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General Discussion
Did Melania go to Saudi Arabia this time? Only around 14 days living in the WH this year?
By Norrrm - 17 hrs ago - 10 replies
Did Melania go to Saudi Arabia this time? Only around 14 days living in the WH this year?
By Norrrm - 17 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
OMG. Trump says he just invented a new word (Psst! Don't tell him it's been around for 400 years)
By Wiz Imp - 9 hrs ago - 9 replies
OMG. Trump says he just invented a new word (Psst! Don't tell him it's been around for 400 years)
By Wiz Imp - 9 hrs ago - 9 replies
Latest Breaking News
MAGA Melts Down Over House GOP Post Written in Spanish
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 9 replies
MAGA Melts Down Over House GOP Post Written in Spanish
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
Dahmer, Gacy, Bundy, all operated on one frequency with singular objectives. Sort of like Trump.
By Miles Archer - 12 hrs ago - 9 replies
Dahmer, Gacy, Bundy, all operated on one frequency with singular objectives. Sort of like Trump.
By Miles Archer - 12 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
Trump lusts after an eleven-year-old, used plane. Could never afford a new one....
By Sogo - 15 hrs ago - 9 replies
Trump lusts after an eleven-year-old, used plane. Could never afford a new one....
By Sogo - 15 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
Target CEO admits a major mistake amid boycotts from customers
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 15 hrs ago - 9 replies
Target CEO admits a major mistake amid boycotts from customers
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 15 hrs ago - 9 replies
Photography
KC (KittyCat) with his Teddy Bear and his puppydog Shadow
By George McGovern - 16 hrs ago - 9 replies
KC (KittyCat) with his Teddy Bear and his puppydog Shadow
By George McGovern - 16 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
Qatar's $400M jet for Trump is a gold-plated security nightmare on white Air Force Dumb -The Register
By justaprogressive - 22 hrs ago - 9 replies
Qatar's $400M jet for Trump is a gold-plated security nightmare on white Air Force Dumb -The Register
By justaprogressive - 22 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
Watching Pritzker on Kimmel just. Haven't really seen him a lot, but seems very likable, funny, but
By Silent Type - 4 hrs ago - 8 replies
Watching Pritzker on Kimmel just. Haven't really seen him a lot, but seems very likable, funny, but
By Silent Type - 4 hrs ago - 8 replies
General Discussion
"Jews are untrustworthy and not God's chosen people" - posted by Afrikaner refugee
By tulipsandroses - 7 hrs ago - 8 replies
"Jews are untrustworthy and not God's chosen people" - posted by Afrikaner refugee
By tulipsandroses - 7 hrs ago - 8 replies
Georgia
11 Alive: Family says woman declared brain dead but her pregnancy continues under state law
By Dennis Donovan - 9 hrs ago - 8 replies
11 Alive: Family says woman declared brain dead but her pregnancy continues under state law
By Dennis Donovan - 9 hrs ago - 8 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
Russians Once Dipped This Frog In Their Milk Jars--Here's Why
By sl8 - 10 hrs ago - 8 replies
Russians Once Dipped This Frog In Their Milk Jars--Here's Why
By sl8 - 10 hrs ago - 8 replies
Latest Breaking News
Ohio man accused of burning 100 books on Black, Jewish, LGBTQ history
By highplainsdem - 10 hrs ago - 8 replies
Ohio man accused of burning 100 books on Black, Jewish, LGBTQ history
By highplainsdem - 10 hrs ago - 8 replies
Latest Breaking News
'First time we were hearing of them': The GOP megabill is packed with surprises for some Republicans
By OKIsItJustMe - 11 hrs ago - 8 replies
'First time we were hearing of them': The GOP megabill is packed with surprises for some Republicans
By OKIsItJustMe - 11 hrs ago - 8 replies
General Discussion
David Corn: We Still Don't Know What Kash Patel Did as a Consultant for Qatar
By Nevilledog - 14 hrs ago - 8 replies
David Corn: We Still Don't Know What Kash Patel Did as a Consultant for Qatar
By Nevilledog - 14 hrs ago - 8 replies
Netflix, Streaming Videos & DVDs
Eek - my Netflix account has been suspended!
By Lionel Mandrake - 14 hrs ago - 8 replies
Eek - my Netflix account has been suspended!
By Lionel Mandrake - 14 hrs ago - 8 replies
Latest Breaking News
Noem's claim that Afghan refugees can safely return to their Taliban-ruled homeland is 'just absurd,' advocates say
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 8 replies
Noem's claim that Afghan refugees can safely return to their Taliban-ruled homeland is 'just absurd,' advocates say
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 8 replies
General Discussion
Trump repeats disputed claim that white farmers suffering 'genocide' in South Africa as first 'refugees' are flown in to
By Eugene - 17 hrs ago - 8 replies
Trump repeats disputed claim that white farmers suffering 'genocide' in South Africa as first 'refugees' are flown in to
By Eugene - 17 hrs ago - 8 replies
Foreign Affairs
US trade negotiator says 10% universal tariff will rebuild domestic manufacturing
By Eugene - 18 hrs ago - 8 replies
US trade negotiator says 10% universal tariff will rebuild domestic manufacturing
By Eugene - 18 hrs ago - 8 replies
General Discussion
According to Bloomberg this morning, trump's visit to Saudi Arabia is going to "make all kinds of deals",
By JohnSJ - 20 hrs ago - 8 replies
According to Bloomberg this morning, trump's visit to Saudi Arabia is going to "make all kinds of deals",
By JohnSJ - 20 hrs ago - 8 replies
Civil Liberties
DOJ 'weaponization' group will shame individuals it can't charge with crimes, new head says
By mahatmakanejeeves - 21 hrs ago - 8 replies
DOJ 'weaponization' group will shame individuals it can't charge with crimes, new head says
By mahatmakanejeeves - 21 hrs ago - 8 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Rep. Goldman Interrogates Secretary Noem for Masked Undercover ICE Agents Seizing Immigrants - Rep. Dan Goldman
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago - 7 replies
Rep. Goldman Interrogates Secretary Noem for Masked Undercover ICE Agents Seizing Immigrants - Rep. Dan Goldman
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago - 7 replies
General Discussion
Interesting link on Reddit about the stock market and a bubble
By Javaman - 8 hrs ago - 7 replies
Interesting link on Reddit about the stock market and a bubble
By Javaman - 8 hrs ago - 7 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump surgeon general pick praised unproven psychedelic therapy, said mushrooms helped her find love
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - 7 replies
Trump surgeon general pick praised unproven psychedelic therapy, said mushrooms helped her find love
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - 7 replies
General Discussion
The Cybertruck was supposed to be apocalypse-proof. Can it even survive a trip to the grocery store?
By erronis - 11 hrs ago - 7 replies
The Cybertruck was supposed to be apocalypse-proof. Can it even survive a trip to the grocery store?
By erronis - 11 hrs ago - 7 replies
The DU Lounge
My first post on D.U. was to ask "What does K & R mean?" Don't see that lately.
By FadedMullet - 11 hrs ago - 7 replies
My first post on D.U. was to ask "What does K & R mean?" Don't see that lately.
By FadedMullet - 11 hrs ago - 7 replies
Cable News Clips
Trump welcomed to Qatar with red Cybertrucks and mounted camels
By IronLionZion - 17 hrs ago - 7 replies
Trump welcomed to Qatar with red Cybertrucks and mounted camels
By IronLionZion - 17 hrs ago - 7 replies
General Discussion
Why are GOP Senators so surprised by Trump's corruption?
By surfered - 19 hrs ago - 7 replies
Why are GOP Senators so surprised by Trump's corruption?
By surfered - 19 hrs ago - 7 replies
Latest Breaking News
EPA announces rollback for some Biden-era limits on so-called forever chemicals in drinking water
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 7 replies
EPA announces rollback for some Biden-era limits on so-called forever chemicals in drinking water
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 7 replies
Latest Breaking News
Pete Buttigieg hammers Trump at Iowa town hall amid 2028 presidential speculation
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 7 replies
Pete Buttigieg hammers Trump at Iowa town hall amid 2028 presidential speculation
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 7 replies
General Discussion
Why Do MAGA Women Dress Like That? - Ms.
By justaprogressive - 23 hrs ago - 7 replies
Why Do MAGA Women Dress Like That? - Ms.
By justaprogressive - 23 hrs ago - 7 replies
Latest Breaking News
Gabbard fires top National Intelligence Council officials
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 7 replies
Gabbard fires top National Intelligence Council officials
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 7 replies
General Discussion
DOJ lawyers cleared Pam Bondi's memo backing the legality of Trump accepting Qatari 747
By Eugene - 6 hrs ago - 6 replies
DOJ lawyers cleared Pam Bondi's memo backing the legality of Trump accepting Qatari 747
By Eugene - 6 hrs ago - 6 replies
General Discussion
Hawk podcasts - how long before men pretendi g to be ice start grabbing women off tbe streets
By Figarosmom - 8 hrs ago - 6 replies
Hawk podcasts - how long before men pretendi g to be ice start grabbing women off tbe streets
By Figarosmom - 8 hrs ago - 6 replies
Latest Breaking News
Insight: Rogue communication devices found in Chinese solar power inverters
By highplainsdem - 10 hrs ago - 6 replies
Insight: Rogue communication devices found in Chinese solar power inverters
By highplainsdem - 10 hrs ago - 6 replies
General Discussion
Why The Fuck Are Democrats Helping Build MAGA's Censorship Machine With KOSA?
By Mr.WeRP - 10 hrs ago - 6 replies
Why The Fuck Are Democrats Helping Build MAGA's Censorship Machine With KOSA?
By Mr.WeRP - 10 hrs ago - 6 replies
Latest Breaking News
'Glaring red flag': Treasury DOGE team discloses bank stock holdings
By mahatmakanejeeves - 14 hrs ago - 6 replies
'Glaring red flag': Treasury DOGE team discloses bank stock holdings
By mahatmakanejeeves - 14 hrs ago - 6 replies
American History
On May 5, 2009, America's worst day of shame, Barack Obama ordered Dijon mustard on his hamburger.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 16 hrs ago - 6 replies
On May 5, 2009, America's worst day of shame, Barack Obama ordered Dijon mustard on his hamburger.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 16 hrs ago - 6 replies
General Discussion
Boeing just got a yuge order from Qatar. What a coinkydink.
By Ocelot II - 16 hrs ago - 6 replies
Boeing just got a yuge order from Qatar. What a coinkydink.
By Ocelot II - 16 hrs ago - 6 replies
Idaho
Idaho Statesman: Expedited South African refugees to resettle in Idaho under Trump order
By Dennis Donovan - 19 hrs ago - 6 replies
Idaho Statesman: Expedited South African refugees to resettle in Idaho under Trump order
By Dennis Donovan - 19 hrs ago - 6 replies
Music Appreciation
ELP - Nutrocker (Pictures at an Exhibition) - 1971 (Live)
By OAITW r.2.0 - 19 hrs ago - 6 replies
ELP - Nutrocker (Pictures at an Exhibition) - 1971 (Live)
By OAITW r.2.0 - 19 hrs ago - 6 replies
General Discussion
It's fucked up that Trump knows he can lie and take bribes, cause the press won't say "lie" and "bribes."
By Swede - 20 hrs ago - 6 replies
It's fucked up that Trump knows he can lie and take bribes, cause the press won't say "lie" and "bribes."
By Swede - 20 hrs ago - 6 replies
General Discussion
Strong article by Joyce Vance: John Roberts Says the Rule of Law Is Endangered
By erronis - 20 hrs ago - 6 replies
Strong article by Joyce Vance: John Roberts Says the Rule of Law Is Endangered
By erronis - 20 hrs ago - 6 replies
Latest Breaking News
First female mayor of Omaha concedes in race against likely first Black mayor
By riversedge - 21 hrs ago - 6 replies
First female mayor of Omaha concedes in race against likely first Black mayor
By riversedge - 21 hrs ago - 6 replies
General Discussion
"Congress is not even pretending to provide oversight on these conflicts of interest."
By Demovictory9 - 22 hrs ago - 6 replies
"Congress is not even pretending to provide oversight on these conflicts of interest."
By Demovictory9 - 22 hrs ago - 6 replies
General Discussion
Cartel members allowed into US in deal with trump admin
By Figarosmom - 2 hrs ago - 5 replies
Cartel members allowed into US in deal with trump admin
By Figarosmom - 2 hrs ago - 5 replies
General Discussion
A 7.6 million increase in the number of uninsured Americans would represent a massive jump, equivalent to about 30%
By applegrove - 6 hrs ago - 5 replies
A 7.6 million increase in the number of uninsured Americans would represent a massive jump, equivalent to about 30%
By applegrove - 6 hrs ago - 5 replies
Music Appreciation
(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love And Understanding - Elvis Costello
By BootinUp - 7 hrs ago - 5 replies
(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love And Understanding - Elvis Costello
By BootinUp - 7 hrs ago - 5 replies
Activist Headquarters
On June 14 over 600 NO KINGS protests are taking place.
By BigmanPigman - 8 hrs ago - 5 replies
On June 14 over 600 NO KINGS protests are taking place.
By BigmanPigman - 8 hrs ago - 5 replies
General Discussion
US homeland chief Noem says illegal immigration levels could warrant suspending habeas corpus
By Eugene - 9 hrs ago - 5 replies
US homeland chief Noem says illegal immigration levels could warrant suspending habeas corpus
By Eugene - 9 hrs ago - 5 replies
Latest Breaking News
Federal court rules against attempt to withhold Endangered Species Act protections from Joshua tree
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 5 replies
Federal court rules against attempt to withhold Endangered Species Act protections from Joshua tree
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 5 replies
General Discussion
One of Trump's Afrikaner "Refugees" Is Quite the Antisemite
By Nevilledog - 11 hrs ago - 5 replies
One of Trump's Afrikaner "Refugees" Is Quite the Antisemite
By Nevilledog - 11 hrs ago - 5 replies
Latest Breaking News
White House bans U.S. agencies from all work on G-20 in South Africa
By sl8 - 11 hrs ago - 5 replies
White House bans U.S. agencies from all work on G-20 in South Africa
By sl8 - 11 hrs ago - 5 replies
General Discussion
Trump Administration Reportedly Told Court About Its Efforts To Return Kilmar Abrego Garcia
By Eugene - 12 hrs ago - 5 replies
Trump Administration Reportedly Told Court About Its Efforts To Return Kilmar Abrego Garcia
By Eugene - 12 hrs ago - 5 replies
General Discussion
When Does Trump's Little Purple Book Come Out?
By MineralMan - 13 hrs ago - 5 replies
When Does Trump's Little Purple Book Come Out?
By MineralMan - 13 hrs ago - 5 replies
Latest Breaking News
Parents, your SNAP benefits are at risk - except for stay at home moms
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 5 replies
Parents, your SNAP benefits are at risk - except for stay at home moms
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 5 replies
Forum Spotlight: Economy
Trump blames other countries for high US drug prices. Experts say it's not their faultFunds from migrants sent back home help fuel some towns' economies. A GOP plan targets that
Last week's (May 5 - May 9) and this week's (May 12 - May 16) major U.S. economic reports
Latest Breaking News
Israeli bombing wave kills dozens in Gaza including at least 22 children, say reports
22 hrs ago - The Guardian
22 hrs ago - The Guardian
'We want pardons to matter': Trump admin will 'take a hard look' at final grants of clemency issued by Biden
22 hrs ago - Law & Crime
22 hrs ago - Law & Crime
US health department to reverse federal layoffs of coal safety workers, senator says
23 hrs ago - Reuters
23 hrs ago - Reuters
Dozens killed in strikes on Gaza - as UN Security Council urged to 'prevent genocide'
Yesterday - Sky News
Yesterday - Sky News
Marathon hearings begin as House Republicans push ahead with Trump's big bill
Yesterday - PBS News/AP
Yesterday - PBS News/AP
Judge hits Trump admin with sharply worded threat over 'intentional refusal to comply'
Yesterday - Raw Story
Yesterday - Raw Story
Abrego Garcia's attorneys say Trump administration has "stonewalled" in facilitating his release
Yesterday - CBS News
Yesterday - CBS News
Andy Biggs wants to move Medicaid recipients to Obamacare -- which he's trying to repeal
Tuesday - Raw Story
Tuesday - Raw Story
Mexican security chief confirms cartel family members entered US in a deal with Trump administration
Tuesday - Associated Press, via Yahoo!
Tuesday - Associated Press, via Yahoo!
Federal grand jury indicts Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan in ICE case
Tuesday - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Tuesday - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Bombshell Report Alleges Stephen Miller Is Running the Show at DOJ While Pam Bondi Is Playing the Part 'Like an Actor'
Tuesday - MEDIAite
Tuesday - MEDIAite
Tariffs have already made mattresses, strollers and power tools more expensive
Tuesday - CNN Business
Tuesday - CNN Business
Major League Baseball ends lifetime bans for Pete Rose, 'Shoeless' Joe Jackson
Tuesday - The Guardian
Tuesday - The Guardian
Trump admin implores SCOTUS to allow immediate deportations under Alien Enemies Act, citing threats to 'take hostages'
Tuesday - Law & Crime
Tuesday - Law & Crime
Nodule found in former President Joe Biden's prostate during routine physical exam
Tuesday - Associated Press
Tuesday - Associated Press
Trump's tariffs: Average American household faces $2,200 price hike, report says
Tuesday - Scripps News
Tuesday - Scripps News
California sues over Trump policy tying transportation grants to immigration
Tuesday - Los Angeles Times
Tuesday - Los Angeles Times
UnitedHealth CEO Andrew Witty unexpectedly steps down as insurer suspends financial outlook
Tuesday - NBC News
Tuesday - NBC News
Chuck Schumer says he is placing a hold on Trump DOJ nominees amid questions on Qatar's luxury jet gift
Tuesday - NBC News
Tuesday - NBC News
RFK Jr. spars with Bernie Sanders over who did most to curb prescription drug prices
Tuesday - USA Today
Tuesday - USA Today
House Republicans Propose $5 Billion for Private School Vouchers
Tuesday - US News and World Report/AP
Tuesday - US News and World Report/AP