago - Washington Post
Donald Trump Says ABC Should Lose Its Broadcast License After Getting Irate Over Reporter's Questions About Jamal Khasho
17 hrs ago - Deadline
17 hrs ago - Deadline
Chief judge corners Trump lawyer on failure of 'hopelessly complicated' Hillary Clinton RICO lawsuit on appeal
18 hrs ago - Law & Crime
18 hrs ago - Law & Crime
Settlement calls for NPR to get $36M in government funds to operate public radio
18 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
18 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
DHS plans to deploy 250 border agents to Louisiana in major immigration sweep, AP sources say
19 hrs ago - AP
19 hrs ago - AP
She was blacklisted during McCarthyism. Now she's speaking out against Florida's teaching standards
19 hrs ago - AP
19 hrs ago - AP
Meta prevails in FTC antitrust case, won't have to break off WhatsApp, Instagram
19 hrs ago - NBC News/AP
19 hrs ago - NBC News/AP
200+ lawmakers demand Speaker Mike Johnson end anti-trans rhetoric in Congress
19 hrs ago - the advocate
19 hrs ago - the advocate