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General Discussion
I would like to make a polite request, please.
By mwmisses4289 - 10 hrs ago - 223 recs
I would like to make a polite request, please.
By mwmisses4289 - 10 hrs ago - 223 recs
Latest Breaking News
GOP Loses Carroll County Seat in Special Election Upset
By James48 - 11 hrs ago - 142 recs
GOP Loses Carroll County Seat in Special Election Upset
By James48 - 11 hrs ago - 142 recs
General Discussion
There are three bits of information I have been able to glean through all of the noise today.
By flashman13 - 23 hrs ago - 121 recs
There are three bits of information I have been able to glean through all of the noise today.
By flashman13 - 23 hrs ago - 121 recs
General Discussion
TX-SEN: 'I Approve This Message': James Talarico Turns GOP Attack Into 1 Holy Failure
By RandySF - 4 hrs ago - 99 recs
TX-SEN: 'I Approve This Message': James Talarico Turns GOP Attack Into 1 Holy Failure
By RandySF - 4 hrs ago - 99 recs
General Discussion
"....once you've convinced enough people that truth is just whatever you say..."
By Miles Archer - 8 hrs ago - 99 recs
"....once you've convinced enough people that truth is just whatever you say..."
By Miles Archer - 8 hrs ago - 99 recs
Latest Breaking News
James Comer Says Trump DOJ Asked New Mexico Officials to End Jeffrey Epstein Investigation
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 93 recs
James Comer Says Trump DOJ Asked New Mexico Officials to End Jeffrey Epstein Investigation
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 93 recs
The DU Lounge
I remember this day fondly. My pup is pushing age 15 so long walks are out of the question, but...
By LuckyCharms - 22 hrs ago - 93 recs
I remember this day fondly. My pup is pushing age 15 so long walks are out of the question, but...
By LuckyCharms - 22 hrs ago - 93 recs
General Discussion
Lords a-leaving: Britain is ejecting hereditary nobles from Parliament after 700 years
By dalton99a - 4 hrs ago - 90 recs
Lords a-leaving: Britain is ejecting hereditary nobles from Parliament after 700 years
By dalton99a - 4 hrs ago - 90 recs
Michigan
BREAKING: The operators of the Canadian-financed Gordie Howe Bridge have announced their toll rates.
By demmiblue - 5 hrs ago - 87 recs
BREAKING: The operators of the Canadian-financed Gordie Howe Bridge have announced their toll rates.
By demmiblue - 5 hrs ago - 87 recs
General Discussion
Heated discussion at my church's Men's Group about the "traditional role of men" in society
By maxrandb - 19 hrs ago - 83 recs
Heated discussion at my church's Men's Group about the "traditional role of men" in society
By maxrandb - 19 hrs ago - 83 recs
General Discussion
"That is what?" Trump asked. "The school in Iran," the reporter repeated. "I don't know about it," Trump replied.
By Miles Archer - 4 hrs ago - 81 recs
"That is what?" Trump asked. "The school in Iran," the reporter repeated. "I don't know about it," Trump replied.
By Miles Archer - 4 hrs ago - 81 recs
General Discussion
Schumer on the SAVE America Act: "It is not about showing ID when you show up to vote. It's about...
By Miles Archer - 21 hrs ago - 78 recs
Schumer on the SAVE America Act: "It is not about showing ID when you show up to vote. It's about...
By Miles Archer - 21 hrs ago - 78 recs
Latest Breaking News
Castle Rock woman gets 3 years of prison time for voter fraud
By generalbetrayus - 7 hrs ago - 74 recs
Castle Rock woman gets 3 years of prison time for voter fraud
By generalbetrayus - 7 hrs ago - 74 recs
General Discussion
NEW HAMPSHIRE DEMOCRATS FLIP STATE HOUSE SEAT FROM RED TO BLUE.
By RandySF - 20 hrs ago - 73 recs
NEW HAMPSHIRE DEMOCRATS FLIP STATE HOUSE SEAT FROM RED TO BLUE.
By RandySF - 20 hrs ago - 73 recs
Latest Breaking News
Pentagon bars press photographers over 'unflattering' Hegseth photos
By mahatmakanejeeves - 6 hrs ago - 69 recs
Pentagon bars press photographers over 'unflattering' Hegseth photos
By mahatmakanejeeves - 6 hrs ago - 69 recs
General Discussion
Legal expert astonished as another Trump revenge case poised to implode
By turbinetree - 22 hrs ago - 67 recs
Legal expert astonished as another Trump revenge case poised to implode
By turbinetree - 22 hrs ago - 67 recs
General Discussion
3h Someone put these flags in dog poop left on walking trail in Fresno, CA
By riversedge - 1 hr ago - 64 recs
3h Someone put these flags in dog poop left on walking trail in Fresno, CA
By riversedge - 1 hr ago - 64 recs
Latest Breaking News
Turning Point USA college president resigns after racist text chat leaks
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 62 recs
Turning Point USA college president resigns after racist text chat leaks
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 62 recs
Latest Breaking News
Dems call for probe into 'troubling pattern' of legal wins for Pam Bondi's brother
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - 60 recs
Dems call for probe into 'troubling pattern' of legal wins for Pam Bondi's brother
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - 60 recs
Foreign Affairs
Ukraine delivers most successful attack and destroys 5 Russian ships in unprecedented drone strike - RFU News
By TexasTowelie - 3 hrs ago - 51 recs
Ukraine delivers most successful attack and destroys 5 Russian ships in unprecedented drone strike - RFU News
By TexasTowelie - 3 hrs ago - 51 recs
General Discussion
Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff lacked the technical expertise to even understand what the Iranians were offering
By vanessa_ca - 21 hrs ago - 49 recs
Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff lacked the technical expertise to even understand what the Iranians were offering
By vanessa_ca - 21 hrs ago - 49 recs
General Discussion
May I make a suggestion.......Someone that was "employed" by Trump/Musk/Doge took your Social Security and all of the
By turbinetree - 1 hr ago - 46 recs
May I make a suggestion.......Someone that was "employed" by Trump/Musk/Doge took your Social Security and all of the
By turbinetree - 1 hr ago - 46 recs
General Discussion
He was asked about the bombing on the girls' school in Iran just now
By senseandsensibility - 3 hrs ago - 44 recs
He was asked about the bombing on the girls' school in Iran just now
By senseandsensibility - 3 hrs ago - 44 recs
General Discussion
ICE detains US born citizen in Chicago, drops her 2 days later in WI where she has to hitchhike
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 14 hrs ago - 44 recs
ICE detains US born citizen in Chicago, drops her 2 days later in WI where she has to hitchhike
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 14 hrs ago - 44 recs
Latest Breaking News
Pete Hegseth's Defense Department blew $22M on steak and lobster in a single month, watchdog claims
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 41 recs
Pete Hegseth's Defense Department blew $22M on steak and lobster in a single month, watchdog claims
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 41 recs
Latest Breaking News
Judges say ICE, DOJ leaders are putting rank-and-file lawyers in 'an impossible position'
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 41 recs
Judges say ICE, DOJ leaders are putting rank-and-file lawyers in 'an impossible position'
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 41 recs
General Discussion
Senator Murphy says they can't safely open up the Strait, there is no plan
By SamuelTheThird - 13 hrs ago - 40 recs
Senator Murphy says they can't safely open up the Strait, there is no plan
By SamuelTheThird - 13 hrs ago - 40 recs
General Discussion
Trump's DOGEbro struggling in deposition to define what was 'DEI' about federal grants he flagged for cuts
By bigtree - 7 hrs ago - 38 recs
Trump's DOGEbro struggling in deposition to define what was 'DEI' about federal grants he flagged for cuts
By bigtree - 7 hrs ago - 38 recs
General Discussion
"When a clown moves into a palace, he doesn't become a king. The palace becomes a circus." -Ancient Turkish proverb
By artemisia1 - 19 hrs ago - 36 recs
"When a clown moves into a palace, he doesn't become a king. The palace becomes a circus." -Ancient Turkish proverb
By artemisia1 - 19 hrs ago - 36 recs
General Discussion
MAGA Rips Into Graham's Wish to Send American 'Sons and Daughters' to War
By vanessa_ca - 1 hr ago - 35 recs
MAGA Rips Into Graham's Wish to Send American 'Sons and Daughters' to War
By vanessa_ca - 1 hr ago - 35 recs
Photography
Today's trip to my Farmer's Market -- The last one, for some weeks . . .
By CaliforniaPeggy - 23 hrs ago - 35 recs
Today's trip to my Farmer's Market -- The last one, for some weeks . . .
By CaliforniaPeggy - 23 hrs ago - 35 recs
Latest Breaking News
New statue of Trump and Epstein recreating famed 'Titanic' scene is placed on National Mall
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 34 recs
New statue of Trump and Epstein recreating famed 'Titanic' scene is placed on National Mall
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 34 recs
General Discussion
when ivanka trump first learned about all the other little girls who looked like her and
By orleans - 3 hrs ago - 33 recs
when ivanka trump first learned about all the other little girls who looked like her and
By orleans - 3 hrs ago - 33 recs
General Discussion
Bondi Is Said to Move to Military Housing - More Trump gang members living like generals at taxpayer expense
By dalton99a - 19 hrs ago - 32 recs
Bondi Is Said to Move to Military Housing - More Trump gang members living like generals at taxpayer expense
By dalton99a - 19 hrs ago - 32 recs
General Discussion
Liz Landers---a real reporter, confronts Trump:
By Kingofalldems - 2 hrs ago - 31 recs
Liz Landers---a real reporter, confronts Trump:
By Kingofalldems - 2 hrs ago - 31 recs
General Discussion
Breaking Epstein Investigation Update! NM DOJ has begun searching Zorro Ranch. ⬇️
By womanofthehills - 7 hrs ago - 31 recs
Breaking Epstein Investigation Update! NM DOJ has begun searching Zorro Ranch. ⬇️
By womanofthehills - 7 hrs ago - 31 recs
Latest Breaking News
Jan. 6 police responders ask judge to let lawsuit over plaque in Capitol proceed
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 31 recs
Jan. 6 police responders ask judge to let lawsuit over plaque in Capitol proceed
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 31 recs
Cable News Clips
JUST IN: Jacky Rosen Says What She Heard In Closed-Door Iran War Briefing 'Is Disturbing' - Forbes Breaking News
By Rhiannon12866 - 18 hrs ago - 30 recs
JUST IN: Jacky Rosen Says What She Heard In Closed-Door Iran War Briefing 'Is Disturbing' - Forbes Breaking News
By Rhiannon12866 - 18 hrs ago - 30 recs
Latest Breaking News
DOJ Lawyer Quits Before Judicial Scolding for AI Brief Error (1)
By mahatmakanejeeves - 18 hrs ago - 29 recs
DOJ Lawyer Quits Before Judicial Scolding for AI Brief Error (1)
By mahatmakanejeeves - 18 hrs ago - 29 recs
General Discussion
Maybe Hegseth should not have been confirmed after all.
By BootinUp - 19 hrs ago - 29 recs
Maybe Hegseth should not have been confirmed after all.
By BootinUp - 19 hrs ago - 29 recs
Latest Breaking News
Human waste backing up in basements is a gut-churning sign of US infrastructure problems
By Omaha Steve - 18 hrs ago - 28 recs
Human waste backing up in basements is a gut-churning sign of US infrastructure problems
By Omaha Steve - 18 hrs ago - 28 recs
Latest Breaking News
Dozens of U.S. service members in Kuwait suffered serious injuries, including burns, brain trauma and shrapnel wounds
By mahatmakanejeeves - 5 hrs ago - 25 recs
Dozens of U.S. service members in Kuwait suffered serious injuries, including burns, brain trauma and shrapnel wounds
By mahatmakanejeeves - 5 hrs ago - 25 recs
General Discussion
NYT - "At Least 17 U.S. Sites Damaged in War With Iran, Analysis Shows"
By womanofthehills - 10 hrs ago - 25 recs
NYT - "At Least 17 U.S. Sites Damaged in War With Iran, Analysis Shows"
By womanofthehills - 10 hrs ago - 25 recs
General Discussion
DeSantis appointees delete 400 of 667 pages from sociology textbook...remove references to racism, gender discrimination
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 15 hrs ago - 25 recs
DeSantis appointees delete 400 of 667 pages from sociology textbook...remove references to racism, gender discrimination
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 15 hrs ago - 25 recs
Latest Breaking News
Large parts of Dresden to be evacuated after 250kg WW2 bomb found
By DJ Synikus Makisimus - 23 hrs ago - 24 recs
Large parts of Dresden to be evacuated after 250kg WW2 bomb found
By DJ Synikus Makisimus - 23 hrs ago - 24 recs
Latest Breaking News
Exclusive: Shell declares force majeure to clients who buy Qatari LNG, sources say
By groundloop - 7 hrs ago - 22 recs
Exclusive: Shell declares force majeure to clients who buy Qatari LNG, sources say
By groundloop - 7 hrs ago - 22 recs
South Carolina
Lindsey Graham's Senate Seat Suddenly Looks More Vulnerable Than Ever
By Uncle Joe - 20 hrs ago - 22 recs
Lindsey Graham's Senate Seat Suddenly Looks More Vulnerable Than Ever
By Uncle Joe - 20 hrs ago - 22 recs
Cable News Clips
'They Told The Judge--We're Going To Smash Your F--ing Windows': Whitehouse Recalls Shock ICE Arrest - Forbes Breaking News
By Rhiannon12866 - 21 hrs ago - 21 recs
'They Told The Judge--We're Going To Smash Your F--ing Windows': Whitehouse Recalls Shock ICE Arrest - Forbes Breaking News
By Rhiannon12866 - 21 hrs ago - 21 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump-backed Clay Fuller and Democrat Shawn Harris advance to runoff in race to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene
By DJ Synikus Makisimus - 21 hrs ago - 21 recs
Trump-backed Clay Fuller and Democrat Shawn Harris advance to runoff in race to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene
By DJ Synikus Makisimus - 21 hrs ago - 21 recs
General Discussion
Firestorm as Republican makes 'wild' claim poor people don't understand the 'real world'
By turbinetree - 22 hrs ago - 21 recs
Firestorm as Republican makes 'wild' claim poor people don't understand the 'real world'
By turbinetree - 22 hrs ago - 21 recs
General Discussion
Dear American voter, maybe if you gave the Democrats power in Congress
By edhopper - 23 hrs ago - 19 recs
Dear American voter, maybe if you gave the Democrats power in Congress
By edhopper - 23 hrs ago - 19 recs
General Discussion
Wait--So Trump attacked Iran on Jared Kushner's orders?
By Kingofalldems - 23 hrs ago - 19 recs
Wait--So Trump attacked Iran on Jared Kushner's orders?
By Kingofalldems - 23 hrs ago - 19 recs
Foreign Affairs
Ukraine Just Hit Something Very Important in Crimea. - The Russian Dude
By TexasTowelie - 11 hrs ago - 18 recs
Ukraine Just Hit Something Very Important in Crimea. - The Russian Dude
By TexasTowelie - 11 hrs ago - 18 recs
Latest Breaking News
House GOP huddle for retreat at Trump hotel in Florida amid governing challenges
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 18 recs
House GOP huddle for retreat at Trump hotel in Florida amid governing challenges
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 18 recs
Latest Breaking News
Cargo ship hit by projectile in Strait of Hormuz, crew evacuates
By littlemissmartypants - 15 hrs ago - 18 recs
Cargo ship hit by projectile in Strait of Hormuz, crew evacuates
By littlemissmartypants - 15 hrs ago - 18 recs
Science
The Most Isolated Tribe On Earth Has DNA That Changes Human History
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 16 hrs ago - 18 recs
The Most Isolated Tribe On Earth Has DNA That Changes Human History
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 16 hrs ago - 18 recs
General Discussion
"I called Kristi Noem to see if she needed help moving"
By orangecrush - 22 hrs ago - 18 recs
"I called Kristi Noem to see if she needed help moving"
By orangecrush - 22 hrs ago - 18 recs
Forum Spotlight: Michigan
Candidates' faces on punching bags linked to 37 uncounted ballots in Hamtramck, MichiganBREAKING: The operators of the Canadian-financed Gordie Howe Bridge have announced their toll rates.
2 Michigan Supreme Court justices (both D) announce reelection campaigns
Latest Breaking News
Trump official rips Americans who care about public land: 'Financially illiterate'
42 min ago - raw story
42 min ago - raw story
Wealthy nations pledge record release of emergency oil reserves in a bid to calm surging prices
55 min ago - AP
55 min ago - AP
Trump admin sued over mandatory 'fishing expedition' survey forcing schools to turn over 'sensitive student data'
1 hr ago - Law & Crime
1 hr ago - Law & Crime
Trump forces MAGA reps to pay to party at his posh resort: 'Nothing was on the House'
1 hr ago - Raw Story
1 hr ago - Raw Story
Starmer overruled warning of 'reputational risk' over Mandelson appointment, files show
1 hr ago - The Guardian
1 hr ago - The Guardian
US spent $5 billion worth of munitions in the first two days of attacks on Iran, docs show
2 hrs ago - The Independent
2 hrs ago - The Independent
Trump to invoke emergency law for California oil producer Sable, Bloomberg News reports
2 hrs ago - Reuters
2 hrs ago - Reuters
Key oversight helping keep student loan records accurate has stopped, a watchdog says
3 hrs ago - NPR
3 hrs ago - NPR
Dems call for probe into 'troubling pattern' of legal wins for Pam Bondi's brother
3 hrs ago - ABC News
3 hrs ago - ABC News
Trump visits Ohio and Kentucky to downplay war's effect on economy and target a top GOP antagonist
5 hrs ago - AP
5 hrs ago - AP
Dozens of U.S. service members in Kuwait suffered serious injuries, including burns, brain trauma and shrapnel wounds
5 hrs ago - CBS News
5 hrs ago - CBS News
DHS Seeks Access to Massive Employment, Salary and Family Database Legally Restricted to Use in Child Support Cases
6 hrs ago - ProPublica
6 hrs ago - ProPublica
Trump administration to restore Global Entry program as DHS shutdown impacts travel
7 hrs ago - CNN US
7 hrs ago - CNN US
IEA agrees to release 400 million barrels of oil to address Iran war supply disruption
7 hrs ago - CNBC
7 hrs ago - CNBC
Exclusive: Shell declares force majeure to clients who buy Qatari LNG, sources say
7 hrs ago - Reuters
7 hrs ago - Reuters
Baldwin pushes for commission to select new U.S. attorney after Schimel's term expires
8 hrs ago - Wisconsin Examiner
8 hrs ago - Wisconsin Examiner
James Comer Says Trump DOJ Asked New Mexico Officials to End Jeffrey Epstein Investigation
8 hrs ago - MEDIAite
8 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Trump nominee for State Department role drops out after his race comments jeopardized confirmation
9 hrs ago - Reuters
9 hrs ago - Reuters
Exclusive: Foreign hacker in 2023 compromised Epstein files held by FBI, source and documents show
9 hrs ago - Reuters
9 hrs ago - Reuters
House Republicans confront Iran war and gas prices as they struggle to push economic agenda
10 hrs ago - CNN Politics
10 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Natomas Unified School District teachers officially begin first-ever strike, some parents raise concerns
10 hrs ago - KCRA
10 hrs ago - KCRA
Jan. 6 police responders ask judge to let lawsuit over plaque in Capitol proceed
10 hrs ago - CBS News
10 hrs ago - CBS News
Pete Hegseth's Defense Department blew $22M on steak and lobster in a single month, watchdog claims
11 hrs ago - msn/MEDIAite
11 hrs ago - msn/MEDIAite
Judge denies restraining order for conservative media figures who sought press passes
11 hrs ago - AP
11 hrs ago - AP
Judges say ICE, DOJ leaders are putting rank-and-file lawyers in 'an impossible position'
13 hrs ago - Politico
13 hrs ago - Politico
House GOP huddle for retreat at Trump hotel in Florida amid governing challenges
13 hrs ago - Scripps News
13 hrs ago - Scripps News
New statue of Trump and Epstein recreating famed 'Titanic' scene is placed on National Mall
14 hrs ago - The Independent
14 hrs ago - The Independent
Live Nation and states ordered to hold settlement negotiations in antitrust case
14 hrs ago - NBC News
14 hrs ago - NBC News
'Egregious': GOP official under fire for handing voter data for millions to Trump DOJ
15 hrs ago - Raw Story
15 hrs ago - Raw Story
Lebanese Maronite Catholic priest killed by Israeli tank fire in southern Lebanon
18 hrs ago - National Catholic Reporter
18 hrs ago - National Catholic Reporter