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Latest Breaking News
Trump says US conducted 'major combat operations' in Iran
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 64 replies
Trump says US conducted 'major combat operations' in Iran
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 64 replies
General Discussion
UPDATE: My brother has been arrested by ICE in Minneapolis...
By MiHale - 17 hrs ago - 63 replies
UPDATE: My brother has been arrested by ICE in Minneapolis...
By MiHale - 17 hrs ago - 63 replies
General Discussion
Fetterman praises Operation Epic Fury: Trump is 'willing to do what's right'
By Celerity - 16 hrs ago - 60 replies
Fetterman praises Operation Epic Fury: Trump is 'willing to do what's right'
By Celerity - 16 hrs ago - 60 replies
General Discussion
So the Department of Homeland Security is currently shut down
By EarlG - 16 hrs ago - 57 replies
So the Department of Homeland Security is currently shut down
By EarlG - 16 hrs ago - 57 replies
Latest Breaking News
Death toll in a strike on girls' school in southern Iran rises to 40, state media say
By Omaha Steve - 20 hrs ago - 56 replies
Death toll in a strike on girls' school in southern Iran rises to 40, state media say
By Omaha Steve - 20 hrs ago - 56 replies
General Discussion
Sen. Kaine " Is he too mentally incapacitated to realize....?"
By underpants - 18 hrs ago - 55 replies
Sen. Kaine " Is he too mentally incapacitated to realize....?"
By underpants - 18 hrs ago - 55 replies
Latest Breaking News
Exclusive: Trump floats "off ramps" after attacking Iran
By ancianita - 12 hrs ago - 44 replies
Exclusive: Trump floats "off ramps" after attacking Iran
By ancianita - 12 hrs ago - 44 replies
General Discussion
Iran Reportedly Closes Strait of Hormuz, the World's Most Vital Oil Export Route
By orangecrush - 14 hrs ago - 43 replies
Iran Reportedly Closes Strait of Hormuz, the World's Most Vital Oil Export Route
By orangecrush - 14 hrs ago - 43 replies
The DU Lounge
What was your last car that had the dimmer switch on the floor?
By DURHAM D - 7 hrs ago - 42 replies
What was your last car that had the dimmer switch on the floor?
By DURHAM D - 7 hrs ago - 42 replies
General Discussion
Per Bloomberg TV: Trump gambles new Iran strikes will save flailing MAGA agenda
By lostincalifornia - 18 hrs ago - 42 replies
Per Bloomberg TV: Trump gambles new Iran strikes will save flailing MAGA agenda
By lostincalifornia - 18 hrs ago - 42 replies
General Discussion
It's not a question what Israel had on Trump to drag him down this path.
By Baitball Blogger - 13 hrs ago - 40 replies
It's not a question what Israel had on Trump to drag him down this path.
By Baitball Blogger - 13 hrs ago - 40 replies
General Discussion
Now that Obama's poll numbers are in a tailspin....
By orangecrush - 18 hrs ago - 39 replies
Now that Obama's poll numbers are in a tailspin....
By orangecrush - 18 hrs ago - 39 replies
General Discussion
Anyone buying this from Scott Jennings?
By senseandsensibility - 10 hrs ago - 38 replies
Anyone buying this from Scott Jennings?
By senseandsensibility - 10 hrs ago - 38 replies
General Discussion
Please bookmark this post, in case you can use it later, God forbid
By JMCKUSICK - 8 hrs ago - 37 replies
Please bookmark this post, in case you can use it later, God forbid
By JMCKUSICK - 8 hrs ago - 37 replies
General Discussion
Krasnov Will Use The War To Cancel The Elections
By gab13by13 - 18 hrs ago - 37 replies
Krasnov Will Use The War To Cancel The Elections
By gab13by13 - 18 hrs ago - 37 replies
Latest Breaking News
Live: Khamenei's body has been found and he is confirmed dead, Israeli official says
By LiberalArkie - 12 hrs ago - 36 replies
Live: Khamenei's body has been found and he is confirmed dead, Israeli official says
By LiberalArkie - 12 hrs ago - 36 replies
General Discussion
Marc Elias: The next Big Lie is to taking shape right in front of us.
By highplainsdem - 15 hrs ago - 35 replies
Marc Elias: The next Big Lie is to taking shape right in front of us.
By highplainsdem - 15 hrs ago - 35 replies
General Discussion
In light of recent events, it's clear that Israel will be a topic of some discussion here.
By 3_Limes - 11 hrs ago - 33 replies
In light of recent events, it's clear that Israel will be a topic of some discussion here.
By 3_Limes - 11 hrs ago - 33 replies
General Discussion
Trump warns some Americans may die amid US strikes in Iran
By Coldwater - 20 hrs ago - 33 replies
Trump warns some Americans may die amid US strikes in Iran
By Coldwater - 20 hrs ago - 33 replies
General Discussion
Okay, so trump just posted his real reason for starting a war with Iran. Watch the MSM ignore it.
By senseandsensibility - 15 hrs ago - 32 replies
Okay, so trump just posted his real reason for starting a war with Iran. Watch the MSM ignore it.
By senseandsensibility - 15 hrs ago - 32 replies
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It's that time again---Girl Scout Cookies time. Which was or is your favorite..? Mine are Samoas
By debm55 - 12 hrs ago - 30 replies
It's that time again---Girl Scout Cookies time. Which was or is your favorite..? Mine are Samoas
By debm55 - 12 hrs ago - 30 replies
Latest Breaking News
A big change is coming to Social Security that beneficiaries may not notice
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 30 replies
A big change is coming to Social Security that beneficiaries may not notice
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 30 replies
General Discussion
"I Audited $2.1 Billion in Epstein Financial Records. Here's Every Name the Money Touched."
By Nevilledog - 10 hrs ago - 29 replies
"I Audited $2.1 Billion in Epstein Financial Records. Here's Every Name the Money Touched."
By Nevilledog - 10 hrs ago - 29 replies
General Discussion
Statement from Major General (Ret.) Paul D. Eaton, an Army commander during Operation Iraqi Freedom
By Pluvious - 14 hrs ago - 27 replies
Statement from Major General (Ret.) Paul D. Eaton, an Army commander during Operation Iraqi Freedom
By Pluvious - 14 hrs ago - 27 replies
Latest Breaking News
Why in God's name is Melania Trump leading a session of the United Nations?
By AverageOldGuy - 9 hrs ago - 26 replies
Why in God's name is Melania Trump leading a session of the United Nations?
By AverageOldGuy - 9 hrs ago - 26 replies
General Discussion
Iran must never be allowed to have a nuclear weapon
By Arazi - 11 hrs ago - 24 replies
Iran must never be allowed to have a nuclear weapon
By Arazi - 11 hrs ago - 24 replies
General Discussion
Reality is that Iran under Khamenei was a brutal place for women. Today represents a chance for them to finally be free.
By PeaceWave - 8 hrs ago - 23 replies
Reality is that Iran under Khamenei was a brutal place for women. Today represents a chance for them to finally be free.
By PeaceWave - 8 hrs ago - 23 replies
General Discussion
The Mar-A-Lago doctor confirming Barron Trump has hereditary .....
By riversedge - 13 hrs ago - 23 replies
The Mar-A-Lago doctor confirming Barron Trump has hereditary .....
By riversedge - 13 hrs ago - 23 replies
General Discussion
To Khanna and Massie calling for a vote for Congress to intervene
By womanofthehills - 14 hrs ago - 23 replies
To Khanna and Massie calling for a vote for Congress to intervene
By womanofthehills - 14 hrs ago - 23 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump administration warns tariff refund process 'will take time'
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 22 replies
Trump administration warns tariff refund process 'will take time'
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 22 replies
General Discussion
****Breaking News**** The Supreme Leader Is Dead
By DemocratSinceBirth - 12 hrs ago - 21 replies
****Breaking News**** The Supreme Leader Is Dead
By DemocratSinceBirth - 12 hrs ago - 21 replies
General Discussion
(Peace Coffee) It's all thanks to you that we made a difference
By Omaha Steve - 13 hrs ago - 21 replies
(Peace Coffee) It's all thanks to you that we made a difference
By Omaha Steve - 13 hrs ago - 21 replies
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As a teen or adult , what was your favorite piece of clothing? As a teen, mine was Levi jeans and fake fringed jacket
By debm55 - 16 hrs ago - 21 replies
As a teen or adult , what was your favorite piece of clothing? As a teen, mine was Levi jeans and fake fringed jacket
By debm55 - 16 hrs ago - 21 replies
Latest Breaking News
'Acts of War Unauthorized by Congress': Thomas Massie Condemns Trump's Iran Strikes
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 21 replies
'Acts of War Unauthorized by Congress': Thomas Massie Condemns Trump's Iran Strikes
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 21 replies
General Discussion
Dude has been trying to recreate that Obama photo for a decade now and has failed every time
By bigtree - 6 hrs ago - 20 replies
Dude has been trying to recreate that Obama photo for a decade now and has failed every time
By bigtree - 6 hrs ago - 20 replies
Latest Breaking News
'High Alert': DHS and FBI Monitoring Potential Threats on US Soil During Strikes on Iran
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 20 replies
'High Alert': DHS and FBI Monitoring Potential Threats on US Soil During Strikes on Iran
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 20 replies
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Just got my most recent lab results back. Nothing but good news.
By Aristus - 14 hrs ago - 20 replies
Just got my most recent lab results back. Nothing but good news.
By Aristus - 14 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
Cleaning out his mom's house, Boston man finds his ancestor's freedom papers
By AllaN01Bear - 6 hrs ago - 19 replies
Cleaning out his mom's house, Boston man finds his ancestor's freedom papers
By AllaN01Bear - 6 hrs ago - 19 replies
Latest Breaking News
Exclusive: Ahead of strikes, Trump was told Iran attack is high risk, high reward
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 19 replies
Exclusive: Ahead of strikes, Trump was told Iran attack is high risk, high reward
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 19 replies
Latest Breaking News
Russia condemns US-Israel strikes on Iran as 'unprovoked act of armed aggression'
By Omaha Steve - 17 hrs ago - 19 replies
Russia condemns US-Israel strikes on Iran as 'unprovoked act of armed aggression'
By Omaha Steve - 17 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
In my humble opinion, Trump may have just DELIVERED the US Senate to the Democrats in 2026! (along with the House!)
By Jack Valentino - 3 hrs ago - 18 replies
In my humble opinion, Trump may have just DELIVERED the US Senate to the Democrats in 2026! (along with the House!)
By Jack Valentino - 3 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
Ooohhh... I think he's onto something!
By buzzycrumbhunger - 5 hrs ago - 18 replies
Ooohhh... I think he's onto something!
By buzzycrumbhunger - 5 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
Wow, a lot of Iran's senior military leadership are dead...
By PeaceWave - 10 hrs ago - 18 replies
Wow, a lot of Iran's senior military leadership are dead...
By PeaceWave - 10 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
For those interested, Rachel is taking over
By badhair77 - 15 hrs ago - 18 replies
For those interested, Rachel is taking over
By badhair77 - 15 hrs ago - 18 replies
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My sock drawer is impossible! How do you manage yours?
By CTyankee - 16 hrs ago - 18 replies
My sock drawer is impossible! How do you manage yours?
By CTyankee - 16 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
5th Fleet Naval Center in Bahrain goes Kablooey
By orangecrush - 17 hrs ago - 18 replies
5th Fleet Naval Center in Bahrain goes Kablooey
By orangecrush - 17 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
DEA was running an investigation of "drug trafficking, prostitution, and money laundering" - HCR
By erronis - 18 hrs ago - 18 replies
DEA was running an investigation of "drug trafficking, prostitution, and money laundering" - HCR
By erronis - 18 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
Assuming the reports are correct that Iran's leader is dead, along with major Iranian military and security leaders,
By lostincalifornia - 8 hrs ago - 17 replies
Assuming the reports are correct that Iran's leader is dead, along with major Iranian military and security leaders,
By lostincalifornia - 8 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
Imagine how much a certain segment of U.S. hates black people
By Henry203 - 10 hrs ago - 17 replies
Imagine how much a certain segment of U.S. hates black people
By Henry203 - 10 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
Platner sat for lengthy interview with antisemitic conspiracy theorist, said he was 'longtime fan' of his show
By WhiskeyGrinder - 12 hrs ago - 17 replies
Platner sat for lengthy interview with antisemitic conspiracy theorist, said he was 'longtime fan' of his show
By WhiskeyGrinder - 12 hrs ago - 17 replies
Pets
If you want the best seat in this house you'll have to move the cat. Smiley Cat Photo.
By George McGovern - 14 hrs ago - 17 replies
If you want the best seat in this house you'll have to move the cat. Smiley Cat Photo.
By George McGovern - 14 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
The Generals Said No but Trump Was Bored of Peace
By babylonsister - 19 hrs ago - 17 replies
The Generals Said No but Trump Was Bored of Peace
By babylonsister - 19 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
Hundreds celebrate attack on Iran in Los Angeles
By dalton99a - 9 hrs ago - 16 replies
Hundreds celebrate attack on Iran in Los Angeles
By dalton99a - 9 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
Wow! Far right Republican Fuentes tells his audience to vote Dem in midterms
By womanofthehills - 3 hrs ago - 15 replies
Wow! Far right Republican Fuentes tells his audience to vote Dem in midterms
By womanofthehills - 3 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
I wish Anthony Bourdain had lived to see Iran as a nation free of Khamenei...
By PeaceWave - 3 hrs ago - 15 replies
I wish Anthony Bourdain had lived to see Iran as a nation free of Khamenei...
By PeaceWave - 3 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
The dog is being wagged, "Iran will strike the US through its terrorist proxies"...
By AntiFascist - 6 hrs ago - 15 replies
The dog is being wagged, "Iran will strike the US through its terrorist proxies"...
By AntiFascist - 6 hrs ago - 15 replies
Forum Spotlight: Cable News Clips
'American blood ... is at risk': Rep. Vindman on strikes in Iran - The Weekend Primetime - MS NOW"No CLEAR ANSWER" on Trump's Iran strikes - The Weekend Primetime - MS NOW
It's disgusting': Sen. Ruben Gallego on attacks on Iran - ABC News
Latest Breaking News
John Bolton Snickers on CNN at Trump Supporters Who Voted for 'No New Wars' Amid Iran Strikes
16 min ago - MEDIAite
16 min ago - MEDIAite
Cher's son charged with simple assault and trespassing at New Hampshire private school
3 hrs ago - AP
3 hrs ago - AP
'High Alert': DHS and FBI Monitoring Potential Threats on US Soil During Strikes on Iran
7 hrs ago - MEDIAite
7 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Exclusive: Prior to Iran attacks, CIA assessed Khamenei could be replaced by hardline IRGC elements if killed, sources s
8 hrs ago - Reuters
8 hrs ago - Reuters
WH Says 'Gang of Eight' Was Notified Ahead of US-Israeli Strikes on Iran Amid Criticism Congress Wasn't Consulted
9 hrs ago - MEDIAite
9 hrs ago - MEDIAite
UK to chair UN Security Council amid reports Iran's leader has been killed
10 hrs ago - The Independent
10 hrs ago - The Independent
Live: Khamenei's body has been found and he is confirmed dead, Israeli official says
12 hrs ago - Reuters
12 hrs ago - Reuters
Pentagon Watchdog Stalls Proposal to Review Targeting in Trump's Boat Strikes
12 hrs ago - New York Times
12 hrs ago - New York Times
Judge calls out Trump admin for 'violent criminal' rhetoric in ruling granting student's release from detention
13 hrs ago - Law & Crime
13 hrs ago - Law & Crime
Iran strikes were launched without approval from Congress, deeply dividing lawmakers
15 hrs ago - NPR
15 hrs ago - NPR
Exclusive: Prior to Iran attacks, CIA assessed Khamenei would be replaced by hardline IRGC elements if killed, sources s
16 hrs ago - Reuters
16 hrs ago - Reuters
Exclusive: Ahead of strikes, Trump was told Iran attack is high risk, high reward
16 hrs ago - Reuters
16 hrs ago - Reuters
Callers to Washington state hotline press 2 for Spanish and get accented AI English instead
19 hrs ago - AP
19 hrs ago - AP
'Acts of War Unauthorized by Congress': Thomas Massie Condemns Trump's Iran Strikes
19 hrs ago - MEDIAite
19 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Death toll in a strike on girls' school in southern Iran rises to 40, state media say
20 hrs ago - AP
20 hrs ago - AP
'Is he still talking?' Biden rebukes Trump over lengthy State of the Union and laments there's something wrong
21 hrs ago - The Independent
21 hrs ago - The Independent
US reverse-engineers captured Iranian drone, deploys new version to Middle East
22 hrs ago - Scripps News
22 hrs ago - Scripps News
Trump Voices Frustration with Iran as Mediator Oman Claims Nuclear Talks 'Breakthrough'
22 hrs ago - Kurdistan24
22 hrs ago - Kurdistan24
US and Israel launch a major attack on Iran and Trump urges Iranians to 'take over your government'
23 hrs ago - Orlando Sentinel/AP
23 hrs ago - Orlando Sentinel/AP
European health agency recommends approving Moderna's combined flu, COVID vaccine
Yesterday - The Hill
Yesterday - The Hill
Israel Begins Attacks on Iran, Explosions Reported in Tehran Amid Preemptive Strike Declaration
Yesterday - Kurdistan24net
Yesterday - Kurdistan24net
Paramount + WBD Vs. Coalition Of The Unwilling: CA AG Pulling Together Blue States Probe Of Mega-Merger
Friday - Deadline
Friday - Deadline
Exclusive: Classified Report Finds Kristi Noem Created Security Vulnerabilities at Airports
Friday - WSJ
Friday - WSJ
Biden flies commercial from Reagan National Airport and winds up stuck in delays like everyone else
Friday - Associated Press, via WTOP
Friday - 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.
Friday - CNN Politics
Friday - CNN Politics
Massive trove of FBI 'Epstein investigation' data compromised in 'cyber intrusion': report
Friday - Raw Story
Friday - Raw Story
Hegseth says Pentagon designating Anthropic as supply chain risk after Trump bans AI firm
Friday - The Hill
Friday - The Hill