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Latest Breaking News
New Medicare Program: Full List of Services That Will Need Prior Approval
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 71 replies
New Medicare Program: Full List of Services That Will Need Prior Approval
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 71 replies
General Discussion
Trump Seems to Be Having a Bad End of the Year
By MineralMan - 23 hrs ago - 57 replies
Trump Seems to Be Having a Bad End of the Year
By MineralMan - 23 hrs ago - 57 replies
Automobile Enthusiasts
Which side is your gas tank filler on? Don't look back.
By usonian - 15 hrs ago - 49 replies
Which side is your gas tank filler on? Don't look back.
By usonian - 15 hrs ago - 49 replies
Photography
Some photos from our Christmas Day in Oxnard, CA with our families . . .
By CaliforniaPeggy - 19 hrs ago - 49 replies
Some photos from our Christmas Day in Oxnard, CA with our families . . .
By CaliforniaPeggy - 19 hrs ago - 49 replies
General Discussion
Just for fun - what song will you be singing
By Grim Chieftain - 23 hrs ago - 43 replies
Just for fun - what song will you be singing
By Grim Chieftain - 23 hrs ago - 43 replies
General Discussion
Snowflake Thiel plans to leave California over a f*cking ONE PERCENT "billionaires tax." ONE F*CKING PERCENT.
By Miles Archer - 2 hrs ago - 38 replies
Snowflake Thiel plans to leave California over a f*cking ONE PERCENT "billionaires tax." ONE F*CKING PERCENT.
By Miles Archer - 2 hrs ago - 38 replies
General Discussion
FFS, Barron Trump IS Norman Bates. That's how Melania raised him. America needs to stop expecting greatness from him.
By Miles Archer - 4 hrs ago - 38 replies
FFS, Barron Trump IS Norman Bates. That's how Melania raised him. America needs to stop expecting greatness from him.
By Miles Archer - 4 hrs ago - 38 replies
General Discussion
What will be the name of the movie made about TSF after he's gone?
By milestogo - 2 hrs ago - 36 replies
What will be the name of the movie made about TSF after he's gone?
By milestogo - 2 hrs ago - 36 replies
Oklahoma
Oklahoma man doing target practice in his backyard accused of fatally shooting woman blocks away
By douglas9 - 4 hrs ago - 33 replies
Oklahoma man doing target practice in his backyard accused of fatally shooting woman blocks away
By douglas9 - 4 hrs ago - 33 replies
General Discussion
The Antichrist is using this Holy season to dump/redact his pedophile crime files, bomb Nigeria, blow up
By AnotherMother4Peace - 23 hrs ago - 33 replies
The Antichrist is using this Holy season to dump/redact his pedophile crime files, bomb Nigeria, blow up
By AnotherMother4Peace - 23 hrs ago - 33 replies
General Discussion
Person arrested in Mount Horeb after using fraudulent $100 bill with Trump's face on it
By Ellipsis - 15 hrs ago - 30 replies
Person arrested in Mount Horeb after using fraudulent $100 bill with Trump's face on it
By Ellipsis - 15 hrs ago - 30 replies
Latest Breaking News
Kennedy Center criticizes musician who canceled performance after Trump name added to building
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 16 hrs ago - 30 replies
Kennedy Center criticizes musician who canceled performance after Trump name added to building
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 16 hrs ago - 30 replies
Latest Breaking News
Americans Reject Religion in Record Numbers, Study Shows
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - 26 replies
Americans Reject Religion in Record Numbers, Study Shows
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - 26 replies
Latest Breaking News
Republican behind Epstein files act responds to Trump 'lowlife' taunt
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 24 replies
Republican behind Epstein files act responds to Trump 'lowlife' taunt
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 24 replies
Latest Breaking News
Fear and confusion in Nigerian village hit in US strike, as locals say no history of ISIS in area
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 22 replies
Fear and confusion in Nigerian village hit in US strike, as locals say no history of ISIS in area
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 22 replies
Latest Breaking News
Social Security Could Be Under Threat From AI
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 21 replies
Social Security Could Be Under Threat From AI
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 21 replies
General Discussion
What do you expect to change if Democrats win back the Congress and the White House in 2028?
By kentuck - 18 hrs ago - 19 replies
What do you expect to change if Democrats win back the Congress and the White House in 2028?
By kentuck - 18 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
More Proof That I Am Right About The Price Of Oil/Gasoline
By gab13by13 - 3 hrs ago - 18 replies
More Proof That I Am Right About The Price Of Oil/Gasoline
By gab13by13 - 3 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
Days Before He Died by Suicide, Jeffrey Epstein Gave Specific Reason for Why He Would Never Take His Own Life
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 16 hrs ago - 18 replies
Days Before He Died by Suicide, Jeffrey Epstein Gave Specific Reason for Why He Would Never Take His Own Life
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 16 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
Tina Peters DEMANDS Colorado free her per Trump's ORDERS!
By orangecrush - 21 hrs ago - 16 replies
Tina Peters DEMANDS Colorado free her per Trump's ORDERS!
By orangecrush - 21 hrs ago - 16 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump calls for release of any Epstein files naming Democrats: "Embarrass them"
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 14 replies
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Trump calls for release of any Epstein files naming Democrats: "Embarrass them"
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Next Democratic president should give Republicans 'a taste of their own medicine'! (AlterNet)
By Jack Valentino - 14 hrs ago - 14 replies
Next Democratic president should give Republicans 'a taste of their own medicine'! (AlterNet)
By Jack Valentino - 14 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Our Daughter-n-law gave us the best gifts ever today.
By AverageOldGuy - 21 hrs ago - 14 replies
Our Daughter-n-law gave us the best gifts ever today.
By AverageOldGuy - 21 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Trump BOLDLY TACKLES the AFFORDABILITY CRISIS with "potential marble armrests for Kennedy Center seating"
By Miles Archer - 13 hrs ago - 13 replies
Trump BOLDLY TACKLES the AFFORDABILITY CRISIS with "potential marble armrests for Kennedy Center seating"
By Miles Archer - 13 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
ICE detain man outside grocery store and divvy up his groceries for themselves
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 17 hrs ago - 13 replies
ICE detain man outside grocery store and divvy up his groceries for themselves
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 17 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Seth Abramson on Bluesky - We Jews have heard this canary sing before.
By Swede - 17 hrs ago - 13 replies
Seth Abramson on Bluesky - We Jews have heard this canary sing before.
By Swede - 17 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
I used to be a libtard. Then I was a snowflake. Then I was woke. Now I'm radical left scum. It's good to evolve.
By Swede - 8 hrs ago - 12 replies
I used to be a libtard. Then I was a snowflake. Then I was woke. Now I'm radical left scum. It's good to evolve.
By Swede - 8 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
On J. D. Vance critisizing Jasmine Crocket for not being authentic:
By applegrove - 17 hrs ago - 12 replies
On J. D. Vance critisizing Jasmine Crocket for not being authentic:
By applegrove - 17 hrs ago - 12 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
Americans Reject Religion in Record Numbers, Study Shows
By Zorro - 3 hrs ago - 11 replies
Americans Reject Religion in Record Numbers, Study Shows
By Zorro - 3 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announces she's pregnant
By question everything - 12 hrs ago - 11 replies
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announces she's pregnant
By question everything - 12 hrs ago - 11 replies
Latest Breaking News
Latino Border Patrol Agents Deny They're Arresting Their 'Own Kind' in CNN Segment
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 11 replies
Latino Border Patrol Agents Deny They're Arresting Their 'Own Kind' in CNN Segment
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 11 replies
Latest Breaking News
ICE To Get New Technology To Track Illegal Migrants: Report
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 11 replies
ICE To Get New Technology To Track Illegal Migrants: Report
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Canks' latest shiny object: marble armrests at the Kennedy Center
By demmiblue - 20 hrs ago - 11 replies
Canks' latest shiny object: marble armrests at the Kennedy Center
By demmiblue - 20 hrs ago - 11 replies
Latest Breaking News
The cultural works becoming public domain in 2026, from Betty Boop to Nancy Drew
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 11 replies
The cultural works becoming public domain in 2026, from Betty Boop to Nancy Drew
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
'Nothing nuttier': Joe Rogan agrees Trump 'losing it' after his Presidential Walk of Fame
By LetMyPeopleVote - 23 hrs ago - 11 replies
'Nothing nuttier': Joe Rogan agrees Trump 'losing it' after his Presidential Walk of Fame
By LetMyPeopleVote - 23 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
'A Democratic midterm 'tsunami' could sweep the GOP out of power'
By Jrose - 4 hrs ago - 10 replies
'A Democratic midterm 'tsunami' could sweep the GOP out of power'
By Jrose - 4 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Dear Jurisprudence: Here's What the Next Democratic President Must Do on Day 1
By Celerity - 11 hrs ago - 10 replies
Dear Jurisprudence: Here's What the Next Democratic President Must Do on Day 1
By Celerity - 11 hrs ago - 10 replies
Football
Are the Raiders tanking to get the #1 draft pick? (Poll)
By True Dough - 15 hrs ago - 10 replies
Are the Raiders tanking to get the #1 draft pick? (Poll)
By True Dough - 15 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Republican lawmaker shredded for posting AI images of himself beating up Santa on Christmas morning
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 16 hrs ago - 10 replies
Republican lawmaker shredded for posting AI images of himself beating up Santa on Christmas morning
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 16 hrs ago - 10 replies
Latest Breaking News
Cops ask federal judge to compel Capitol architect to 'follow the law' and install years-delayed Jan. 6 memorial plaque
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 10 replies
Cops ask federal judge to compel Capitol architect to 'follow the law' and install years-delayed Jan. 6 memorial plaque
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 10 replies
Latest Breaking News
Aluminum salts emerge as likely target as health officials scrutinize childhood vaccines
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 10 replies
Aluminum salts emerge as likely target as health officials scrutinize childhood vaccines
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
The Hidden Costs of Coding With Generative AI (MIT Sloan Management Review, August 18, 2025)
By highplainsdem - 21 hrs ago - 10 replies
The Hidden Costs of Coding With Generative AI (MIT Sloan Management Review, August 18, 2025)
By highplainsdem - 21 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Whether he's on an escalator or over the phone
By Coldwater - 11 hrs ago - 9 replies
Whether he's on an escalator or over the phone
By Coldwater - 11 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
Trump sycophant Richard Grenell wants to sue jazz musician for $1 million after Christmas Eve cancellation
By Miles Archer - 15 hrs ago - 9 replies
Trump sycophant Richard Grenell wants to sue jazz musician for $1 million after Christmas Eve cancellation
By Miles Archer - 15 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
Trump Says He'll Decide Terms of Ukraine Peace Deal
By applegrove - 17 hrs ago - 9 replies
Trump Says He'll Decide Terms of Ukraine Peace Deal
By applegrove - 17 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
On Christmas Day, My Wife and I Watched "The American President."
By MineralMan - 23 hrs ago - 9 replies
On Christmas Day, My Wife and I Watched "The American President."
By MineralMan - 23 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
As A.I. Companies Borrow Billions, Debt Investors Grow Wary
By marble falls - 23 hrs ago - 9 replies
As A.I. Companies Borrow Billions, Debt Investors Grow Wary
By marble falls - 23 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
(Too soon?) everybody grieves differently....Erika Kirk
By underpants - 3 hrs ago - 8 replies
(Too soon?) everybody grieves differently....Erika Kirk
By underpants - 3 hrs ago - 8 replies
General Discussion
Good article on America taking a nice, snuggly nap on the eve of 10s of millions losing healthcare coverage
By Miles Archer - 4 hrs ago - 8 replies
Good article on America taking a nice, snuggly nap on the eve of 10s of millions losing healthcare coverage
By Miles Archer - 4 hrs ago - 8 replies
General Discussion
Supreme Court blocks sending National Guard to Chicago and ...
By Munu - 5 hrs ago - 8 replies
Supreme Court blocks sending National Guard to Chicago and ...
By Munu - 5 hrs ago - 8 replies
Economy
Sears had more than 3,400 stores in 2005 -- then it was purchased by a hedge fund magnate.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 16 hrs ago - 8 replies
Sears had more than 3,400 stores in 2005 -- then it was purchased by a hedge fund magnate.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 16 hrs ago - 8 replies
Latest Breaking News
Kash Patel Says FBI Closing the Hoover Building, Which He Once Promised to Make a 'Deep State Museum'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 17 hrs ago - 8 replies
Kash Patel Says FBI Closing the Hoover Building, Which He Once Promised to Make a 'Deep State Museum'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 17 hrs ago - 8 replies
General Discussion
Will Trump do his little dance on New Year's Eve?
By 11 Bravo - 20 hrs ago - 8 replies
Will Trump do his little dance on New Year's Eve?
By 11 Bravo - 20 hrs ago - 8 replies
General Discussion
Tonight Jane Fonda and the Committee for the First Amendment issued this statement on Paramount/Warner Bros.
By LetMyPeopleVote - 23 hrs ago - 8 replies
Tonight Jane Fonda and the Committee for the First Amendment issued this statement on Paramount/Warner Bros.
By LetMyPeopleVote - 23 hrs ago - 8 replies
General Discussion
Canadians travelling to U.S. will be photographed upon entry and exit starting Boxing Day
By Swede - 25 min ago - 7 replies
Canadians travelling to U.S. will be photographed upon entry and exit starting Boxing Day
By Swede - 25 min ago - 7 replies
General Discussion
Why are there millions of docments about Epstein's criminal activity?
By milestogo - 31 min ago - 7 replies
Why are there millions of docments about Epstein's criminal activity?
By milestogo - 31 min ago - 7 replies
General Discussion
Stephen Miller, on top of being a Nazi, he is a moron.
By Swede - 3 hrs ago - 7 replies
Stephen Miller, on top of being a Nazi, he is a moron.
By Swede - 3 hrs ago - 7 replies
General Discussion
Since '16 I struggled to define "fascism"... now I think I have it, in one sentence.
By paulkienitz - 4 hrs ago - 7 replies
Since '16 I struggled to define "fascism"... now I think I have it, in one sentence.
By paulkienitz - 4 hrs ago - 7 replies
Basketball
Georgetown basketball coach suspended after throwing water bottle into stands that hits child
By RandySF - 7 hrs ago - 7 replies
Georgetown basketball coach suspended after throwing water bottle into stands that hits child
By RandySF - 7 hrs ago - 7 replies
Forum Spotlight: Liberal YouTubers
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Latest Breaking News
'January's going to be a big month': GOP lawmakers look to reclaim power from Trump
10 min ago - Raw Story
10 min ago - Raw Story
An AI pioneer says the technology is 'limited' and won't replace humans anytime soon
1 hr ago - NBC News
1 hr ago - NBC News
Russia attacks Kyiv with missiles and drones, killing 1 and wounding many ahead of Ukraine-US talks
1 hr ago - AP
1 hr ago - AP
A massive crash on a highway in Japan kills 2 people and injures 26 as the holiday season starts
3 hrs ago - AP
3 hrs ago - AP
Judge to hold hearing on whether Kilmar Abrego Garcia is being vindictively prosecuted
5 hrs ago - NPR
5 hrs ago - NPR
Fear and confusion in Nigerian village hit in US strike, as locals say no history of ISIS in area
6 hrs ago - CNN World
6 hrs ago - CNN World
Outrage as red state Republicans accused of deceiving voters with fake petition claims
7 hrs ago - Raw Story
7 hrs ago - Raw Story
US contemplates sending more resources to forcibly board oil tanker near Venezuela
8 hrs ago - CNN Politics
8 hrs ago - CNN Politics
California drops lawsuit seeking to reinstate federal funding for the state's bullet train
8 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
8 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
MAGA Goes Nuts After King Charles Claims 'Diversity Is Our Strength' In Christmas Speech
9 hrs ago - MEDIAite
9 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Latino Border Patrol Agents Deny They're Arresting Their 'Own Kind' in CNN Segment
16 hrs ago - MEDIAite
16 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Kennedy Center criticizes musician who canceled performance after Trump name added to building
16 hrs ago - AP
16 hrs ago - AP
Kash Patel Says FBI Closing the Hoover Building, Which He Once Promised to Make a 'Deep State Museum'
17 hrs ago - Mediaite
17 hrs ago - Mediaite
Virginia offshore wind developer sues over Trump administration order halting projects
17 hrs ago - CNBC/AP
17 hrs ago - CNBC/AP
Federal judge stops DOJ's efforts to get UPMC Children's to turn over patient info on gender-affirming care
17 hrs ago - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
17 hrs ago - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Former IRS worker says months after retiring, she's still waiting for money she's owed
18 hrs ago - Scripps News
18 hrs ago - Scripps News
Cops ask federal judge to compel Capitol architect to 'follow the law' and install years-delayed Jan. 6 memorial plaque
19 hrs ago - Law & Crime
19 hrs ago - Law & Crime
Aluminum salts emerge as likely target as health officials scrutinize childhood vaccines
20 hrs ago - NBC News
20 hrs ago - NBC News
China sanctions 20 US defense companies and 10 executives over massive arms sales to Taiwan
21 hrs ago - AP
21 hrs ago - AP
Billboards telling troops to obey only lawful orders go up near Florida military base
21 hrs ago - The Independent
21 hrs ago - The Independent
As ICE ramps up deportations, Texas prosecutors say they're losing key witnesses in criminal cases
22 hrs ago - Salon
22 hrs ago - Salon
US judge blocks Trump administration from deporting UK anti-disinformation campaigner
23 hrs ago - The Guardian/US
23 hrs ago - The Guardian/US
Times Square to feature patriotic crystal ball for New Year's Eve, kicking off US's 250th birthday
Yesterday - AP
Yesterday - AP
'Bomb fell and burst into many pieces': Jabo village residents describe US attack
Yesterday - ALJAZEERA
Yesterday - ALJAZEERA
British campaigner launches legal challenge against Trump administration after deportation threat
Yesterday - The Guardian
Yesterday - The Guardian