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Marine Corps artillery mishap part of unusual firing over highway
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - Last reply 0 sec ago
Marine Corps artillery mishap part of unusual firing over highway
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - Last reply 0 sec ago
General Discussion
'I want this disgrace wiped from history.'
By bigtree - 19 hrs ago - Last reply 30 sec ago
'I want this disgrace wiped from history.'
By bigtree - 19 hrs ago - Last reply 30 sec ago
General Discussion
Another vessel was sunken by our despicable president!
By imanamerican63 - 55 min ago - Last reply 41 sec ago
Another vessel was sunken by our despicable president!
By imanamerican63 - 55 min ago - Last reply 41 sec ago
General Discussion
Do you support Janet Mills or Graham Platner for Maine Democratic senatorial candidate? (Poll)
By DemocratSinceBirth - 1 hr ago - Last reply 42 sec ago
Do you support Janet Mills or Graham Platner for Maine Democratic senatorial candidate? (Poll)
By DemocratSinceBirth - 1 hr ago - Last reply 42 sec ago
General Discussion
Trump: Cattle ranchers "don't understand that the only reason they are doing so well" is because of my tariffs
By Miles Archer - 31 min ago - Last reply 43 sec ago
Trump: Cattle ranchers "don't understand that the only reason they are doing so well" is because of my tariffs
By Miles Archer - 31 min ago - Last reply 43 sec ago
General Discussion
Borowitz Report Donald Trump, Demolition Man
By turbinetree - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 min ago
Borowitz Report Donald Trump, Demolition Man
By turbinetree - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 min ago
General Discussion
Gov. Newsom deploying CA National Guard to support food banks statewide
By TheProle - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 2 min ago
Gov. Newsom deploying CA National Guard to support food banks statewide
By TheProle - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 2 min ago
The DU Lounge
A question on a medical form that made me shake my head!
By BlueKota - 15 min ago - Last reply 2 min ago
A question on a medical form that made me shake my head!
By BlueKota - 15 min ago - Last reply 2 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 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 2 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 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 2 min ago
The DU Lounge
Redford, Keaton and the Twilight of the Gods (The Hollywood Reporter)
By highplainsdem - 4 min ago - Last reply 4 min ago
Redford, Keaton and the Twilight of the Gods (The Hollywood Reporter)
By highplainsdem - 4 min ago - Last reply 4 min ago
General Discussion
Trump says people have been wanting a "ballroom' for 150 years ?
By kentuck - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 4 min ago
Trump says people have been wanting a "ballroom' for 150 years ?
By kentuck - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 4 min ago
Cable News Clips
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) on Death Threats - C-SPAN
By Rhiannon12866 - 17 hrs ago - Last reply 5 min ago
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) on Death Threats - C-SPAN
By Rhiannon12866 - 17 hrs ago - Last reply 5 min ago
Cable News Clips
"Nobody's Girl": Virginia Giuffre's Memoir Details Sex Abuse by Epstein, Maxwell, Prince Andrew
By MagaSmash - 10 min ago - Last reply 5 min ago
"Nobody's Girl": Virginia Giuffre's Memoir Details Sex Abuse by Epstein, Maxwell, Prince Andrew
By MagaSmash - 10 min ago - Last reply 5 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
The Orange FELON Demolishing White House East Wing - OMG What is He Doing?!- Jim Acosta
By MagaSmash - 5 min ago - Last reply 5 min ago
The Orange FELON Demolishing White House East Wing - OMG What is He Doing?!- Jim Acosta
By MagaSmash - 5 min ago - Last reply 5 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump's plan to improve Coca-Cola by making it more Mexican hits an immediate snag
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - Last reply 6 min ago
Trump's plan to improve Coca-Cola by making it more Mexican hits an immediate snag
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - Last reply 6 min ago
Latest Breaking News
White House says it will submit ballroom plans for review, with demolition already under way
By highplainsdem - 17 hrs ago - Last reply 6 min ago
White House says it will submit ballroom plans for review, with demolition already under way
By highplainsdem - 17 hrs ago - Last reply 6 min ago
General Discussion
Michael Wolff Launches Bombshell Lawsuit Against Melania Trump Over Epstein
By douglas9 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 6 min ago
Michael Wolff Launches Bombshell Lawsuit Against Melania Trump Over Epstein
By douglas9 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 6 min ago
General Discussion
The Simpsons writer who predicted the Herr Dumpf presidency says this about JD Vance's future...
By Pluvious - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 7 min ago
The Simpsons writer who predicted the Herr Dumpf presidency says this about JD Vance's future...
By Pluvious - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 7 min ago
General Discussion
Mike Luckovich: It doubles as a ballroom...
By demmiblue - 7 min ago - Last reply 7 min ago
Mike Luckovich: It doubles as a ballroom...
By demmiblue - 7 min ago - Last reply 7 min ago
General Discussion
Something else about the criminal destruction of the East Wing
By edhopper - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 7 min ago
Something else about the criminal destruction of the East Wing
By edhopper - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 7 min ago
Cable News Clips
Grift! Trump plots to pocket $230M from taxpayers over his own 'Joker' intel scandal - The Beat - MSNBC
By Eugene - 17 hrs ago - Last reply 7 min ago
Grift! Trump plots to pocket $230M from taxpayers over his own 'Joker' intel scandal - The Beat - MSNBC
By Eugene - 17 hrs ago - Last reply 7 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Maine Senate candidate Platner says tattoo recognized as Nazi symbol has been covered
By Omaha Steve - 1 hr ago - Last reply 8 min ago
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Maine Senate candidate Platner says tattoo recognized as Nazi symbol has been covered
By Omaha Steve - 1 hr ago - Last reply 8 min ago
Cable News Clips
Grift! Trump plots to pocket $230M from taxpayers over his own 'Joker' intel scandal - The Beat - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 8 min ago
Grift! Trump plots to pocket $230M from taxpayers over his own 'Joker' intel scandal - The Beat - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 8 min ago
General Discussion
Trump Said to Demand Justice Dept. Pay Him $230 Million for Past Cases
By choie - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 9 min ago
Trump Said to Demand Justice Dept. Pay Him $230 Million for Past Cases
By choie - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 9 min ago
General Discussion
'He lied': Fury grows over White House demolition for ballroom
By struggle4progress - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 10 min ago
'He lied': Fury grows over White House demolition for ballroom
By struggle4progress - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 10 min ago
General Discussion
This should go well: Trump now attacking cattle ranchers
By bigtree - 41 min ago - Last reply 11 min ago
This should go well: Trump now attacking cattle ranchers
By bigtree - 41 min ago - Last reply 11 min ago
Latest Breaking News
UN's top court says Israel obliged to allow UN aid into Gaza
By muriel_volestrangler - 11 min ago - Last reply 11 min ago
UN's top court says Israel obliged to allow UN aid into Gaza
By muriel_volestrangler - 11 min ago - Last reply 11 min ago
Latest Breaking News
U.S. strikes 8th alleged drug vessel, this time on the Pacific side
By herding cats - 35 min ago - Last reply 11 min ago
U.S. strikes 8th alleged drug vessel, this time on the Pacific side
By herding cats - 35 min ago - Last reply 11 min ago
Latest Breaking News
'Sizable' number of senators confront Trump over looming beef crisis
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 11 min ago
'Sizable' number of senators confront Trump over looming beef crisis
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 11 min ago
General Discussion
Sanders refuses to rescind endorsement of candidate sporting Nazi tattoo
By tritsofme - 19 hrs ago - Last reply 12 min ago
Sanders refuses to rescind endorsement of candidate sporting Nazi tattoo
By tritsofme - 19 hrs ago - Last reply 12 min ago
General Discussion
Well, I just texted my MAGA Dad.
By Coventina - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 16 min ago
Well, I just texted my MAGA Dad.
By Coventina - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 16 min ago
General Discussion
Anyone else worried this govt shutdown is permanent? I'm really not sure what is going to end this mess, at least
By LymphocyteLover - 53 min ago - Last reply 18 min ago
Anyone else worried this govt shutdown is permanent? I'm really not sure what is going to end this mess, at least
By LymphocyteLover - 53 min ago - Last reply 18 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
⚡️Putin is frightened! Meeting with Trump may not take place. Kremlin is cornered: this is end - War & Politics 24
By Rhiannon12866 - 12 hrs ago - Last reply 18 min ago
⚡️Putin is frightened! Meeting with Trump may not take place. Kremlin is cornered: this is end - War & Politics 24
By Rhiannon12866 - 12 hrs ago - Last reply 18 min ago
Cooking & Baking
Cool Tip For Bacon Cooking In The Oven
By ProfessorGAC - 20 hrs ago - Last reply 18 min ago
Cool Tip For Bacon Cooking In The Oven
By ProfessorGAC - 20 hrs ago - Last reply 18 min ago
Latest Breaking News
GOP leaders eye new stopgap spending measure to end shutdown
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 19 min ago
GOP leaders eye new stopgap spending measure to end shutdown
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 19 min ago
Latest Breaking News
13 Senate Democrats Vote to Advance Trump Nominee During Shutdown
By Mysterian - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 19 min ago
13 Senate Democrats Vote to Advance Trump Nominee During Shutdown
By Mysterian - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 19 min ago
General Discussion
White Americans are the only people conflicted about Trump.
By applegrove - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 19 min ago
White Americans are the only people conflicted about Trump.
By applegrove - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 19 min ago
General Discussion
Trump demolishing an important piece of American history in order to put up a tacky tourist attraction
By Aristus - 1 hr ago - Last reply 19 min ago
Trump demolishing an important piece of American history in order to put up a tacky tourist attraction
By Aristus - 1 hr ago - Last reply 19 min ago
General Discussion
ME-SEN: Schumer backs Mills in Maine Senate race
By RandySF - 11 hrs ago - Last reply 22 min ago
ME-SEN: Schumer backs Mills in Maine Senate race
By RandySF - 11 hrs ago - Last reply 22 min ago
Environment & Energy
American e-waste is causing a 'hidden tsunami' in Southeast Asia, watchdog report says
By douglas9 - 22 min ago - Last reply 22 min ago
American e-waste is causing a 'hidden tsunami' in Southeast Asia, watchdog report says
By douglas9 - 22 min ago - Last reply 22 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump makes insane announcement after surprise ruling - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 22 min ago - Last reply 22 min ago
Trump makes insane announcement after surprise ruling - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 22 min ago - Last reply 22 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump Demands $230 Million from DOJ Over Investigations - And His Former Lawyer Could APPROVE It. - FIVE MINUTE NEWS
By Rhiannon12866 - 11 hrs ago - Last reply 23 min ago
Trump Demands $230 Million from DOJ Over Investigations - And His Former Lawyer Could APPROVE It. - FIVE MINUTE NEWS
By Rhiannon12866 - 11 hrs ago - Last reply 23 min ago
Travel
My brother just called from Taiwan, heading to Vietnam!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By elleng - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 24 min ago
My brother just called from Taiwan, heading to Vietnam!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By elleng - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 24 min ago
Cooking & Baking
FINALLY delivery person found my house,
By elleng - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 26 min ago
FINALLY delivery person found my house,
By elleng - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 26 min ago
Sports
'Roger Goodell: NFL won't reconsider Bad Bunny SB halftime show'
By sop - 52 min ago - Last reply 26 min ago
'Roger Goodell: NFL won't reconsider Bad Bunny SB halftime show'
By sop - 52 min ago - Last reply 26 min ago
General Discussion
Trump administration fires Seattle immigration judge despite huge case backlog
By In It to Win It - 27 min ago - Last reply 27 min ago
Trump administration fires Seattle immigration judge despite huge case backlog
By In It to Win It - 27 min ago - Last reply 27 min ago
General Discussion
Do you support Janet Mills or Graham Platner for Maine Democratic senatorial candidate? (Poll)
By DemocratSinceBirth - 25 replies @ 27 min ago (Milestone)
Do you support Janet Mills or Graham Platner for Maine Democratic senatorial candidate? (Poll)
By DemocratSinceBirth - 25 replies @ 27 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
37% of Google AI Finance Answers Are Inaccurate in 2025
By highplainsdem - 29 min ago - Last reply 29 min ago
37% of Google AI Finance Answers Are Inaccurate in 2025
By highplainsdem - 29 min ago - Last reply 29 min ago
General Discussion
The AWS Outage Bricked People's $2,700 Smartbeds
By littlemissmartypants - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 29 min ago
The AWS Outage Bricked People's $2,700 Smartbeds
By littlemissmartypants - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 29 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Michael Wolff Launches Bombshell Lawsuit Against Melania Trump over Epstein
By ificandream - 52 min ago - Last reply 30 min ago
Michael Wolff Launches Bombshell Lawsuit Against Melania Trump over Epstein
By ificandream - 52 min ago - Last reply 30 min ago
The DU Lounge
Anniversaries and Posting Milestones (October 22, 2025)
By EarlG - 1 hr ago - Last reply 35 min ago
Anniversaries and Posting Milestones (October 22, 2025)
By EarlG - 1 hr ago - Last reply 35 min ago
General Discussion
Trump has done this before, damn him!
By steventh - 1 hr ago - Last reply 35 min ago
Trump has done this before, damn him!
By steventh - 1 hr ago - Last reply 35 min ago
Sports
NBA commissioner Adam Silver says WNBA players deserve a 'big increase' in pay as labor talks continue
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 36 min ago
NBA commissioner Adam Silver says WNBA players deserve a 'big increase' in pay as labor talks continue
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 36 min ago
General Discussion
You know he intentionally lied to us over the destruction of the East Wing.
By Baitball Blogger - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 36 min ago
You know he intentionally lied to us over the destruction of the East Wing.
By Baitball Blogger - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 36 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Oregon Democrat speaks on the Senate floor all night long to protest Trump
By BumRushDaShow - 37 min ago - Last reply 37 min ago
Oregon Democrat speaks on the Senate floor all night long to protest Trump
By BumRushDaShow - 37 min ago - Last reply 37 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Hegseth orders prior approval for 'all interactions' between military officials and Congress
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 38 min ago
Hegseth orders prior approval for 'all interactions' between military officials and Congress
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 38 min ago
Football
10/23 Thursday Night Football: Minnesota Vikings at Los Angeles Chargers
By milestogo - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 39 min ago
10/23 Thursday Night Football: Minnesota Vikings at Los Angeles Chargers
By milestogo - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 39 min ago
Humor
Stephen Miller as he wakes up in the morning to start his work day.
By generalbetrayus - 1 hr ago - Last reply 40 min ago
Stephen Miller as he wakes up in the morning to start his work day.
By generalbetrayus - 1 hr ago - Last reply 40 min ago
General Discussion
Katie Price's ex Kieran Hayler charged with raping girl, 13
By Celerity - 1 hr ago - Last reply 41 min ago
Katie Price's ex Kieran Hayler charged with raping girl, 13
By Celerity - 1 hr ago - Last reply 41 min ago
General Discussion
About those Latinos who voted for Trump...
By orangecrush - 1 hr ago - Last reply 42 min ago
About those Latinos who voted for Trump...
By orangecrush - 1 hr ago - Last reply 42 min ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Farm Bankruptcies in 2025 Already Surpass Last Year's Total
By riversedge - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 43 min ago
Farm Bankruptcies in 2025 Already Surpass Last Year's Total
By riversedge - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 43 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Driver crashes car into White House security gate
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 44 min ago
Driver crashes car into White House security gate
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 44 min ago
The DU Lounge
Little Boy Is This Pittie's Favorite Person
By catbyte - 44 min ago - Last reply 44 min ago
Little Boy Is This Pittie's Favorite Person
By catbyte - 44 min ago - Last reply 44 min ago
General Discussion
Judge rules against teacher who was suspended for having LGBTQ+ books in her classroom
By Passages - 47 min ago - Last reply 45 min ago
Judge rules against teacher who was suspended for having LGBTQ+ books in her classroom
By Passages - 47 min ago - Last reply 45 min ago
Latest Breaking News
CIA playing 'most important part' in US strikes in the Caribbean, sources say
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 53 min ago
CIA playing 'most important part' in US strikes in the Caribbean, sources say
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 53 min 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
Michael Wolff Launches Bombshell Lawsuit Against Melania Trump over Epstein
52 min ago - The Daily Beast
52 min ago - The Daily Beast
House Oversight Committee Will Invite Prince Andrew to Testify on Epstein Ties: 'Extremely Interested'
2 hrs ago - MEDIAite
2 hrs ago - MEDIAite
CIA playing 'most important part' in US strikes in the Caribbean, sources say
4 hrs ago - The Guardian
4 hrs ago - The Guardian
Jewish figures across the globe call on UN and world leaders to sanction Israel
4 hrs ago - The Guardian
4 hrs ago - The Guardian
Historic preservation group asks Trump admin. to pause White House East Wing demolition where ballroom will be
4 hrs ago - CBS News
4 hrs ago - CBS News
Hegseth orders prior approval for 'all interactions' between military officials and Congress
6 hrs ago - CNN Politics
6 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Trump's plan to improve Coca-Cola by making it more Mexican hits an immediate snag
8 hrs ago - msn/The Independent
8 hrs ago - msn/The Independent
'Are You Kidding Me?' Marjorie Taylor Greene Slams GOP's Push to Unify Around 'COVID Communist' Andrew Cuomo
9 hrs ago - msn/MEDIAite
9 hrs ago - msn/MEDIAite
Judge questions whether New Jersey Rep. LaMonica McIver was illegally targeted by Trump administration
10 hrs ago - Politico
10 hrs ago - Politico
President Trump warned Tuesday that if the Dems don't approve funding, there are dangers to future of Social Security
11 hrs ago - Newsweek
11 hrs ago - Newsweek
'Why are you gay?': Musk appears to cross a line in SpaceX tantrum at Trump Transportation Secretary
16 hrs ago - Independent
16 hrs ago - Independent
White House says it will submit ballroom plans for review, with demolition already under way
17 hrs ago - Reuters
17 hrs ago - Reuters
Ex-CIA chief John Brennan referred for criminal prosecution over 'Russiagate,' is latest Trump foe in DOJ crosshairs
17 hrs ago - The Independent
17 hrs ago - The Independent
House Republicans' new plea to Speaker Johnson shows 'writing on the wall' for GOP: expert
17 hrs ago - Raw Story
17 hrs ago - Raw Story
Trump fires another inspector general, raising fears about oversight independence
18 hrs ago - GovExec.com
18 hrs ago - GovExec.com
Trump nominee to lead whistleblower office drops out after racist texts surface
18 hrs ago - The Guardian
18 hrs ago - The Guardian
Arizona sues Mike Johnson over refusal to swear in Democrat who could sway Epstein vote
20 hrs ago - The Guardian
20 hrs ago - The Guardian
Trump seeks to proceed with $10B lawsuit over WSJ story on Epstein's birthday book
21 hrs ago - ABC News
21 hrs ago - ABC News
Democrats Emboldened After 'No Kings' Protests As Government Shutdown Drags On
21 hrs ago - Huff Post
21 hrs ago - Huff Post
Deputy U.S. marshal wounded by ICE agent during immigration operation in Southern California
22 hrs ago - Los Angeles Times
22 hrs ago - Los Angeles Times
Virginia Giuffre raped by 'well-known Prime Minister,' US version of posthumous memoir claims
22 hrs ago - CNN World
22 hrs ago - CNN World
'No plans' for Trump-Putin meeting 'in the immediate future' despite president's claims of Hungary summit: White House
23 hrs ago - Independent
23 hrs ago - Independent
Judge orders Department of Defense to restore books removed from schools over 'wokeness'
23 hrs ago - USA Today
23 hrs ago - USA Today
ICE would need more money to expand use of bodycams in Chicago crackdown, official says
Yesterday - NBC News/AP
Yesterday - NBC News/AP
Trump's nomination of Paul Ingrassia loses Republican support following racist text messages
Yesterday - The Guardian
Yesterday - The Guardian
Some VA therapists and patients say their treatment sessions are being limited, raising alarm
Yesterday - CNN Politics
Yesterday - CNN Politics