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Canada
Carney confirms Trump made '51st state' comment during 1st call
By BlueWavePsych - 8 hrs ago - 3 replies
Carney confirms Trump made '51st state' comment during 1st call
By BlueWavePsych - 8 hrs ago - 3 replies
General Discussion
Kyiv Independent: 'Impossible to believe' -- in Kyiv, Trump's stance on Russia stuns after yet another deadly attack
By Dennis Donovan - 8 hrs ago - 3 replies
Kyiv Independent: 'Impossible to believe' -- in Kyiv, Trump's stance on Russia stuns after yet another deadly attack
By Dennis Donovan - 8 hrs ago - 3 replies
General Discussion
America's Favorite Raping Grampy Rages At Uncle Rupe. He's bigly yuge mad at Rupert's "Fake Trump Hating Pollster."
By Miles Archer - 9 hrs ago - 3 replies
America's Favorite Raping Grampy Rages At Uncle Rupe. He's bigly yuge mad at Rupert's "Fake Trump Hating Pollster."
By Miles Archer - 9 hrs ago - 3 replies
General Discussion
RFK Jr. Seeks Broad Access to Health Records for "Autism Research"
By Jilly_in_VA - 9 hrs ago - 3 replies
RFK Jr. Seeks Broad Access to Health Records for "Autism Research"
By Jilly_in_VA - 9 hrs ago - 3 replies
General Discussion
US Citizen Detained for 10 Days After He Asked Border Patrol Officer for Help
By Jilly_in_VA - 9 hrs ago - 3 replies
US Citizen Detained for 10 Days After He Asked Border Patrol Officer for Help
By Jilly_in_VA - 9 hrs ago - 3 replies
General Discussion
US judge blocks Trump from withholding funds from 16 'sanctuary' cities, counties
By LetMyPeopleVote - 9 hrs ago - 3 replies
US judge blocks Trump from withholding funds from 16 'sanctuary' cities, counties
By LetMyPeopleVote - 9 hrs ago - 3 replies
Economy
The crash in container ships arriving at the Port of Los Angeles depicted in this graph should hit in a few weeks.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 9 hrs ago - 3 replies
The crash in container ships arriving at the Port of Los Angeles depicted in this graph should hit in a few weeks.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 9 hrs ago - 3 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
Trump's 'art of the deal' becomes laughing stock online after China tariffs climb down
By riversedge - 9 hrs ago - 3 replies
Trump's 'art of the deal' becomes laughing stock online after China tariffs climb down
By riversedge - 9 hrs ago - 3 replies
California
Serial cat killer suspect arrested, potentially linked to a dozen-plus slayings, authorities say
By Zorro - 9 hrs ago - 3 replies
Serial cat killer suspect arrested, potentially linked to a dozen-plus slayings, authorities say
By Zorro - 9 hrs ago - 3 replies
General Discussion
Corrupt! Netanyahu court testimony ends 2 hrs early after PM claims he doesn't feel well
By IrishBubbaLiberal - 10 hrs ago - 3 replies
Corrupt! Netanyahu court testimony ends 2 hrs early after PM claims he doesn't feel well
By IrishBubbaLiberal - 10 hrs ago - 3 replies
General Discussion
The poorer the people the higher the birth rate. In
By applegrove - 10 hrs ago - 3 replies
The poorer the people the higher the birth rate. In
By applegrove - 10 hrs ago - 3 replies
General Discussion
How Sam Alito Inadvertently Revealed His Own Homophobia From the Bench - Mark Joseph Stern
By In It to Win It - 11 hrs ago - 3 replies
How Sam Alito Inadvertently Revealed His Own Homophobia From the Bench - Mark Joseph Stern
By In It to Win It - 11 hrs ago - 3 replies
Football
Shedeur Sanders ripped by anonymous coach before NFL Draft: 'The worst formal interview I've ever been in in my life'
By AZLD4Candidate - 11 hrs ago - 3 replies
Shedeur Sanders ripped by anonymous coach before NFL Draft: 'The worst formal interview I've ever been in in my life'
By AZLD4Candidate - 11 hrs ago - 3 replies
General Discussion
Abrego Garcia Family Flees to Safe House After Trump DHS Posts Home Address on Social Media
By IrishBubbaLiberal - 11 hrs ago - 3 replies
Abrego Garcia Family Flees to Safe House After Trump DHS Posts Home Address on Social Media
By IrishBubbaLiberal - 11 hrs ago - 3 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Trump Admin. Plot to Kill FEMA Before Hurricane Chaos Hits - Rebel HQ
By TexasTowelie - 11 hrs ago - 3 replies
Trump Admin. Plot to Kill FEMA Before Hurricane Chaos Hits - Rebel HQ
By TexasTowelie - 11 hrs ago - 3 replies
Education
Trump signs executive actions on education, including efforts to rein in DEI
By Eugene - 12 hrs ago - 3 replies
Trump signs executive actions on education, including efforts to rein in DEI
By Eugene - 12 hrs ago - 3 replies
Civil Liberties
Trump administration moved Venezuelan (A.S.R.) to Texas for possible deportation despite judge's order
By Eugene - 12 hrs ago - 3 replies
Trump administration moved Venezuelan (A.S.R.) to Texas for possible deportation despite judge's order
By Eugene - 12 hrs ago - 3 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
A torrent of infectious diseases is erupting from melting ice. We shouldn't freak out just yet
By marmar - 12 hrs ago - 3 replies
A torrent of infectious diseases is erupting from melting ice. We shouldn't freak out just yet
By marmar - 12 hrs ago - 3 replies
The Way Forward
What Working-Class Voters Really Want (in the Liberal Patriot)
By somsai - 12 hrs ago - 3 replies
What Working-Class Voters Really Want (in the Liberal Patriot)
By somsai - 12 hrs ago - 3 replies
General Discussion
Interior Dept. weighs opening 6 national monuments to mining, drilling
By dalton99a - 12 hrs ago - 3 replies
Interior Dept. weighs opening 6 national monuments to mining, drilling
By dalton99a - 12 hrs ago - 3 replies
Veterans
Veterans Reunite with 'Precious Cargo' 50 Years After the Fall of Saigon
By douglas9 - 14 hrs ago - 3 replies
Veterans Reunite with 'Precious Cargo' 50 Years After the Fall of Saigon
By douglas9 - 14 hrs ago - 3 replies
DU Community Help
What is this about selling my information?
By piddyprints - 14 hrs ago - 3 replies
What is this about selling my information?
By piddyprints - 14 hrs ago - 3 replies
General Discussion
Elected Democrats: Please Message Better!
By Chasstev365 - 14 hrs ago - 3 replies
Elected Democrats: Please Message Better!
By Chasstev365 - 14 hrs ago - 3 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump upends DOJ's Civil Rights Division, sparking 'bloodbath' in senior ranks
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 3 replies
Trump upends DOJ's Civil Rights Division, sparking 'bloodbath' in senior ranks
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 3 replies
Civil Liberties
How Sam Alito Inadvertently Revealed His Own Homophobia From the Bench
By mahatmakanejeeves - 16 hrs ago - 3 replies
How Sam Alito Inadvertently Revealed His Own Homophobia From the Bench
By mahatmakanejeeves - 16 hrs ago - 3 replies
Latest Breaking News
SCOTUSBlog Acquired by The Dispatch -- As Co-Founder Is Mired in Wild Tax Evasion, Gambling Scandal
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 3 replies
SCOTUSBlog Acquired by The Dispatch -- As Co-Founder Is Mired in Wild Tax Evasion, Gambling Scandal
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 3 replies
Latest Breaking News
Scientists say they can calculate the cost of oil giants' role in global warming
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 3 replies
Scientists say they can calculate the cost of oil giants' role in global warming
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 3 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Why BYD's New Electric Car COULD Kill Tesla! World's FASTEST CHARGING Electric Vehicle! - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 22 hrs ago - 3 replies
Why BYD's New Electric Car COULD Kill Tesla! World's FASTEST CHARGING Electric Vehicle! - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 22 hrs ago - 3 replies
Latest Breaking News
'Sabotage': DeSantis team blasts texts across state criticizing Republicans
By SouthBayDem - 23 hrs ago - 3 replies
'Sabotage': DeSantis team blasts texts across state criticizing Republicans
By SouthBayDem - 23 hrs ago - 3 replies
Cable News Clips
'He's been exposed': Tesla flounders as Elon Musk poisons the brand - All In - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 23 hrs ago - 3 replies
'He's been exposed': Tesla flounders as Elon Musk poisons the brand - All In - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 23 hrs ago - 3 replies
General Discussion
CNN clip, 5 minutes long debunking trump's grocery and gas claims.
By Swede - 41 min ago - 2 replies
CNN clip, 5 minutes long debunking trump's grocery and gas claims.
By Swede - 41 min ago - 2 replies
Liberal YouTubers
New Poll SHOCKS Fox Hosts as they break the WORST NEWS for Trump - Really American
By Rhiannon12866 - 41 min ago - 2 replies
New Poll SHOCKS Fox Hosts as they break the WORST NEWS for Trump - Really American
By Rhiannon12866 - 41 min ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
Was This White House Press Release Written by "The Onion"?
By Celerity - 45 min ago - 2 replies
Was This White House Press Release Written by "The Onion"?
By Celerity - 45 min ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
OpenAI's new reasoning AI models hallucinate more
By highplainsdem - 1 hr ago - 2 replies
OpenAI's new reasoning AI models hallucinate more
By highplainsdem - 1 hr ago - 2 replies
Latest Breaking News
Judge blocks Trump bid to halt federal funding for sanctuary cities
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago - 2 replies
Judge blocks Trump bid to halt federal funding for sanctuary cities
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago - 2 replies
Wisconsin
Student voter turnout surges in 2025 Wisconsin Spring Election, reflects statewide Democratic shift
By RandySF - 1 hr ago - 2 replies
Student voter turnout surges in 2025 Wisconsin Spring Election, reflects statewide Democratic shift
By RandySF - 1 hr ago - 2 replies
Cable News Clips
'Complete bloodbath': DOJ official on Trump admin's changes to Civil Rights Division - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago - 2 replies
'Complete bloodbath': DOJ official on Trump admin's changes to Civil Rights Division - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago - 2 replies
Canada
"It's not the Americans' fault. It's our fault. We're stupid." - Pierre Poilievre
By BlueWavePsych - 1 hr ago - 2 replies
"It's not the Americans' fault. It's our fault. We're stupid." - Pierre Poilievre
By BlueWavePsych - 1 hr ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
I wish Ukraine would target the oligarchs supporting Putin. They seem like legitimate targets to me...
By wcmagumba - 1 hr ago - 2 replies
I wish Ukraine would target the oligarchs supporting Putin. They seem like legitimate targets to me...
By wcmagumba - 1 hr ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
Could somebody please post "t#### lost control: russia targets Ukrainian
By niyad - 2 hrs ago - 2 replies
Could somebody please post "t#### lost control: russia targets Ukrainian
By niyad - 2 hrs ago - 2 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Ukraine betrayed by Trump who concedes to Russian demands, after overnight bombing raid. - FIVE MINUTE NEWS
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago - 2 replies
Ukraine betrayed by Trump who concedes to Russian demands, after overnight bombing raid. - FIVE MINUTE NEWS
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago - 2 replies
The DU Lounge
please pray, send white healnig light and thought hugs for a friend and his wife.
By AllaN01Bear - 3 hrs ago - 2 replies
please pray, send white healnig light and thought hugs for a friend and his wife.
By AllaN01Bear - 3 hrs ago - 2 replies
Cable News Clips
'They are making the pay to play deal explicit': Trump offers dinner to his meme coin investors - Deadline - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago - 2 replies
'They are making the pay to play deal explicit': Trump offers dinner to his meme coin investors - Deadline - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago - 2 replies
Latest Breaking News
Controversial Hegseth chief of staff to leave Pentagon
By demmiblue - 3 hrs ago - 2 replies
Controversial Hegseth chief of staff to leave Pentagon
By demmiblue - 3 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
Oh my Pete! You don't have a clue about what you're job is?
By imanamerican63 - 3 hrs ago - 2 replies
Oh my Pete! You don't have a clue about what you're job is?
By imanamerican63 - 3 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
A young couple I know, had their first child,, now Trump Recession hitting them
By IrishBubbaLiberal - 3 hrs ago - 2 replies
A young couple I know, had their first child,, now Trump Recession hitting them
By IrishBubbaLiberal - 3 hrs ago - 2 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Why Russia Is Bombing Ukraine Again -- and What Trump Has to Do With It - The Bulwark
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago - 2 replies
Why Russia Is Bombing Ukraine Again -- and What Trump Has to Do With It - The Bulwark
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
A small Minnesota town grew a big tech company. Hit with Trump's tariff blizzard
By IrishBubbaLiberal - 3 hrs ago - 2 replies
A small Minnesota town grew a big tech company. Hit with Trump's tariff blizzard
By IrishBubbaLiberal - 3 hrs ago - 2 replies
Liberal YouTubers
SO THIS IS HOW A GENIUS NEGOTIATOR NEGOTIATES?
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 4 hrs ago - 2 replies
SO THIS IS HOW A GENIUS NEGOTIATOR NEGOTIATES?
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 4 hrs ago - 2 replies
Israel/Palestine
Truthout: Human Rights Watch: Israel Used US Weapon in Likely War Crime in Lebanon
By Dennis Donovan - 4 hrs ago - 2 replies
Truthout: Human Rights Watch: Israel Used US Weapon in Likely War Crime in Lebanon
By Dennis Donovan - 4 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
China calls out Trump for blatantly lying about any ongoing negotiations b/w US and China
By IrishBubbaLiberal - 4 hrs ago - 2 replies
China calls out Trump for blatantly lying about any ongoing negotiations b/w US and China
By IrishBubbaLiberal - 4 hrs ago - 2 replies
Latest Breaking News
State and local election officials question agency about Trump's attempt to overhaul operations
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 2 replies
State and local election officials question agency about Trump's attempt to overhaul operations
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 2 replies
Jewish Group
(JEWISH GROUP) California school board members accused of antisemitism during contentious meeting
By Behind the Aegis - 4 hrs ago - 2 replies
(JEWISH GROUP) California school board members accused of antisemitism during contentious meeting
By Behind the Aegis - 4 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
Feds accidentally publish secret plan to kill NYC congestion pricing -- Gothamist
By erronis - 5 hrs ago - 2 replies
Feds accidentally publish secret plan to kill NYC congestion pricing -- Gothamist
By erronis - 5 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
'Vladimir, STOP!' Cries Trump, Who STILL Doesn't Know He's Putin's Bitch -- Wonkette
By erronis - 5 hrs ago - 2 replies
'Vladimir, STOP!' Cries Trump, Who STILL Doesn't Know He's Putin's Bitch -- Wonkette
By erronis - 5 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
The Downballot's calculations of presidential election results by congressional district
By RandySF - 6 hrs ago - 2 replies
The Downballot's calculations of presidential election results by congressional district
By RandySF - 6 hrs ago - 2 replies
Cable News Clips
Trump's War on Children: DOGE Guts Head Start, Child Abuse Programs, Healthcare & More
By Uncle Joe - 6 hrs ago - 2 replies
Trump's War on Children: DOGE Guts Head Start, Child Abuse Programs, Healthcare & More
By Uncle Joe - 6 hrs ago - 2 replies
Automobile Enthusiasts
I will be heading to an "Old Timers" car show this Sunday
By Old Crank - 6 hrs ago - 2 replies
I will be heading to an "Old Timers" car show this Sunday
By Old Crank - 6 hrs ago - 2 replies
Israel/Palestine
Ahmed al-Sharaa said to seek peace with Israel, eyes Syrian entry to Abraham Accords
By Beastly Boy - 7 hrs ago - 2 replies
Ahmed al-Sharaa said to seek peace with Israel, eyes Syrian entry to Abraham Accords
By Beastly Boy - 7 hrs ago - 2 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
The Borowitz Report: JD Vance to Represent Satan at Pope's Funeral
By FakeNoose - 7 hrs ago - 2 replies
The Borowitz Report: JD Vance to Represent Satan at Pope's Funeral
By FakeNoose - 7 hrs ago - 2 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
Why Trump and his creepy minions want white women to make more babies
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 7 hrs ago - 2 replies
Why Trump and his creepy minions want white women to make more babies
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 7 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
What the stock market turmoil is teaching us
By Hahn_Bikey - 8 hrs ago - 2 replies
What the stock market turmoil is teaching us
By Hahn_Bikey - 8 hrs ago - 2 replies
Latest Breaking News
A CEO with 500 workers explains why he's suing Trump over tariffs: "This path is catastrophic"
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 2 replies
A CEO with 500 workers explains why he's suing Trump over tariffs: "This path is catastrophic"
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 2 replies
American History
On April 23, 1940, 209 people were killed in the Rhythm Club fire in Natchez.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 8 hrs ago - 2 replies
On April 23, 1940, 209 people were killed in the Rhythm Club fire in Natchez.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 8 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
I'm perplexed by the drama of the so called.......
By imanamerican63 - 8 hrs ago - 2 replies
I'm perplexed by the drama of the so called.......
By imanamerican63 - 8 hrs ago - 2 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
Warning signs for Trump as pessimistic outlook on the economy grows among Americans
By Dulcinea - 9 hrs ago - 2 replies
Warning signs for Trump as pessimistic outlook on the economy grows among Americans
By Dulcinea - 9 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
Massive protest in Macomb County, MI, next Tuesday?
By Sogo - 10 hrs ago - 2 replies
Massive protest in Macomb County, MI, next Tuesday?
By Sogo - 10 hrs ago - 2 replies
The DU Lounge
Rescue Pit Bull Finds Unlikely Best Friend in a Donkey
By catbyte - 10 hrs ago - 2 replies
Rescue Pit Bull Finds Unlikely Best Friend in a Donkey
By catbyte - 10 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
Lawmakers end Hope Florida charity probe without hearing from key players
By Zorro - 10 hrs ago - 2 replies
Lawmakers end Hope Florida charity probe without hearing from key players
By Zorro - 10 hrs ago - 2 replies
Forum Spotlight: Canada
"It's not the Americans' fault. It's our fault. We're stupid." - Pierre PoilievreKeep on trucking: Poll workers crossed Yukon River by helicopter to ensure West Dawson residents could vote
Carney confirms Trump made '51st state' comment during 1st call
Latest Breaking News
Venezuelan migrants were set for deportation without judicial review, lawyers tell US Supreme Court
Monday - Reuters
Monday - Reuters
Federal judge orders US to restore visas of 2 international students in Oregon
Monday - Associated Press
Monday - Associated Press
Student loans in default to be referred to debt collection, Education Department says
Monday - Associated Press
Monday - Associated Press
DOJ tells judge accused migrants can have at least 24 hours to contest deportations under AEA
Monday - ABC News
Monday - ABC News
After NY ignores latest deadline, feds give yet another month to stop toll that Trump hates
Monday - AP
Monday - AP
Nadine Menendez, wife of former Sen. Bob Menendez, found guilty in federal bribery trial
Monday - ABC News
Monday - ABC News
Texas Politician Stabbed, Husband Killed in Horrific Attack by Their Own Grandson: Police Allege
Monday - Mediaite
Monday - Mediaite
Musk wants to leave politics because he's tired of 'attacks' from the left, report says
Monday - The Independent
Monday - The Independent
Gunman who killed 23 in racist attack at El Paso Walmart pleads guilty to murder
Monday - The Guardian
Monday - The Guardian
Trump to meet major retailers to discuss tariffs, White House official says
Monday - Reuters, via Yahoo! Finance
Monday - Reuters, via Yahoo! Finance
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's bag, including $3,000 in cash, is stolen from DC restaurant
Monday - CNN
Monday - CNN
With future of gun research in question, new report finds US emergency departments see a firearm injury every 30 minutes
Monday - CNN Health
Monday - CNN Health
'Big downsizing': GOP plans to snatch health coverage from 'millions of low-income' people
Monday - Raw Story
Monday - Raw Story
60,000 Americans to lose rental assistance and risk eviction unless Congress acts
Monday - ABC News/AP
Monday - ABC News/AP
Fed's Goolsbee hopes US not moving to where monetary independence is questioned - CBS 'Face the Nation'
Monday - Reuters
Monday - Reuters
Van Hollen accuses Trump of causing constitutional crisis by litigating Abrego Garcia case on social media
Monday - The Independent
Monday - The Independent
N.Y. governor says congestion pricing will remain despite federal deadline to end the program Sunday
Monday - NBC News
Monday - NBC News
Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff who ministered with a charming, humble style, dies at 88
Monday - AP
Monday - AP