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Health
Scientists Call Appointment of JD Vance's Friend to Top NIH Position "Cronyism
By douglas9 - 2 min ago
Scientists Call Appointment of JD Vance's Friend to Top NIH Position "Cronyism
By douglas9 - 2 min ago
General Discussion
MaddowBlog-Trump insists he's entitled to 'a lot' of taxpayer money following DOJ investigations
By LetMyPeopleVote - 3 min ago
MaddowBlog-Trump insists he's entitled to 'a lot' of taxpayer money following DOJ investigations
By LetMyPeopleVote - 3 min ago
General Discussion
Alexander S. Vindman 🇺🇸: I don't understand why Trump wrecking the White House isn't a bigger story. I've been in the
By riversedge - 6 min ago
Alexander S. Vindman 🇺🇸: I don't understand why Trump wrecking the White House isn't a bigger story. I've been in the
By riversedge - 6 min ago
General Discussion
Michael Wolff Launches Bombshell Lawsuit Against Melania Trump Over Epstein
By douglas9 - 9 min ago
Michael Wolff Launches Bombshell Lawsuit Against Melania Trump Over Epstein
By douglas9 - 9 min ago
General Discussion
At the White House, Trump's destructive impulses take a literal turn
By LetMyPeopleVote - 9 min ago
At the White House, Trump's destructive impulses take a literal turn
By LetMyPeopleVote - 9 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Maine Senate candidate Platner says tattoo recognized as Nazi symbol has been covered
By Omaha Steve - 12 min ago
Maine Senate candidate Platner says tattoo recognized as Nazi symbol has been covered
By Omaha Steve - 12 min ago
General Discussion
A quick history on Trump demolishing the White House...Why should anyone be surpriosed?
By Grins - 12 min ago
A quick history on Trump demolishing the White House...Why should anyone be surpriosed?
By Grins - 12 min ago
Humor
Stephen Miller as he wakes up in the morning to start his work day.
By generalbetrayus - 19 min ago
Stephen Miller as he wakes up in the morning to start his work day.
By generalbetrayus - 19 min ago
General Discussion
Something else about the criminal destruction of the East Wing
By edhopper - 75 replies @ 26 min ago (Milestone)
Something else about the criminal destruction of the East Wing
By edhopper - 75 replies @ 26 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
MaddowBlog-Pardoned Jan. 6 rioter charged with threatening Hakeem Jeffries, adding to pattern
By LetMyPeopleVote - 26 min ago
MaddowBlog-Pardoned Jan. 6 rioter charged with threatening Hakeem Jeffries, adding to pattern
By LetMyPeopleVote - 26 min ago
Cable News Clips
Tensions in Latin America Rise as U.S. Threatens Venezuela & Colombia
By Uncle Joe - 27 min ago
Tensions in Latin America Rise as U.S. Threatens Venezuela & Colombia
By Uncle Joe - 27 min ago
General Discussion
Sanders refuses to rescind endorsement of candidate sporting Nazi tattoo
By tritsofme - 150 replies @ 28 min ago (Milestone)
Sanders refuses to rescind endorsement of candidate sporting Nazi tattoo
By tritsofme - 150 replies @ 28 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Did anyone catch what was wrong with the horrendous video Trump posted on his social network?
By imanamerican63 - 30 min ago
Did anyone catch what was wrong with the horrendous video Trump posted on his social network?
By imanamerican63 - 30 min ago
General Discussion
Do you support Janet Mills or Graham Platner for Maine Democratic senatorial candidate? (Poll)
By DemocratSinceBirth - 32 min ago
Do you support Janet Mills or Graham Platner for Maine Democratic senatorial candidate? (Poll)
By DemocratSinceBirth - 32 min ago
Cable News Clips
Colombia's U.S. Ambassador Denounces Trump's Deadly Strikes on Boats in the Caribbean
By Uncle Joe - 39 min ago
Colombia's U.S. Ambassador Denounces Trump's Deadly Strikes on Boats in the Caribbean
By Uncle Joe - 39 min ago
General Discussion
George Santos could face state charges after release from prison
By LetMyPeopleVote - 41 min ago
George Santos could face state charges after release from prison
By LetMyPeopleVote - 41 min ago
General Discussion
You know he intentionally lied to us over the destruction of the East Wing.
By Baitball Blogger - 25 replies @ 41 min ago (Milestone)
You know he intentionally lied to us over the destruction of the East Wing.
By Baitball Blogger - 25 replies @ 41 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Katie Price's ex Kieran Hayler charged with raping girl, 13
By Celerity - 42 min ago
Katie Price's ex Kieran Hayler charged with raping girl, 13
By Celerity - 42 min ago
Science
American Heart Association reviewing award to rocket scientist with eight retractions
By erronis - 42 min ago
American Heart Association reviewing award to rocket scientist with eight retractions
By erronis - 42 min ago
Economy
Trump takes wrecking ball to U.S. Economy and White House (3 articles)
By Ranting Randy - 42 min ago
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Trump takes wrecking ball to U.S. Economy and White House (3 articles)
By Ranting Randy - 42 min ago
General Discussion
The Simpsons writer who predicted the Herr Dumpf presidency says this about JD Vance's future...
By Pluvious - 47 min ago
The Simpsons writer who predicted the Herr Dumpf presidency says this about JD Vance's future...
By Pluvious - 47 min ago
General Discussion
Indiana Republicans don't have votes to back Trump's redistricting, Senate leader spox says
By In It to Win It - 48 min ago
Indiana Republicans don't have votes to back Trump's redistricting, Senate leader spox says
By In It to Win It - 48 min ago
Latest Breaking News
House Oversight Committee Will Invite Prince Andrew to Testify on Epstein Ties: 'Extremely Interested'
By BumRushDaShow - 49 min ago
House Oversight Committee Will Invite Prince Andrew to Testify on Epstein Ties: 'Extremely Interested'
By BumRushDaShow - 49 min ago
General Discussion
Well, I just texted my MAGA Dad.
By Coventina - 75 replies @ 49 min ago (Milestone)
Well, I just texted my MAGA Dad.
By Coventina - 75 replies @ 49 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
MaddowBlog-It's not just the facade: Team Trump has wrecked much of the White House's East Wing
By LetMyPeopleVote - 57 min ago
MaddowBlog-It's not just the facade: Team Trump has wrecked much of the White House's East Wing
By LetMyPeopleVote - 57 min ago
Cable News Clips
Virginia Giuffre's Posthumous Memoir Details Sex Abuse by Epstein & Associates
By Uncle Joe - 1 hr ago
Virginia Giuffre's Posthumous Memoir Details Sex Abuse by Epstein & Associates
By Uncle Joe - 1 hr ago
Football
10/23 Thursday Night Football: Minnesota Vikings at Los Angeles Chargers
By milestogo - 1 hr ago
10/23 Thursday Night Football: Minnesota Vikings at Los Angeles Chargers
By milestogo - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Something else about the criminal destruction of the East Wing
By edhopper - 50 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Something else about the criminal destruction of the East Wing
By edhopper - 50 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Wolf Blitzer (CNN) just said that tRump is "ribbing his opponents" with AI videos, including the King Shit one.
By AnotherMother4Peace - 1 hr ago
Wolf Blitzer (CNN) just said that tRump is "ribbing his opponents" with AI videos, including the King Shit one.
By AnotherMother4Peace - 1 hr ago
Humor
Neckflicks issues full throated denial of new Trump Halloween Horror movie
By Ranting Randy - 1 hr ago
Neckflicks issues full throated denial of new Trump Halloween Horror movie
By Ranting Randy - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Politics Chat, October 21, 2025 Heather Cox Richardson
By ihaveaquestion - 1 hr ago
Politics Chat, October 21, 2025 Heather Cox Richardson
By ihaveaquestion - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
At least the British monarchy is willing deal with one of Epstein's worst.
By milestogo - 1 hr ago
At least the British monarchy is willing deal with one of Epstein's worst.
By milestogo - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Gov. Newsom deploying CA National Guard to support food banks statewide
By TheProle - 1 hr ago
Gov. Newsom deploying CA National Guard to support food banks statewide
By TheProle - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
That fucker has destroyed the majority of the East Wing....new photo
By Nevilledog - 75 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
That fucker has destroyed the majority of the East Wing....new photo
By Nevilledog - 75 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Editorials & Other Articles
Trump refugee plan seeks 7,000 Afrikaners -- and virtually no one else
By riversedge - 1 hr ago
Trump refugee plan seeks 7,000 Afrikaners -- and virtually no one else
By riversedge - 1 hr ago
Science
A laser pointer at 2 billion fps makes the speed of light look... kinda weird
By LiberalArkie - 1 hr ago
A laser pointer at 2 billion fps makes the speed of light look... kinda weird
By LiberalArkie - 1 hr ago
Cooking & Baking
Cooking For One or Two: 3 Crock Pot/ Slow Cooker Dishes 🌞
By justaprogressive - 1 hr ago
Cooking For One or Two: 3 Crock Pot/ Slow Cooker Dishes 🌞
By justaprogressive - 1 hr ago
Travel
What travel insurance company do you use for international travel?
By RamblingRose - 1 hr ago
What travel insurance company do you use for international travel?
By RamblingRose - 1 hr ago
Foreign Affairs
Holy Smokes! Reasons Russia Runs From Peace Meeting Fundraiser - Econ Lessons
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago
Holy Smokes! Reasons Russia Runs From Peace Meeting Fundraiser - Econ Lessons
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago
The DU Lounge
I'm moving. I keep repeating George Costanza's "Serenity now!" mantra....
By CTyankee - 1 hr ago
I'm moving. I keep repeating George Costanza's "Serenity now!" mantra....
By CTyankee - 1 hr ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Farm Bankruptcies in 2025 Already Surpass Last Year's Total
By riversedge - 1 hr ago
Farm Bankruptcies in 2025 Already Surpass Last Year's Total
By riversedge - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
🚨 13 Days Until the 2025 November Election! 🚨 Election Calendar, Activists' Lists, and Donation Links
By Wednesdays - 2 hrs ago
🚨 13 Days Until the 2025 November Election! 🚨 Election Calendar, Activists' Lists, and Donation Links
By Wednesdays - 2 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
IHIP News: The trump FELON RAPIST BREAKS DOWN During Presser, FORCING His DOJ to Pay HIM MILLIONS?!
By MagaSmash - 2 hrs ago
IHIP News: The trump FELON RAPIST BREAKS DOWN During Presser, FORCING His DOJ to Pay HIM MILLIONS?!
By MagaSmash - 2 hrs ago
Environment & Energy
Ypsilanti City Council calls for halt to University of Michigan data center project
By littlemissmartypants - 2 hrs ago
Ypsilanti City Council calls for halt to University of Michigan data center project
By littlemissmartypants - 2 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Let's talk about Trump's claim of lives saved due to boat strikes.... - Belle of the Ranch
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago
Let's talk about Trump's claim of lives saved due to boat strikes.... - Belle of the Ranch
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump's destruction of the East Wing wrecked this the East Room which was also a ballroom too.
By Botany - 2 hrs ago
Trump's destruction of the East Wing wrecked this the East Room which was also a ballroom too.
By Botany - 2 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
You would happily display this in your livingroom. Yes or no?
By True Dough - 50 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
You would happily display this in your livingroom. Yes or no?
By True Dough - 50 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Something else about the criminal destruction of the East Wing
By edhopper - 25 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
Something else about the criminal destruction of the East Wing
By edhopper - 25 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
Liberal YouTubers
Is Zohran Mamdani a Communist? According to Communists, No - The Daily Show
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago
Is Zohran Mamdani a Communist? According to Communists, No - The Daily Show
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump says people have been wanting a "ballroom' for 150 years ?
By kentuck - 2 hrs ago
Trump says people have been wanting a "ballroom' for 150 years ?
By kentuck - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
The AWS Outage Bricked People's $2,700 Smartbeds
By littlemissmartypants - 2 hrs ago
The AWS Outage Bricked People's $2,700 Smartbeds
By littlemissmartypants - 2 hrs ago
Forum Spotlight: Wisconsin
WI-AG: Republican Eric Toney is running again for Wisconsin attorney generalWisconsin GOP treasurer resigns, citing 'dysfunctional leadership' in state party
Wisconsin officials appeal judge's order on checking voters' citizenship
Latest Breaking News
Maine Senate candidate Platner says tattoo recognized as Nazi symbol has been covered
12 min ago - AP
12 min ago - AP
House Oversight Committee Will Invite Prince Andrew to Testify on Epstein Ties: 'Extremely Interested'
49 min ago - MEDIAite
49 min ago - MEDIAite
CIA playing 'most important part' in US strikes in the Caribbean, sources say
3 hrs ago - The Guardian
3 hrs ago - The Guardian
Jewish figures across the globe call on UN and world leaders to sanction Israel
3 hrs ago - The Guardian
3 hrs ago - The Guardian
Historic preservation group asks Trump admin. to pause White House East Wing demolition where ballroom will be
3 hrs ago - CBS News
3 hrs ago - CBS News
Hegseth orders prior approval for 'all interactions' between military officials and Congress
5 hrs ago - CNN Politics
5 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Trump's plan to improve Coca-Cola by making it more Mexican hits an immediate snag
6 hrs ago - msn/The Independent
6 hrs ago - msn/The Independent
'Are You Kidding Me?' Marjorie Taylor Greene Slams GOP's Push to Unify Around 'COVID Communist' Andrew Cuomo
8 hrs ago - msn/MEDIAite
8 hrs ago - msn/MEDIAite
Judge questions whether New Jersey Rep. LaMonica McIver was illegally targeted by Trump administration
9 hrs ago - Politico
9 hrs ago - Politico
President Trump warned Tuesday that if the Dems don't approve funding, there are dangers to future of Social Security
10 hrs ago - Newsweek
10 hrs ago - Newsweek
'Why are you gay?': Musk appears to cross a line in SpaceX tantrum at Trump Transportation Secretary
15 hrs ago - Independent
15 hrs ago - Independent
White House says it will submit ballroom plans for review, with demolition already under way
16 hrs ago - Reuters
16 hrs ago - Reuters
Ex-CIA chief John Brennan referred for criminal prosecution over 'Russiagate,' is latest Trump foe in DOJ crosshairs
16 hrs ago - The Independent
16 hrs ago - The Independent
House Republicans' new plea to Speaker Johnson shows 'writing on the wall' for GOP: expert
16 hrs ago - Raw Story
16 hrs ago - Raw Story
Trump fires another inspector general, raising fears about oversight independence
17 hrs ago - GovExec.com
17 hrs ago - GovExec.com
Trump nominee to lead whistleblower office drops out after racist texts surface
17 hrs ago - The Guardian
17 hrs ago - The Guardian
Arizona sues Mike Johnson over refusal to swear in Democrat who could sway Epstein vote
18 hrs ago - The Guardian
18 hrs ago - The Guardian
Trump seeks to proceed with $10B lawsuit over WSJ story on Epstein's birthday book
20 hrs ago - ABC News
20 hrs ago - ABC News
Democrats Emboldened After 'No Kings' Protests As Government Shutdown Drags On
20 hrs ago - Huff Post
20 hrs ago - Huff Post
Deputy U.S. marshal wounded by ICE agent during immigration operation in Southern California
20 hrs ago - Los Angeles Times
20 hrs ago - Los Angeles Times
Virginia Giuffre raped by 'well-known Prime Minister,' US version of posthumous memoir claims
20 hrs ago - CNN World
20 hrs ago - CNN World
'No plans' for Trump-Putin meeting 'in the immediate future' despite president's claims of Hungary summit: White House
22 hrs ago - Independent
22 hrs ago - Independent
Judge orders Department of Defense to restore books removed from schools over 'wokeness'
22 hrs ago - USA Today
22 hrs ago - USA Today
ICE would need more money to expand use of bodycams in Chicago crackdown, official says
23 hrs ago - NBC News/AP
23 hrs ago - NBC News/AP
Trump's nomination of Paul Ingrassia loses Republican support following racist text messages
23 hrs ago - The Guardian
23 hrs ago - The Guardian
Some VA therapists and patients say their treatment sessions are being limited, raising alarm
23 hrs ago - CNN Politics
23 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Pardoned Capitol rioter charged with threatening to murder Hakeem Jeffries at NYC event this week
Yesterday - CBS News
Yesterday - CBS News