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This is the man that ICE just detained. Iowa superintendent and former Olympian bested in footrace by 5th-grader
By sheshe2 - 23 hrs ago - 83 replies
This is the man that ICE just detained. Iowa superintendent and former Olympian bested in footrace by 5th-grader
By sheshe2 - 23 hrs ago - 83 replies
The DU Lounge
What is an annoying habit a person can have? In my opinion. flicking their long hair back and forth, How about you?
By debm55 - 22 hrs ago - 67 replies
What is an annoying habit a person can have? In my opinion. flicking their long hair back and forth, How about you?
By debm55 - 22 hrs ago - 67 replies
General Discussion
he just declared war on an american city
By moonshinegnomie - 6 hrs ago - 56 replies
he just declared war on an american city
By moonshinegnomie - 6 hrs ago - 56 replies
General Discussion
Mike Johnson refuses to swear in a Democrat who won her election in a landslide just so he can block a vote on the
By tblue37 - 15 hrs ago - 56 replies
Mike Johnson refuses to swear in a Democrat who won her election in a landslide just so he can block a vote on the
By tblue37 - 15 hrs ago - 56 replies
Latest Breaking News
'GOP is not pleased': Republicans furious over Dems' new Epstein file drop
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 48 replies
'GOP is not pleased': Republicans furious over Dems' new Epstein file drop
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 48 replies
General Discussion
****BREAKING**** Trump deploys troops to invade Portland, authorizing 'full force' if necessary
By DemocratSinceBirth - 5 hrs ago - 47 replies
****BREAKING**** Trump deploys troops to invade Portland, authorizing 'full force' if necessary
By DemocratSinceBirth - 5 hrs ago - 47 replies
General Discussion
Woman melts down when Starbucks' barrista doesnt call out "Charlie Kirk" for her order
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 18 hrs ago - 41 replies
Woman melts down when Starbucks' barrista doesnt call out "Charlie Kirk" for her order
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 18 hrs ago - 41 replies
General Discussion
The latest distraction attempt: Trump says he's ordering the release of all government records on Amelia Earhart.
By demmiblue - 23 hrs ago - 41 replies
The latest distraction attempt: Trump says he's ordering the release of all government records on Amelia Earhart.
By demmiblue - 23 hrs ago - 41 replies
General Discussion
People are getting it wrong about Hegseth. He wants a "warrior aesthetic," not "ethos."
By MineralMan - 7 hrs ago - 40 replies
People are getting it wrong about Hegseth. He wants a "warrior aesthetic," not "ethos."
By MineralMan - 7 hrs ago - 40 replies
General Discussion
Trump is going to release the Amelia Earhart files. CNN
By applegrove - 22 hrs ago - 27 replies
Trump is going to release the Amelia Earhart files. CNN
By applegrove - 22 hrs ago - 27 replies
General Discussion
So apparently Chuck Schumer still has not posted anything about the Comey indictment
By senseandsensibility - 2 hrs ago - 26 replies
So apparently Chuck Schumer still has not posted anything about the Comey indictment
By senseandsensibility - 2 hrs ago - 26 replies
The DU Lounge
If you didn't have to sleep, what would you do with the extra time? I would work on my jewelry. How about you.?
By debm55 - 3 hrs ago - 26 replies
If you didn't have to sleep, what would you do with the extra time? I would work on my jewelry. How about you.?
By debm55 - 3 hrs ago - 26 replies
Latest Breaking News
FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary tells Scripps News 'I don't think autism is genetic'
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 26 replies
FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary tells Scripps News 'I don't think autism is genetic'
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 26 replies
Latest Breaking News
National Weather Service at 'breaking point' as storm approaches
By mahatmakanejeeves - 9 hrs ago - 23 replies
National Weather Service at 'breaking point' as storm approaches
By mahatmakanejeeves - 9 hrs ago - 23 replies
Photography
Sunlight and shadow on beautiful dining room table mat.
By George McGovern - 17 hrs ago - 23 replies
Sunlight and shadow on beautiful dining room table mat.
By George McGovern - 17 hrs ago - 23 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump asks Supreme Court to decide whether he can end birthright citizenship
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 23 replies
Trump asks Supreme Court to decide whether he can end birthright citizenship
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 23 replies
Latest Breaking News
Supreme Court lets Trump withhold $4 billion in foreign aid approved by Congress
By demmiblue - 23 hrs ago - 21 replies
Supreme Court lets Trump withhold $4 billion in foreign aid approved by Congress
By demmiblue - 23 hrs ago - 21 replies
Latest Breaking News
Judge who reviewed James Comey's indictment was confused by prosecutor's handling of case, transcript shows
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 20 replies
Judge who reviewed James Comey's indictment was confused by prosecutor's handling of case, transcript shows
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 20 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump says he's sending troops to Portland, Oregon
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 19 replies
Trump says he's sending troops to Portland, Oregon
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 19 replies
Latest Breaking News
Northwestern students blocked from enrollment after refusing controversial antisemitism training
By groundloop - 4 hrs ago - 18 replies
Northwestern students blocked from enrollment after refusing controversial antisemitism training
By groundloop - 4 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
"I'm a 22-year-old youtuber. You hold me to a higher standard than the President"
By Swede - 5 hrs ago - 18 replies
"I'm a 22-year-old youtuber. You hold me to a higher standard than the President"
By Swede - 5 hrs ago - 18 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
Hegseth's mysterious meeting with generals will focus on grooming and warrior ethos
By reACTIONary - 21 hrs ago - 18 replies
Hegseth's mysterious meeting with generals will focus on grooming and warrior ethos
By reACTIONary - 21 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
Should Dem leaders go on the Maher or Rogan shows?
By gulliver - 4 hrs ago - 17 replies
Should Dem leaders go on the Maher or Rogan shows?
By gulliver - 4 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
IMHO, MAGA overreach reveals the death-throes of thousands of years of patriarchal privilege
By lindysalsagal - 7 hrs ago - 17 replies
IMHO, MAGA overreach reveals the death-throes of thousands of years of patriarchal privilege
By lindysalsagal - 7 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
Rather than BULLDOZE Trump's $200 Million ballroom in 2028, why not convert it into something...
By Miles Archer - 7 hrs ago - 17 replies
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Rather than BULLDOZE Trump's $200 Million ballroom in 2028, why not convert it into something...
By Miles Archer - 7 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
This was posted by a friend of a friend of mine on Facebook. Stand strong Portland!
By generalbetrayus - 3 hrs ago - 16 replies
This was posted by a friend of a friend of mine on Facebook. Stand strong Portland!
By generalbetrayus - 3 hrs ago - 16 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump demands Microsoft oust global affairs chief over Biden-era ties
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 16 replies
Trump demands Microsoft oust global affairs chief over Biden-era ties
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
Lawyer explains how your "smart" elect meter can be used by ICE & police against you
By SheltieLover - 22 hrs ago - 16 replies
Lawyer explains how your "smart" elect meter can be used by ICE & police against you
By SheltieLover - 22 hrs ago - 16 replies
Latest Breaking News
GOP lawmaker who used Biden screen name admits he distributed child sex abuse material
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 15 replies
GOP lawmaker who used Biden screen name admits he distributed child sex abuse material
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 15 replies
Latest Breaking News
Mike Johnson Delays Swearing In Adelita Grijalva to Block Final Signature On Epstein Petition
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 2 hrs ago - 14 replies
Mike Johnson Delays Swearing In Adelita Grijalva to Block Final Signature On Epstein Petition
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 2 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
She 'captivated millions.' Now Trump wants Amelia Earhart records released.
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 2 hrs ago - 14 replies
She 'captivated millions.' Now Trump wants Amelia Earhart records released.
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 2 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
A periodic reminder that Barron Trump was born 4 months before mommy got her papers.
By Miles Archer - 7 hrs ago - 14 replies
A periodic reminder that Barron Trump was born 4 months before mommy got her papers.
By Miles Archer - 7 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
I would have loved to have been in the boardrooms of Sinclair Media and Nexstar when a large stockholder
By LiberalArkie - 8 hrs ago - 14 replies
I would have loved to have been in the boardrooms of Sinclair Media and Nexstar when a large stockholder
By LiberalArkie - 8 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Market day in a small German town. What's the topic of every discussion? We are.
By DFW - 9 hrs ago - 14 replies
Market day in a small German town. What's the topic of every discussion? We are.
By DFW - 9 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Home insurance is changing, and not for the better
By Racygrandma - 21 hrs ago - 14 replies
Home insurance is changing, and not for the better
By Racygrandma - 21 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Supreme Court lets Trump withhold billions in foreign aid, citing "harm" to president's foreign policy ability if denied
By bigtree - 23 hrs ago - 14 replies
Supreme Court lets Trump withhold billions in foreign aid, citing "harm" to president's foreign policy ability if denied
By bigtree - 23 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Stephen Miller trying to establish dominance again because Trump's poll numbers are down:
By applegrove - 42 min ago - 13 replies
Stephen Miller trying to establish dominance again because Trump's poll numbers are down:
By applegrove - 42 min ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Trap these rats and prison for all. They gave fealty to a dictator. Now, THEY PAY.
By 634-5789 - 11 hrs ago - 13 replies
Trap these rats and prison for all. They gave fealty to a dictator. Now, THEY PAY.
By 634-5789 - 11 hrs ago - 13 replies
Latest Breaking News
FBI fires agents seen kneeling in iconic photo during George Floyd protests five years ago
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 13 replies
FBI fires agents seen kneeling in iconic photo during George Floyd protests five years ago
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
If you are attacked and kidnapped by i.c.e. thugs, yell your name
By Marthe48 - 21 hrs ago - 13 replies
If you are attacked and kidnapped by i.c.e. thugs, yell your name
By Marthe48 - 21 hrs ago - 13 replies
Latest Breaking News
U.S. preparing options for military strikes on drug targets inside Venezuela, sources say
By ForgoTheConsequence - 21 hrs ago - 13 replies
U.S. preparing options for military strikes on drug targets inside Venezuela, sources say
By ForgoTheConsequence - 21 hrs ago - 13 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
Timothy Snyder On Hegseth's Announced Meeting With All US Military Generals
By ancianita - 2 hrs ago - 12 replies
Timothy Snyder On Hegseth's Announced Meeting With All US Military Generals
By ancianita - 2 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Some on the right are hoping Charlie Kirk's murder will fuel a conservative wave
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 3 hrs ago - 12 replies
Some on the right are hoping Charlie Kirk's murder will fuel a conservative wave
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 3 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Musk is trolling The Orange Abomination again ? (Yesterday's FAFO tweet)
By Pluvious - 5 hrs ago - 12 replies
Musk is trolling The Orange Abomination again ? (Yesterday's FAFO tweet)
By Pluvious - 5 hrs ago - 12 replies
Latest Breaking News
U.S. Military Is Struggling to Deploy AI Weapons
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 12 replies
U.S. Military Is Struggling to Deploy AI Weapons
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Trump is brazenly flaunting his corruption - and getting away with it
By babylonsister - 7 hrs ago - 12 replies
Trump is brazenly flaunting his corruption - and getting away with it
By babylonsister - 7 hrs ago - 12 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump told Zelensky he was open to providing new long-range weapons in potentially huge policy change, report says
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 12 replies
Trump told Zelensky he was open to providing new long-range weapons in potentially huge policy change, report says
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
'Vulgar, Like Trump': Critics Pan 'Grotesque' Image Of Planned White House Ballroom
By Eugene - 7 hrs ago - 11 replies
'Vulgar, Like Trump': Critics Pan 'Grotesque' Image Of Planned White House Ballroom
By Eugene - 7 hrs ago - 11 replies
Latest Breaking News
ICE fires anti-crowd projectiles at Chicagoans aiming to shut down Trump's Midway Blitz
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 11 replies
ICE fires anti-crowd projectiles at Chicagoans aiming to shut down Trump's Midway Blitz
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
UN says Fox News host apologized after calling for world body to be bombed
By douglas9 - 10 hrs ago - 11 replies
UN says Fox News host apologized after calling for world body to be bombed
By douglas9 - 10 hrs ago - 11 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Kimmel DOUBLES DOWN on Trump after MAGA Broadcasters ADMIT DEFEAT - Really American
By Rhiannon12866 - 13 hrs ago - 11 replies
Kimmel DOUBLES DOWN on Trump after MAGA Broadcasters ADMIT DEFEAT - Really American
By Rhiannon12866 - 13 hrs ago - 11 replies
Classical Music
Rachmaninoff's 'Piano Concerto No. 2' performed by Lugansky
By sprinkleeninow - 20 hrs ago - 11 replies
Rachmaninoff's 'Piano Concerto No. 2' performed by Lugansky
By sprinkleeninow - 20 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
James Comer is in DESPERATE NEED of SOOTHING OINTMENT for his SORE BUM after Epstein Docs Release
By Miles Archer - 21 hrs ago - 11 replies
James Comer is in DESPERATE NEED of SOOTHING OINTMENT for his SORE BUM after Epstein Docs Release
By Miles Archer - 21 hrs ago - 11 replies
Health
Listeria found in Walmart, Trader Joe's meals may be linked to deadly fettuccine outbreak
By cbabe - 5 hrs ago - 10 replies
Listeria found in Walmart, Trader Joe's meals may be linked to deadly fettuccine outbreak
By cbabe - 5 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Hegseth's mysterious meeting with generals will focus on grooming and warrior ethos
By demmiblue - 8 hrs ago - 10 replies
Hegseth's mysterious meeting with generals will focus on grooming and warrior ethos
By demmiblue - 8 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
She had not touched him. She did not pose any threat. She had to be taken to the hospital.
By tblue37 - 18 hrs ago - 10 replies
She had not touched him. She did not pose any threat. She had to be taken to the hospital.
By tblue37 - 18 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Case against Comey may end in humiliation for rump's DOJ
By struggle4progress - 18 hrs ago - 10 replies
Case against Comey may end in humiliation for rump's DOJ
By struggle4progress - 18 hrs ago - 10 replies
Ancestry/Genealogy
My brother and my wife spent some time
By multigraincracker - 19 hrs ago - 10 replies
My brother and my wife spent some time
By multigraincracker - 19 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
This is clearly bait for Democrats, hoping to divide party supporters against Comey
By bigtree - 22 hrs ago - 10 replies
This is clearly bait for Democrats, hoping to divide party supporters against Comey
By bigtree - 22 hrs ago - 10 replies
Movies
Inglorious Bastards......forget it's a Quintain Tarantino directed movie.
By a kennedy - 23 hrs ago - 10 replies
Inglorious Bastards......forget it's a Quintain Tarantino directed movie.
By a kennedy - 23 hrs ago - 10 replies
Forum Spotlight: Photography
Last night's stunning sunsetMaddie Saturday -- New barn construction to begin next Friday, October 3rd. We'll have a report for next Saturday.
Sunlight and shadow on beautiful dining room table mat.
Latest Breaking News
Pam Bondi Claims 'Weaponization Has Ended' As She Lists Trump Opponents She Will Crush In Same Breath
32 min ago - MEDIAite
32 min ago - MEDIAite
Trump fires US attorney who told border agents to follow law on immigration raids
2 hrs ago - The Guardian
2 hrs ago - The Guardian
Mike Johnson Delays Swearing In Adelita Grijalva to Block Final Signature On Epstein Petition
2 hrs ago - Meidas Touch
2 hrs ago - Meidas Touch
US revokes visa for Colombia's president after he urges American soldiers to disobey Trump
2 hrs ago - Associated Press
2 hrs ago - Associated Press
'I'm absolutely terrified': Federal workers brace for potential government shutdown, mass layoffs
4 hrs ago - CNN Politics
4 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Northwestern students blocked from enrollment after refusing controversial antisemitism training
4 hrs ago - The Guardian
4 hrs ago - The Guardian
'Hell on earth': immigrants held in new California detention facility beg for help
4 hrs ago - The Guardian
4 hrs ago - The Guardian
ICE fires anti-crowd projectiles at Chicagoans aiming to shut down Trump's Midway Blitz
7 hrs ago - USA Today
7 hrs ago - USA Today
Judge who reviewed James Comey's indictment was confused by prosecutor's handling of case, transcript shows
8 hrs ago - CBS News
8 hrs ago - CBS News
Former national park superintendents urge Trump administration to close parks in case of shutdown
9 hrs ago - AP
9 hrs ago - AP
Cory Mills denies 'anything salacious' as he seeks to fend off restraining order
9 hrs ago - Politico
9 hrs ago - Politico
FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary tells Scripps News 'I don't think autism is genetic'
11 hrs ago - Scripps News
11 hrs ago - Scripps News
GOP lawmaker who used Biden screen name admits he distributed child sex abuse material
11 hrs ago - Raw Story
11 hrs ago - Raw Story
Trump's pick for State Dept. deletes violent tweets as GOP blames left for political violence after Charlie Kirk killing
12 hrs ago - The Independent
12 hrs ago - The Independent
Judge rules 'MyPillow Guy' Mike Lindell defamed Smartmatic with false claims on voting machines
19 hrs ago - AP
19 hrs ago - AP
FBI fires agents seen kneeling in iconic photo during George Floyd protests five years ago
20 hrs ago - CNN Politics
20 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Hospitals face $32 billion loss if Congress lets ACA tax credits expire, study says
20 hrs ago - Scripps News
20 hrs ago - Scripps News
Comey charge involves his role in sharing info about Hillary Clinton-related probe: Sources
21 hrs ago - ABC News
21 hrs ago - ABC News
Trump told Zelensky he was open to providing new long-range weapons in potentially huge policy change, report says
21 hrs ago - The Independent
21 hrs ago - The Independent
U.S. preparing options for military strikes on drug targets inside Venezuela, sources say
21 hrs ago - NBC News
21 hrs ago - NBC News
Trump asks Supreme Court to decide whether he can end birthright citizenship
22 hrs ago - CNN Politics
22 hrs ago - CNN Politics
LA car wash owner sues for $50m after being slammed and detained in Ice raid
22 hrs ago - The Guardian
22 hrs ago - The Guardian
Netanyahu vows to 'finish job' in Gaza during UN speech as delegates walk out
22 hrs ago - The Guardian
22 hrs ago - The Guardian
Trump's newly appointed U.S. attorney presented Comey case to grand jury on her own, source says
22 hrs ago - NBC News
22 hrs ago - NBC News
DOGE put Social Security numbers on cloud server at risk of hacking: Senate Democrat
23 hrs ago - The Hill
23 hrs ago - The Hill
Sara Jane Moore, who tried to assassinate President Gerald Ford in 1975, dies at 95
23 hrs ago - Associated Press
23 hrs ago - Associated Press
Nexstar and Sinclair bring Jimmy Kimmel's show back on local TV stations, ending boycotts
23 hrs ago - Associated Press
23 hrs ago - Associated Press
Exclusive: Trump mulls tariffs on foreign electronics based on number of chips, sources say
Yesterday - Reuters
Yesterday - Reuters