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Meloni tells Trump to 'focus on your own popularity' as row escalates
By demmiblue - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 7 sec ago

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Maher on Obama Library: "Couldn't that money be better spent on something else? Who's going to go to this?"
By sheshe2 - 42 min ago - Last reply 41 sec ago

Editorials & Other Articles
Why Everyone Wants Jon Ossoff to Run for President -- NYT, Michelle Goldberg
By ancianita - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 1 min ago

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Name an item that you've had in your frig. for 20+ years
By snot - 13 min ago - Last reply 1 min ago

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Two websites restrict reviews of JD Vance's book after savage critiques
By shelshaw - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 2 min ago

Foreign Affairs
Zelenskiy warns of impending massive Russian attack on Ukraine
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 19 min ago - Last reply 2 min ago

General Discussion
Arrested Olympic cyclist speaks out
By struggle4progress - 1 hr ago - Last reply 2 min ago

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Daily dose of cats
By Figarosmom - 19 min ago - Last reply 3 min ago

Cooking & Baking
Cancoillotte: new cheese fad in france: high protein and low fat. Delicious too.
By applegrove - 20 min ago - Last reply 3 min ago

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In Campaign to Seize More of Gaza, Israel Expands Attacks on Palestinians Near "Yellow Line"
By Celerity - 1 hr ago - Last reply 4 min ago

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DOJ opens inquiry into MLB over SF Giants players' Pride Night protest
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 14 min ago - Last reply 4 min ago

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Federal criminal investigation into the multistate mining operations owned by Sen. Jim Justice (R-WV) terminated:
By applegrove - 4 min ago - Last reply 4 min ago

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All expenses paid for. If you could spend the summer anywhere in the world, where would you go? Me--Ireland. And you?
By debm55 - 39 min ago - Last reply 5 min ago

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💙💙💙This is what you get...
By sheshe2 - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 6 min ago

Movies
Anyone see "Civil War"??? 81% tomatoes, 69% popcornmeter.....
By a kennedy - 42 min ago - Last reply 7 min ago

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People: Former Olympian David Hearn Arrested for Touching the Reflecting Pool amid Trump's Claims of Vandalism
By pat_k - 7 min ago - Last reply 7 min ago

Mental Health Support
Wow. I started posting here and the place died like my career!**trigger warning**
By OldBaldy1701E - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 7 min ago

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Exclusive-White House delays release of US voting machine study as midterms near
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 9 min ago - Last reply 9 min ago

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That time "God, I can still smell him" was said in several languages.
By red dog 1 - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 10 min ago

Movies
Supergirl Arrives in Six Days: Are You Ready?
By Xavier Breath - 1 hr ago - Last reply 12 min ago

General Discussion
Is he dead yet?
By Orrex - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 14 min ago

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Ohh That's Rich - oh this is rich
By Figarosmom - 14 min ago - Last reply 14 min ago

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Anyone believe this?
By senseandsensibility - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 14 min ago

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Adam Kinzinger:
By applegrove - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 14 min ago

Cooking & Baking
What's for Dinner, Sat., June 20, 2026
By NJCher - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 16 min ago

General Discussion
That time "God, I can still smell him" was said in several languages.
By red dog 1 - 25 replies @ 17 min ago (Milestone)

General Discussion
Good meme:
By applegrove - 17 min ago - Last reply 17 min ago

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Name something useless you have in your garage? Me--The red Craftsman Tool Box. How about you?
By debm55 - 30 min ago - Last reply 18 min ago

General Discussion
Did DOD just admit in a court filing that it used Grok Gov Model to hit girl's school on the 1st day of the Iran war?
By red dog 1 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 20 min ago

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MN-SEN: Peggy Flanagan and Angie Craig face off in U.S. Senate debate
By RandySF - 20 min ago - Last reply 20 min ago

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The National Guard, along with local police, have been dispatched to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to guard the a
By riversedge - 31 min ago - Last reply 21 min ago

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*** THE JUNE PHOTO CONTEST IS STILL BEING CONTESTED ***
By George McGovern - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 21 min ago

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Moscow's instantly-iconic exploding fuel storage tank is resulting in a flood of memes
By LetMyPeopleVote - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 21 min ago

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Daily dose of cats - long version
By Figarosmom - 23 min ago - Last reply 23 min ago

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The person who works for me hates her tattoo. Is there any way to get rid of it that is not so expensive?
By efhmc - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 26 min ago

General Discussion
Scottish fans avoided strict public drinking ordinances by renting boats to celebrate; several pubs in the Boston area
By riversedge - 1 hr ago - Last reply 27 min ago

Latest Breaking News
At least 12 shot after SUV pulls up and opens fire on a crowd, Chicago police say
By Omaha Steve - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 27 min ago

Latest Breaking News
Former judges implore current judge to assert her 'inherent authority' and reject Trump's 'laughable' defenses
By BumRushDaShow - 27 min ago - Last reply 27 min ago

Latest Breaking News
BREAKING NEWS: JD Vance Departs To Switzerland For Iran Talks
By 2naSalit - 1 hr ago - Last reply 28 min ago

General Discussion
On the advantages of looking gift horses in the mouth
By jmowreader - 28 min ago - Last reply 28 min ago

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Israeli attack kills famed turtle sanctuary ecologist in Lebanon
By David__77 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 29 min ago

New Jersey
Mercer Dem chair contest is Dan Benson vs. Bonnie Watson Coleman by proxy
By RandySF - 30 min ago - Last reply 30 min ago

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Construction equipment multinationals may be aiding Israeli war crimes, experts say
By Celerity - 1 hr ago - Last reply 31 min ago

New York
NYC Democratic socialists look to ride Mamdani wave and expand ranks in Albany
By RandySF - 34 min ago - Last reply 34 min ago

EBay, Collectors, Flea Market & Antiques
Need help identifying what to call this hammer
By KS Toronado - 12 hrs ago - Last reply 34 min ago

Latest Breaking News
Europe swelters under heatwave, France restricts alcohol consumption
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - Last reply 34 min ago

Latest Breaking News
RFK Jr's relationship with White House 'non-existent' as insiders claim he's next for Trump chop
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - Last reply 34 min ago

General Discussion
Oh no!!! Trump has lost Batya!!!
By Swede - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 35 min ago

Latest Breaking News
Trump threatens to charge US tolls in Strait of Hormuz if final Iran deal not reached in 60 days
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 37 min ago

Latest Breaking News
Cyclist arrested at Reflecting Pool is former Olympian who denies vandalism claims
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 38 min ago

General Discussion
AZ-06: Arizona Democrat's Tough Past Fuels Pitch for a Key House Seat
By RandySF - 39 min ago - Last reply 39 min ago

General Discussion
LOL!! Community notes get snarky
By CatWoman - 39 min ago - Last reply 39 min ago

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Billionaire tax makes it to ballot in California
By SamuelTheThird - 1 hr ago - Last reply 39 min ago

Pets
Some famous animal wartime "heroes.:
By NNadir - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 40 min ago

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What's up with Kier Starmer? He's going to resign on Monday?
By FakeNoose - 1 hr ago - Last reply 41 min ago

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We have a new grifting Trump. Meet Kai Trump. Trump's granddaughter via Trump Jr.
By Botany - 11 hrs ago - Last reply 41 min ago

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A small suggestion I'd like to make to any Dem
By senseandsensibility - 1 hr ago - Last reply 42 min ago

District of Columbia
Exclusive - Arrest vandalism of Lincoln Reflecting Pool
By IronLionZion - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 42 min ago

Latest Breaking News
Kennedy Center says it isn't required to reschedule shows after judge blocks 2-year closure
By mahatmakanejeeves - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 44 min ago

General Discussion
Friday 1:00 PM. Green is slowly being eliminated---in Reflection Pool. For today.
By riversedge - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 45 min ago

Pets
Some kitties knock things off the shelf with great gusto!
By Stargleamer - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 45 min ago

General Discussion
I am really sick and tired of the MSM
By PCIntern - 11 hrs ago - Last reply 46 min ago

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Pediatric surgeon at Northwestern booted from a conference for sharing an article on federal cuts to biomedical research
By red dog 1 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 46 min ago

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Send me a pic without clothes
By True Dough - 10 hrs ago - Last reply 46 min ago

General Discussion
To President Trump from Giorgia Meloni
By BootinUp - 8 hrs ago - Last reply 46 min ago

Liberal YouTubers
Trump Family SCRAMBLES as MASSIVE Protests Against IVANKA GROW!! - Katie Phang
By 2naSalit - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 49 min ago

Editorials & Other Articles
JD Vance's book 'Communion' reveals he hasn't changed as much as he says he has
By sop - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 53 min ago

Latest Breaking News
Trump loyalist Jim Jordan linked to group that received 'dark money' from ICE detention contractor
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 53 min ago

General Discussion
Plaintiffs in the Kennedy Center renaming case ask judge to order Trump to explain what the tarp/scaffolding is about. "
By riversedge - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 55 min ago

General Discussion
Heading out Monday for Fire Season 2026 in the Pacific Northwest .. a 2400 mile, 6-day drive
By Bo Zarts - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 56 min ago

North Carolina
Hurricanes fans jam into downtown Raleigh for Stanley Cup parade and rally
By littlemissmartypants - 58 min ago - Last reply 58 min ago

General Discussion
We can donate. But we need to stop the takeover of the midterm elections
By hookaleft - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago

General Discussion
35 Fed Judges CALL for SANCTIONS and DECLARE Trump & DOJ DEFRAUDED COURT!!!
By hookaleft - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago

General Discussion
A very important matter
By dalton99a - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago

Pets
A deadly fungus that can infect cats and people is spreading
By littlemissmartypants - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago

Photography
*** THE JUNE PHOTO CONTEST IS STILL BEING CONTESTED ***
By George McGovern - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago

General Discussion
Good headline on nbcnews: "Iran peace talks have been chaotic.
By senseandsensibility - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago

Latest Breaking News
President Trump blames vandals amid Reflecting Pool algae bloom
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago

General Discussion
Furious right-wing Italian paper brands Trump with a vulgar term in scorching op-ed
By LetMyPeopleVote - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago

Foreign Affairs
Trump's LAST European Ally Calls Him a LIAR - Meloni: "Neither I Nor Italy EVER Beg" House of El
By 2naSalit - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago

Forum Spotlight: Environment & Energy

Two New US Nuclear Reactor Designs Go Critical.
By NNadir

150 years ago, a super El Nio killed 50 million people. The next one is right around the corner.
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

"It's Time To Talk About Geoengineering" - No, Actually It's Time To Talk About Termination Shock
By hatrack

Latest Breaking News

Former judges implore current judge to assert her 'inherent authority' and reject Trump's 'laughable' defenses
27 min ago - Law & Crime

Europe swelters under heatwave, France restricts alcohol consumption
1 hr ago - Reuters

BREAKING NEWS: JD Vance Departs To Switzerland For Iran Talks
1 hr ago - Forbes Breaking News

Zelenskyy confirms Ukraine drone strike on refining facilities in Russia
1 hr ago - USA Today

Trump threatens to charge US tolls in Strait of Hormuz if final Iran deal not reached in 60 days
2 hrs ago - AP

Vance Says He Expects to Leave in Couple of Days for Iran Talks
3 hrs ago - Bloomberg

Female FBI agent's career stalled out after rebuffing male coworker's drunken advances, lawsuit says
4 hrs ago - The Independent

Cyclist arrested at Reflecting Pool is former Olympian who denies vandalism claims
5 hrs ago - Washington Post

Trump envoys arrive in Switzerland for Iran talks planned for Sunday
5 hrs ago - msn/Axios

At least 12 shot after SUV pulls up and opens fire on a crowd, Chicago police say
6 hrs ago - AP

Trump loyalist Jim Jordan linked to group that received 'dark money' from ICE detention contractor
6 hrs ago - The Guardian

Democratic states scramble to prevent potential Trump administration interference in their elections
7 hrs ago - CNN Politics

New global order: AI CEOs as heads of nation-states
7 hrs ago - Axios

China's Ministry of State Security Accuses 'Spy Turtles and Spy Fish' of Stealing Sensitive Marine Data
8 hrs ago - Gizmodo

Gasps as Trump's birthday bash leaves White House grounds in 'terrible' condition
8 hrs ago - Raw Story

Kennedy Center refuses to take tarps off where Trump's name was removed
9 hrs ago - msn.com

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz over ceasefire violations, Iranian media says after continued Israeli strikes in Lebanon
9 hrs ago - NBC News

President Trump blames vandals amid Reflecting Pool algae bloom
10 hrs ago - USA Today

Barack and Michelle Obama surprise first visitors to newly opened presidential center
11 hrs ago - AP

Dem senators call on FCC to pause Paramount-Warner Bros deal on national security grounds
11 hrs ago - The Hill

Israeli strikes kill 10 in Lebanon after truce, with prospect of U.S.-Iran talks unclear
12 hrs ago - Reuters

Planned Trump border wall near Texas national park could create flooding risk, suit says
12 hrs ago - The Independent

Cuba pushes through sweeping free-market reforms in biggest economic shift since the revolution
13 hrs ago - NBC News/AP

Kennedy Center says it isn't required to reschedule shows after judge blocks 2-year closure
13 hrs ago - Associated Press via WTOP

U.S. Appeals Court Blocks Trump Admin From Enacting New Plans To Slash Consumer Watchdog Staff
13 hrs ago - Huff Post/Reuters

Global framework for reparatory justice adopted at landmark conference in Ghana
14 hrs ago - The Guardian

'The World Woke Up': CEO of World's Largest Hedge Fund Warns Trump Stopping Global Investment In the US
15 hrs ago - MEDIAite

Africa CDC chief says the continent needs to invest its own funds in Ebola response, vaccine
16 hrs ago - AP

US-Iran talks delayed, but Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire could push deal forward
16 hrs ago - Scripps News

Massive fire destroys resort in Dominican Republic and forces evacuation of almost 1,700 tourists
19 hrs ago - AP

'Correct the record': Judge Cannon 'made a number of errors' and 'inappropriate' accusations while burying Jack Smith's
22 hrs ago - msn

Trump heads to Camp David as Iran talks falter
23 hrs ago - Reuters

Dems vow revenge as 'disrespectful' GOP leader's personal jabs leave them fuming
23 hrs ago - msn/Rawstory

RFK Jr's relationship with White House 'non-existent' as insiders claim he's next for Trump chop
23 hrs ago - The Independent

Judge blocks DOJ from releasing Biden's conversations with biographer for 3 weeks
Yesterday - CBS News

Trump tells Axios he no longer views Anthropic as national security threat
Yesterday - Reuters

NATO chief, Trump to meet at White House amid tensions
Yesterday - The Hill

Missouri Judge Rules State Abortion Laws Violate Voter-Approved Constitutional Amendment
Yesterday - Huff Post/AP

Trump forgot to bring Iran deal to signing -- leaving Rubio scrambling for printer: report
Yesterday - Raw Story

Pentagon seeks $80 billion as Iran conflict costs continue to climb
Yesterday - The Independent

Trump unveils new Air Force One, a $400 million plane gifted by Qatar
Yesterday - CBS News

James Burrows, director of classic TV comedies including 'Cheers' and 'Friends,' dies at 85
Yesterday - AP

White House delays release of US voting machine study as midterms near
Yesterday - Reuters

Judge denies Biden's bid to block release of transcripts linked to special counsel inquiry
Yesterday - AP

47 people killed, and 97 wounded, by Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon on Friday The Israeli military kille
Yesterday - the guardian

DOJ refuses to issue signed declaration verifying 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' is dead
Yesterday - ABC News

U.S. intelligence warns Israel is likely to undermine Iran peace deal, officials say
Yesterday - Washington Post

Hotel workers strike outside Lumen Field hours before USMNT face Australia in World Cup
Yesterday - Yahoo News

Maryland Senate president faces primary after snubbing Democratic redistricting effort
Yesterday - NBC News

Revolt in small Georgia town appears to ward off ICE detention center
Yesterday - The Guardian

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