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Latest Breaking News
The spiritual heart of Paris awakens: Notre Dame hosts first Mass since 2019 fire
By Omaha Steve - 22 hrs ago - 5 replies
The spiritual heart of Paris awakens: Notre Dame hosts first Mass since 2019 fire
By Omaha Steve - 22 hrs ago - 5 replies
General Discussion
Kari Lake a top contender to become Trump's ambassador to Mexico
By HereForTheParty - 39 min ago - 4 replies
Kari Lake a top contender to become Trump's ambassador to Mexico
By HereForTheParty - 39 min ago - 4 replies
Latest Breaking News
Obamacare approval on the rise, new Gallup survey finds
By FightFight - 1 hr ago - 4 replies
Obamacare approval on the rise, new Gallup survey finds
By FightFight - 1 hr ago - 4 replies
General Discussion
FL: Hillsborough Democrat Susan Valdes switches to Republican Party
By In It to Win It - 1 hr ago - 4 replies
FL: Hillsborough Democrat Susan Valdes switches to Republican Party
By In It to Win It - 1 hr ago - 4 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
My Last Column: Finding Hope in an Age of Resentment. Paul Krugman
By elleng - 3 hrs ago - 4 replies
My Last Column: Finding Hope in an Age of Resentment. Paul Krugman
By elleng - 3 hrs ago - 4 replies
General Discussion
Lara Trump stepping down as RNC co-chair and addressing speculation about Florida Senate seat
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 5 hrs ago - 4 replies
Lara Trump stepping down as RNC co-chair and addressing speculation about Florida Senate seat
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 5 hrs ago - 4 replies
General Discussion
The Trump Stock Market :: Sooner or later, it has to come down to earth.
By erronis - 6 hrs ago - 4 replies
The Trump Stock Market :: Sooner or later, it has to come down to earth.
By erronis - 6 hrs ago - 4 replies
General Discussion
Agenda Free TV now live on "Man Being Questioned in NYC CEO Shooting"
By eShirl - 8 hrs ago - 4 replies
Agenda Free TV now live on "Man Being Questioned in NYC CEO Shooting"
By eShirl - 8 hrs ago - 4 replies
Latest Breaking News
Haiti gang massacres around 180 people in Cite Soleil slum
By mahatmakanejeeves - 9 hrs ago - 4 replies
Haiti gang massacres around 180 people in Cite Soleil slum
By mahatmakanejeeves - 9 hrs ago - 4 replies
General Discussion
FDR Second Bill of Rights that he proposed on January 11, 1944
By Polybius - 9 hrs ago - 4 replies
FDR Second Bill of Rights that he proposed on January 11, 1944
By Polybius - 9 hrs ago - 4 replies
Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity
Trying to get the priest
By XanaDUer2 - 10 hrs ago - 4 replies
Trying to get the priest
By XanaDUer2 - 10 hrs ago - 4 replies
General Discussion
NBC News: What to know about Assad's fall and what might happen next in Syria
By Dennis Donovan - 10 hrs ago - 4 replies
NBC News: What to know about Assad's fall and what might happen next in Syria
By Dennis Donovan - 10 hrs ago - 4 replies
Economy
Trump picks former Rep. Billy Long for IRS commissioner
By mahatmakanejeeves - 11 hrs ago - 4 replies
Trump picks former Rep. Billy Long for IRS commissioner
By mahatmakanejeeves - 11 hrs ago - 4 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump Nominee Tulsi Gabbard Has Inclination to Believe 'Most Outrageous Propaganda' Against US From Enemies, John Bolto
By FightFight - 11 hrs ago - 4 replies
Trump Nominee Tulsi Gabbard Has Inclination to Believe 'Most Outrageous Propaganda' Against US From Enemies, John Bolto
By FightFight - 11 hrs ago - 4 replies
Latest Breaking News
US judge weighs fate of the Onion's buyout of Infowars
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 4 replies
US judge weighs fate of the Onion's buyout of Infowars
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 4 replies
Latest Breaking News
RNC Co-Chair Lara Trump to step down amid speculation about Florida senate seat
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 4 replies
RNC Co-Chair Lara Trump to step down amid speculation about Florida senate seat
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 4 replies
General Discussion
I wonder if the killer of Brian Thompson has a vendetta.
By Duncanpup - 15 hrs ago - 4 replies
I wonder if the killer of Brian Thompson has a vendetta.
By Duncanpup - 15 hrs ago - 4 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
Trump IRS Nominee Wanted to Shut Down the Humane Society
By Judi Lynn - 15 hrs ago - 4 replies
Trump IRS Nominee Wanted to Shut Down the Humane Society
By Judi Lynn - 15 hrs ago - 4 replies
Latest Breaking News
Former Army captain and Proud Boys member headed to prison for storming the Capitol on Jan. 6
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 4 replies
Former Army captain and Proud Boys member headed to prison for storming the Capitol on Jan. 6
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 4 replies
Jewish Group
Pope Francis inaugurates nativity scene in Vatican showing baby Jesus on keffiyeh
By Mosby - 20 hrs ago - 4 replies
Pope Francis inaugurates nativity scene in Vatican showing baby Jesus on keffiyeh
By Mosby - 20 hrs ago - 4 replies
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 - 4 replies
'Chilling': Trump doubles down on 'concept' of a healthcare plan & cabinet nominees in NBC interview - Inside w/Jen Psaki
By Rhiannon12866 - 22 hrs ago - 4 replies
General Discussion
GREAT NEWS: Kentucky Gov. @AndyBeshearKY will be the chair of the Democratic Governors Association for 2026!
By In It to Win It - 22 hrs ago - 4 replies
GREAT NEWS: Kentucky Gov. @AndyBeshearKY will be the chair of the Democratic Governors Association for 2026!
By In It to Win It - 22 hrs ago - 4 replies
Environment & Energy
Bye-bye microplastics: new plastic is recyclable and fully ocean-degradable
By OKIsItJustMe - 23 hrs ago - 4 replies
Bye-bye microplastics: new plastic is recyclable and fully ocean-degradable
By OKIsItJustMe - 23 hrs ago - 4 replies
The DU Lounge
Dad Finds A Box Of Kittens Outside And Brings Them All In...
By catbyte - 23 hrs ago - 4 replies
Dad Finds A Box Of Kittens Outside And Brings Them All In...
By catbyte - 23 hrs ago - 4 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Ben Shapiro's Audience Angrily REVOLTS Against His "Left vs Right" Framing of UHC CEO Hit
By ItsjustMe - 1 hr ago - 3 replies
Ben Shapiro's Audience Angrily REVOLTS Against His "Left vs Right" Framing of UHC CEO Hit
By ItsjustMe - 1 hr ago - 3 replies
General Discussion
Florida man accused of killing father, shooting mother arrested in Orlando
By marmar - 1 hr ago - 3 replies
Florida man accused of killing father, shooting mother arrested in Orlando
By marmar - 1 hr ago - 3 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Trump CAUGHT In String of LIES: His Meet the Press FLOP - Mary Trump Media
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago - 3 replies
Trump CAUGHT In String of LIES: His Meet the Press FLOP - Mary Trump Media
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago - 3 replies
General Discussion
The J. Edgar Hoover precedent for weaponizing the FBI
By Nevilledog - 2 hrs ago - 3 replies
The J. Edgar Hoover precedent for weaponizing the FBI
By Nevilledog - 2 hrs ago - 3 replies
Florida
Florida Democratic state lawmaker Susan Valdes switches to Republican Party
By MichMan - 2 hrs ago - 3 replies
Florida Democratic state lawmaker Susan Valdes switches to Republican Party
By MichMan - 2 hrs ago - 3 replies
New York
No Jail for GOP Official Who Pleaded Guilty to Election Fraud, Will Keep Government Job
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago - 3 replies
No Jail for GOP Official Who Pleaded Guilty to Election Fraud, Will Keep Government Job
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago - 3 replies
General Discussion
Matt Walsh and Ben Shapiro tried to slam the "Left" for lacking empathy after a health insurance CEO was m*rdered.
By applegrove - 3 hrs ago - 3 replies
Matt Walsh and Ben Shapiro tried to slam the "Left" for lacking empathy after a health insurance CEO was m*rdered.
By applegrove - 3 hrs ago - 3 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Suspect in CEO's Murder Taken Into Custody at McDonalds! Internet Erupts - Bulwark Takes
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago - 3 replies
Suspect in CEO's Murder Taken Into Custody at McDonalds! Internet Erupts - Bulwark Takes
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago - 3 replies
General Discussion
Construction Industry Braces for One-Two Punch: Tariffs and Deportations - WSJ
By question everything - 3 hrs ago - 3 replies
Construction Industry Braces for One-Two Punch: Tariffs and Deportations - WSJ
By question everything - 3 hrs ago - 3 replies
Latest Breaking News
Suspect in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO had ties to Santa Monica and Stanford, records show
By ificandream - 3 hrs ago - 3 replies
Suspect in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO had ties to Santa Monica and Stanford, records show
By ificandream - 3 hrs ago - 3 replies
General Discussion
Did the Unabomber accomplish anything positive for society??? Just wondering..... (Poll)
By LeftInTX - 3 hrs ago - 3 replies
Did the Unabomber accomplish anything positive for society??? Just wondering..... (Poll)
By LeftInTX - 3 hrs ago - 3 replies
General Discussion
NYT: Nobel Laureates Urge Senate to Turn Down Kennedy's Nomination (Gift link)
By Dennis Donovan - 4 hrs ago - 3 replies
NYT: Nobel Laureates Urge Senate to Turn Down Kennedy's Nomination (Gift link)
By Dennis Donovan - 4 hrs ago - 3 replies
General Discussion
It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society.
By ck4829 - 6 hrs ago - 3 replies
It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society.
By ck4829 - 6 hrs ago - 3 replies
General Discussion
With his false bravado, Trump is the most insecure president ever.
By kentuck - 6 hrs ago - 3 replies
With his false bravado, Trump is the most insecure president ever.
By kentuck - 6 hrs ago - 3 replies
Cable News Clips
Expert reads from document found on Luigi Mangione - CNN
By TexasTowelie - 6 hrs ago - 3 replies
Expert reads from document found on Luigi Mangione - CNN
By TexasTowelie - 6 hrs ago - 3 replies
General Discussion
Syrians Awaiting Execution Saved, Assad's Hellish Prisons Are Liberated
By bronxiteforever - 7 hrs ago - 3 replies
Syrians Awaiting Execution Saved, Assad's Hellish Prisons Are Liberated
By bronxiteforever - 7 hrs ago - 3 replies
General Discussion
Link to BBC updates on suspected shooter of CEO
By nitpicked - 7 hrs ago - 3 replies
Link to BBC updates on suspected shooter of CEO
By nitpicked - 7 hrs ago - 3 replies
General Discussion
Why Democrats MUST INSIST that Republicans run the government like a business:
By DetlefK - 8 hrs ago - 3 replies
Why Democrats MUST INSIST that Republicans run the government like a business:
By DetlefK - 8 hrs ago - 3 replies
General Discussion
Almost 200 massacred in Haiti as Vodou practitioners reportedly targeted
By Coventina - 8 hrs ago - 3 replies
Almost 200 massacred in Haiti as Vodou practitioners reportedly targeted
By Coventina - 8 hrs ago - 3 replies
General Discussion
'I wanted to convey the rage': Folk singer goes viral with song about Brian Thompson killing
By Coventina - 8 hrs ago - 3 replies
'I wanted to convey the rage': Folk singer goes viral with song about Brian Thompson killing
By Coventina - 8 hrs ago - 3 replies
General Discussion
'Ridiculous and false': Cheney, Schiff push back after Trump says Jan. 6 committee members should be jailed
By Coventina - 8 hrs ago - 3 replies
'Ridiculous and false': Cheney, Schiff push back after Trump says Jan. 6 committee members should be jailed
By Coventina - 8 hrs ago - 3 replies
General Discussion
Liz Cheney calls Trump threat to jail her an 'assault on the rule of law'
By Jilly_in_VA - 8 hrs ago - 3 replies
Liz Cheney calls Trump threat to jail her an 'assault on the rule of law'
By Jilly_in_VA - 8 hrs ago - 3 replies
Health
EPA Bans Known Carcinogens Used in Dry Cleaning, Other Industries
By cbabe - 9 hrs ago - 3 replies
EPA Bans Known Carcinogens Used in Dry Cleaning, Other Industries
By cbabe - 9 hrs ago - 3 replies
Latest Breaking News
NDAA features historic raise for junior enlisted troops
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 3 replies
NDAA features historic raise for junior enlisted troops
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 3 replies
General Discussion
Chris Landau, reasonably normal appointee for Deputy Sec of State
By Tanuki - 10 hrs ago - 3 replies
Chris Landau, reasonably normal appointee for Deputy Sec of State
By Tanuki - 10 hrs ago - 3 replies
General Discussion
The headline in the upper left hand corner of the front page of the Denver Post this morning, in big bold print,
By generalbetrayus - 11 hrs ago - 3 replies
The headline in the upper left hand corner of the front page of the Denver Post this morning, in big bold print,
By generalbetrayus - 11 hrs ago - 3 replies
General Discussion
Multi-State Pet Food Recall: Blue Ridge Beef Puppy Mix Due to Salmonella Contamination
By C0RI0LANUS - 11 hrs ago - 3 replies
Multi-State Pet Food Recall: Blue Ridge Beef Puppy Mix Due to Salmonella Contamination
By C0RI0LANUS - 11 hrs ago - 3 replies
General Discussion
The Daily Blast with Greg Sargent - Trump Privately Rages at "Traitors," Revealing Darker Plans for 2025
By Dennis Donovan - 13 hrs ago - 3 replies
The Daily Blast with Greg Sargent - Trump Privately Rages at "Traitors," Revealing Darker Plans for 2025
By Dennis Donovan - 13 hrs ago - 3 replies
Environment & Energy
Another Thing That Social Media Are Really Great For - Illegal Trade In Endangered Animals
By hatrack - 13 hrs ago - 3 replies
Another Thing That Social Media Are Really Great For - Illegal Trade In Endangered Animals
By hatrack - 13 hrs ago - 3 replies
American History
On December 7, 1941, the refurbished, streamlined Empire State Express made its first run.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 14 hrs ago - 3 replies
On December 7, 1941, the refurbished, streamlined Empire State Express made its first run.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 14 hrs ago - 3 replies
General Discussion
US/Canada Product Recall: Anker Soundcore Lithium-Ion Battery Powered Bluetooth Speakers
By C0RI0LANUS - 14 hrs ago - 3 replies
US/Canada Product Recall: Anker Soundcore Lithium-Ion Battery Powered Bluetooth Speakers
By C0RI0LANUS - 14 hrs ago - 3 replies
Environment & Energy
Almost all of earth became permanently drier since 1990: Report
By nitpicked - 14 hrs ago - 3 replies
Almost all of earth became permanently drier since 1990: Report
By nitpicked - 14 hrs ago - 3 replies
Baseball
ESPN reporting that the Mets have signed Juan Soto to 15-year/$765 million deal
By True Dough - 22 hrs ago - 3 replies
ESPN reporting that the Mets have signed Juan Soto to 15-year/$765 million deal
By True Dough - 22 hrs ago - 3 replies
The DU Lounge
🏈 the winners of this college season are confirmed- Buffalo & Liberty 👍
By underpants - 10 min ago - 2 replies
🏈 the winners of this college season are confirmed- Buffalo & Liberty 👍
By underpants - 10 min ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
Inside the Republican false-flag effort to turn off Kamala Harris voters
By applegrove - 25 min ago - 2 replies
Inside the Republican false-flag effort to turn off Kamala Harris voters
By applegrove - 25 min ago - 2 replies
Forum Spotlight: Music Appreciation
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Latest Breaking News
Democrats and Republicans in Congress worried that Gabbard might leak information to Syria
Saturday - nbcnews
Saturday - nbcnews
Judge sides with 'Prattville Pride,' orders city to allow LGBTQ group's float into Christmas parade
Saturday - WVTM-TV Birmingham, AL/AP
Saturday - WVTM-TV Birmingham, AL/AP
Trump campaign paid law firm employing RFK Jr. weeks after he endorsed Trump
Saturday - Yahoo! News/NBC News
Saturday - Yahoo! News/NBC News
Trump travels to Paris for Notre Dame Cathedral's reopening and to meet with Macron
Saturday - Associated Press, via NPR
Saturday - Associated Press, via NPR
100-year-old Pearl Harbor survivor recalls confusion and chaos during Japanese bombing 83 years ago
Saturday - AP
Saturday - AP
Nick Fuentes facing battery charge after 'your body, my choice' confrontation at his Illinois home
Saturday - NBC News
Saturday - NBC News
South Korea's Yoon survives martial law impeachment move after his party boycotts vote
Saturday - Reuters
Saturday - Reuters
UnitedHealthcare is increasing security after Brian Thompson's killing, executive says
Saturday - The Guardian
Saturday - The Guardian
An explosion destroys an apartment block in a Dutch city, killing at least 1 and injuring others
Saturday - AP
Saturday - AP
Trump's team weighs withholding massive research grants from universities that are too 'woke': Report
Saturday - The Independent
Saturday - The Independent
The Social Security Fairness Act has bipartisan support, but time is running out for Senate vote
Saturday - CBS News
Saturday - CBS News
Georgia consumers to receive more than $100 million in junk fees settlement
Saturday - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Saturday - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Dr. Oz agrees to stop promoting health and wellness products if confirmed, Trump transition says
Saturday - ABC News/AP
Saturday - ABC News/AP
Online library drops its legal battle to provide free e-books without publishers' permission
Saturday - AP
Saturday - AP
Trump belittles leaders of Canada and Mexico at Fox Nation's 'patriot' awards
Saturday - The Guardian
Saturday - The Guardian
Manslaughter charge against Daniel Penny dismissed, jury to continue deliberating lesser charge Monday
Friday - CNN
Friday - CNN
Judge upholds use of race in Naval Academy admissions, saying a diverse military is stronger
Friday - AP
Friday - AP
Alex Jones Isn't Getting Out Of $965 Million Verdict To Sandy Hook Families, Appeals Court Says
Friday - Huff Post/AP
Friday - Huff Post/AP
The first rioter tried on Jan. 6 charges gets reduced prison sentence after Supreme Court decision
Friday - AP
Friday - AP
Comerica Bank abused and neglected vulnerable customers who relied on prepaid card for federal benefits
Friday - NBC News
Friday - NBC News
Supreme Court will decide if Palestinian authorities can be sued in US over attacks in Middle East
Friday - ABC News/AP
Friday - ABC News/AP
Judge shuts down Proud Boys leader serving Jan. 6 sentence at trial for cop accused of being 'double agent'
Friday - Law & Crime
Friday - Law & Crime
Panel on Trump assassination attempts wraps up with Secret Service pledge of improvements
Friday - Nebraska Examiner
Friday - Nebraska Examiner
Missouri abortion rights in legal limbo after constitutional protections take effect
Friday - The Guardian
Friday - The Guardian
'Trump's gonna pardon me anyways,' January 6 rioter scoffs as he's led from court to prison
Friday - CNN Politics
Friday - CNN Politics
Hegseth Lawyer Threatens Woman Accuser With Legal Action If He Isn't Confirmed
Friday - crooksandliars.com
Friday - crooksandliars.com
Paul Krugman Retires From The New York Times After 25 Years: 'Beacon of Clear, Moral and Inventive Analysis'
Friday - MEDIAite
Friday - MEDIAite
These two factors are the keys that helped Jimmy Carter live to 100, grandson says
Friday - The Independent
Friday - The Independent
Search team recovers remains of Pennsylvania woman who fell into sinkhole
Friday - Associated Press, via WTOP
Friday - Associated Press, via WTOP
Jury in Daniel Penny subway death told to keep deliberating after saying they are deadlocked on manslaughter charge
Friday - CNN
Friday - CNN
Migrant teen killed, another injured, after being asked if they spoke English: Police
Friday - ABC News
Friday - ABC News
World Australia synagogue fire condemned as clear act of antisemitism as police search for suspects
Friday - CNN
Friday - CNN