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Latest Breaking News
Four States Have Asked USDA to Let Them Ban Soda, Candy From Food Assistance Program
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 73 replies
Four States Have Asked USDA to Let Them Ban Soda, Candy From Food Assistance Program
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 73 replies
General Discussion
Edmunds purchased a Cybertruck to road test, it was totaled before that happened
By Demovictory9 - 18 hrs ago - 64 replies
Edmunds purchased a Cybertruck to road test, it was totaled before that happened
By Demovictory9 - 18 hrs ago - 64 replies
General Discussion
Congress erupts over FBI arrest of Wisconsin judge
By orangecrush - 7 hrs ago - 52 replies
Congress erupts over FBI arrest of Wisconsin judge
By orangecrush - 7 hrs ago - 52 replies
General Discussion
Trump to Get Humiliating Third-Row Seat at Pope's Funeral
By Jilly_in_VA - 7 hrs ago - 51 replies
Trump to Get Humiliating Third-Row Seat at Pope's Funeral
By Jilly_in_VA - 7 hrs ago - 51 replies
General Discussion
Tomasky: Trump Just Did the Most Corrupt Thing Any President Has Ever Done
By Nevilledog - 9 hrs ago - 44 replies
Tomasky: Trump Just Did the Most Corrupt Thing Any President Has Ever Done
By Nevilledog - 9 hrs ago - 44 replies
General Discussion
Supply shortage wave will roll from LA/SFO starting about May 25, reaching NYC about June 5.
By Bernardo de La Paz - 22 hrs ago - 43 replies
Supply shortage wave will roll from LA/SFO starting about May 25, reaching NYC about June 5.
By Bernardo de La Paz - 22 hrs ago - 43 replies
General Discussion
China cancels 12,000 metric tons of US pork shipments
By nitpicked - 16 hrs ago - 40 replies
China cancels 12,000 metric tons of US pork shipments
By nitpicked - 16 hrs ago - 40 replies
General Discussion
Trump: 'I'm really not trolling' with talk of Canada as 51st state
By Swede - 13 hrs ago - 39 replies
Trump: 'I'm really not trolling' with talk of Canada as 51st state
By Swede - 13 hrs ago - 39 replies
General Discussion
One of the MSNBC financial pundits said Trump is probably now a real billionaire.
By Irish_Dem - 18 hrs ago - 39 replies
One of the MSNBC financial pundits said Trump is probably now a real billionaire.
By Irish_Dem - 18 hrs ago - 39 replies
General Discussion
It is not normal or ok for a sitting Judge to be arrested by the FBI in a courtroom
By Quiet Em - 6 hrs ago - 37 replies
It is not normal or ok for a sitting Judge to be arrested by the FBI in a courtroom
By Quiet Em - 6 hrs ago - 37 replies
General Discussion
WTF? USDA withdraws a plan to limit salmonella levels in raw poultry
By spanone - 23 hrs ago - 37 replies
WTF? USDA withdraws a plan to limit salmonella levels in raw poultry
By spanone - 23 hrs ago - 37 replies
General Discussion
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: What to know about Hannah Dugan, the Milwaukee judge arrested amid ICE investigation on 4/25
By Dennis Donovan - 9 hrs ago - 34 replies
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: What to know about Hannah Dugan, the Milwaukee judge arrested amid ICE investigation on 4/25
By Dennis Donovan - 9 hrs ago - 34 replies
General Discussion
Orange anus' DOJ just made the biggest mistake they could, creating a martyr
By Augiedog - 8 hrs ago - 33 replies
Orange anus' DOJ just made the biggest mistake they could, creating a martyr
By Augiedog - 8 hrs ago - 33 replies
General Discussion
Real Time with Bill Maher guests - Friday, April 25, 2025
By Rhiannon12866 - 13 hrs ago - 33 replies
Real Time with Bill Maher guests - Friday, April 25, 2025
By Rhiannon12866 - 13 hrs ago - 33 replies
General Discussion
Yesterday, 99% of @LeviStraussCo . shareholders voted to continue support for DEI, continuing to reaffirm the value of d
By riversedge - 15 hrs ago - 33 replies
Yesterday, 99% of @LeviStraussCo . shareholders voted to continue support for DEI, continuing to reaffirm the value of d
By riversedge - 15 hrs ago - 33 replies
General Discussion
Well, this is scarey. 60 Minutes on the bird flu.
By Swede - 8 hrs ago - 32 replies
Well, this is scarey. 60 Minutes on the bird flu.
By Swede - 8 hrs ago - 32 replies
General Discussion
RFK Jr. eliminated the entire office responsible for administering the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program--a progr
By riversedge - 3 hrs ago - 30 replies
RFK Jr. eliminated the entire office responsible for administering the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program--a progr
By riversedge - 3 hrs ago - 30 replies
General Discussion
Ratfvcker entryist Cenk Uygur's latest money grab: He's going to try to takeover the Democratic Party (again)
By lapucelle - 23 hrs ago - 30 replies
Ratfvcker entryist Cenk Uygur's latest money grab: He's going to try to takeover the Democratic Party (again)
By lapucelle - 23 hrs ago - 30 replies
General Discussion
FBI arrests judge for obstruction, hiding "illegal alien".
By Tactical Peek - 11 hrs ago - 29 replies
FBI arrests judge for obstruction, hiding "illegal alien".
By Tactical Peek - 11 hrs ago - 29 replies
General Discussion
Magazine Cover Puts A World Of Hurt On Trump's First 100 Days
By William769 - 13 hrs ago - 29 replies
Magazine Cover Puts A World Of Hurt On Trump's First 100 Days
By William769 - 13 hrs ago - 29 replies
General Discussion
Jamie Raskin's take on the arrest of the Judge
By senseandsensibility - 5 hrs ago - 26 replies
Jamie Raskin's take on the arrest of the Judge
By senseandsensibility - 5 hrs ago - 26 replies
Latest Breaking News
George Santos sentenced to over 7 years in federal fraud case
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - 26 replies
George Santos sentenced to over 7 years in federal fraud case
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - 26 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump Appears Unaware Supreme Court Ruled 9-0 Against Him: 'That's Not What My People Told Me'
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 26 replies
Trump Appears Unaware Supreme Court Ruled 9-0 Against Him: 'That's Not What My People Told Me'
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 26 replies
Latest Breaking News
Senior Russian general killed by car bomb in Moscow
By Best_man23 - 14 hrs ago - 26 replies
Senior Russian general killed by car bomb in Moscow
By Best_man23 - 14 hrs ago - 26 replies
Latest Breaking News
Matt Gaetz visited El Salvador's mega-prison and saw people drained of hope. He then pitched it to Stephen Miller
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 24 replies
Matt Gaetz visited El Salvador's mega-prison and saw people drained of hope. He then pitched it to Stephen Miller
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 24 replies
Latest Breaking News
FBI arrests Wisconsin Judge Dugan for obstruction, escalates Trump immigration enforcement effort
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 24 replies
FBI arrests Wisconsin Judge Dugan for obstruction, escalates Trump immigration enforcement effort
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 24 replies
Latest Breaking News
Son of CIA deputy director was killed while fighting for Russia, report shows
By erronis - 4 hrs ago - 23 replies
Son of CIA deputy director was killed while fighting for Russia, report shows
By erronis - 4 hrs ago - 23 replies
General Discussion
Trump DOJ Ordered ICE to Invade Homes Without Search Warrant
By Nevilledog - 5 hrs ago - 23 replies
Trump DOJ Ordered ICE to Invade Homes Without Search Warrant
By Nevilledog - 5 hrs ago - 23 replies
General Discussion
Has anyone else noticed how much more sympathy/empathy TSF has been displaying, lately?
By allegorical oracle - 9 hrs ago - 22 replies
Has anyone else noticed how much more sympathy/empathy TSF has been displaying, lately?
By allegorical oracle - 9 hrs ago - 22 replies
General Discussion
How Gen Z Became the Most Gullible Generation
By tritsofme - 13 hrs ago - 22 replies
How Gen Z Became the Most Gullible Generation
By tritsofme - 13 hrs ago - 22 replies
General Discussion
Slate: Introducing the Bezos-backed EV pickup for the masses
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 6 hrs ago - 21 replies
Slate: Introducing the Bezos-backed EV pickup for the masses
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 6 hrs ago - 21 replies
Cable News Clips
'Who's that guy?' Rachel Maddow bursts into laughter at Trump's altered image - Rachel Maddow - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 15 hrs ago - 20 replies
'Who's that guy?' Rachel Maddow bursts into laughter at Trump's altered image - Rachel Maddow - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 15 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
Where is Trump getting all his evil ideas from?
By Kablooie - 23 hrs ago - 20 replies
Where is Trump getting all his evil ideas from?
By Kablooie - 23 hrs ago - 20 replies
The DU Lounge
Any ice cream junkies here? Favorite brands? Flavors?
By bif - 11 hrs ago - 18 replies
Any ice cream junkies here? Favorite brands? Flavors?
By bif - 11 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
Republicans are approaching their last opportunity to get off the train.
By kentuck - 12 hrs ago - 18 replies
Republicans are approaching their last opportunity to get off the train.
By kentuck - 12 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
Andrew Weissmann: 'I cannot imagine this case holds up '
By struggle4progress - 3 hrs ago - 17 replies
Andrew Weissmann: 'I cannot imagine this case holds up '
By struggle4progress - 3 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
Mediaite: Steve Bannon Makes Bold Prediction About Karoline Leavitt's Future
By Dennis Donovan - 14 hrs ago - 16 replies
Mediaite: Steve Bannon Makes Bold Prediction About Karoline Leavitt's Future
By Dennis Donovan - 14 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
Who is gonna STOP him??? Who is gonna put the breaks on what the fawk he's doing???
By a kennedy - 4 hrs ago - 15 replies
Who is gonna STOP him??? Who is gonna put the breaks on what the fawk he's doing???
By a kennedy - 4 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Team Trump is making a list of Jews--what could go wrong?
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 7 hrs ago - 15 replies
Team Trump is making a list of Jews--what could go wrong?
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 7 hrs ago - 15 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
Jim Acosta: "Pull the Plug on the White House Correspondents Dinner"
By FakeNoose - 10 hrs ago - 15 replies
Jim Acosta: "Pull the Plug on the White House Correspondents Dinner"
By FakeNoose - 10 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Michigan State Rep. Matt Maddock (R-Milford) says anyone that opposes his bill to rename the Gulf of Mexico hates Americ
By riversedge - 5 hrs ago - 14 replies
Michigan State Rep. Matt Maddock (R-Milford) says anyone that opposes his bill to rename the Gulf of Mexico hates Americ
By riversedge - 5 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
George Santos sentenced to 7 years in prison!!
By Demovictory9 - 8 hrs ago - 14 replies
George Santos sentenced to 7 years in prison!!
By Demovictory9 - 8 hrs ago - 14 replies
Canada
tRrump can't stop trash talking Canada. That may be the reminder we need
By BlueWavePsych - 11 hrs ago - 14 replies
tRrump can't stop trash talking Canada. That may be the reminder we need
By BlueWavePsych - 11 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
CBS News: Biden to attend Pope Francis' funeral
By Dennis Donovan - 11 hrs ago - 14 replies
CBS News: Biden to attend Pope Francis' funeral
By Dennis Donovan - 11 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Why did Trump post the comment, "Vladimir, STOP!"
By kentuck - 12 hrs ago - 14 replies
Why did Trump post the comment, "Vladimir, STOP!"
By kentuck - 12 hrs ago - 14 replies
Latest Breaking News
Rubio eliminates office that oversees climate talks
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 14 replies
Rubio eliminates office that oversees climate talks
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Law students give Trump-caving law firms giant PR & recruitment headaches.
By IrishBubbaLiberal - 5 hrs ago - 13 replies
Law students give Trump-caving law firms giant PR & recruitment headaches.
By IrishBubbaLiberal - 5 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
There will be some coins buried with the pope in his casket.
By milestogo - 6 hrs ago - 13 replies
There will be some coins buried with the pope in his casket.
By milestogo - 6 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
They say they want Americans to have more babies. What's beneath the surface?
By Jilly_in_VA - 6 hrs ago - 13 replies
They say they want Americans to have more babies. What's beneath the surface?
By Jilly_in_VA - 6 hrs ago - 13 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
Is The GOP's Tax Revolt Collapsing?
By Passages - 10 hrs ago - 13 replies
Is The GOP's Tax Revolt Collapsing?
By Passages - 10 hrs ago - 13 replies
Latest Breaking News
Hegseth Dismisses Members of Pentagon Advisory Boards
By question everything - 1 hr ago - 12 replies
Hegseth Dismisses Members of Pentagon Advisory Boards
By question everything - 1 hr ago - 12 replies
Latest Breaking News
Sen. Tommy Tuberville is telling senators he plans to run for governor of Alabama
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 12 replies
Sen. Tommy Tuberville is telling senators he plans to run for governor of Alabama
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Trump is reportedly going to be seated in the third row at the funeral tomorrow for Pope Francis.
By riversedge - 6 hrs ago - 12 replies
Trump is reportedly going to be seated in the third row at the funeral tomorrow for Pope Francis.
By riversedge - 6 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
The Independent: Milwaukee judge arrested for interfering on ICE arrest at courthouse, FBI says
By Dennis Donovan - 11 hrs ago - 12 replies
The Independent: Milwaukee judge arrested for interfering on ICE arrest at courthouse, FBI says
By Dennis Donovan - 11 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Transcript of '100 Days' Interview With TIME
By struggle4progress - 11 hrs ago - 12 replies
Transcript of '100 Days' Interview With TIME
By struggle4progress - 11 hrs ago - 12 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump says 'Crimea will stay with Russia' as he seeks end to war in Ukraine
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 12 replies
Trump says 'Crimea will stay with Russia' as he seeks end to war in Ukraine
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
A frustrated Trump privately concedes ending the Ukraine war has been harder than he thought
By Eugene - 13 hrs ago - 12 replies
A frustrated Trump privately concedes ending the Ukraine war has been harder than he thought
By Eugene - 13 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
I have a sense Trump & Vance have disrespected China so badly they consider what they have done almost an act of war
By Quixote1818 - 21 hrs ago - 12 replies
I have a sense Trump & Vance have disrespected China so badly they consider what they have done almost an act of war
By Quixote1818 - 21 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
"I expect the ... legal profession to understand
By edhopper - 3 hrs ago - 11 replies
"I expect the ... legal profession to understand
By edhopper - 3 hrs ago - 11 replies
Latest Breaking News
'Vaguely Threatening': Federal Prosecutor Queries Leading Medical Journal
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 11 replies
'Vaguely Threatening': Federal Prosecutor Queries Leading Medical Journal
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 11 replies
The DU Lounge
Anniversaries and Posting Milestones (April 25, 2025)
By EarlG - 9 hrs ago - 11 replies
Anniversaries and Posting Milestones (April 25, 2025)
By EarlG - 9 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Has anybody seen my happy place, I seem to have misplaced it.
By Buddyzbuddy - 17 hrs ago - 11 replies
Has anybody seen my happy place, I seem to have misplaced it.
By Buddyzbuddy - 17 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Noem thought bag thief was her grandchild
By struggle4progress - 22 hrs ago - 11 replies
Noem thought bag thief was her grandchild
By struggle4progress - 22 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Ann Jacobs, Chair of Wisconsin's Election Commission, points out flaws in arrest of Judge Dugan
By Nevilledog - 5 hrs ago - 10 replies
Ann Jacobs, Chair of Wisconsin's Election Commission, points out flaws in arrest of Judge Dugan
By Nevilledog - 5 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
USDA withdraws a plan to limit salmonella levels in raw poultry
By RandySF - 6 hrs ago - 10 replies
USDA withdraws a plan to limit salmonella levels in raw poultry
By RandySF - 6 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
It took almost 100 years but it appears that the "Business Plot" finally succeeded.
By Javaman - 8 hrs ago - 10 replies
It took almost 100 years but it appears that the "Business Plot" finally succeeded.
By Javaman - 8 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Ned Resnikoff: Dems in congress should be made to understand unless they throw everything at this, they are next
By Dennis Donovan - 8 hrs ago - 10 replies
Ned Resnikoff: Dems in congress should be made to understand unless they throw everything at this, they are next
By Dennis Donovan - 8 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Patel chickens out: FBI Director Deletes Tweet Announcing Arrest Of Judge For Allegedly Helping Immigrant 'Evade Arrest'
By cbabe - 9 hrs ago - 10 replies
Patel chickens out: FBI Director Deletes Tweet Announcing Arrest Of Judge For Allegedly Helping Immigrant 'Evade Arrest'
By cbabe - 9 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Did you hear the reporter ask Trump if had spoken with Xi....,
By imanamerican63 - 11 hrs ago - 10 replies
Did you hear the reporter ask Trump if had spoken with Xi....,
By imanamerican63 - 11 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Trump Says He Wouldn't '100 Percent' Agree America Should Be Ruled by Laws, Not Men
By Eugene - 2 hrs ago - 9 replies
Trump Says He Wouldn't '100 Percent' Agree America Should Be Ruled by Laws, Not Men
By Eugene - 2 hrs ago - 9 replies
Forum Spotlight: Texas
Two PACs Get Busy in Dallas ElectionsTexas lawmakers consider barring counties from mailing unsolicited voter registration forms
New elections administrator at the helm of San Antonio mayoral election
Latest Breaking News
Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to federal death penalty charge in UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing
1 hr ago - AP
1 hr ago - AP
Largest federal employee union, a leading Trump opponent, to lay off more than half of staff
1 hr ago - AP
1 hr ago - AP
DOGE says it has saved $160 billion. Those cuts have cost taxpayers $135 billion, one analysis says.
2 hrs ago - CBS News
2 hrs ago - CBS News
Kennedy Center events scheduled for LGBTQ+ pride celebration have been canceled, organizers say
3 hrs ago - Associated Press, via WTOP
3 hrs ago - Associated Press, via WTOP
Son of CIA deputy director was killed while fighting for Russia, report shows
4 hrs ago - The Guardian
4 hrs ago - The Guardian
Voters See Trump's Use of Power as Overreaching, Times/Siena Poll Finds
4 hrs ago - New York Times (Gift Link)
4 hrs ago - New York Times (Gift Link)
Sen. Tommy Tuberville is telling senators he plans to run for governor of Alabama
5 hrs ago - NBC News
5 hrs ago - NBC News
Matt Gaetz visited El Salvador's mega-prison and saw people drained of hope. He then pitched it to Stephen Miller
5 hrs ago - The Independent
5 hrs ago - The Independent
National Weather Service to resume balloon launches in Omaha; staffing set to increase, too
5 hrs ago - Omaha World Herald
5 hrs ago - Omaha World Herald
Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan charged with 2 felonies in ICE case
6 hrs ago - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
6 hrs ago - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Mike Lindell lawyers threatened by judge over briefs loaded with AI-generated fake cases
6 hrs ago - Raw Story
6 hrs ago - Raw Story
Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile prepare to raise prices on consumers because of Trump's trade war
8 hrs ago - Yahoo! Finance
8 hrs ago - Yahoo! Finance
Fears of racial profiling swirl over registration policy for immigrants in the US illegally
10 hrs ago - AP
10 hrs ago - AP
Michele Fiore is 3rd Scientologist Trump has pardoned (that we know of)
10 hrs ago - The Underground Bunker at Substack by Tony Ortega
10 hrs ago - The Underground Bunker at Substack by Tony Ortega
Trump Appears Unaware Supreme Court Ruled 9-0 Against Him: 'That's Not What My People Told Me'
10 hrs ago - MEDIAite
10 hrs ago - MEDIAite
FBI arrests Wisconsin Judge Dugan for obstruction, escalates Trump immigration enforcement effort
11 hrs ago - CNBC
11 hrs ago - CNBC
Product shortages and empty store shelves loom with falling shipments from China
11 hrs ago - NBC News
11 hrs ago - NBC News
ICE to spend up to $45 billion on contractors for immigrant detention, deportation
12 hrs ago - USA Today
12 hrs ago - USA Today
More than 2,000 Confederate symbols still standing across the U.S., report says
12 hrs ago - CBS News
12 hrs ago - CBS News
UNRWA not immune from lawsuits in US, DoJ says, arguing Oct. 7 victims' suit can go ahead
13 hrs ago - Times of Israel
13 hrs ago - Times of Israel
US emergency agency plan requires nearly all staff to be deployed, draft memo shows
15 hrs ago - Reuters
15 hrs ago - Reuters
Mexico is banning Noem's 'propaganda' ads telling people not to come to America
15 hrs ago - The Independent
15 hrs ago - The Independent
DOJ giving migrants 'no less than 12 hours' to indicate they intend to contest AEA removal
15 hrs ago - ABC News
15 hrs ago - ABC News