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General Discussion
Oh My God -- These New Epstein Files Are Horrifying (Paul For Equality)
By QueerDuck - 4 hrs ago - 159 recs
Oh My God -- These New Epstein Files Are Horrifying (Paul For Equality)
By QueerDuck - 4 hrs ago - 159 recs
General Discussion
🚨 THE US JUST BOMBED A WATER PLANT. READ THAT AGAIN: America just struck a freshwater desalination plant on Qeshm Isla
By riversedge - 3 hrs ago - 135 recs
🚨 THE US JUST BOMBED A WATER PLANT. READ THAT AGAIN: America just struck a freshwater desalination plant on Qeshm Isla
By riversedge - 3 hrs ago - 135 recs
General Discussion
'West Wing' Star's Wife Unloads on Bill Maher for Attacking Him
By SocialDemocrat61 - 7 hrs ago - 135 recs
'West Wing' Star's Wife Unloads on Bill Maher for Attacking Him
By SocialDemocrat61 - 7 hrs ago - 135 recs
General Discussion
Couple things rattling around in my brain this A.M.:
By PCIntern - 6 hrs ago - 90 recs
Couple things rattling around in my brain this A.M.:
By PCIntern - 6 hrs ago - 90 recs
General Discussion
If a female president told the country that she started a war with IRAN based on her feelings...
By milestogo - 2 hrs ago - 88 recs
If a female president told the country that she started a war with IRAN based on her feelings...
By milestogo - 2 hrs ago - 88 recs
General Discussion
'There is something going on': Texas Republicans alerted to alarming voting numbers
By sheshe2 - 6 hrs ago - 83 recs
'There is something going on': Texas Republicans alerted to alarming voting numbers
By sheshe2 - 6 hrs ago - 83 recs
General Discussion
Your periodic reminder that sometimes we have to look outside of the U.S. for actual, unvarnished, real "NEWS"
By Miles Archer - 9 hrs ago - 80 recs
Your periodic reminder that sometimes we have to look outside of the U.S. for actual, unvarnished, real "NEWS"
By Miles Archer - 9 hrs ago - 80 recs
General Discussion
Canada Is Already at War with the US--We Just Don't Know It Yet
By Swede - 9 hrs ago - 80 recs
Canada Is Already at War with the US--We Just Don't Know It Yet
By Swede - 9 hrs ago - 80 recs
Latest Breaking News
'She's gone': Mood at DHS shifts after Kristi Noem's departure, sources say
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 70 recs
'She's gone': Mood at DHS shifts after Kristi Noem's departure, sources say
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 70 recs
General Discussion
Robert Reich: DHS nominee Markwayne Mullin is one of the most active stock-traders in the Senate -- and violated
By highplainsdem - 22 hrs ago - 70 recs
Robert Reich: DHS nominee Markwayne Mullin is one of the most active stock-traders in the Senate -- and violated
By highplainsdem - 22 hrs ago - 70 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
'165 Massacred Schoolgirls in Iran -- and the Silence That Exposes the West's Moral Selectivity'
By sop - 8 hrs ago - 69 recs
'165 Massacred Schoolgirls in Iran -- and the Silence That Exposes the West's Moral Selectivity'
By sop - 8 hrs ago - 69 recs
Latest Breaking News
Federal Prosecutor Used Fabricated Quotes in Court Filing (2)
By mahatmakanejeeves - 14 hrs ago - 69 recs
Federal Prosecutor Used Fabricated Quotes in Court Filing (2)
By mahatmakanejeeves - 14 hrs ago - 69 recs
General Discussion
Here's how to stop construction of the grand ballroom
By Orange Buffoon - 4 hrs ago - 67 recs
Here's how to stop construction of the grand ballroom
By Orange Buffoon - 4 hrs ago - 67 recs
Latest Breaking News
Hungary seizes millions of euros in cash and gold from Ukrainian convoy
By blue-wave - 22 hrs ago - 63 recs
Hungary seizes millions of euros in cash and gold from Ukrainian convoy
By blue-wave - 22 hrs ago - 63 recs
General Discussion
Lawmakers Want DOD, Hegseth Investigated For Biblical 'Armageddon' Claims (military.com)
By usonian - 4 hrs ago - 59 recs
Lawmakers Want DOD, Hegseth Investigated For Biblical 'Armageddon' Claims (military.com)
By usonian - 4 hrs ago - 59 recs
General Discussion
Sen. Chris Murphy: Iran destroys $300 mil radar crucial to missile defense
By deminks - 19 hrs ago - 57 recs
Sen. Chris Murphy: Iran destroys $300 mil radar crucial to missile defense
By deminks - 19 hrs ago - 57 recs
The DU Lounge
Swans have one of the coolest water landing techniques ever
By riversedge - 19 hrs ago - 52 recs
Swans have one of the coolest water landing techniques ever
By riversedge - 19 hrs ago - 52 recs
General Discussion
Overnight, the plaque honoring police officers who defended the Capitol on Jan 6 was finally installed
By bigtree - 7 hrs ago - 51 recs
Overnight, the plaque honoring police officers who defended the Capitol on Jan 6 was finally installed
By bigtree - 7 hrs ago - 51 recs
General Discussion
Halliburton/KBR facilities burned to rubble in drone strike in Iraq
By Prairie Gates - 8 hrs ago - 51 recs
Halliburton/KBR facilities burned to rubble in drone strike in Iraq
By Prairie Gates - 8 hrs ago - 51 recs
General Discussion
Did he receive a terminal diagnosis? Is that why...
By mysteryowl - 19 hrs ago - 50 recs
Did he receive a terminal diagnosis? Is that why...
By mysteryowl - 19 hrs ago - 50 recs
Latest Breaking News
Newsom calls outgoing Homeland Security secretary 'Kosplay Kristi,' demands agency release $500M
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 49 recs
Newsom calls outgoing Homeland Security secretary 'Kosplay Kristi,' demands agency release $500M
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 49 recs
General Discussion
White House blocks intelligence report warning of rising US homeland terror threat linked to Iran war
By alwaysinasnit - 3 hrs ago - 46 recs
White House blocks intelligence report warning of rising US homeland terror threat linked to Iran war
By alwaysinasnit - 3 hrs ago - 46 recs
Health
Tinnitus Is Somehow Connected to a Crucial Bodily Function
By SheltieLover - 9 hrs ago - 45 recs
Tinnitus Is Somehow Connected to a Crucial Bodily Function
By SheltieLover - 9 hrs ago - 45 recs
Latest Breaking News
Gavin Newsom Calls Kristi Noem a 'Scapegoat' for Stephen Miller: The 'Dark Heart' of the Trump Admin
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 44 recs
Gavin Newsom Calls Kristi Noem a 'Scapegoat' for Stephen Miller: The 'Dark Heart' of the Trump Admin
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 44 recs
General Discussion
I have been watching excerps from Jesse Jackson's memorial service.
By hamsterjill - 18 hrs ago - 43 recs
I have been watching excerps from Jesse Jackson's memorial service.
By hamsterjill - 18 hrs ago - 43 recs
General Discussion
We bombed a girls' school and killed 175 kids based on his feelings?!
By Miles Archer - 21 hrs ago - 43 recs
We bombed a girls' school and killed 175 kids based on his feelings?!
By Miles Archer - 21 hrs ago - 43 recs
Latest Breaking News
Bessent Says Trump 'May Unsanction' Russian Oil To Try To Bring Down Prices Amid Iran War
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 40 recs
Bessent Says Trump 'May Unsanction' Russian Oil To Try To Bring Down Prices Amid Iran War
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 40 recs
Pennsylvania
Pa. man who argued immunity under broad Trump pardon found guilty of voter fraud in 2020 election
By RandySF - 11 hrs ago - 37 recs
Pa. man who argued immunity under broad Trump pardon found guilty of voter fraud in 2020 election
By RandySF - 11 hrs ago - 37 recs
Latest Breaking News
Fed-up Republicans may soon 'punish' another Trump Cabinet member: report
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 37 recs
Fed-up Republicans may soon 'punish' another Trump Cabinet member: report
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 37 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump Cannot End Protections For 350,000 Haitians, U.S. Appeals Court Rules
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 35 recs
Trump Cannot End Protections For 350,000 Haitians, U.S. Appeals Court Rules
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 35 recs
General Discussion
We're in deep, deep trouble. It's very unlikely that we win this war
By 3_Limes - 2 hrs ago - 33 recs
We're in deep, deep trouble. It's very unlikely that we win this war
By 3_Limes - 2 hrs ago - 33 recs
Latest Breaking News
Videos show US citizen's shooting death in Texas last year by federal immigration agent
By Omaha Steve - 6 hrs ago - 32 recs
Videos show US citizen's shooting death in Texas last year by federal immigration agent
By Omaha Steve - 6 hrs ago - 32 recs
General Discussion
The pig is wearing a baseball cap at the dignified transfer. A disgrace to the nation again.
By mobeau69 - 1 hr ago - 31 recs
The pig is wearing a baseball cap at the dignified transfer. A disgrace to the nation again.
By mobeau69 - 1 hr ago - 31 recs
Latest Breaking News
California US Rep. Darrell Issa to retire in move that raises stakes for GOP holding House control
By Mawspam2 - 14 hrs ago - 31 recs
California US Rep. Darrell Issa to retire in move that raises stakes for GOP holding House control
By Mawspam2 - 14 hrs ago - 31 recs
General Discussion
Police body cam footage shows DOGE knew Institute of Peace was private property during raid
By Nevilledog - 23 hrs ago - 31 recs
Police body cam footage shows DOGE knew Institute of Peace was private property during raid
By Nevilledog - 23 hrs ago - 31 recs
Latest Breaking News
Democrats are probing companies awarded a $220 million ad contract for ties to Noem, Lewandoski
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 27 recs
Democrats are probing companies awarded a $220 million ad contract for ties to Noem, Lewandoski
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 27 recs
General Discussion
Bryan Cranston - When you look at Make America Great Again from an African-American perspective, when was it great?
By Swede - 9 hrs ago - 26 recs
Bryan Cranston - When you look at Make America Great Again from an African-American perspective, when was it great?
By Swede - 9 hrs ago - 26 recs
General Discussion
Kristi Noem Reassigned To Scarecrow Role At USDA
By edbermac - 13 hrs ago - 24 recs
Kristi Noem Reassigned To Scarecrow Role At USDA
By edbermac - 13 hrs ago - 24 recs
California
Nearly 100 Marin County car sales linked to 'Montana Loophole' scheme
By mahatmakanejeeves - 12 hrs ago - 23 recs
Nearly 100 Marin County car sales linked to 'Montana Loophole' scheme
By mahatmakanejeeves - 12 hrs ago - 23 recs
General Discussion
The Trump regime is dropping thousands of bombs for clicks.
By sheshe2 - 17 hrs ago - 23 recs
The Trump regime is dropping thousands of bombs for clicks.
By sheshe2 - 17 hrs ago - 23 recs
General Discussion
Trump To Americans: 'You Won't Have To Pay Your Son's Cell Phone Bill When He Dies At War'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 21 hrs ago - 22 recs
Trump To Americans: 'You Won't Have To Pay Your Son's Cell Phone Bill When He Dies At War'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 21 hrs ago - 22 recs
General Discussion
The "I'm sick of seeing Kevin Hassett's smirking lying perpetual idiot grin face" support group. Check in here.
By Miles Archer - 9 hrs ago - 21 recs
The "I'm sick of seeing Kevin Hassett's smirking lying perpetual idiot grin face" support group. Check in here.
By Miles Archer - 9 hrs ago - 21 recs
General Discussion
🚨 The US is now deploying Ukrainian drone interceptors to fight Iranian drones in the Middle East. Let that sink in.
By riversedge - 18 hrs ago - 21 recs
🚨 The US is now deploying Ukrainian drone interceptors to fight Iranian drones in the Middle East. Let that sink in.
By riversedge - 18 hrs ago - 21 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
Epstein prison guard googled him minutes before body found -- and made mysterious deposit before pedophile's suicide: DOJ
By Uncle Joe - 5 hrs ago - 20 recs
Epstein prison guard googled him minutes before body found -- and made mysterious deposit before pedophile's suicide: DOJ
By Uncle Joe - 5 hrs ago - 20 recs
California
Catholic Bishop, San Diego, arrested for embezzlement. Visited brothels and had a lady friend with kids
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 16 hrs ago - 20 recs
Catholic Bishop, San Diego, arrested for embezzlement. Visited brothels and had a lady friend with kids
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 16 hrs ago - 20 recs
Latest Breaking News
ICE is paying 'eye-popping' prices for warehouse detention centers
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 20 recs
ICE is paying 'eye-popping' prices for warehouse detention centers
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 20 recs
The DU Lounge
10-Pound Cat Takes Down 90-Pound Rottweiler Every Day
By catbyte - 4 hrs ago - 19 recs
10-Pound Cat Takes Down 90-Pound Rottweiler Every Day
By catbyte - 4 hrs ago - 19 recs
Photography
Next landing approach .. the Whooper gives the Sandhills hell.
By Bo Zarts - 22 hrs ago - 19 recs
Next landing approach .. the Whooper gives the Sandhills hell.
By Bo Zarts - 22 hrs ago - 19 recs
Photography
Warm orange glow of the sun on the horizon after sunset.
By George McGovern - 16 hrs ago - 18 recs
Warm orange glow of the sun on the horizon after sunset.
By George McGovern - 16 hrs ago - 18 recs
Latest Breaking News
David Copperfield announces last Vegas show, weeks after Epstein ties revealed
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 18 recs
David Copperfield announces last Vegas show, weeks after Epstein ties revealed
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 18 recs
Forum Spotlight: Environment & Energy
The 'Great Texas Freeze' Killed Thousands of Purple Martins; Biologists Worry Recovery Could Take DecadesNonlinear increase of compound drought-heatwave events since the early 2000s
Data Center That Would Consume As Much Energy As Edmonton Too Much Even For Alberta Regulators
Latest Breaking News
Two in custody after 'suspicious devices' found outside Gracie Mansion amid anti-Islam protest
22 min ago - NBC News
22 min ago - NBC News
Trump visits Dover air base for dignified transfer of 6 US soldiers
45 min ago - Delaware News Journal
45 min ago - Delaware News Journal
'I'm Not Learning Your Damn Language': Trump Addresses Latin American Leaders at His 'Shield Of The Americas' Summit
1 hr ago - MEDIAite
1 hr ago - MEDIAite
ICE must 'immediately' release immigrant who was detained after calling 911 to help save someone else's life, judge says
2 hrs ago - Law & Crime
2 hrs ago - Law & Crime
Ukraine's low-cost drones draw US, Gulf interest, but wartime ban blocks sales
3 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
3 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
Thousands of Americans evacuated from Middle East on charter flights, State Department says
4 hrs ago - Reuters
4 hrs ago - Reuters
Dozens killed in Lebanon as Israel searches for signs of navigator missing for 40 years
4 hrs ago - AP
4 hrs ago - AP
Trump Cannot End Protections For 350,000 Haitians, U.S. Appeals Court Rules
5 hrs ago - Huff Post/Reuters
5 hrs ago - Huff Post/Reuters
Newsom calls outgoing Homeland Security secretary 'Kosplay Kristi,' demands agency release $500M
6 hrs ago - Politico
6 hrs ago - Politico
Videos show US citizen's shooting death in Texas last year by federal immigration agent
6 hrs ago - AP
6 hrs ago - AP
Pope names veteran Vatican diplomat as ambassador to the US to manage relations with Trump
8 hrs ago - AP
8 hrs ago - AP
U.S. will send anti-drone system to Mideast after successful use in Ukraine, officials say
10 hrs ago - PBS News/AP
10 hrs ago - PBS News/AP
Democrats are probing companies awarded a $220 million ad contract for ties to Noem, Lewandoski
11 hrs ago - msn/NBC News
11 hrs ago - msn/NBC News
'She's gone': Mood at DHS shifts after Kristi Noem's departure, sources say
11 hrs ago - msn/ABC News
11 hrs ago - msn/ABC News
Pentagon taps controversial DOGE employee to lead its AI efforts amid Anthropic fallout
11 hrs ago - The Independent
11 hrs ago - The Independent
California Democrat says Noem ouster is proof DHS shutdown is 'working'
12 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/The Hill
12 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/The Hill
Trump says defense contractors agree to quadruple production of 'exquisite class' weapons
12 hrs ago - The Hill
12 hrs ago - The Hill
Gavin Newsom Calls Kristi Noem a 'Scapegoat' for Stephen Miller: The 'Dark Heart' of the Trump Admin
13 hrs ago - MEDIAite
13 hrs ago - MEDIAite
California US Rep. Darrell Issa to retire in move that raises stakes for GOP holding House control
14 hrs ago - KPBS
14 hrs ago - KPBS
Europeans 'will be legitimate targets' if they join war, Iran's deputy FM warns
19 hrs ago - https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/t%C3%AAte-%C3%A0-t%C3%AAte/20260306-europeans-will-be-legitimate-targets-if-they-join-war-iran-s-deputy-fm-warns
19 hrs ago - https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/t%C3%AAte-%C3%A0-t%C3%AAte/20260306-europeans-will-be-legitimate-targets-if-they-join-war-iran-s-deputy-fm-warns
Iran's Guards challenges Trump to have US Navy escort oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz
19 hrs ago - Reuters
19 hrs ago - Reuters
David Copperfield announces last Vegas show, weeks after Epstein ties revealed
20 hrs ago - The Guardian
20 hrs ago - The Guardian
Bessent Says Trump 'May Unsanction' Russian Oil To Try To Bring Down Prices Amid Iran War
22 hrs ago - MEDIAite
22 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Celebrity political long-shot Alvin Greene, 2010 Democratic nominee for US Senate in SC, has died
23 hrs ago - Post and Courier
23 hrs ago - Post and Courier
Trump admin unleashes jet ski division in effort to further secure the southern border
23 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/The Independent
23 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/The Independent
Virginia passes legislation prohibiting schools from teaching falsehoods about Jan. 6 riot
Yesterday - CBS News
Yesterday - CBS News
Kim Jong Un-level insanity:Trump plans to build a 100K-seat stadium near White House to host a UFC fight on his birthday
Yesterday - The Independent
Yesterday - The Independent