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General Discussion
So many people are freaking out because Qatar Force One lacks all the defensive countermeasures found
By OGBuzz - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 59 sec ago
So many people are freaking out because Qatar Force One lacks all the defensive countermeasures found
By OGBuzz - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 59 sec ago
Latest Breaking News
Gay GOP Candidate Sues Republicans for Alleged Homophobic Defamation
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 1 min ago
Gay GOP Candidate Sues Republicans for Alleged Homophobic Defamation
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 1 min ago
General Discussion
New York Times reporters are subpoenaed after Air Force One stories, raising press freedom concerns
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 2 min ago
New York Times reporters are subpoenaed after Air Force One stories, raising press freedom concerns
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 2 min ago
General Discussion
It seems very weird that Mitch McConnell's family and friends don't insist that an accurate depiction of his health
By wcmagumba - 27 min ago - Last reply 2 min ago
It seems very weird that Mitch McConnell's family and friends don't insist that an accurate depiction of his health
By wcmagumba - 27 min ago - Last reply 2 min ago
Humor
It is to laugh - Saturday Evening Misc Funny Things
By 3825-87867 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 4 min ago
It is to laugh - Saturday Evening Misc Funny Things
By 3825-87867 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 4 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
The Senile Degenerate Rushes to Hospital and Enters HIDING
By MagaSmash - 1 hr ago - Last reply 5 min ago
The Senile Degenerate Rushes to Hospital and Enters HIDING
By MagaSmash - 1 hr ago - Last reply 5 min ago
Latest Breaking News
US seeks free Hormuz access from Iran as talks focus on strait
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - Last reply 6 min ago
US seeks free Hormuz access from Iran as talks focus on strait
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - Last reply 6 min ago
Latest Breaking News
White House Directed Patel to Oversee Investigation Involving Times Reporting
By BumRushDaShow - 47 min ago - Last reply 6 min ago
White House Directed Patel to Oversee Investigation Involving Times Reporting
By BumRushDaShow - 47 min ago - Last reply 6 min ago
General Discussion
What do you think? Should our candidate in 2028 be explicite about all the Trump era abominations that......
By FadedMullet - 12 hrs ago - Last reply 6 min ago
What do you think? Should our candidate in 2028 be explicite about all the Trump era abominations that......
By FadedMullet - 12 hrs ago - Last reply 6 min ago
General Discussion
How a Stranger Used One Text Message to Steal My Entire Digital Life -- Time
By erronis - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 6 min ago
How a Stranger Used One Text Message to Steal My Entire Digital Life -- Time
By erronis - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 6 min ago
General Discussion
New York Times reporters are subpoenaed after Air Force One reporting, newspaper says
By dalton99a - 8 hrs ago - Last reply 8 min ago
New York Times reporters are subpoenaed after Air Force One reporting, newspaper says
By dalton99a - 8 hrs ago - Last reply 8 min ago
General Discussion
Why did a "philanthropic" US foundation pay for a racist criminal who entered the US illegally to visit Russia? "Musk"
By muriel_volestrangler - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 8 min ago
Why did a "philanthropic" US foundation pay for a racist criminal who entered the US illegally to visit Russia? "Musk"
By muriel_volestrangler - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 8 min ago
General Discussion
Trump admin subpoenas NYT reporters "in regard to an alleged violation of federal criminal law."
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 12 hrs ago - Last reply 9 min ago
Trump admin subpoenas NYT reporters "in regard to an alleged violation of federal criminal law."
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 12 hrs ago - Last reply 9 min ago
General Discussion
Random photo from the "State Fair" ...
By marble falls - 1 hr ago - Last reply 9 min ago
Random photo from the "State Fair" ...
By marble falls - 1 hr ago - Last reply 9 min ago
Music Appreciation
🎙Peggy Lee - 'FEVER' Jazz Music Singer, Songwriter, Actress 👠
By appalachiablue - 34 min ago - Last reply 9 min ago
🎙Peggy Lee - 'FEVER' Jazz Music Singer, Songwriter, Actress 👠
By appalachiablue - 34 min ago - Last reply 9 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
Platner Is OUT - But Who Comes Next??
By Uncle Joe - 10 min ago - Last reply 10 min ago
Platner Is OUT - But Who Comes Next??
By Uncle Joe - 10 min ago - Last reply 10 min ago
General Discussion
Meet the three latest Florida Republicans accused of election fraud:
By Baitball Blogger - 36 min ago - Last reply 10 min ago
Meet the three latest Florida Republicans accused of election fraud:
By Baitball Blogger - 36 min ago - Last reply 10 min ago
Photography
***THE JULY PHOTO CONTEST IS NOW OPEN FOR SECOND ENTRIES!***
By Grumpy Old Guy - 10 min ago - Last reply 10 min ago
***THE JULY PHOTO CONTEST IS NOW OPEN FOR SECOND ENTRIES!***
By Grumpy Old Guy - 10 min ago - Last reply 10 min ago
General Discussion
Trump administration subpoenas New York Times journalists who reported security concerns around new Air Force One
By LetMyPeopleVote - 10 min ago - Last reply 10 min ago
Trump administration subpoenas New York Times journalists who reported security concerns around new Air Force One
By LetMyPeopleVote - 10 min ago - Last reply 10 min ago
Photography
Saturday's Horses - Maddie & Pete - Neighbors Satine and Pistol + 'Round The Farm
By George McGovern - 8 hrs ago - Last reply 11 min ago
Saturday's Horses - Maddie & Pete - Neighbors Satine and Pistol + 'Round The Farm
By George McGovern - 8 hrs ago - Last reply 11 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Hunter Biden Scores $1.7 Million in Damages From Former Overstock CEO in Defamation Case
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - Last reply 12 min ago
Hunter Biden Scores $1.7 Million in Damages From Former Overstock CEO in Defamation Case
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - Last reply 12 min ago
Cooking & Baking
What's for Dinner, Sat., July 11, 2026
By NJCher - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 14 min ago
What's for Dinner, Sat., July 11, 2026
By NJCher - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 14 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
EXPOSED: Suspicious Details Surrounding Graham Platner Allegations
By Uncle Joe - 18 min ago - Last reply 18 min ago
EXPOSED: Suspicious Details Surrounding Graham Platner Allegations
By Uncle Joe - 18 min ago - Last reply 18 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
Grants gutted and at risk #substack #shorts
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 19 min ago - Last reply 19 min ago
Grants gutted and at risk #substack #shorts
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 19 min ago - Last reply 19 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Whiting drops BP as Pierogi Fest sponsor, will fundraise for locked-out refinery workers
By Omaha Steve - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 19 min ago
Whiting drops BP as Pierogi Fest sponsor, will fundraise for locked-out refinery workers
By Omaha Steve - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 19 min ago
General Discussion
What Youtubers Must Know about Tilly Norwood
By YoshidaYui - 20 min ago - Last reply 20 min ago
What Youtubers Must Know about Tilly Norwood
By YoshidaYui - 20 min ago - Last reply 20 min ago
General Discussion
Dear WH: Cry harder... Welcome to the lame duck presidency. TACO TACO TACO
By bigtree - 1 hr ago - Last reply 21 min ago
Dear WH: Cry harder... Welcome to the lame duck presidency. TACO TACO TACO
By bigtree - 1 hr ago - Last reply 21 min ago
Washington
Divisions emerge as WA looks to retool its wolf shooting rules
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 23 min ago - Last reply 23 min ago
Divisions emerge as WA looks to retool its wolf shooting rules
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 23 min ago - Last reply 23 min ago
General Discussion
Progressive YouTubers HATE This One Simple Trick! (Shocking Media Secrets Revealed!) 😱🔥
By QueerDuck - 8 hrs ago - Last reply 24 min ago
Progressive YouTubers HATE This One Simple Trick! (Shocking Media Secrets Revealed!) 😱🔥
By QueerDuck - 8 hrs ago - Last reply 24 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
Intoxicated on the holy spirit
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 29 min ago
Intoxicated on the holy spirit
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 29 min ago
General Discussion
Attention California DUers and all
By Randomthought - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 30 min ago
Attention California DUers and all
By Randomthought - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 30 min ago
General Discussion
Why Both Left and Right Have Rejected Free Markets
By applegrove - 1 hr ago - Last reply 31 min ago
Why Both Left and Right Have Rejected Free Markets
By applegrove - 1 hr ago - Last reply 31 min ago
General Discussion
Tilly Norwood: Hollywood on edge as 'hot' AI actress takes the stage
By YoshidaYui - 32 min ago - Last reply 32 min ago
Tilly Norwood: Hollywood on edge as 'hot' AI actress takes the stage
By YoshidaYui - 32 min ago - Last reply 32 min ago
The DU Lounge
Boy In Gaza Feeds Hundreds Of Stray Animals Every Day
By catbyte - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 33 min ago
Boy In Gaza Feeds Hundreds Of Stray Animals Every Day
By catbyte - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 33 min ago
General Discussion
The Rolling Stones have a new record out with a wistful song on it about the current state of things in the USA
By darkstar - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 35 min ago
The Rolling Stones have a new record out with a wistful song on it about the current state of things in the USA
By darkstar - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 35 min ago
General Discussion
Maggie Haberman should file a criminal complaint against Trump
By Chasstev365 - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 36 min ago
Maggie Haberman should file a criminal complaint against Trump
By Chasstev365 - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 36 min ago
Media
I can't stand it! The New York State Broadcasters Association has inducted
By no_hypocrisy - 46 min ago - Last reply 36 min ago
I can't stand it! The New York State Broadcasters Association has inducted
By no_hypocrisy - 46 min ago - Last reply 36 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Antoinette Bower, 'Star Trek,' 'Twilight Zone' and 'Prom Night' Actress, Dies at 93
By Omaha Steve - 1 hr ago - Last reply 37 min ago
Antoinette Bower, 'Star Trek,' 'Twilight Zone' and 'Prom Night' Actress, Dies at 93
By Omaha Steve - 1 hr ago - Last reply 37 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Businessman who sold land for Kushner resort in Albania suspected of faking the deeds
By Ponietz - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 37 min ago
Businessman who sold land for Kushner resort in Albania suspected of faking the deeds
By Ponietz - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 37 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump threatens Iran after chants for his death erupted at Khamenei funeral
By mahatmakanejeeves - 12 hrs ago - Last reply 39 min ago
Trump threatens Iran after chants for his death erupted at Khamenei funeral
By mahatmakanejeeves - 12 hrs ago - Last reply 39 min ago
General Discussion
Businessman who sold land for Kushner resort in Albania suspected of faking the deeds
By hookaleft - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 40 min ago
Businessman who sold land for Kushner resort in Albania suspected of faking the deeds
By hookaleft - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 40 min ago
Cable News Clips
'Hope is there': Movement built by Platner is now bigger than him - All In - MS NOW
By Rhiannon12866 - 20 hrs ago - Last reply 41 min ago
'Hope is there': Movement built by Platner is now bigger than him - All In - MS NOW
By Rhiannon12866 - 20 hrs ago - Last reply 41 min ago
General Discussion
I think Ron Filipkowski is feeling just as overwhelmed as we are
By senseandsensibility - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 43 min ago
I think Ron Filipkowski is feeling just as overwhelmed as we are
By senseandsensibility - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 43 min ago
Music Appreciation
Melanie - Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)
By marble falls - 44 min ago - Last reply 44 min ago
Melanie - Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)
By marble falls - 44 min ago - Last reply 44 min ago
Editorials & Other Articles
THE AGE OF READING IS OVER - Rose Horowitch The Atlantic
By question everything - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 45 min ago
THE AGE OF READING IS OVER - Rose Horowitch The Atlantic
By question everything - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 45 min ago
General Discussion
How much rope do you give an insane man?
By kentuck - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 47 min ago
How much rope do you give an insane man?
By kentuck - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 47 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Which Air Force One is going to Trump library? Son's comments raise questions
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 47 min ago
Which Air Force One is going to Trump library? Son's comments raise questions
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 47 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Patel cancels flight to visit girlfriend for last-minute White House meeting as frustrations mount: report
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 53 min ago
Patel cancels flight to visit girlfriend for last-minute White House meeting as frustrations mount: report
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 53 min ago
General Discussion
Senator Whitehouse has a plan to save our Country and our Democracy
By hookaleft - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 56 min ago
Senator Whitehouse has a plan to save our Country and our Democracy
By hookaleft - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 56 min ago
General Discussion
Why is the transportation secretary complaining about 'DEI bike lanes'?
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Why is the transportation secretary complaining about 'DEI bike lanes'?
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
General Discussion
What Trump Voters Say About the Economy Now
By applegrove - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
What Trump Voters Say About the Economy Now
By applegrove - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
General Discussion
"Nobody said I couldn't, so I did."
By madamesilverspurs - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
"Nobody said I couldn't, so I did."
By madamesilverspurs - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Jamelle Bouie: Graham Platner and Why Character Matters
By marmar - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Jamelle Bouie: Graham Platner and Why Character Matters
By marmar - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
General Discussion
There's a new face in Hollywood, generated by AI
By YoshidaYui - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
There's a new face in Hollywood, generated by AI
By YoshidaYui - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
CNN Statement Makes Clear Scott Jennings' Mitch McConnell Claim Is Not Network's 'Reporting'
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
CNN Statement Makes Clear Scott Jennings' Mitch McConnell Claim Is Not Network's 'Reporting'
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Music Appreciation
🎵 Sing, Sing, Sing - Benny Goodman Orch, Gene Krupa, Drums, Harry James, Trumpet; 'Swing Kids' Germany
By appalachiablue - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
🎵 Sing, Sing, Sing - Benny Goodman Orch, Gene Krupa, Drums, Harry James, Trumpet; 'Swing Kids' Germany
By appalachiablue - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Here's where cyclosporiasis is spreading as cases are confirmed in 32 states
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Here's where cyclosporiasis is spreading as cases are confirmed in 32 states
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
General Discussion
MI-07: Surging Progressive Once Said Black Democratic Leaders 'Defang The White Left'
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
MI-07: Surging Progressive Once Said Black Democratic Leaders 'Defang The White Left'
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
General Discussion
KY Governor Beshear will win in the Kentucky Supreme Court if Mitch croaks
By Wanderlust988 - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
KY Governor Beshear will win in the Kentucky Supreme Court if Mitch croaks
By Wanderlust988 - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Keeping His Eye on the "Prize"
By ColoradoHoosier - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Keeping His Eye on the "Prize"
By ColoradoHoosier - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Why is the transportation secretary complaining about 'DEI bike lanes'?
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Why is the transportation secretary complaining about 'DEI bike lanes'?
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
The DU Lounge
No one would talk to this dog in neighborhood
By catbyte - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
No one would talk to this dog in neighborhood
By catbyte - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Liberal YouTubers
IHIP News: 🚨 Doctors SPEAK OUT on ALARMING HEALTH Update! Trump In Total COLLAPSE!
By MagaSmash - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
IHIP News: 🚨 Doctors SPEAK OUT on ALARMING HEALTH Update! Trump In Total COLLAPSE!
By MagaSmash - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Trump Justifies Money Made as President With Inaccurate Claims
By Celerity - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Trump Justifies Money Made as President With Inaccurate Claims
By Celerity - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Black Democrats Fight for Political Survival in the South
By RandySF - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Black Democrats Fight for Political Survival in the South
By RandySF - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Did AI-Actress Tilly Norwood COPY a REAL ARTIST?
By YoshidaYui - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Did AI-Actress Tilly Norwood COPY a REAL ARTIST?
By YoshidaYui - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Detroit man charged with allegedly burning racoon alive
By red dog 1 - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Detroit man charged with allegedly burning racoon alive
By red dog 1 - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
General Discussion
HOW THE WORLD SEES AMERICANS....
By some_of_us_are_sane - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
HOW THE WORLD SEES AMERICANS....
By some_of_us_are_sane - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Forum Spotlight: Music Appreciation
🎙Peggy Lee - 'FEVER' Jazz Music Singer, Songwriter, Actress 👠Melanie - Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)
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Latest Breaking News
White House Directed Patel to Oversee Investigation Involving Times Reporting
47 min ago - New York Times
47 min ago - New York Times
Antoinette Bower, 'Star Trek,' 'Twilight Zone' and 'Prom Night' Actress, Dies at 93
1 hr ago - Hollywood Reporter
1 hr ago - Hollywood Reporter
Trump admin unlawfully trying to 'circumvent' court order protecting $1B in youth mental health funding, states say
2 hrs ago - Law & Crime
2 hrs ago - Law & Crime
Whiting drops BP as Pierogi Fest sponsor, will fundraise for locked-out refinery workers
3 hrs ago - ABC7
3 hrs ago - ABC7
Businessman who sold land for Kushner resort in Albania suspected of faking the deeds
5 hrs ago - Reuters
5 hrs ago - Reuters
D.C. neared record tourism for Fourth festivities, boosting economic optimism
7 hrs ago - The Washington Post
7 hrs ago - The Washington Post
Patel cancels flight to visit girlfriend for last-minute White House meeting as frustrations mount: report
7 hrs ago - The Independent
7 hrs ago - The Independent
Hunter Biden Scores $1.7 Million in Damages From Former Overstock CEO in Defamation Case
8 hrs ago - MEDIAite
8 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Meta appeals landmark jury verdict that found it to blame for social media addiction for young users
10 hrs ago - AP
10 hrs ago - AP
California cannot seek damages from 23andMe successor over 2023 data breach
11 hrs ago - Yahoo! Finance/Reuters
11 hrs ago - Yahoo! Finance/Reuters
CBS' 'Cupertino' Production Assistants File for Unionization (Exclusive)
11 hrs ago - Hollywood Reporter
11 hrs ago - Hollywood Reporter
Judge grants Trump admin's request to dismiss January 6 case against Proud Boys
12 hrs ago - CNN Politics
12 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Hegseth again intervenes in disciplinary action taken for Apache helicopter flyover
12 hrs ago - msn/ABC News
12 hrs ago - msn/ABC News
DC Circuit extends pause on release of Biden's ghostwriter tapes to consider whether to grant an injunction
13 hrs ago - msn/Law & Crime
13 hrs ago - msn/Law & Crime
Nebraska Democratic US Senate candidate Cindy Burbank hasn't dropped out of the race yet. Will she?
17 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
17 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
RIAA, Grammys, SAG-AFTRA and Other Groups Launch New Labeling Program for AI Music
20 hrs ago - Variety
20 hrs ago - Variety
Detainees tell their lawyer an ICE officer shot a Houston driver through a passenger window
20 hrs ago - AP News
20 hrs ago - AP News
John Fetterman joins forces with Republican counterpart in Senate for fundraising committee
21 hrs ago - The Guardian, posted Fri 10 Jul 2026 17.17 EDT
21 hrs ago - The Guardian, posted Fri 10 Jul 2026 17.17 EDT
DOJ must end Memphis law enforcement surge as questions linger in deaths of Black men, says NAACP
22 hrs ago - MS NOW News
22 hrs ago - MS NOW News
CNN Statement Makes Clear Scott Jennings' Mitch McConnell Claim Is Not Network's 'Reporting'
23 hrs ago - MEDIAite
23 hrs ago - MEDIAite
School in Minn. faces threats after Trump posts clip of Somali kindergartners
23 hrs ago - The Washington Post
23 hrs ago - The Washington Post
Crews draining the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool again as part of troubled revamp
23 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
23 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
University of Chicago bans use of phones laptops for law students to curb AI use
Yesterday - ABC 7 Chicago
Yesterday - ABC 7 Chicago
Detroit-Canada bridge to open by late July after delay due to issues between countries, sources say
Yesterday - AP News
Yesterday - AP News