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Booker: Democratic Party 'has failed this moment'
By David__77 - 22 hrs ago - 74 replies
Booker: Democratic Party 'has failed this moment'
By David__77 - 22 hrs ago - 74 replies
General Discussion
Bullet used to kill Charlie Kirk did NOT match rifle allegedly used by suspect Tyler Robinson, new court filing claims
By usonian - 12 hrs ago - 52 replies
Bullet used to kill Charlie Kirk did NOT match rifle allegedly used by suspect Tyler Robinson, new court filing claims
By usonian - 12 hrs ago - 52 replies
Latest Breaking News
Eric Trump reveals renderings of Donald Trump's presidential library
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - 45 replies
Eric Trump reveals renderings of Donald Trump's presidential library
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - 45 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump reveals military is building him a 'big' bunker under his planned White House ballroom
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 44 replies
Trump reveals military is building him a 'big' bunker under his planned White House ballroom
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 44 replies
General Discussion
Pic Of The Moment: The America First Experience
By EarlG - 23 hrs ago - 40 replies
Pic Of The Moment: The America First Experience
By EarlG - 23 hrs ago - 40 replies
General Discussion
If SCOTUS rules that a person born in the USA is not a citizen.
By Jacson6 - 18 hrs ago - 39 replies
If SCOTUS rules that a person born in the USA is not a citizen.
By Jacson6 - 18 hrs ago - 39 replies
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When you were a kid. what was the first thing you went for in your Easter basket? Mine was Reese's peanut butter eggs
By debm55 - 23 hrs ago - 37 replies
When you were a kid. what was the first thing you went for in your Easter basket? Mine was Reese's peanut butter eggs
By debm55 - 23 hrs ago - 37 replies
Photography
Temple of the Sun & Moon, with Milky Way, at the Vernal Equinox
By Bo Zarts - 23 hrs ago - 33 replies
Temple of the Sun & Moon, with Milky Way, at the Vernal Equinox
By Bo Zarts - 23 hrs ago - 33 replies
Latest Breaking News
New Evidence Corroborates Claims of Trump Sex Accuser, 13
By pnwmom - 20 hrs ago - 27 replies
New Evidence Corroborates Claims of Trump Sex Accuser, 13
By pnwmom - 20 hrs ago - 27 replies
Latest Breaking News
GOP calls to get undocumented children out of public schools grow
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 26 replies
GOP calls to get undocumented children out of public schools grow
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 26 replies
General Discussion
A thought: Boots on the ground lowers the risk of nuclear escalation
By Another Jackalope - 20 hrs ago - 26 replies
A thought: Boots on the ground lowers the risk of nuclear escalation
By Another Jackalope - 20 hrs ago - 26 replies
Religion
Jesus Didn't Die for Sin? The Ethiopian Bible Says Something Else
By Uncle Joe - 18 hrs ago - 24 replies
Jesus Didn't Die for Sin? The Ethiopian Bible Says Something Else
By Uncle Joe - 18 hrs ago - 24 replies
General Discussion
Trump Tells Aides He's Willing to End War Without Reopening Hormuz
By SamuelTheThird - 12 hrs ago - 23 replies
Trump Tells Aides He's Willing to End War Without Reopening Hormuz
By SamuelTheThird - 12 hrs ago - 23 replies
General Discussion
Marco Rubio "expressed regret that the Saudi authorities signed defense agreements with Ukraine..."
By littlemissmartypants - 11 hrs ago - 22 replies
Marco Rubio "expressed regret that the Saudi authorities signed defense agreements with Ukraine..."
By littlemissmartypants - 11 hrs ago - 22 replies
General Discussion
"Leavitt begins the press briefing: "Could you hear our 'amen' in there? We just had a little loud prayer as a team."
By mahatmakanejeeves - 16 hrs ago - 22 replies
"Leavitt begins the press briefing: "Could you hear our 'amen' in there? We just had a little loud prayer as a team."
By mahatmakanejeeves - 16 hrs ago - 22 replies
General Discussion
i'm not fully understanding the strategery involved in trying to take kharg island
By unblock - 20 hrs ago - 22 replies
i'm not fully understanding the strategery involved in trying to take kharg island
By unblock - 20 hrs ago - 22 replies
General Discussion
Was Charlie Kirk Killed By A Shooter From The Grassy Knoll
By gab13by13 - 11 hrs ago - 21 replies
Was Charlie Kirk Killed By A Shooter From The Grassy Knoll
By gab13by13 - 11 hrs ago - 21 replies
General Discussion
I'm sorry, but this is just making my brain hurt...
By Pluvious - 21 hrs ago - 20 replies
I'm sorry, but this is just making my brain hurt...
By Pluvious - 21 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
Scoop: AFP snapped an unflattering photo of Karoline Leavitt that incensed the White House--resulting in complaints to...
By demmiblue - 3 hrs ago - 19 replies
Scoop: AFP snapped an unflattering photo of Karoline Leavitt that incensed the White House--resulting in complaints to...
By demmiblue - 3 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
The MAGIC KINGDOM just got a little more magic as Lindsey Graham holds court with his bubble wand. ADORABLE!
By Miles Archer - 21 hrs ago - 19 replies
The MAGIC KINGDOM just got a little more magic as Lindsey Graham holds court with his bubble wand. ADORABLE!
By Miles Archer - 21 hrs ago - 19 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump threatens to destroy Iran's civilian infrastructure if a deal is not reached 'shortly'
By Omaha Steve - 22 hrs ago - 19 replies
Trump threatens to destroy Iran's civilian infrastructure if a deal is not reached 'shortly'
By Omaha Steve - 22 hrs ago - 19 replies
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This is Daisy. She helped her human make the bed today. Through moral support. 13/10 (IG: daisyneverhelps)
By littlemissmartypants - 13 hrs ago - 18 replies
This is Daisy. She helped her human make the bed today. Through moral support. 13/10 (IG: daisyneverhelps)
By littlemissmartypants - 13 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
Jesus Clarifies Return Will Be Strictly Limited To Carpentry Business
By milestogo - 15 hrs ago - 17 replies
Jesus Clarifies Return Will Be Strictly Limited To Carpentry Business
By milestogo - 15 hrs ago - 17 replies
Latest Breaking News
Anonymous Artists Mock Trump With Giant Gold Toilet By Lincoln Memorial
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 17 replies
Anonymous Artists Mock Trump With Giant Gold Toilet By Lincoln Memorial
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
Credit where credit is due to Katy Tur, MSNOW
By senseandsensibility - 18 hrs ago - 17 replies
Credit where credit is due to Katy Tur, MSNOW
By senseandsensibility - 18 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
Please take a minute to know something about the person
By rzemanfl - 21 hrs ago - 17 replies
Please take a minute to know something about the person
By rzemanfl - 21 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
The first renderings of Trump's Presidential Library reveal a structure unlike any Presidential library in history...
By PeaceWave - 8 hrs ago - 16 replies
The first renderings of Trump's Presidential Library reveal a structure unlike any Presidential library in history...
By PeaceWave - 8 hrs ago - 16 replies
Latest Breaking News
Army investigating video of Apache helicopter at Kid Rock's Nashville home
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 16 replies
Army investigating video of Apache helicopter at Kid Rock's Nashville home
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 16 replies
Latest Breaking News
'BABIES OF SLAVES!' Trump Drops Birthright Citizenship Rant Before 7AM on Monday
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 16 replies
'BABIES OF SLAVES!' Trump Drops Birthright Citizenship Rant Before 7AM on Monday
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
Trump says that people with learning disabilities should not be prez. Equates dyslexia w IQ
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 19 hrs ago - 16 replies
Trump says that people with learning disabilities should not be prez. Equates dyslexia w IQ
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 19 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
Trump's spiritual adviser - Send 10% of your income to Israel or risk disobeying god.
By Swede - 21 hrs ago - 16 replies
Trump's spiritual adviser - Send 10% of your income to Israel or risk disobeying god.
By Swede - 21 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
Hegseth is whining that the "big bad Royal Navy" isn't helping with the Strait of Hormuz
By highplainsdem - 1 hr ago - 14 replies
Hegseth is whining that the "big bad Royal Navy" isn't helping with the Strait of Hormuz
By highplainsdem - 1 hr ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Whoa! Want to talk about price gouging?
By imanamerican63 - 9 hrs ago - 14 replies
Whoa! Want to talk about price gouging?
By imanamerican63 - 9 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
As I see it. The major problem with Zelensky and Ukraine sharing
By Alpeduez21 - 14 hrs ago - 14 replies
As I see it. The major problem with Zelensky and Ukraine sharing
By Alpeduez21 - 14 hrs ago - 14 replies
Latest Breaking News
Israel Passes Law to Hang Palestinians Convicted of Deadly Attacks
By AStern - 17 hrs ago - 14 replies
Israel Passes Law to Hang Palestinians Convicted of Deadly Attacks
By AStern - 17 hrs ago - 14 replies
Science
NASA's Lead Electrostatics Scientist claims hes discovered a "new force" that counteracts gravity with no fuel necessary
By Mr. Sparkle - 18 hrs ago - 14 replies
NASA's Lead Electrostatics Scientist claims hes discovered a "new force" that counteracts gravity with no fuel necessary
By Mr. Sparkle - 18 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Post-No Kings: Have any foreign governments or individuals commented on the protests? Do they know we're not Trumpsters?
By Aristus - 23 hrs ago - 14 replies
Post-No Kings: Have any foreign governments or individuals commented on the protests? Do they know we're not Trumpsters?
By Aristus - 23 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Texas house speaker directs committee to study annexing parts of New Mexico
By Jilly_in_VA - 17 hrs ago - 12 replies
Texas house speaker directs committee to study annexing parts of New Mexico
By Jilly_in_VA - 17 hrs ago - 12 replies
Latest Breaking News
Senators urge Trump administration to boost ethics training on insider trading
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 12 replies
Senators urge Trump administration to boost ethics training on insider trading
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Warning AI content: Iran Just Released the Wildest Trump Propaganda And It's Amazing
By LiberalArkie - 21 hrs ago - 12 replies
Warning AI content: Iran Just Released the Wildest Trump Propaganda And It's Amazing
By LiberalArkie - 21 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
The New York Times Finally Has "Fresh Doubts" About Trump's Diplomacy
By Kid Berwyn - 1 hr ago - 11 replies
The New York Times Finally Has "Fresh Doubts" About Trump's Diplomacy
By Kid Berwyn - 1 hr ago - 11 replies
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Guy Finds Kitten Outside McDonald's -- And Brings Him To Band Practice
By catbyte - 20 hrs ago - 11 replies
Guy Finds Kitten Outside McDonald's -- And Brings Him To Band Practice
By catbyte - 20 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Panel on CNN just made a good point, you put boots on the ground to protect the Strait, how long will that last?
By Swede - 21 hrs ago - 11 replies
Panel on CNN just made a good point, you put boots on the ground to protect the Strait, how long will that last?
By Swede - 21 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Leavitt: "Many previous leaders were killed. They strung us along. That was unacceptable to the president."
By Miles Archer - 30 min ago - 10 replies
Leavitt: "Many previous leaders were killed. They strung us along. That was unacceptable to the president."
By Miles Archer - 30 min ago - 10 replies
Latest Breaking News
Nationwide General Strike Planned for May 1: No Kings Organizer
By mysteryowl - 12 hrs ago - 10 replies
Nationwide General Strike Planned for May 1: No Kings Organizer
By mysteryowl - 12 hrs ago - 10 replies
Latest Breaking News
US says Trump 'interested' in asking Arab countries to pay for war on Iran
By groundloop - 12 hrs ago - 10 replies
US says Trump 'interested' in asking Arab countries to pay for war on Iran
By groundloop - 12 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Sen. Van Hollen has a point, don't you think?
By senseandsensibility - 16 hrs ago - 10 replies
Sen. Van Hollen has a point, don't you think?
By senseandsensibility - 16 hrs ago - 10 replies
Veterans
You Took Separation Pay Years Ago. Now the VA Wants It Back From Your Disability Check.
By GP6971 - 20 hrs ago - 10 replies
You Took Separation Pay Years Ago. Now the VA Wants It Back From Your Disability Check.
By GP6971 - 20 hrs ago - 10 replies
The DU Lounge
This, that, or another What part of the candy Easter bunny did /do you eat first, Ears, tail or other? Mine was the
By debm55 - 22 hrs ago - 10 replies
This, that, or another What part of the candy Easter bunny did /do you eat first, Ears, tail or other? Mine was the
By debm55 - 22 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
American social media users happily pushing Russian/Iranian propaganda re Iran War.
By WarGamer - 22 hrs ago - 10 replies
American social media users happily pushing Russian/Iranian propaganda re Iran War.
By WarGamer - 22 hrs ago - 10 replies
Latest Breaking News
TSA Agents Have Allegedly Been Asked to Return $1,000 Gift Cards From Tyler Perry
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - 9 replies
TSA Agents Have Allegedly Been Asked to Return $1,000 Gift Cards From Tyler Perry
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - 9 replies
Latest Breaking News
New Heart Association Diet Advice Contradicts Government Recommendations
By mahatmakanejeeves - 4 hrs ago - 9 replies
New Heart Association Diet Advice Contradicts Government Recommendations
By mahatmakanejeeves - 4 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
Giant oil tanker off Dubai hit by Iranian strike after Trump's latest threats
By In It to Win It - 5 hrs ago - 9 replies
Giant oil tanker off Dubai hit by Iranian strike after Trump's latest threats
By In It to Win It - 5 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
What being a billionaire scion taught J. B. Pritzker about standing up to one.
By applegrove - 14 hrs ago - 9 replies
What being a billionaire scion taught J. B. Pritzker about standing up to one.
By applegrove - 14 hrs ago - 9 replies
Foreign Affairs
200 Ukrainian soldiers close the sky around Iran - RFU News
By TexasTowelie - 19 hrs ago - 9 replies
200 Ukrainian soldiers close the sky around Iran - RFU News
By TexasTowelie - 19 hrs ago - 9 replies
Florida
Broward Co. to vacate convictions for people who bought crack made by the Sheriff's Office
By In It to Win It - 20 hrs ago - 9 replies
Broward Co. to vacate convictions for people who bought crack made by the Sheriff's Office
By In It to Win It - 20 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
The Trump-voting pastor Democrats think could cost them a chance at a Nebraska Senate seat
By Celerity - 21 hrs ago - 9 replies
The Trump-voting pastor Democrats think could cost them a chance at a Nebraska Senate seat
By Celerity - 21 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
Tom Cotton rants Dems want to sic their 'street militias' on ICE wives and kids
By turbinetree - 23 hrs ago - 9 replies
Tom Cotton rants Dems want to sic their 'street militias' on ICE wives and kids
By turbinetree - 23 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
'Go get your own oil!' The U.K. gets to experience what it was like when young Donny threw rocks at babies in cribs
By Miles Archer - 58 min ago - 8 replies
'Go get your own oil!' The U.K. gets to experience what it was like when young Donny threw rocks at babies in cribs
By Miles Archer - 58 min ago - 8 replies
General Discussion
Trump is insane. He is threatening our allies again blaming them for not helping in trump's reckless "excursion" to
By lostincalifornia - 1 hr ago - 8 replies
Trump is insane. He is threatening our allies again blaming them for not helping in trump's reckless "excursion" to
By lostincalifornia - 1 hr ago - 8 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump urging Congress to come back from recess to fund DHS as shutdown drags on, White House says
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 8 replies
Trump urging Congress to come back from recess to fund DHS as shutdown drags on, White House says
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 8 replies
Liberal YouTubers
⚡️Zelenskyy FIERCELY RESPONDED to Rubio! STATEMENT about END OF WAR: ULTIMATUM shook the world - War & Politics 24
By Rhiannon12866 - 9 hrs ago - 8 replies
⚡️Zelenskyy FIERCELY RESPONDED to Rubio! STATEMENT about END OF WAR: ULTIMATUM shook the world - War & Politics 24
By Rhiannon12866 - 9 hrs ago - 8 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump threatens to 'blow up' desalination plants in Iran if no deal reached
By groundloop - 12 hrs ago - 8 replies
Trump threatens to 'blow up' desalination plants in Iran if no deal reached
By groundloop - 12 hrs ago - 8 replies
General Discussion
During my rapidly aging lifetime it has been my distinct displeasure to have shared the planet with the likes of:
By kairos12 - 12 hrs ago - 8 replies
During my rapidly aging lifetime it has been my distinct displeasure to have shared the planet with the likes of:
By kairos12 - 12 hrs ago - 8 replies
General Discussion
For the special election to replace MTG, we now have a DU ActBlue link (can we raise $100 by midnight?) WE DID IT!
By Omaha Steve - 13 hrs ago - 8 replies
For the special election to replace MTG, we now have a DU ActBlue link (can we raise $100 by midnight?) WE DID IT!
By Omaha Steve - 13 hrs ago - 8 replies
Latest Breaking News
Jan. 6 Capitol riot participants file lawsuit accusing police of excessive force
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 8 replies
Jan. 6 Capitol riot participants file lawsuit accusing police of excessive force
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 8 replies
Forum Spotlight: Cable News Clips
"They are the one thing that is going to endure beyond MAGA": The current state of the MAHA movement - The 11th Hour'Shifting goalposts': Does Trump know what he wants in Iran? - The 11th Hour - MS NOW
'Only 14% Of Immigration Arrests Are For Violent Criminals': Welch Slams ICE Actions Under Trump - Forbes Breaking News
Latest Breaking News
Hegseth's Broker Reportedly Sought To Invest Millions in Defense Contractors in Run-Up To War
1 hr ago - MEDIAite
1 hr ago - MEDIAite
ICE agents will be stationed outside Marine Corps graduation events in South Carolina
2 hrs ago - NBC News
2 hrs ago - NBC News
California AI order requires firms seeking state contracts to have safeguards against abuse
2 hrs ago - Reuters
2 hrs ago - Reuters
TSA Agents Have Allegedly Been Asked to Return $1,000 Gift Cards From Tyler Perry
3 hrs ago - MEDIAite
3 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Gas prices soar past $4 on average for a gallon of regular in the US, the highest since 2022
3 hrs ago - Associated Press, via WTOP
3 hrs ago - Associated Press, via WTOP
Yemeni Lawmaker Sues US Military Veterans, Accusing Them of Attempting to Kill Him
4 hrs ago - US News & World Report/AP
4 hrs ago - US News & World Report/AP
New Heart Association Diet Advice Contradicts Government Recommendations
4 hrs ago - The Wall Street Journal.
4 hrs ago - The Wall Street Journal.
Activists outraged after mining company announces plans to dig for rare earth elements next to US National Park
4 hrs ago - The Independent
4 hrs ago - The Independent
Trump urging Congress to come back from recess to fund DHS as shutdown drags on, White House says
5 hrs ago - ABC News
5 hrs ago - ABC News
ICE Barbie's Underlings Use James Bond-Style Trick to Stop Her Spying on Them
7 hrs ago - Daily Beast
7 hrs ago - Daily Beast
DNC plans 'registration blitz' in Nebraska after recent years' decrease in Democrats
10 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
10 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco halts election fraud probe as legal challenges mount
13 hrs ago - LA Times
13 hrs ago - LA Times
Jan. 6 Capitol riot participants file lawsuit accusing police of excessive force
14 hrs ago - Scripps News
14 hrs ago - Scripps News
US Defense Secretary Hegseth's broker looked to buy defense fund before Iran attack, FT reports
14 hrs ago - Reuters
14 hrs ago - Reuters
Trump rolls back pause on asylum decisions imposed after D.C. National Guard shooting
15 hrs ago - NPR
15 hrs ago - NPR
Then there were six: Leuschen drops out of NE-02 U.S. House Dem primary
15 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
15 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
Bluesky's new AI tool Attie is already the most blocked account other than J.D. Vance
16 hrs ago - TechCrunch
16 hrs ago - TechCrunch
Exclusive: Federal prosecutors are exploring whether prediction market bets trip insider trading laws
17 hrs ago - CNN Politics
17 hrs ago - CNN Politics
'BABIES OF SLAVES!' Trump Drops Birthright Citizenship Rant Before 7AM on Monday
17 hrs ago - MEDIAite
17 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Student shoots a teacher and then fatally shoots himself at a Texas high school, authorities say
17 hrs ago - AP
17 hrs ago - AP
Budget reconciliation bill to target 'fraud' in means-tested programs, chairman says
18 hrs ago - Roll Call
18 hrs ago - Roll Call
Trump reveals military is building him a 'big' bunker under his planned White House ballroom
22 hrs ago - The Independent
22 hrs ago - The Independent
Trump threatens to destroy Iran's civilian infrastructure if a deal is not reached 'shortly'
22 hrs ago - AP
22 hrs ago - AP
States pay Deloitte, others millions to comply with Trump law to cut Medicaid rolls
23 hrs ago - CBS News/KFF News
23 hrs ago - CBS News/KFF News
Aluminium Jumps as Supply Fears Deepen on Iran's Attacks on Middle East Plants
Yesterday - US News & World Report/Reuters
Yesterday - US News & World Report/Reuters