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FBI Director Christopher Wray to resign before Trump takes office
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 9 recs

General Discussion
AlterNet: Trump's Guilfoyle nomination surfaces allegations old and new
By Dennis Donovan - 15 hrs ago - 9 recs

The DU Lounge
So the other day I was sitting
By kairos12 - 17 hrs ago - 9 recs

General Discussion
What did Greece ever do to us?
By Botany - 18 hrs ago - 9 recs

Public Transportation and Smart Growth
Amtrak's sleek new high-speed electric trains are coming next spring
By marmar - 19 hrs ago - 9 recs

General Discussion
RFK Jr. Becomes Latest Troubled Trump Pick
By applegrove - 21 hrs ago - 9 recs

Latest Breaking News
Democratic Representatives, activist call on Biden to commute federal death sentences
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 9 recs

General Discussion
Raw Story: South Dakotans have 'zero faith' in Kristi Noem's ability to do Trump-assigned job: report
By Dennis Donovan - 21 hrs ago - 9 recs

Environment & Energy
US Fish & Wildlife Service Will LIst Monarch Butterflies As A Threatened Species
By hatrack - 22 hrs ago - 9 recs

Jewish Group
Be a Shamash this Chanukah!
By elleng - 3 hrs ago - 8 recs

Cable News Clips
Lawrence O'Donnell: Christopher Wray decided to save Trump from putting another lie in writing - The Last Word - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago - 8 recs

General Discussion
Democracy? One Dumb Senator Blocks Press Freedom
By turbinetree - 5 hrs ago - 8 recs

General Discussion
Greetings!
By DingleBerryNW - 6 hrs ago - 8 recs

Foreign Affairs
11 Dec: Footage: Russian Bodies Piled Up. Total Meat Wave Failure. - Reporting from Ukraine
By TexasTowelie - 7 hrs ago - 8 recs

Latest Breaking News
Trump organization officially launches new Saudi Arabia tower
By HereForTheParty - 8 hrs ago - 8 recs

General Discussion
Susan Collins Sounds Ready to Screw Us All Over Again
By Celerity - 9 hrs ago - 8 recs

Liberal YouTubers
Superstar Congressman vows to bring the heat against MAGA! - Pondering Politics
By TexasTowelie - 9 hrs ago - 8 recs

General Discussion
Chris Murphy 🟧 @ChrisMurphyCTL: The next DNC Chair should absolutely refuse to take corporate PAC money
By Passages - 10 hrs ago - 8 recs

General Discussion
The US is striking targets across Syria, and it isn't the only one dropping bombs in this uncertain moment
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 10 hrs ago - 8 recs

The DU Lounge
Having an MRI tomorrow and I'm feeling extremely anxious today. I'm very claustrophobic.
By beaglelover - 10 hrs ago - 8 recs

General Discussion
Luigi Mangione's Lawyer Claims People Want To Pay His Legal Fees In UnitedHealthcare CEO Shooting
By riversedge - 14 hrs ago - 8 recs

Latest Breaking News
Justice Department's storied Civil Rights Division will fight DEI under Trump
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 8 recs

General Discussion
Pete Hegseth missing target and hitting drummer with axe
By Demovictory9 - 17 hrs ago - 8 recs

General Discussion
WaPo: Afghan blast kills key minister, shocking Taliban
By Dennis Donovan - 17 hrs ago - 8 recs

Latest Breaking News
Albertsons Sues Kroger for Breach of Contract in Failed Deal
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 8 recs

General Discussion
Wouldn't you think that something called a Cyber TRUCK would have 4wd?
By Baitball Blogger - 20 hrs ago - 8 recs

Environment & Energy
Elon Musk's Transition From Green Car Entrepreneur To Clueless Climate Science-Denying Asshole Approaches Completion
By hatrack - 21 hrs ago - 8 recs

Latest Breaking News
Key US agency that fights foreign influence in jeopardy after funding snub
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 8 recs

Liberal YouTubers
BREAKING: Kari Lake Nominated for WHAT?! - Bulwark Takes
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago - 7 recs

General Discussion
One million moms, Calls For 'Wicked' Boycott Due To Film main characters being gay in real life and witchcraft theme
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 6 hrs ago - 7 recs

General Discussion
What happens if we have another Timothy McVeigh protesting.?
By sheshe2 - 7 hrs ago - 7 recs

Liberal YouTubers
NY AG Leticia James and NY DA Alvin Bragg Tell Trump They WILL NOT Dismiss His Cases - Glenn Kirschner
By Rhiannon12866 - 8 hrs ago - 7 recs

Latest Breaking News
George Kresge Jr., who wowed talk show audiences as the The Amazing Kreskin, dies at age 89
By OnlinePoker - 9 hrs ago - 7 recs

General Discussion
"For what they did, they should go to jail"
By speak easy - 10 hrs ago - 7 recs

General Discussion
Mike Lindell says 'cash-strapped' MyPillow took $1.6 million loan from payday lender at 409% interest
By Eugene - 10 hrs ago - 7 recs

The DU Lounge
Something to smile about:
By elleng - 11 hrs ago - 7 recs

General Discussion
Jury Selection
By SocialDemocrat61 - 11 hrs ago - 7 recs

Latest Breaking News
Manchin, Sinema block Democratic control of NLRB
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 7 recs

General Discussion
The End of an Era: AT&T to phase out landline phone network by 2029
By pstokely - 12 hrs ago - 7 recs

Music Appreciation
Here's what we now realize about Fetterman
By moniss - 13 hrs ago - 7 recs

Foreign Affairs
Russia Just Lost Two TU-95 Bombers Rebels Stormed Russian Khmeimim Air Base Ukrainian War Update Artur Rehi 712K s
By 2naSalit - 14 hrs ago - 7 recs

Cable News Clips
"Indefensible": U.S. Continues Deporting Haitians Amid Political Instability, Massacres
By Uncle Joe - 15 hrs ago - 7 recs

Cable News Clips
Rep. Delia Ramirez: Trump's Immigration Plans Are "Un-American, Unconstitutional & Undemocratic"
By Uncle Joe - 15 hrs ago - 7 recs

Wisconsin
Senator Ron Johnson (R, WI) claims he was only involved in fake electors plot for 'seconds.'
By riversedge - 15 hrs ago - 7 recs

Latest Breaking News
Supreme Court Won't Decide Nvidia Securities Fraud Case After All
By mahatmakanejeeves - 16 hrs ago - 7 recs

Cable News Clips
Top U.S. & World Headlines -- December 11, 2024
By Uncle Joe - 16 hrs ago - 7 recs

General Discussion
Prediction: US Health Insurance Companies will not change their ways, they'll raise rates and citizens will just take it
By tenderfoot - 17 hrs ago - 7 recs

General Discussion
And now a word about "messaging"
By Dem4life1970 - 18 hrs ago - 7 recs

General Discussion
TPM: Beware Of Trump's Coming Purge Of The U.S. Military
By Dennis Donovan - 18 hrs ago - 7 recs

General Discussion
Remembering Claus von Stauffenberg
By SocialDemocrat61 - 19 hrs ago - 7 recs

General Discussion
The Atlantic: The Conversation Democrats Need to Have
By Shrek - 19 hrs ago - 7 recs

Latest Breaking News
Federal court divided over Idaho's abortion ban and emergency care fight
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 7 recs

Liberal YouTubers
The Real Reason Behind Trump's Calls For Militant Extremism - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago - 6 recs

The DU Lounge
Just gettin comfy
By BWdem4life - 1 hr ago - 6 recs

Liberal YouTubers
Kimmel: Murder Suspect Luigi Mangione's New Lawyer, Pornhub's Top Searches & the Chanucorn & Hawk Tuah Girl!
By TexasTowelie - 5 hrs ago - 6 recs

General Discussion
'Nasty ads' the Democrats SHOULD HAVE RUN in the 'swing states'----
By Jack Valentino - 5 hrs ago - 6 recs

General Discussion
Eyewitnesses Dispute Nancy Mace's Assault Claim
By turbinetree - 5 hrs ago - 6 recs

Liberal YouTubers
Breaking: Major update at FBI - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 6 hrs ago - 6 recs

Latest Breaking News
Trump picks hardline Republican Kari Lake to lead Voice of America
By highplainsdem - 6 hrs ago - 6 recs

General Discussion
How stupid? THIS stupid.
By onecaliberal - 7 hrs ago - 6 recs

General Discussion
Sarah Longwell absolutely tears into Kevin McCarthy
By tishaLA - 8 hrs ago - 6 recs

General Discussion
The opening scene in the Godfather - the undertaker proclaims "I believe in America"
By CatWoman - 8 hrs ago - 6 recs

Health
Americans Spend More Time Living with Diseases, Sick 12.4 Yrs on Ave., More Yrs Burdened By Disease
By appalachiablue - 8 hrs ago - 6 recs

General Discussion
Arctic Tundra Shifts to Source of Climate Pollution, According to New Report Card
By Brenda - 10 hrs ago - 6 recs

General Discussion
Sarah Longwell CALLS OUT Trump's Biggest Enablers TO THEIR FACE
By In It to Win It - 10 hrs ago - 6 recs

General Discussion
MSNBC: New report shows the lengths Trump's DOJ went to quash leaks
By Dennis Donovan - 12 hrs ago - 6 recs

Latest Breaking News
Blinken defends Afghanistan withdrawal at contentious House hearing
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 6 recs

General Discussion
Governors call on Congress again to protect authority over space National Guard units
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 12 hrs ago - 6 recs

General Discussion
If the christofascists can convince enough of the major health insurance providers...
By Hugin - 13 hrs ago - 6 recs

Liberal YouTubers
I'm Running For DNC Chair - Martin O'Malley
By Dennis Donovan - 15 hrs ago - 6 recs

General Discussion
Say the next insurance "adjustor" expresses his anger
By sarisataka - 17 hrs ago - 6 recs

Editorials & Other Articles
'You Don't Frighten Us, You Pig-Dogs and Sons Of A Silly Person'
By sop - 17 hrs ago - 6 recs

General Discussion
SenatorBennet (D-Colorado) to @crampell this morning: "70% of people
By Passages - 18 hrs ago - 6 recs

General Discussion
"Let them eat cake!"
By Jit423 - 18 hrs ago - 6 recs

General Discussion
Raw Story: 'Swarm of MAGA attacks' making Hegseth confirmation seem more likely: report
By Dennis Donovan - 22 hrs ago - 6 recs

General Discussion
The stench and foul air of what media has become
By moniss - 53 min ago - 5 recs

Liberal YouTubers
Ex-Combat Pilot DROPS THE HAMMER on Trump Defense Pick - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago - 5 recs

General Discussion
But will her botox make it hard for enemies to see her serious and/or angry
By applegrove - 3 hrs ago - 5 recs

Photography
Peaceful Evening
By WiVoter - 6 hrs ago - 5 recs

Health
'Don't Get Sick. It's Too Expensive': Medical Debt Is Putting More Americans in Financial Crisis
By appalachiablue - 6 hrs ago - 5 recs

Forum Spotlight: Economy

Are You In The Top 3% Of Retirees? Here's The Shockingly Low Amount You Need Saved To Rank Among The Richest
By nmmi

The Truth About Trump's Trade War That No One Will Say Out Loud - Paul Warburg
By TexasTowelie

The excuses have already started.
By mahatmakanejeeves

Latest Breaking News

US to offer oil and gas leases in Alaska wildlife refuge on Jan. 9
Monday - AP

Rescuers rush to save geese and ducks soaked in oil due to spill in Boston river
Monday - AP

Gas prices are the lowest since 2021
Monday - Axios

Maryland Del. Mangione related to suspect in health care CEO's killing
Monday - Baltimore Sun

Suspect in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO had ties to Santa Monica and Stanford, records show
Monday - Los Angeles Times

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear picked to lead Democratic efforts to win governorships in 2026 midterms
Monday - AP

Rupert Murdoch Loses Bid to Change Family Trust to Give Control to Son Lachlan (Report)
Monday - Variety.com

ByteDance, TikTok seek temporary halt to US ban pending Supreme Court review
Monday - Reuters

Military pauses Osprey flights again after more metal failures are found in near-crash in November
Monday - Scripps News/AP

Social Security beneficiaries at risk of delays amid GOP funding fight
Monday - The Hill

UnitedHealthcare CEO killing: Luigi Mangione ID'd as person of interest, arrested on gun charge
Monday - CNBC

Supreme Court Won't Lift Gag Order on Donald Trump
Monday - Newsweek

South Korea imposes travel ban on president over martial law declaration
Monday - NBC News

US Supreme Court rejects school gender-identity policy challenge
Monday - Reuters, via MSN

US Supreme Court avoids Hawaii legal fight over gun rights
Monday - Reuters, via MSN

Haiti gang massacres around 180 people in Cite Soleil slum
Monday - Reuters

Daniel Penny found not guilty in chokehold death of Jordan Neely
Monday - NBC News

Police questioning a man in Pennsylvania in connection with killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO ...
Monday - CNN

NDAA features historic raise for junior enlisted troops
Monday - Roll Call

Supreme Court declines to review Boston case and 'race neutral' efforts to diversify public schools
Monday - CNN Politics

Zelenskyy Open to Western Troops Providing Security for End to War in Ukraine
Monday - US News and World Report/AP

Trump Nominee Tulsi Gabbard Has Inclination to Believe 'Most Outrageous Propaganda' Against US From Enemies, John Bolto
Monday - latintimes

US Stages 'Historic' Island Defense Drills Amid Growing China Threat
Monday - Newsweek

Minimum wage set to rise in 23 states next year as $15 an hour, and beyond, picks up steam
Monday - USA Today

Mississippi communities scarred by ICE raids fear future under Trump
Monday - NPR

US judge weighs fate of the Onion's buyout of Infowars
Monday - Reuters

RNC Co-Chair Lara Trump to step down amid speculation about Florida senate seat
Monday - ABC News

Adam Schiff to be sworn into the Senate, where he wants to be more than a Trump antagonist
Monday - AP

Union of Concerned Scientists pushes for wetland protections in farm bill
Monday - Nebraska Examiner

Miller outlines how Trump administration would prioritize mass deportations
Monday - Axios

Trump names conventional foreign policy hands to top State roles
Monday - Politico

Israel strikes suspected weapons sites in Syria as Russia grants Assad political asylum
Monday - ABC News/AP

Trump surgeon general pick involved in gun accident aged 13 that killed her father
Monday - The Guardian

Kinzinger has 'absolutely no worries' Trump will try to put him in jail
Monday - The Hill

Former Army captain and Proud Boys member headed to prison for storming the Capitol on Jan. 6
Monday - Law & Crime

The spiritual heart of Paris awakens: Notre Dame hosts first Mass since 2019 fire
Sunday - AP

Trump taps his attorney Alina Habba to serve as counselor to the president
Sunday - AP

Map Shows US Cities That Could Be Underwater in 2050
Sunday - Newsweek

More lawsuits are barreling toward Trump over Jan. 6
Sunday - Yahoo! News/Politico

Rep. Ro Khanna: US should be moving toward Medicare for all to cure inequities
Sunday - ABC News

Trump says RFK Jr. will investigate the discredited link between vaccines and autism: 'Somebody has to find out'
Sunday - NBC News

US pounds ISIS camps in Syria after Assad flees
Sunday - Politico

Trump says he doesn't plan to remove Fed chairman Jerome Powell
Sunday - CNN Business

College enrollment is falling at a 'concerning' rate, new data reveals
Sunday - The Guardian

Trump Still Only Has 'Concepts of a Plan' for Health Care
Sunday - Daily Beast

Trump calls for immediate ceasefire in Ukraine and says a US withdrawal from NATO is possible
Sunday - AP

Israel captures Syrian territory after Assad regime collapse
Sunday - Axios

New Jersey's Andy Kim is named to the Senate early
Sunday - Politico

A Sidelined Sitting President: South Korea's Leader Won't Run the Country
Sunday - Wall Street Journal (gift link)

Biden calls Assad's fall "moment of historic opportunity"
Sunday - CBS News

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