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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 - 4 hrs ago - 82 replies
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 - 4 hrs ago - 82 replies
General Discussion
I never repeat rumors so I'm only going to post this ONCE:
By PCIntern - 21 hrs ago - 77 replies
I never repeat rumors so I'm only going to post this ONCE:
By PCIntern - 21 hrs ago - 77 replies
General Discussion
"This is a fucking disaster": Generational Republican family loses 95-year-old mill to Trump's tariff mess
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 10 hrs ago - 73 replies
"This is a fucking disaster": Generational Republican family loses 95-year-old mill to Trump's tariff mess
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 10 hrs ago - 73 replies
Latest Breaking News
Senate suddenly passes the Epstein bill just hours after it cleared the House
By demmiblue - 22 hrs ago - 65 replies
Senate suddenly passes the Epstein bill just hours after it cleared the House
By demmiblue - 22 hrs ago - 65 replies
General Discussion
"Voting for him ruined us." FAFO and our friend the leopard says, BURP.
By Botany - 7 hrs ago - 61 replies
"Voting for him ruined us." FAFO and our friend the leopard says, BURP.
By Botany - 7 hrs ago - 61 replies
General Discussion
Will Bunch is thinking of heading to Lowe's for a pitchfork after seeing who was at Trump dinner for Saudi crown prince
By highplainsdem - 8 hrs ago - 47 replies
Will Bunch is thinking of heading to Lowe's for a pitchfork after seeing who was at Trump dinner for Saudi crown prince
By highplainsdem - 8 hrs ago - 47 replies
General Discussion
I just got the overwhelming feeling we've been set up...
By Javaman - 22 hrs ago - 39 replies
I just got the overwhelming feeling we've been set up...
By Javaman - 22 hrs ago - 39 replies
The DU Lounge
. Do you still make the crater in your mashed potatoes for the gravy? I do
By debm55 - 18 hrs ago - 37 replies
. Do you still make the crater in your mashed potatoes for the gravy? I do
By debm55 - 18 hrs ago - 37 replies
Latest Breaking News
Live Updates: Lindsey Halligan says full grand jury never saw final indictment it handed up against Comey
By demmiblue - 4 hrs ago - 35 replies
Live Updates: Lindsey Halligan says full grand jury never saw final indictment it handed up against Comey
By demmiblue - 4 hrs ago - 35 replies
The DU Lounge
Has anyone else been watching The Revolution by Ken Burns?
By zanana1 - 6 hrs ago - 35 replies
Has anyone else been watching The Revolution by Ken Burns?
By zanana1 - 6 hrs ago - 35 replies
General Discussion
Scarborough is a loud-mouthed smug alpha male bullying ass clown who thinks he's Nostrafckingdamus.
By Miles Archer - 7 hrs ago - 35 replies
Scarborough is a loud-mouthed smug alpha male bullying ass clown who thinks he's Nostrafckingdamus.
By Miles Archer - 7 hrs ago - 35 replies
General Discussion
Trump's Justice Department may have accidentally handed Democrats five House seats - Ian Millhiser @ Vox
By In It to Win It - 23 hrs ago - 35 replies
Trump's Justice Department may have accidentally handed Democrats five House seats - Ian Millhiser @ Vox
By In It to Win It - 23 hrs ago - 35 replies
General Discussion
A crazy theory on what Johnson and Thune may be doing here.
By Wiz Imp - 20 hrs ago - 33 replies
A crazy theory on what Johnson and Thune may be doing here.
By Wiz Imp - 20 hrs ago - 33 replies
General Discussion
Catholic Hospital turns away woman in labor, she gives birth in car..fake pro lifers!
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 12 hrs ago - 32 replies
Catholic Hospital turns away woman in labor, she gives birth in car..fake pro lifers!
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 12 hrs ago - 32 replies
General Discussion
Epstein really sounds like an Intel op
By SamuelTheThird - 18 hrs ago - 32 replies
Epstein really sounds like an Intel op
By SamuelTheThird - 18 hrs ago - 32 replies
General Discussion
So now we get whatever Bondi decides we get.
By Miles Archer - 22 hrs ago - 32 replies
So now we get whatever Bondi decides we get.
By Miles Archer - 22 hrs ago - 32 replies
General Discussion
If the Epstein files come out heavily redacted, it could actually hurt Trump more, not protect him.
By Quixote1818 - 19 hrs ago - 29 replies
If the Epstein files come out heavily redacted, it could actually hurt Trump more, not protect him.
By Quixote1818 - 19 hrs ago - 29 replies
Latest Breaking News
Exclusive: Ukraine expected to give up land, some arms under US peace plan, sources say
By muriel_volestrangler - 1 hr ago - 28 replies
Exclusive: Ukraine expected to give up land, some arms under US peace plan, sources say
By muriel_volestrangler - 1 hr ago - 28 replies
General Discussion
Lindsey Halligan says full grand jury never saw final indictment it handed up against Comey
By LetMyPeopleVote - 3 hrs ago - 27 replies
Lindsey Halligan says full grand jury never saw final indictment it handed up against Comey
By LetMyPeopleVote - 3 hrs ago - 27 replies
General Discussion
Q: Purely hypothetically, do you think Donald Trump would resort to homicide to eliminate rivals?
By AStern - 59 min ago - 24 replies
Q: Purely hypothetically, do you think Donald Trump would resort to homicide to eliminate rivals?
By AStern - 59 min ago - 24 replies
General Discussion
Un-f-ing-believable! There are people who WANT "mar-a-lago face"?!?
By pat_k - 3 hrs ago - 23 replies
Un-f-ing-believable! There are people who WANT "mar-a-lago face"?!?
By pat_k - 3 hrs ago - 23 replies
General Discussion
The "Epstein Files" will never see the light of day
By AverageOldGuy - 4 hrs ago - 23 replies
The "Epstein Files" will never see the light of day
By AverageOldGuy - 4 hrs ago - 23 replies
General Discussion
The Catholic League's Epstein defense is even worse than you think
By ihaveaquestion - 4 hrs ago - 21 replies
The Catholic League's Epstein defense is even worse than you think
By ihaveaquestion - 4 hrs ago - 21 replies
Latest Breaking News
House Republicans move to censure Plaskett over text messages with Epstein
By Zorro - 18 hrs ago - 21 replies
House Republicans move to censure Plaskett over text messages with Epstein
By Zorro - 18 hrs ago - 21 replies
General Discussion
The View's Joy Behar Says Conservative Woman Could Win Presidency 'Faster Than a Liberal'
By Mr. Sparkle - 4 hrs ago - 20 replies
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The View's Joy Behar Says Conservative Woman Could Win Presidency 'Faster Than a Liberal'
By Mr. Sparkle - 4 hrs ago - 20 replies
Latest Breaking News
ICE Worker Arrested in Sex Trafficking Sting Told Police, 'I'm ICE, Boys'
By ificandream - 4 hrs ago - 20 replies
ICE Worker Arrested in Sex Trafficking Sting Told Police, 'I'm ICE, Boys'
By ificandream - 4 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
Reporter Mary Bruce skewers both Trump and the Saudi Prince on live tv.
By Swede - 7 hrs ago - 20 replies
Reporter Mary Bruce skewers both Trump and the Saudi Prince on live tv.
By Swede - 7 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
Bilionaire Tom Steyer declares run for California governor
By In It to Win It - 2 hrs ago - 19 replies
Bilionaire Tom Steyer declares run for California governor
By In It to Win It - 2 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
Scott Bessent: Trump's $2000 Tariff Checks Won't Fuel Inflation If People Don't Actually Spend Them
By Ruby the Liberal - 7 hrs ago - 19 replies
Scott Bessent: Trump's $2000 Tariff Checks Won't Fuel Inflation If People Don't Actually Spend Them
By Ruby the Liberal - 7 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
Epstein's Brother Claims He Heard 'from a Pretty Good Source' That Epstein Files Are Being Scrubbed of Republicans
By B.See - 18 hrs ago - 19 replies
Epstein's Brother Claims He Heard 'from a Pretty Good Source' That Epstein Files Are Being Scrubbed of Republicans
By B.See - 18 hrs ago - 19 replies
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Something to ponder ----How come there is an expiration date on my sour cream when it is already sour?
By debm55 - 18 hrs ago - 19 replies
Something to ponder ----How come there is an expiration date on my sour cream when it is already sour?
By debm55 - 18 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
Mike Johnson video on senate vote over Epstein.
By Duncanpup - 10 hrs ago - 18 replies
Mike Johnson video on senate vote over Epstein.
By Duncanpup - 10 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
Plastic surgeons wrestle with requests for 'Mar-a-Lago face': 'You're going to look like Maleficent'
By Brenda - 22 hrs ago - 18 replies
Plastic surgeons wrestle with requests for 'Mar-a-Lago face': 'You're going to look like Maleficent'
By Brenda - 22 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
Robert Reich should be making ALL Democrats use this stuff for their campaigns. It's sickening......
By a kennedy - 2 hrs ago - 17 replies
Robert Reich should be making ALL Democrats use this stuff for their campaigns. It's sickening......
By a kennedy - 2 hrs ago - 17 replies
Latest Breaking News
Federal judge orders Arlington, Fort Worth ISDs to remove Ten Commandments displays
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 17 replies
Federal judge orders Arlington, Fort Worth ISDs to remove Ten Commandments displays
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 17 replies
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Reel Cranky: Post a Pic of a Curmudgeon from TV or a Flick
By Floyd R. Turbo - 7 hrs ago - 16 replies
Reel Cranky: Post a Pic of a Curmudgeon from TV or a Flick
By Floyd R. Turbo - 7 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
DU Poll: Will tRump really release the files? (Poll)
By BigmanPigman - 17 hrs ago - 16 replies
DU Poll: Will tRump really release the files? (Poll)
By BigmanPigman - 17 hrs ago - 16 replies
Latest Breaking News
January 6 rioter who was pardoned by Trump arrested for child sexual abuse
By BeyondGeography - 2 hrs ago - 15 replies
January 6 rioter who was pardoned by Trump arrested for child sexual abuse
By BeyondGeography - 2 hrs ago - 15 replies
Latest Breaking News
Donald Trump Says ABC Should Lose Its Broadcast License After Getting Irate Over Reporter's Questions About Jamal Khasho
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 20 hrs ago - 15 replies
Donald Trump Says ABC Should Lose Its Broadcast License After Getting Irate Over Reporter's Questions About Jamal Khasho
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 20 hrs ago - 15 replies
Latest Breaking News
Labor Department Cancels Release of Much-Anticipated October Jobs Report
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - 14 replies
Labor Department Cancels Release of Much-Anticipated October Jobs Report
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - 14 replies
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 - 3 hrs ago - 14 replies
Gov. Greg Abbott was ordered to release emails with Elon Musk. Most of the 1,400 pages are blacked out.
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - 14 replies
Latest Breaking News
Larry Summers resigns from OpenAI board after release of emails with Epstein
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - 14 replies
Larry Summers resigns from OpenAI board after release of emails with Epstein
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - 14 replies
Photography
Late fall showers for MB's Farmer's Market!
By CaliforniaPeggy - 23 hrs ago - 14 replies
Late fall showers for MB's Farmer's Market!
By CaliforniaPeggy - 23 hrs ago - 14 replies
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 - 4 hrs ago - 13 replies
Warning signs appear on Mexican beach declaring area restricted by U.S. as Mexico rejects Trump offer to strike cartels
By riversedge - 4 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
He's not the problem, you are (excellent summation):
By demmiblue - 6 hrs ago - 13 replies
He's not the problem, you are (excellent summation):
By demmiblue - 6 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
I Want To set The Record Straight About My Feelings For Joe Biden
By gab13by13 - 7 hrs ago - 13 replies
I Want To set The Record Straight About My Feelings For Joe Biden
By gab13by13 - 7 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
I sense that finally, the republicans in congress have now, today learned they can unite against tRump.
By FarPoint - 15 hrs ago - 13 replies
I sense that finally, the republicans in congress have now, today learned they can unite against tRump.
By FarPoint - 15 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
*Lawrence is on, with a cold but telling us what we need to hear.
By elleng - 18 hrs ago - 13 replies
*Lawrence is on, with a cold but telling us what we need to hear.
By elleng - 18 hrs ago - 13 replies
Latest Breaking News
Bondi says she'll follow law on Epstein files, hints at 'new information'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago - 12 replies
Bondi says she'll follow law on Epstein files, hints at 'new information'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Maybe a stupid question, but if Pammy DID "get disbarred," could she still remain head of DOJ?
By Miles Archer - 2 hrs ago - 12 replies
Maybe a stupid question, but if Pammy DID "get disbarred," could she still remain head of DOJ?
By Miles Archer - 2 hrs ago - 12 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump Administration Reviving Three Mile Island With $1 Billion Loan
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 12 replies
Trump Administration Reviving Three Mile Island With $1 Billion Loan
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Reporter: " Mr. President, Why did the Democrats create a hoax which only exposed Democrats?"
By librechik - 9 hrs ago - 12 replies
Reporter: " Mr. President, Why did the Democrats create a hoax which only exposed Democrats?"
By librechik - 9 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Another reason to tax the rich. Someone just paid more than 236 million dollars for a painting.
By Baitball Blogger - 16 hrs ago - 12 replies
Another reason to tax the rich. Someone just paid more than 236 million dollars for a painting.
By Baitball Blogger - 16 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Exclusive: Trump approval falls to lowest of his term over prices and Epstein files, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
By Zorro - 17 hrs ago - 12 replies
Exclusive: Trump approval falls to lowest of his term over prices and Epstein files, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
By Zorro - 17 hrs ago - 12 replies
Latest Breaking News
Top Dem sparks laughter by trolling Trump official who shot her dog
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 19 hrs ago - 12 replies
Top Dem sparks laughter by trolling Trump official who shot her dog
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 19 hrs ago - 12 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump officials say president is plotting new wave of retribution after Epstein bill vote
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - 11 replies
Trump officials say president is plotting new wave of retribution after Epstein bill vote
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
I am blessed with 3 precious, wonderful, intelligent dogs...
By Trueblue Texan - 3 hrs ago - 11 replies
I am blessed with 3 precious, wonderful, intelligent dogs...
By Trueblue Texan - 3 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
MaddowBlog-Speaker Mike Johnson's strategy on Epstein Files Transparency Act fails in spectacular fashion
By LetMyPeopleVote - 6 hrs ago - 11 replies
MaddowBlog-Speaker Mike Johnson's strategy on Epstein Files Transparency Act fails in spectacular fashion
By LetMyPeopleVote - 6 hrs ago - 11 replies
Ohio
This Ohio county banned wind and solar. Now, residents are pushing back.
By douglas9 - 8 hrs ago - 11 replies
This Ohio county banned wind and solar. Now, residents are pushing back.
By douglas9 - 8 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Charlotte Observer: Donald Trump's Border Patrol has already failed in Charlotte
By SunSeeker - 12 hrs ago - 11 replies
Charlotte Observer: Donald Trump's Border Patrol has already failed in Charlotte
By SunSeeker - 12 hrs ago - 11 replies
Cable News Clips
Lawrence: Humiliated Trump's dictatorship over Republicans is coming apart with the Epstein vote - The Last Word MS NOW
By Rhiannon12866 - 16 hrs ago - 11 replies
Lawrence: Humiliated Trump's dictatorship over Republicans is coming apart with the Epstein vote - The Last Word MS NOW
By Rhiannon12866 - 16 hrs ago - 11 replies
Virginia
West Virginia invites 27 Virginia counties to join the Mountain State
By IronLionZion - 18 hrs ago - 11 replies
West Virginia invites 27 Virginia counties to join the Mountain State
By IronLionZion - 18 hrs ago - 11 replies
Forum Spotlight: Pennsylvania
Game of chance being used in Northumberland County to decide Sunbury City Council raceHow Pennsylvania's first trans mayor-elect used a 'good neighbor' campaign to win
Over 12,000 Chester County voters cast provisional ballots after a pollbook error. Almost all those ballots are now coun
Latest Breaking News
Harvard launches new probe of Larry Summers and others entangled in Epstein saga
22 min ago - ABC News
22 min ago - ABC News
Majority of corporate Trump ballroom donors represented by 3 lobbying firms, watchdog says
49 min ago - CBS News
49 min ago - CBS News
Trump officials say president is plotting new wave of retribution after Epstein bill vote
1 hr ago - The Independent
1 hr ago - The Independent
Bondi says she'll follow law on Epstein files, hints at 'new information'
1 hr ago - Good Morning America
1 hr ago - Good Morning America
Exclusive: Ukraine expected to give up land, some arms under US peace plan, sources say
1 hr ago - Reuters
1 hr ago - Reuters
FBI intercepts communications of Newsom administration officials, California political players
2 hrs ago - LA Times
2 hrs ago - LA Times
Gov. Greg Abbott was ordered to release emails with Elon Musk. Most of the 1,400 pages are blacked out.
3 hrs ago - Texas Tribune/ProPublica
3 hrs ago - Texas Tribune/ProPublica
Warning signs appear on Mexican beach declaring area restricted by U.S. as Mexico rejects Trump offer to strike cartels
4 hrs ago - cbsnews.com
4 hrs ago - cbsnews.com
Live Updates: Lindsey Halligan says full grand jury never saw final indictment it handed up against Comey
4 hrs ago - CNN
4 hrs ago - CNN
State department to cut 38 universities from research program over DEI policies
5 hrs ago - The Guardian
5 hrs ago - The Guardian
Bipartisan bill aims to pay air traffic controllers during future shutdowns
7 hrs ago - The Independent
7 hrs ago - The Independent
Appeals court pauses California law requiring companies to report climate-related financial risk
7 hrs ago - AP
7 hrs ago - AP
Scientists criticize food manufacturers for massive profits from sales of unhealthy ultraprocessed food
8 hrs ago - CNN Health
8 hrs ago - CNN Health
Gustav Klimt portrait that spared its subject from Nazis breaks modern art record with $236M sale
8 hrs ago - AP
8 hrs ago - AP
Exclusive: Trump approval falls to lowest of his term over prices and Epstein files, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
10 hrs ago - Reuters
10 hrs ago - Reuters
Federal judge orders Arlington, Fort Worth ISDs to remove Ten Commandments displays
11 hrs ago - KERA Dallas, TX/NPR
11 hrs ago - KERA Dallas, TX/NPR
Democrats target federal officials accused of civil rights violations in new legislation
12 hrs ago - NBC News
12 hrs ago - NBC News
House Republicans move to censure Plaskett over text messages with Epstein
18 hrs ago - Washington Post
18 hrs ago - Washington Post
Donald Trump Says ABC Should Lose Its Broadcast License After Getting Irate Over Reporter's Questions About Jamal Khasho
20 hrs ago - Deadline
20 hrs ago - Deadline
Chief judge corners Trump lawyer on failure of 'hopelessly complicated' Hillary Clinton RICO lawsuit on appeal
21 hrs ago - Law & Crime
21 hrs ago - Law & Crime
Settlement calls for NPR to get $36M in government funds to operate public radio
21 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
21 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
DHS plans to deploy 250 border agents to Louisiana in major immigration sweep, AP sources say
21 hrs ago - AP
21 hrs ago - AP
She was blacklisted during McCarthyism. Now she's speaking out against Florida's teaching standards
22 hrs ago - AP
22 hrs ago - AP