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General Discussion
Senate Republicans unveil $72 billion spending package, including a $1 billion line item for Grampy's ballroom
By Miles Archer - 22 hrs ago - 55 replies
Senate Republicans unveil $72 billion spending package, including a $1 billion line item for Grampy's ballroom
By Miles Archer - 22 hrs ago - 55 replies
General Discussion
Trump Is Losing a Second War. The Iran debacle is accelerating the shift away from fossil fuels
By applegrove - 23 hrs ago - 49 replies
Trump Is Losing a Second War. The Iran debacle is accelerating the shift away from fossil fuels
By applegrove - 23 hrs ago - 49 replies
General Discussion
The AP called it...Brown WINS Senate PRIMARY race in Ohio (we have a DU ActBlue donation link)
By Omaha Steve - 10 hrs ago - 48 replies
The AP called it...Brown WINS Senate PRIMARY race in Ohio (we have a DU ActBlue donation link)
By Omaha Steve - 10 hrs ago - 48 replies
General Discussion
California Governor primary debate.....7 candidates Dems & Repub.....on CNN now.
By a kennedy - 9 hrs ago - 45 replies
California Governor primary debate.....7 candidates Dems & Repub.....on CNN now.
By a kennedy - 9 hrs ago - 45 replies
General Discussion
Their new contract requires the airport to purchase Trump merchandise from Trump's own licensor
By applegrove - 12 hrs ago - 43 replies
Their new contract requires the airport to purchase Trump merchandise from Trump's own licensor
By applegrove - 12 hrs ago - 43 replies
General Discussion
MMIWG DAY. Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls Day.
By niyad - 19 hrs ago - 42 replies
MMIWG DAY. Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls Day.
By niyad - 19 hrs ago - 42 replies
General Discussion
In honor of this being the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) Day
By Spazito - 15 hrs ago - 39 replies
In honor of this being the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) Day
By Spazito - 15 hrs ago - 39 replies
General Discussion
Whew! You guys were worried about nothing.
By senseandsensibility - 12 hrs ago - 37 replies
Whew! You guys were worried about nothing.
By senseandsensibility - 12 hrs ago - 37 replies
General Discussion
Here's what data centers are doing to the PC business. I built my own PC last Sept. as mu old one was 13 years old
By Cheezoholic - 17 hrs ago - 37 replies
Here's what data centers are doing to the PC business. I built my own PC last Sept. as mu old one was 13 years old
By Cheezoholic - 17 hrs ago - 37 replies
General Discussion
There is no bottom. Trump just now to a bunch of kids:
By senseandsensibility - 19 hrs ago - 37 replies
There is no bottom. Trump just now to a bunch of kids:
By senseandsensibility - 19 hrs ago - 37 replies
Latest Breaking News
RFK Jr. unveils campaign for 'deprescribing' antidepressants
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - 35 replies
RFK Jr. unveils campaign for 'deprescribing' antidepressants
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - 35 replies
General Discussion
Dershowitz Wrote To Pulitzer Committee To Block Julie K. Brown
By turbinetree - 21 hrs ago - 34 replies
Dershowitz Wrote To Pulitzer Committee To Block Julie K. Brown
By turbinetree - 21 hrs ago - 34 replies
General Discussion
A reminder: Not every negative story you read about an adversary is real.
By Ocelot II - 18 hrs ago - 32 replies
A reminder: Not every negative story you read about an adversary is real.
By Ocelot II - 18 hrs ago - 32 replies
Foreign Affairs
Moscow on HIGH ALERT as Putin COUP Fear Spreads
By blue-wave - 10 hrs ago - 31 replies
Moscow on HIGH ALERT as Putin COUP Fear Spreads
By blue-wave - 10 hrs ago - 31 replies
General Discussion
Marjorie Taylor Greene says Trump texted her that her son deserves death threats
By Johnny2X2X - 15 hrs ago - 31 replies
Marjorie Taylor Greene says Trump texted her that her son deserves death threats
By Johnny2X2X - 15 hrs ago - 31 replies
Photography
Back where I belong: the Manhattan Beach's Farmer's Market today!
By CaliforniaPeggy - 14 hrs ago - 25 replies
Back where I belong: the Manhattan Beach's Farmer's Market today!
By CaliforniaPeggy - 14 hrs ago - 25 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump pauses U.S. bid to guide ships out of Strait of Hormuz, cites Iran deal progress
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 23 replies
Trump pauses U.S. bid to guide ships out of Strait of Hormuz, cites Iran deal progress
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 23 replies
General Discussion
Elon Musk's destruction of USAID has already caused 600,000 deaths 2/3 of them children.
By applegrove - 12 hrs ago - 22 replies
Elon Musk's destruction of USAID has already caused 600,000 deaths 2/3 of them children.
By applegrove - 12 hrs ago - 22 replies
General Discussion
Rubio: "You've got friends who have been shot in the head because they're out protesting, and it's heartbreaking to him
By demmiblue - 14 hrs ago - 22 replies
Rubio: "You've got friends who have been shot in the head because they're out protesting, and it's heartbreaking to him
By demmiblue - 14 hrs ago - 22 replies
General Discussion
Doesn't the child raping bag 'o fuck go on and on
By Aviation Pro - 13 hrs ago - 21 replies
Doesn't the child raping bag 'o fuck go on and on
By Aviation Pro - 13 hrs ago - 21 replies
Latest Breaking News
F.D.A. Blocked Publication of Research Finding Covid and Shingles Vaccines Were Safe
By demmiblue - 15 hrs ago - 19 replies
F.D.A. Blocked Publication of Research Finding Covid and Shingles Vaccines Were Safe
By demmiblue - 15 hrs ago - 19 replies
Latest Breaking News
Americans have spent an extra $24 billion on gas in just two months thanks to rising prices from Trump's Iran war
By Wicked Blue - 17 hrs ago - 19 replies
Americans have spent an extra $24 billion on gas in just two months thanks to rising prices from Trump's Iran war
By Wicked Blue - 17 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
Bombshell clip of struggling Republican saying Jesus is NOT the son of God goes viral in crucial red state race
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 21 hrs ago - 19 replies
Bombshell clip of struggling Republican saying Jesus is NOT the son of God goes viral in crucial red state race
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 21 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
Is Trump eligible to run for president again in 2028? IT'S NOT HYPOTHETICAL
By orangecrush - 16 hrs ago - 17 replies
Is Trump eligible to run for president again in 2028? IT'S NOT HYPOTHETICAL
By orangecrush - 16 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
Demented Trump boring and baffling and maybe scaring schoolkids in the Oval Office, the kids just props
By highplainsdem - 18 hrs ago - 17 replies
Demented Trump boring and baffling and maybe scaring schoolkids in the Oval Office, the kids just props
By highplainsdem - 18 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
Tom Steyer's vile attacks on Democrat Xavie Becerra are illuminating
By Bobstandard - 14 hrs ago - 16 replies
Tom Steyer's vile attacks on Democrat Xavie Becerra are illuminating
By Bobstandard - 14 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
'I have an A because I use Chat': What UC students say about using AI -- and whether it's cheating (SF Chronicle)
By highplainsdem - 18 hrs ago - 16 replies
'I have an A because I use Chat': What UC students say about using AI -- and whether it's cheating (SF Chronicle)
By highplainsdem - 18 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
If you bought gas in the last week, how much did you pay?
By kentuck - 8 hrs ago - 15 replies
If you bought gas in the last week, how much did you pay?
By kentuck - 8 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
A serious question, please.. this ballroom at our White House has gone from 300 million to a billion?
By Deuxcents - 8 hrs ago - 15 replies
A serious question, please.. this ballroom at our White House has gone from 300 million to a billion?
By Deuxcents - 8 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Lindsey Graham Calls for 'Big, Strong, Painful' U.S. Retaliation Against Iran
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 14 hrs ago - 15 replies
Lindsey Graham Calls for 'Big, Strong, Painful' U.S. Retaliation Against Iran
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 14 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Why Lauren Sanchez Bezos Is Storming the Gates of the Met Gala
By demmiblue - 15 hrs ago - 15 replies
Why Lauren Sanchez Bezos Is Storming the Gates of the Met Gala
By demmiblue - 15 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Stuart Stevens is not having it. He issued a challenge to Rs
By senseandsensibility - 17 hrs ago - 15 replies
Stuart Stevens is not having it. He issued a challenge to Rs
By senseandsensibility - 17 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
This photo by Pierre Lavie of John Abernathy in Jan 2026 in Minneapolis should win a Pulitizer
By irisblue - 18 hrs ago - 15 replies
This photo by Pierre Lavie of John Abernathy in Jan 2026 in Minneapolis should win a Pulitizer
By irisblue - 18 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
We need a new label. I propose Trumpublicans/Trumpublicanism. Here's my case. I'd love your input!
By pat_k - 6 hrs ago - 14 replies
We need a new label. I propose Trumpublicans/Trumpublicanism. Here's my case. I'd love your input!
By pat_k - 6 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Epstein accuser who once made bizarre getaway reported missing by family**Update-Found safe today
By sheshe2 - 13 hrs ago - 14 replies
Epstein accuser who once made bizarre getaway reported missing by family**Update-Found safe today
By sheshe2 - 13 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Secret Service officer m**turbated in hotel hallway, woman says he followed her, MDSO says
By Jacson6 - 16 hrs ago - 14 replies
Secret Service officer m**turbated in hotel hallway, woman says he followed her, MDSO says
By Jacson6 - 16 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
WE should not give Trump $1B of OUR money for his BALLROOM until he pays E Jean Carroll the $88 million he owes her
By Miles Archer - 15 hrs ago - 13 replies
WE should not give Trump $1B of OUR money for his BALLROOM until he pays E Jean Carroll the $88 million he owes her
By Miles Archer - 15 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
GOP lawmaker accuses Dems of trading 'Black Americans food stamps for their souls'
By turbinetree - 18 hrs ago - 13 replies
GOP lawmaker accuses Dems of trading 'Black Americans food stamps for their souls'
By turbinetree - 18 hrs ago - 13 replies
Latest Breaking News
GOP Megadonor Throws in the Towel on Republicans Holding House in Midterms: 'Almost a Certainty' That Dems Win
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 12 replies
GOP Megadonor Throws in the Towel on Republicans Holding House in Midterms: 'Almost a Certainty' That Dems Win
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 12 replies
Latest Breaking News
Hegseth and Caine pressed on reports of 'kamikaze dolphins' in Iran waters: 'Like sharks with laser beams?'
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 12 replies
Hegseth and Caine pressed on reports of 'kamikaze dolphins' in Iran waters: 'Like sharks with laser beams?'
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 12 replies
Latest Breaking News
Single dose of magic mushroom psychedelic can cause anatomical brain changes, study finds
By highplainsdem - 18 hrs ago - 12 replies
Single dose of magic mushroom psychedelic can cause anatomical brain changes, study finds
By highplainsdem - 18 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
NEW. The Senate Judiciary and HSGAC reconciliation bills are out...$1 billion for Secret Service ballroom work
By demmiblue - 23 hrs ago - 12 replies
NEW. The Senate Judiciary and HSGAC reconciliation bills are out...$1 billion for Secret Service ballroom work
By demmiblue - 23 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
99 X 9, divide by 3, + 4,293, divide by 2, -93, divide by 9 ?? ... ?? (trump brags about his math skills
By orleans - 8 hrs ago - 11 replies
99 X 9, divide by 3, + 4,293, divide by 2, -93, divide by 9 ?? ... ?? (trump brags about his math skills
By orleans - 8 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Alito butthurt over Colleague's 'Insulting' Criticism
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 10 hrs ago - 11 replies
Alito butthurt over Colleague's 'Insulting' Criticism
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 10 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Vivek Ramaswamy wins Ohio's GOP nomination for governor
By dalton99a - 10 hrs ago - 11 replies
Vivek Ramaswamy wins Ohio's GOP nomination for governor
By dalton99a - 10 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Trump: Pope Leo is "endangering a lot of Catholics and a lot of people"
By dalton99a - 11 hrs ago - 11 replies
Trump: Pope Leo is "endangering a lot of Catholics and a lot of people"
By dalton99a - 11 hrs ago - 11 replies
Latest Breaking News
Plantiff in Case That Destroyed Voting Rights Act Exposed as Jan. 6er
By erronis - 12 hrs ago - 11 replies
Plantiff in Case That Destroyed Voting Rights Act Exposed as Jan. 6er
By erronis - 12 hrs ago - 11 replies
Latest Breaking News
White House East Wing debris dumped at nearby golf course has toxic metals, a report says
By mahatmakanejeeves - 13 hrs ago - 11 replies
White House East Wing debris dumped at nearby golf course has toxic metals, a report says
By mahatmakanejeeves - 13 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
If we're winning the war why is there a ceasefire?
By DemocratSinceBirth - 20 hrs ago - 11 replies
If we're winning the war why is there a ceasefire?
By DemocratSinceBirth - 20 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Double standards in "Jimmy Kimmel V. Donald Trump" jokes
By AZLD4Candidate - 23 hrs ago - 11 replies
Double standards in "Jimmy Kimmel V. Donald Trump" jokes
By AZLD4Candidate - 23 hrs ago - 11 replies
Latest Breaking News
Department of Education opens investigation into Smith College for admitting trans women
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 11 replies
Department of Education opens investigation into Smith College for admitting trans women
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 11 replies
The DU Lounge
. What kind of clothing does a ghost hunter wear? Answer --Just a paranormal jeans or boo jeans.
By debm55 - 21 hrs ago - 10 replies
. What kind of clothing does a ghost hunter wear? Answer --Just a paranormal jeans or boo jeans.
By debm55 - 21 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
DOJ offers $25,000 signing bonus for new lawyers
By surfered - 8 hrs ago - 9 replies
DOJ offers $25,000 signing bonus for new lawyers
By surfered - 8 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
Ex-US spy for Israel calls for Gaza ethnic cleansing as he seeks Knesset seat
By malaise - 9 hrs ago - 9 replies
Ex-US spy for Israel calls for Gaza ethnic cleansing as he seeks Knesset seat
By malaise - 9 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
Trump Is Fading and His Staff Knows It: Political Guru
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 15 hrs ago - 9 replies
Trump Is Fading and His Staff Knows It: Political Guru
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 15 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
Happening Now! Marching on the Tennessee Capital..
By red dog 1 - 15 hrs ago - 9 replies
Happening Now! Marching on the Tennessee Capital..
By red dog 1 - 15 hrs ago - 9 replies
Latest Breaking News
DOJ seeks the names of 2020 election workers in Georgia's Fulton County
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 9 replies
DOJ seeks the names of 2020 election workers in Georgia's Fulton County
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 9 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump's national prayer event largely features Christian leaders
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 9 replies
Trump's national prayer event largely features Christian leaders
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 9 replies
Latest Breaking News
Exclusive: VA conducted internal investigations into employees who attended vigil for Alex Pretti
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 9 replies
Exclusive: VA conducted internal investigations into employees who attended vigil for Alex Pretti
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
'Nobody's going out!' Why is Britain's nightlife in such decline - and can anything save it?
By marmar - 20 hrs ago - 9 replies
'Nobody's going out!' Why is Britain's nightlife in such decline - and can anything save it?
By marmar - 20 hrs ago - 9 replies
Forum Spotlight: Science
Watch as NASA's Curiosity Rover frees its drill from a rockWell, this is fun. An LLM trained only on pre-1931 text.
On the nature of intelligence: can the process of evolution be thought to show a form of intelligence?
Latest Breaking News
Howard Lutnick faces congressional showdown after Epstein files revealed island visit
16 min ago - NBC News
16 min ago - NBC News
Defiant border czar brushes away MAGA critics, says 'mass deportations are coming'
42 min ago - msn/CNN Politics
42 min ago - msn/CNN Politics
Michigan Democrats keep control of state Senate in election win that offers clues about midterms
53 min ago - Associated Press
53 min ago - Associated Press
Ohio set for marquee races in the fall. US Senate contest seen as crucial for control of the chamber
1 hr ago - Associated Press
1 hr ago - Associated Press
Trump-backed candidates win majority of Republican primary races for Indiana Senate
1 hr ago - Associated Press
1 hr ago - Associated Press
US and Bahrain push UN-backed action for Hormuz as Washington seeks maritime coalition
2 hrs ago - msn/Reuters
2 hrs ago - msn/Reuters
'Get the children away': Outrage breaks out over Trump's startling remarks around kids
2 hrs ago - Raw Story
2 hrs ago - Raw Story
Arlington political activist who protested outside Stephen Miller's home won't face state charges
3 hrs ago - CBS News
3 hrs ago - CBS News
Trump DOJ Sues to Overturn Assault Weapons Ban In City Plagued By Mass Shootings
3 hrs ago - MEDIAite
3 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Newly released documents reveal more than $300,000 in taxpayer-funded sexual harassment settlements involving lawmakers
10 hrs ago - CNN
10 hrs ago - CNN
State moves forward with foreign service officer layoffs in blow to civil service
10 hrs ago - The Hill
10 hrs ago - The Hill
Amsterdam bans advertising for meat and fossil fuels in public places to discourage high-carbon lifestyle
11 hrs ago - CBS News
11 hrs ago - CBS News
Trump pauses U.S. bid to guide ships out of Strait of Hormuz, cites Iran deal progress
11 hrs ago - CNBC
11 hrs ago - CNBC
GOP Megadonor Throws in the Towel on Republicans Holding House in Midterms: 'Almost a Certainty' That Dems Win
11 hrs ago - MEDIAite
11 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Voting rights groups sue as Louisiana suspends congressional primaries
12 hrs ago - Courthouse News Service
12 hrs ago - Courthouse News Service
Companies could ditch quarterly earnings for semiannual reports under new SEC plan
12 hrs ago - msn/Barron's
12 hrs ago - msn/Barron's
Zambia blasts the US over a $2 billion health deal in exchange for critical minerals
13 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
13 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
White House East Wing debris dumped at nearby golf course has toxic metals, a report says
13 hrs ago - Associated Press, via WTOP
13 hrs ago - Associated Press, via WTOP
UnitedHealthcare to cut prior authorization for 30% of services. Here's what to know.
14 hrs ago - CBS News
14 hrs ago - CBS News
F.D.A. Blocked Publication of Research Finding Covid and Shingles Vaccines Were Safe
15 hrs ago - NYT
15 hrs ago - NYT
Media Matters claims victory in its fight against Trump's Federal Trade Commission
15 hrs ago - MS NOW News
15 hrs ago - MS NOW News
Hegseth and Caine pressed on reports of 'kamikaze dolphins' in Iran waters: 'Like sharks with laser beams?'
16 hrs ago - The Independent
16 hrs ago - The Independent
Americans have spent an extra $24 billion on gas in just two months thanks to rising prices from Trump's Iran war
17 hrs ago - The Independent
17 hrs ago - The Independent
Single dose of magic mushroom psychedelic can cause anatomical brain changes, study finds
18 hrs ago - Guardian
18 hrs ago - Guardian
Voters disenfranchised: Louisiana strips counting power from 42,000 absentee House ballots
19 hrs ago - Raw Story
19 hrs ago - Raw Story
Russia's vast Kirishi oil refinery halts processing after drone attack, sources say
19 hrs ago - Reuters
19 hrs ago - Reuters
Exclusive: VA conducted internal investigations into employees who attended vigil for Alex Pretti
20 hrs ago - CNN Politics
20 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Appellate judges seem skeptical of Trump administration's appointments of some top prosecutors
21 hrs ago - AP
21 hrs ago - AP