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Miller outlines how Trump administration would prioritize mass deportations
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Football
Have the Chiefs tired of
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General Discussion
SCOTUSblog: The morning read for Monday, Dec. 9
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Latest Breaking News
Union of Concerned Scientists pushes for wetland protections in farm bill
By Omaha Steve - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 10 hrs ago

Cable News Clips
"Assad Is Gone": Writer Yassin al-Haj Saleh on Syria, His 16 Years in Prison & Wife's Disappearance
By Uncle Joe - 10 hrs ago - Last reply 10 hrs ago

General Discussion
Biden Is Ceding Presidential Influence to Trump, and Some Democrats Are Furious
By WhiskeyGrinder - 25 replies @ 10 hrs ago (Milestone)

Seniors
'The Way We Live in the United States is Not Normal' 10 min
By Joinfortmill - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 10 hrs ago

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Baboon helping his dog friend get rid of bugs
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Jewish Group
Pope Francis inaugurates nativity scene in Vatican showing baby Jesus on keffiyeh
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Cable News Clips
Top U.S. & World Headlines -- December 9, 2024
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Cable News Clips
For Biden's legacy, is it worth pardoning Trump's critics? - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 11 hrs ago

General Discussion
Clyburn wants Biden to Pardon Trump to "clean the slate."
By Baitball Blogger - 50 replies @ 11 hrs ago (Milestone)

General Discussion
Seen on FB
By orangecrush - 11 hrs ago - Last reply 11 hrs ago

Latest Breaking News
Trump surgeon general pick involved in gun accident aged 13 that killed her father
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 11 hrs ago

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In the Upper Peninsula of Mi, we still have robins
By Kaleva - 11 hrs ago - Last reply 11 hrs ago

General Discussion
Nice interview with Jared Huffman, Dem CA
By Genevra - 11 hrs ago - Last reply 11 hrs ago

Latest Breaking News
Kinzinger has 'absolutely no worries' Trump will try to put him in jail
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 11 hrs ago

Pets
Bee and Fifi
By happybird - 20 hrs ago - Last reply 11 hrs ago

Cooking & Baking
Breakfast Monday 9 December 2024
By irisblue - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 11 hrs ago

American History
In January 1961, John F. Kennedy appointed Mortimer Caplin U.S. Commissioner of Internal Revenue.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 11 hrs ago - Last reply 11 hrs ago

Latest Breaking News
Adam Schiff to be sworn into the Senate, where he wants to be more than a Trump antagonist
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 11 hrs ago

General Discussion
"G" is for Gabbard
By speak easy - 11 hrs ago - Last reply 11 hrs ago

General Discussion
Being polite to the CONvicted felon in France
By malaise - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 11 hrs ago

American History
On December 8, 1972, United Airlines Flight 553 crashed on approach to Midway.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 12 hrs ago - Last reply 11 hrs ago

General Discussion
In what fucking world
By Aviation Pro - 50 replies @ 11 hrs ago (Milestone)

Music Appreciation
I Shiver
By Cosmo Blues - 11 hrs ago - Last reply 11 hrs ago

Cable News Clips
'Chilling': Trump doubles down on 'concept' of a healthcare plan & cabinet nominees in NBC interview - Inside w/Jen Psaki
By Rhiannon12866 - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 11 hrs ago

Environment & Energy
Global Average Temps In November 1.62C Above Historic Averages - 2024 Guaranteed As Hottest Year In Instrumental Record
By hatrack - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 11 hrs ago

Foreign Affairs
ISIS sites bombed by US and Israel in fear of Syria takeover - Times Radio
By TexasTowelie - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 11 hrs ago

General Discussion
The Daily Blast with Greg Sargent - Trump Privately Rages at "Traitors," Revealing Darker Plans for 2025
By Dennis Donovan - 12 hrs ago - Last reply 11 hrs ago

Latest Breaking News
US Stages 'Historic' Island Defense Drills Amid Growing China Threat
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - Last reply 11 hrs ago

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Reopening of Notre-Dame Marred by Appearance of Antichrist
By Zorro - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 12 hrs ago

Latest Breaking News
The spiritual heart of Paris awakens: Notre Dame hosts first Mass since 2019 fire
By Omaha Steve - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 12 hrs ago

American History
On December 8, 2020, Trump was still announcing appointments.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 12 hrs ago - Last reply 12 hrs ago

Latest Breaking News
Mississippi communities scarred by ICE raids fear future under Trump
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - Last reply 12 hrs ago

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*** Wordle 1,269 Spoiler *** 3/6*
By unweird - 25 replies @ 12 hrs ago (Milestone)

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AlterNet: 10 years later: The CIA 'Torture Report' and America's accountability deficit
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The media is targeting US birthright citizenship
By erodriguez - 25 replies @ 12 hrs ago (Milestone)

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Ana Kasparian ramping up her Faux Noose audition, I guess...?
By Montauk6 - 19 hrs ago - Last reply 12 hrs ago

Birders
Conowingo Bald Eagles
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General Discussion
Clyburn wants Biden to Pardon Trump to "clean the slate."
By Baitball Blogger - 25 replies @ 12 hrs ago (Milestone)

General Discussion
Why we fight, and where ...
By marble falls - 12 hrs ago - Last reply 12 hrs ago

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Raw Story: 'At his behest': MSNBC's Lemire warns Trump's already issued orders for vow he now denies
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New Jersey
Trenton councilwoman leads by 7 with 30 votes left to count
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General Discussion
Are we now in favor of the death penalty?
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American History
On December 8, 1941, Roosevelt addressed Congress and asked it to declare war on Japan.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 12 hrs ago - Last reply 12 hrs ago

Musicians
This amplitube simulator is amazing it is from I.K. Media.
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Latest Breaking News
Israel strikes suspected weapons sites in Syria as Russia grants Assad political asylum
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 12 hrs ago

Latest Breaking News
RNC Co-Chair Lara Trump to step down amid speculation about Florida senate seat
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 12 hrs ago

American History
On December 7, 1946, 119 people died in Atlanta's Winecoff Hotel fire.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 12 hrs ago - Last reply 12 hrs ago

General Discussion
Not a Fan: Sen. Amy Klobuchar Tells Jen Psaki She Doesn't Like What's Happening With Biden Pardons, Including Hunter's
By Celerity - 25 replies @ 12 hrs ago (Milestone)

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I wonder if the killer of Brian Thompson has a vendetta.
By Duncanpup - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 12 hrs ago

Environment & Energy
Almost all of earth became permanently drier since 1990: Report
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California
Particularly Dangerous Situation: Red Flag Warning issued for parts of Southern California
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I got a jury summons.
By Jeebo - 25 replies @ 13 hrs ago (Milestone)

American History
On December 7, 1941, the refurbished, streamlined Empire State Express made its first run.
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What was your scariest moment?
By frogmarch - 25 replies @ 13 hrs ago (Milestone)

General Discussion
So, who's your guess for "Times Person of the Year" to be named this week???
By a kennedy - 25 replies @ 13 hrs ago (Milestone)

Baseball
ESPN reporting that the Mets have signed Juan Soto to 15-year/$765 million deal
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Editorials & Other Articles
Trump IRS Nominee Wanted to Shut Down the Humane Society
By Judi Lynn - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 13 hrs ago

TV Chat
Monday, Dec. 9 - Late-night talk show guest listings
By FakeNoose - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 13 hrs ago

General Discussion
Message to the Congress on Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Foreign Interference in Elections 9/24
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Mother Jones: How Democrats (Just Barely) Flipped America's Most Expensive House Seat
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Can Trump broker peace in Ukraine? History may hold the answers
By Celerity - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 13 hrs ago

Liberal YouTubers
Drunk At 10AM?! GOP Senator Gives WILD Hegseth Defense
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Australia Bans Kids Under 16 from Social Media in Bold Move Against Big Tech
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Editorials & Other Articles
Trump Organization leases brand to 2 new projects in Saudi Arabia
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Dad Finds A Box Of Kittens Outside And Brings Them All In...
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Music Appreciation
Body Count ft. David Gilmour: Comfortably Numb (!)
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Latin America
With Bolsonaro Facing Prosecution, NYT Renews Attacks on Brazil's Courts
By Judi Lynn - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 13 hrs ago

Cable News Clips
'Need to cover Trump differently': Podcast host how media should adapt to a second Trump term - MSNBC Reports
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Liberal YouTubers
Jill Biden has MAJOR LEGAL CLAIM against Trump...$100M!! - Ben Meidas
By Dennis Donovan - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago

General Discussion
Donald Assad Trump.
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Trump says he can't guarantee tariffs won't raise US prices and won't rule out revenge prosecutions
By Galraedia - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago

Basketball
Missouri's stunning upset of Kansas caps brutal week for Big 12 men's basketball
By RandySF - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago

General Discussion
Macron for the win.
By sheshe2 - 25 replies @ 14 hrs ago (Milestone)

Science
Ancient life
By SarcasticSatyr - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago

Latin America
The Fascist Threat Becomes Clearer With Milei's Call for a Brown International
By Judi Lynn - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago

Liberal YouTubers
Trump PLAN to SUBVERT CONGRESS REVEALED - Legal AF
By Rhiannon12866 - 17 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago

Foreign Affairs
Commitment Problems: Why Assad Fled, Why It Happened So Quickly, and Why the War Lasted 13 Years - William Spaniel
By TexasTowelie - 17 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago

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On this day, December 9, 1934, Junior Wells was born.
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Latest Breaking News

Exclusive: US, UAE discussed lifting Assad sanctions in exchange for break with Iran, sources say
Monday - Reuters

Trump Threatens 'Hell to Pay' Unless Gaza Hostages Are Freed Before Inauguration
Monday - New York Times

Judge strikes down core parts of Act 10 that stripped most public workers' union rights
Monday - Wisconsin Examiner

Jill Biden Has Blunt Comment About Her Husband's Decision To Pardon Hunter
Monday - Huff Post

GOP's small majority adds to challenge of tax reform
Monday - The Hill

Musk Record Tesla Pay Plan Rejected Again by Delaware Judge
Monday - Bloomberg

Incoming House majority squeezed by Trump's planned appointments
Monday - CBS News

Police officer became 'double agent' for Proud Boys, prosecutor says
Monday - AP

Dinesh D'Souza apologizes for false claims in election conspiracy theory film '2000 Mules'
Monday - The Independent

The International Criminal Court is facing doubts as its member states meet
Monday - NPR

Some Democrats are frustrated over Joe Biden reversing course and pardoning his son Hunter
Monday - Associated Press

Private donations pour in for cash-strapped national parks
Monday - Roll Call

American-Israeli hostage Omer Neutra announced dead in Gaza captivity
Monday - Jerusalem Post

Democratic senators urge Biden to try to limit Trump's ability to use the U.S. military domestically
Monday - NBC News

Trump allies begin attack on EPA and rules protecting US drinking water
Monday - The Guardian

Landmark climate change case opens at the top UN court as island nations fear rising seas
Monday - AP

Latest US strike on China's chips hits semiconductor toolmakers
Monday - Reuters

Biden surges arms to Ukraine, fearing Trump will halt U.S. aid
Monday - Washington Post

Jasmine Crockett Has Blistering Message For GOP Pearl-Clutching Over Hunter Biden Pardon
Monday - Huff Post

California lawmakers to begin special session to 'Trump-proof' state laws
Monday - ABC News/AP

Democrat Jamie Raskin Says There's No 'Proof' FBI Was Weaponized Against Trump Amid Patel Nomination
Monday - MEDIAite

'The threat ... is real': Hunter Biden legal team warned of Trump 'vengeance' in lead-up to President Biden issuing pardon
Monday - Law & Crime

Canada's ambassador says Trudeau told Trump the Canadian border can't be compared to Mexico's
Monday - AP

Hunter Biden Responds to Being Pardoned
Monday - Newsweek

Scoop: Raskin moves towards bid to oust Nadler on Judiciary
Monday - Axios

Biden decries 'stigma' and 'misinformation' on World AIDS Day
Monday - msn/The Hill

Kash Patel 'must prove' he'll fix FBI, senior GOP senator says
Monday - Politico

Countries deadlock on UN treaty on plastic pollution
Monday - The Hill/AP

Conspiracy theorist Kash Patel, Trump's pick to lead FBI, faces Senate blowback
Dec 1 - The Guardian

Jake Sullivan: FBI should remain 'an independent institution insulated from politics'
Dec 1 - Politico

Biden Issues a 'Full and Unconditional Pardon' of His Son Hunter Biden
Dec 1 - NYT

Chicago hate crime shooting suspect dead after being found unresponsive at jail's health center
Dec 1 - ABC 7 Chicago

President Biden pardons his son Hunter Biden
Dec 1 - NBC

GOP Senator Defends Wray as Trump Seeks Loyalist to Head FBI
Dec 1 - Bloomberg

Environmental groups demand EPA to start monitoring microplastics in water
Dec 1 - The Guardian

DACA recipients worry their protection from deportation won't last another Trump term
Dec 1 - ABC News/AP

Social Security reforms face uncertain future in Senate
Dec 1 - The Hill

He's the first known transgender lawyer to argue before Supreme Court.For Chase Strangio the mission 'is not lost on me'
Dec 1 - CNN US

Elon Musk in 'Unprecedented' Position Over Rural Internet: Former FCC head
Dec 1 - Newsweek

Sen. Alex Padilla says Donald Trump has "made it no secret that he has it in for California"
Dec 1 - CBS News

Trudeau promised Trump tougher border controls, says top Canada official
Dec 1 - Reuters

Trump picks daughter Tiffany's father-in-law Massad Boulos as senior Mideast adviser
Dec 1 - ABC News

'He is one of us!': US anti-vaxxers rejoice at nomination of David Weldon for CDC
Dec 1 - The Guardian

Biden team wants to finish strong on Ukraine, Gaza
Dec 1 - ABC News

Biden fulfilling promise to visit Africa as US looks to counter China's deepening influence in region
Dec 1 - CNN Politics

UN says it is halting aid through main Gaza crossing because route is too dangerous
Dec 1 - NPR/AP

Recess appointments could put Trump at odds with conservatives on the Supreme Court
Dec 1 - AP

Republicans eye tax breaks, border funds and clean energy cuts when Trump returns
Dec 1 - NBC News

White House calls hostage video a 'cruel reminder of Hamas's terror'
Dec 1 - The Hill

Ex-FBI Deputy Director Sounds Alarm On Trump's Kash Patel Pick: 'Profoundly Unqualified'
Dec 1 - Huff Post

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