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Latest Breaking News
Furious Democrats Reportedly Float Dramatic Idea:Throwing Out Virginia's Supreme Court to Push Through Gerrymandered map
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 51 replies
Furious Democrats Reportedly Float Dramatic Idea:Throwing Out Virginia's Supreme Court to Push Through Gerrymandered map
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 51 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump says he wants to check whether the gold in Fort Knox is still there because 'they steal a lot'
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 41 replies
Trump says he wants to check whether the gold in Fort Knox is still there because 'they steal a lot'
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 41 replies
General Discussion
Trump sent a hospital ship to Greenland in February, no one seems to know what happened to it.
By Swede - 19 hrs ago - 33 replies
Trump sent a hospital ship to Greenland in February, no one seems to know what happened to it.
By Swede - 19 hrs ago - 33 replies
General Discussion
Grampy: "We've taken people that were dead. And started them on this drug. And the person became better. It works."
By Miles Archer - 1 hr ago - 31 replies
Grampy: "We've taken people that were dead. And started them on this drug. And the person became better. It works."
By Miles Archer - 1 hr ago - 31 replies
General Discussion
We now have the list of Iran's "demands" that made Trump lose his sh*t and stamp his tiny bone spurred feet in rage.
By Miles Archer - 7 hrs ago - 31 replies
We now have the list of Iran's "demands" that made Trump lose his sh*t and stamp his tiny bone spurred feet in rage.
By Miles Archer - 7 hrs ago - 31 replies
Latest Breaking News
Washington Post incredulous over RFK Jr.'s Jell-O crackdown: 'A warning' to America
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 30 replies
Washington Post incredulous over RFK Jr.'s Jell-O crackdown: 'A warning' to America
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 30 replies
General Discussion
Trump says he wants to check whether the gold in Fort Knox is still there because 'they steal a lot'
By bucolic_frolic - 9 hrs ago - 30 replies
Trump says he wants to check whether the gold in Fort Knox is still there because 'they steal a lot'
By bucolic_frolic - 9 hrs ago - 30 replies
General Discussion
He sold his company for $1.7 billion -- then handed $240 million to the 540 workers who stuck with him
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 20 hrs ago - 30 replies
He sold his company for $1.7 billion -- then handed $240 million to the 540 workers who stuck with him
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 20 hrs ago - 30 replies
General Discussion
Link for the Andres Virus (Hantavirus) sub-reddit.
By LuckyCharms - 16 hrs ago - 28 replies
Link for the Andres Virus (Hantavirus) sub-reddit.
By LuckyCharms - 16 hrs ago - 28 replies
Latest Breaking News
Hegseth calls for Sen. Mark Kelly to be investigated by Pentagon for second time
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 25 replies
Hegseth calls for Sen. Mark Kelly to be investigated by Pentagon for second time
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 25 replies
Seniors
I've always gotten along with my friends' boyfriends and husbands
By MIButterfly - 16 hrs ago - 24 replies
I've always gotten along with my friends' boyfriends and husbands
By MIButterfly - 16 hrs ago - 24 replies
General Discussion
Trump 'Seriously Considering Making Venezuela the 51st State,' Fox News Reports
By LilElf70 - 3 hrs ago - 23 replies
Trump 'Seriously Considering Making Venezuela the 51st State,' Fox News Reports
By LilElf70 - 3 hrs ago - 23 replies
Latest Breaking News
'No Separation Of Church And State': Trump's Religious Liberty Commission Reveals Its Priorities
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - 23 replies
'No Separation Of Church And State': Trump's Religious Liberty Commission Reveals Its Priorities
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - 23 replies
General Discussion
"I Endorse Graham Platner" (a response to David French's NYT column)
By LearnedHand - 18 hrs ago - 23 replies
"I Endorse Graham Platner" (a response to David French's NYT column)
By LearnedHand - 18 hrs ago - 23 replies
General Discussion
After 'MAGA influencer' trolls gay couple with baby, support grows for dad who threw punches
By Swede - 6 hrs ago - 22 replies
After 'MAGA influencer' trolls gay couple with baby, support grows for dad who threw punches
By Swede - 6 hrs ago - 22 replies
Latest Breaking News
Netanyahu wants to wean Israel off US military support, he tells CBS
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 22 replies
Netanyahu wants to wean Israel off US military support, he tells CBS
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 22 replies
General Discussion
Three dozen medical experts say Trump 'mentally unfit,' should be removed from office with 'greatest urgency'
By 634-5789 - 21 hrs ago - 22 replies
Three dozen medical experts say Trump 'mentally unfit,' should be removed from office with 'greatest urgency'
By 634-5789 - 21 hrs ago - 22 replies
General Discussion
King Charles III enlists creature couriers to congratulate David Attenborough on his 100th birthday
By liberalla - 22 hrs ago - 22 replies
King Charles III enlists creature couriers to congratulate David Attenborough on his 100th birthday
By liberalla - 22 hrs ago - 22 replies
General Discussion
Jimmy Kimmel Confirms Show Will Go Dark on Night of Stephen Colbert Finale
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 3 hrs ago - 21 replies
Jimmy Kimmel Confirms Show Will Go Dark on Night of Stephen Colbert Finale
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 3 hrs ago - 21 replies
General Discussion
Pic Of The Moment: Hantavirus Update From RFK Jr.
By EarlG - 5 hrs ago - 18 replies
Pic Of The Moment: Hantavirus Update From RFK Jr.
By EarlG - 5 hrs ago - 18 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump says he aims to suspend gas tax "for a period of time"
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - 17 replies
Trump says he aims to suspend gas tax "for a period of time"
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
Dems eye 'audacious' secret plan to oust entire blue state Supreme Court: report
By LetMyPeopleVote - 22 hrs ago - 17 replies
Dems eye 'audacious' secret plan to oust entire blue state Supreme Court: report
By LetMyPeopleVote - 22 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
In-depth article by Platner's high school classmate
By mainer - 5 hrs ago - 15 replies
In-depth article by Platner's high school classmate
By mainer - 5 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Mister Punch My Face: "People are stressed because Trump is taking every problem on earth and gone 100% at fixing it"
By Miles Archer - 6 hrs ago - 15 replies
Mister Punch My Face: "People are stressed because Trump is taking every problem on earth and gone 100% at fixing it"
By Miles Archer - 6 hrs ago - 15 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump says he will send an 'Election Integrity Army' into every state for midterms
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 15 replies
Trump says he will send an 'Election Integrity Army' into every state for midterms
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 15 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump invites Elon Musk, Tim Cook, Larry Fink and other CEOs to join China trip for Xi summit
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - 14 replies
Trump invites Elon Musk, Tim Cook, Larry Fink and other CEOs to join China trip for Xi summit
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Trump Wins Big as Virginia Dems Won't Go Nuclear to Save 4 House Seats
By LetMyPeopleVote - 1 hr ago - 14 replies
Trump Wins Big as Virginia Dems Won't Go Nuclear to Save 4 House Seats
By LetMyPeopleVote - 1 hr ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Nearly A Third of Americans Believe At Least One Trump Assassination Attempt Was 'Staged'
By dalton99a - 6 hrs ago - 14 replies
Nearly A Third of Americans Believe At Least One Trump Assassination Attempt Was 'Staged'
By dalton99a - 6 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Idaho Senator pushed harsh immigration bills. Husband loses 80% of income from boycotts from farmers
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 11 hrs ago - 14 replies
Idaho Senator pushed harsh immigration bills. Husband loses 80% of income from boycotts from farmers
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 11 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
We are heading for a depression or recession.
By live love laugh - 15 hrs ago - 14 replies
We are heading for a depression or recession.
By live love laugh - 15 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Obama: "In the Oval Office, you are constantly reminded that you don't just represent yourself or your party.
By sheshe2 - 20 hrs ago - 14 replies
Obama: "In the Oval Office, you are constantly reminded that you don't just represent yourself or your party.
By sheshe2 - 20 hrs ago - 14 replies
California
CA Is having an earthqauke swarm from the Salton sea to the N. CA Coast.
By Jacson6 - 21 hrs ago - 14 replies
CA Is having an earthqauke swarm from the Salton sea to the N. CA Coast.
By Jacson6 - 21 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Anyone else watching "The Count of Monte Cristo" on PBS Sunday nights?
By Sogo - 23 hrs ago - 14 replies
Anyone else watching "The Count of Monte Cristo" on PBS Sunday nights?
By Sogo - 23 hrs ago - 14 replies
The DU Lounge
This is Lily. She's been accused of drinking her mom's slushie. Will not be taking any questions at this time.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 2 hrs ago - 13 replies
This is Lily. She's been accused of drinking her mom's slushie. Will not be taking any questions at this time.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 2 hrs ago - 13 replies
The DU Lounge
Reel Mothers: Post a Pic of a Mom from TV or a Flick
By Floyd R. Turbo - 19 hrs ago - 13 replies
Reel Mothers: Post a Pic of a Mom from TV or a Flick
By Floyd R. Turbo - 19 hrs ago - 13 replies
The DU Lounge
Reel Kin: Post a Pic of an Uncle from TV or a Flick
By Floyd R. Turbo - 19 hrs ago - 13 replies
Reel Kin: Post a Pic of an Uncle from TV or a Flick
By Floyd R. Turbo - 19 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
BREAKING: 20-gallon drum of bum ointment emergency air-lifted to W.H. after Ro Khanna (D-CA) triggers snowflake Grampy
By Miles Archer - 22 hrs ago - 13 replies
BREAKING: 20-gallon drum of bum ointment emergency air-lifted to W.H. after Ro Khanna (D-CA) triggers snowflake Grampy
By Miles Archer - 22 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Erika Kirk Told Men To Lead and Provide. She Told Women To Nurture. Hillsdale Students Saw It Coming
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago - 12 replies
Erika Kirk Told Men To Lead and Provide. She Told Women To Nurture. Hillsdale Students Saw It Coming
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
🚨TRUMP IS LOSING CONSCIOUSNESS The Senator from Alabama Katie Britt is speaking with gusto while Trump, who turns 80 i
By riversedge - 2 hrs ago - 12 replies
🚨TRUMP IS LOSING CONSCIOUSNESS The Senator from Alabama Katie Britt is speaking with gusto while Trump, who turns 80 i
By riversedge - 2 hrs ago - 12 replies
The DU Lounge
Woke up thinking about Mother today. She was beautiful both inside and out. Here is a short film of her.
By Laffy Kat - 19 hrs ago - 12 replies
Woke up thinking about Mother today. She was beautiful both inside and out. Here is a short film of her.
By Laffy Kat - 19 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
SEBASTIAN GORKA: Trump's war in Iran "has been planned for decades by the president." Uh...back up there, goatee boy.
By Miles Archer - 23 hrs ago - 12 replies
SEBASTIAN GORKA: Trump's war in Iran "has been planned for decades by the president." Uh...back up there, goatee boy.
By Miles Archer - 23 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
they finally are delivering trump phones
By moonshinegnomie - 3 hrs ago - 11 replies
they finally are delivering trump phones
By moonshinegnomie - 3 hrs ago - 11 replies
Latest Breaking News
'Far-Right' Americans Face Travel Ban Over UK Nationalist Rally This Week
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 11 replies
'Far-Right' Americans Face Travel Ban Over UK Nationalist Rally This Week
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 11 replies
Latest Breaking News
Higher fertilizer prices pressure Trump-loyal US farmers
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 10 replies
Higher fertilizer prices pressure Trump-loyal US farmers
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
The Silence That Meets the Rape of Palestinians
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 7 hrs ago - 10 replies
The Silence That Meets the Rape of Palestinians
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 7 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Make an easy $100..attend JD Vance rallies
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 17 hrs ago - 10 replies
Make an easy $100..attend JD Vance rallies
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 17 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
The bottomless pit of hypocrisy ahead of Trumps May 14-15 trip to China to discuss trade, technology, and security..
By OGBuzz - 22 hrs ago - 10 replies
The bottomless pit of hypocrisy ahead of Trumps May 14-15 trip to China to discuss trade, technology, and security..
By OGBuzz - 22 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Trump is lifting restrictions on hunting in national parks and other areas (PBS/AP)
By eppur_se_muova - 23 hrs ago - 10 replies
Trump is lifting restrictions on hunting in national parks and other areas (PBS/AP)
By eppur_se_muova - 23 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
None of this daily horror would be taking place if Kamala was in the White House
By Grim Chieftain - 2 hrs ago - 9 replies
None of this daily horror would be taking place if Kamala was in the White House
By Grim Chieftain - 2 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
'We Refuse to Be Silenced': Gaza Doctors Documentary Censored by BBC Wins Prestigious Award
By cbabe - 4 hrs ago - 9 replies
'We Refuse to Be Silenced': Gaza Doctors Documentary Censored by BBC Wins Prestigious Award
By cbabe - 4 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
Archaeologists opened a cave sealed for 40,000 years in Gibraltar and found what could be the last refuge of the,....
By magicarpet - 23 hrs ago - 9 replies
Archaeologists opened a cave sealed for 40,000 years in Gibraltar and found what could be the last refuge of the,....
By magicarpet - 23 hrs ago - 9 replies
Latest Breaking News
Iran responds to US ceasefire proposal but Trump rejects it as 'unacceptable'
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 9 replies
Iran responds to US ceasefire proposal but Trump rejects it as 'unacceptable'
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 9 replies
Latest Breaking News
'The President Knows Who He Is': Stephen Miller Reportedly Sidelined by Trump Admin
By BumRushDaShow - 41 min ago - 8 replies
'The President Knows Who He Is': Stephen Miller Reportedly Sidelined by Trump Admin
By BumRushDaShow - 41 min ago - 8 replies
General Discussion
Pastor Insists Giant Gold Trump Statue Is NOT a "Golden Calf" MAGA Mondays
By ihaveaquestion - 4 hrs ago - 8 replies
Pastor Insists Giant Gold Trump Statue Is NOT a "Golden Calf" MAGA Mondays
By ihaveaquestion - 4 hrs ago - 8 replies
Liberal YouTubers
They blessed a gold trump statue. I'm not making this up. - Heather Reese
By MagaSmash - 4 hrs ago - 8 replies
They blessed a gold trump statue. I'm not making this up. - Heather Reese
By MagaSmash - 4 hrs ago - 8 replies
Weird News
Social media influencer arrested after allegedly refusing to pay nearly $400 worth of food at Nashville restaurant
By mahatmakanejeeves - 19 hrs ago - 8 replies
Social media influencer arrested after allegedly refusing to pay nearly $400 worth of food at Nashville restaurant
By mahatmakanejeeves - 19 hrs ago - 8 replies
Forum Spotlight: Cooking & Baking
What's for Dinner, Mon., May 11, 2026chili seasoning
Ugh, I hate when recipes fail.
Latest Breaking News
'The President Knows Who He Is': Stephen Miller Reportedly Sidelined by Trump Admin
41 min ago - MEDIAite
41 min ago - MEDIAite
Advocacy group sues Trump administration over effort to paint reflecting pool 'American Flag Blue'
1 hr ago - NBC
1 hr ago - NBC
Trump invites Elon Musk, Tim Cook, Larry Fink and other CEOs to join China trip for Xi summit
1 hr ago - CNBC
1 hr ago - CNBC
6 found dead in a cargo train boxcar at a Union Pacific yard in Texas border town, police said
3 hrs ago - AP
3 hrs ago - AP
Lebanon Urges US to Put Pressure on Israel to Stop Attacks and Demolitions
4 hrs ago - US News & World Report/Reuters
4 hrs ago - US News & World Report/Reuters
Trump says he will send an 'Election Integrity Army' into every state for midterms
7 hrs ago - The Independent
7 hrs ago - The Independent
Chicago makes official bid to host 2028 Democratic National Convention
7 hrs ago - ABC Chicago Eyewitness News
7 hrs ago - ABC Chicago Eyewitness News
Washington Post incredulous over RFK Jr.'s Jell-O crackdown: 'A warning' to America
7 hrs ago - Raw Story
7 hrs ago - Raw Story
Hegseth calls for Sen. Mark Kelly to be investigated by Pentagon for second time
8 hrs ago - CNN Politics
8 hrs ago - CNN Politics
'No Separation Of Church And State': Trump's Religious Liberty Commission Reveals Its Priorities
9 hrs ago - Huff Post/AP
9 hrs ago - Huff Post/AP
WSJ sounds alarm on 'extortion' deal Congress cut to bail out Trump's tariff mess
10 hrs ago - Raw Story
10 hrs ago - Raw Story
Trump says he wants to check whether the gold in Fort Knox is still there because 'they steal a lot'
11 hrs ago - The Independent
11 hrs ago - The Independent
US Disappointed in Taiwan's Smaller Defense Budget, Official Says
12 hrs ago - US News & World Report/Reuters
12 hrs ago - US News & World Report/Reuters
Oil Jumps After Trump Says Iran's Peace Offer Is 'Unacceptable' Oil Jumps After Trump Says Iran's Peace Offer Is 'Unacce
19 hrs ago - Bloomberg
19 hrs ago - Bloomberg
Clyburn: Roberts to join ranks of 'infamous' Supreme Court justices over voting rights decision
20 hrs ago - The Hill
20 hrs ago - The Hill
Abe Foxman, advocate for American Jews as longtime head of Anti-Defamation League, dies at 86
20 hrs ago - AP
20 hrs ago - AP
Sen. Mark Kelly says Trump administration's $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget request is "outrageous"
21 hrs ago - CBS News
21 hrs ago - CBS News
Health advocates warn government's claims of baby formula safety contradict data
21 hrs ago - The Guardian
21 hrs ago - The Guardian
The Military Base Home to Air Force One Leaked 32,000 Gallons of Jet Fuel Into the Potomac River Over the Last Few Month
22 hrs ago - Futurism
22 hrs ago - Futurism
Anthropic says 'evil' portrayals of AI were responsible for Claude's blackmail attempts
22 hrs ago - TechCrunch
22 hrs ago - TechCrunch
Furious Democrats Reportedly Float Dramatic Idea:Throwing Out Virginia's Supreme Court to Push Through Gerrymandered map
23 hrs ago - MEDIAite
23 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Remains of US soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco have been recovered
23 hrs ago - AP
23 hrs ago - AP
Senior Interior Department official says she was involved in policy changes that benefited her family's ranches
Yesterday - The Independent
Yesterday - The Independent
Energy secretary says Trump administration is open to suspending gas tax amid soaring prices
Yesterday - NBC News
Yesterday - NBC News
'Careful What You Pray For': Jim Clyburn Warns GOP Redistricting Could Blow Up In Their Faces and Help Democrats
Yesterday - MEDIAite
Yesterday - MEDIAite