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Latest Breaking News
President Trump says he will nominate Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general
By mahatmakanejeeves - 3 min ago
President Trump says he will nominate Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general
By mahatmakanejeeves - 3 min ago
Environment & Energy
Trump's Rollbacks DESTROY Environmental Protections - Mary Trump Media
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 min ago
Trump's Rollbacks DESTROY Environmental Protections - Mary Trump Media
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump's Driving Gas Prices Higher. Again. - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 14 min ago
Trump's Driving Gas Prices Higher. Again. - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 14 min ago
Cable News Clips
Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr.'s absence raises broader questions about Congress - PBS NewsHour
By Rhiannon12866 - 28 min ago
Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr.'s absence raises broader questions about Congress - PBS NewsHour
By Rhiannon12866 - 28 min ago
Latest Breaking News
SpaceX says it's worth $1.75tn as it targets largest stock market debut
By muriel_volestrangler - 33 min ago
SpaceX says it's worth $1.75tn as it targets largest stock market debut
By muriel_volestrangler - 33 min ago
General Discussion
Trump missing from public view since Memorial Day
By surfered - 25 replies @ 35 min ago (Milestone)
Trump missing from public view since Memorial Day
By surfered - 25 replies @ 35 min ago (Milestone)
Liberal YouTubers
Trump BUSTED Trying to HIDE Tax Liability SCHEME!!! - Legal AF
By Rhiannon12866 - 44 min ago
Trump BUSTED Trying to HIDE Tax Liability SCHEME!!! - Legal AF
By Rhiannon12866 - 44 min ago
Cable News Clips
Sen. Kaine BLASTS Secretary Rubio's Attempts to Defend the Iran War, Venezuela Boat Strikes - All In - MS NOW
By Rhiannon12866 - 59 min ago
Sen. Kaine BLASTS Secretary Rubio's Attempts to Defend the Iran War, Venezuela Boat Strikes - All In - MS NOW
By Rhiannon12866 - 59 min ago
Mental Health Information
How to Get the Biggest Mental-Health Boost from 15 Minutes Outdoors
By littlemissmartypants - 1 hr ago
How to Get the Biggest Mental-Health Boost from 15 Minutes Outdoors
By littlemissmartypants - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
longshot prediction: the AI bubble gets popped this month by the SpaceX IPO, so get out NOW
By paulkienitz - 1 hr ago
longshot prediction: the AI bubble gets popped this month by the SpaceX IPO, so get out NOW
By paulkienitz - 1 hr ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump SCREWS His Own LAWYERS as His DECLINE Leaves Them Scrambling - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
Trump SCREWS His Own LAWYERS as His DECLINE Leaves Them Scrambling - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
Liberal YouTubers
Schiff Talks California Election Results, Trump's Latest Pick for Intelligence Head - Senator Adam Schiff
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
Schiff Talks California Election Results, Trump's Latest Pick for Intelligence Head - Senator Adam Schiff
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
Cable News Clips
'Deeply embarrassing nominee': Judiciary Dem Whitehouse torches Trump picking Todd Blanche as AG - The Last Word - MS NOW
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
'Deeply embarrassing nominee': Judiciary Dem Whitehouse torches Trump picking Todd Blanche as AG - The Last Word - MS NOW
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Comparing a pool that is horizontal to skyscrapers that are vertical is peak insanity.
By riversedge - 1 hr ago
Comparing a pool that is horizontal to skyscrapers that are vertical is peak insanity.
By riversedge - 1 hr ago
Liberal YouTubers
Josh Turek, Democratic Senate nominee, on why Iowa will flip blue - Brian Tyler Cohen News
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
Josh Turek, Democratic Senate nominee, on why Iowa will flip blue - Brian Tyler Cohen News
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Tell us which animals you would like to see on our next series of (Bank of England) banknotes by 3 July 2026
By usonian - 2 hrs ago
Tell us which animals you would like to see on our next series of (Bank of England) banknotes by 3 July 2026
By usonian - 2 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Iranian strikes set Kuwait's largest airport ablaze amid fragile ceasefire with the U.S. - PBS NewsHour
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
Iranian strikes set Kuwait's largest airport ablaze amid fragile ceasefire with the U.S. - PBS NewsHour
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Israel to continue operations in Lebanon for now despite ceasefire, defence minister says
By Eugene - 2 hrs ago
Israel to continue operations in Lebanon for now despite ceasefire, defence minister says
By Eugene - 2 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Trump's policy failures come back to haunt him as midterms approach - The Briefing w/Jen Psaki - MS NOW
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
Trump's policy failures come back to haunt him as midterms approach - The Briefing w/Jen Psaki - MS NOW
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump's Authoritarian Pick for Intel Director (And how we stop it)
By usonian - 2 hrs ago
Trump's Authoritarian Pick for Intel Director (And how we stop it)
By usonian - 2 hrs ago
California
3 companies agree to pay $4M after fire sparked during gender reveal in Yucaipa
By Eugene - 2 hrs ago
3 companies agree to pay $4M after fire sparked during gender reveal in Yucaipa
By Eugene - 2 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
'Open revolt': Republicans just can't with Trump's ABSURD pick for DNI - The Briefing w/Jen Psaki - MS NOW
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
'Open revolt': Republicans just can't with Trump's ABSURD pick for DNI - The Briefing w/Jen Psaki - MS NOW
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Rep. Jasmine Crockett: "This Court Is Racist, Immoral, and Lacks Ethics" - Rep. Jasmine Crockett
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
Rep. Jasmine Crockett: "This Court Is Racist, Immoral, and Lacks Ethics" - Rep. Jasmine Crockett
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Senator Kaine DESTROYS Marco Rubio's Claim that the Iran War is Over - CNN The Arena
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
Senator Kaine DESTROYS Marco Rubio's Claim that the Iran War is Over - CNN The Arena
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Why Trump Can't Control This War w/ Jim Acosta - Fast Politics w/ Molly Jong-Fast
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
Why Trump Can't Control This War w/ Jim Acosta - Fast Politics w/ Molly Jong-Fast
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump plans $700 million to build coal plants, export site
By mahatmakanejeeves - 3 hrs ago
Trump plans $700 million to build coal plants, export site
By mahatmakanejeeves - 3 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
Layla the Boxer & Luna play detective when their toy goes missing
By Figarosmom - 3 hrs ago
Layla the Boxer & Luna play detective when their toy goes missing
By Figarosmom - 3 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
House votes to rein in Trump's military action against Iran: 'Congress alone declares war' - Scripps News
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
House votes to rein in Trump's military action against Iran: 'Congress alone declares war' - Scripps News
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Matthew Dowd Says Trump Can't Spin This Away Strategy Session with Rick Wilson
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 3 hrs ago
Matthew Dowd Says Trump Can't Spin This Away Strategy Session with Rick Wilson
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 3 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump BLINDSIDED by House WAR POWERS VOTE!!!! - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
Trump BLINDSIDED by House WAR POWERS VOTE!!!! - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
Music Appreciation
Fleetwood Mac - You Make Loving Fun (Live) (Official Video) [HD]
By Uncle Joe - 3 hrs ago
Fleetwood Mac - You Make Loving Fun (Live) (Official Video) [HD]
By Uncle Joe - 3 hrs ago
Music Appreciation
Revolution 1 The Beatles (Don't you know it's gonna be alright?)
By George McGovern - 3 hrs ago
Revolution 1 The Beatles (Don't you know it's gonna be alright?)
By George McGovern - 3 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Trump's new intel pick is even worse than you think - All In - MS NOW
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago
Trump's new intel pick is even worse than you think - All In - MS NOW
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago
Music Appreciation
Sly And The Family Stone "I Want To Take You Higher" on The Ed Sullivan Show
By Uncle Joe - 4 hrs ago
Sly And The Family Stone "I Want To Take You Higher" on The Ed Sullivan Show
By Uncle Joe - 4 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Trump's revenge tour is blowing up in his face - All In - MS NOW
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago
Trump's revenge tour is blowing up in his face - All In - MS NOW
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump & Hegseth get legal news they FEARED - Brian Tyler Cohen and Glenn Kirschner
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago
Trump & Hegseth get legal news they FEARED - Brian Tyler Cohen and Glenn Kirschner
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago
Jewish Group
(JEWISH GROUP) Jewish witchcraft isn't as weird as it sounds
By Behind the Aegis - 4 hrs ago
(JEWISH GROUP) Jewish witchcraft isn't as weird as it sounds
By Behind the Aegis - 4 hrs ago
Jewish Group
(JEWISH GROUP) 'A Vision Coming to Life': More Than 100 Leaders Join First National Convening of Black-Jewish Alliance
By Behind the Aegis - 4 hrs ago
(JEWISH GROUP) 'A Vision Coming to Life': More Than 100 Leaders Join First National Convening of Black-Jewish Alliance
By Behind the Aegis - 4 hrs ago
Jewish Group
(JEWISH GROUP) One Year After Deadly Firebombing, Boulder SJP Celebrates Attack, Praising Assailant Who Murdered Elderly
By Behind the Aegis - 4 hrs ago
(JEWISH GROUP) One Year After Deadly Firebombing, Boulder SJP Celebrates Attack, Praising Assailant Who Murdered Elderly
By Behind the Aegis - 4 hrs ago
Jewish Group
(JEWISH GROUP) Two Jewish (Lesbian) women denied entry to Barcelona sauna over Star of David necklaces
By Behind the Aegis - 4 hrs ago
(JEWISH GROUP) Two Jewish (Lesbian) women denied entry to Barcelona sauna over Star of David necklaces
By Behind the Aegis - 4 hrs ago
Jewish Group
(JEWISH GROUP) 'Sorry, there are no Jews allowed': Israelis denied booking at German hotel
By Behind the Aegis - 4 hrs ago
(JEWISH GROUP) 'Sorry, there are no Jews allowed': Israelis denied booking at German hotel
By Behind the Aegis - 4 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
Pick a song title to play off of the last word of the previous song title
By True Dough - 7050 replies @ 4 hrs ago (Milestone)
Pick a song title to play off of the last word of the previous song title
By True Dough - 7050 replies @ 4 hrs ago (Milestone)
Liberal YouTubers
Jimmy Kimmel - Trump Brags About His Brain, Crowd Size & Pool, CBS Fires Scott Pelley & Don Jr's Honeymoon Video
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago
Jimmy Kimmel - Trump Brags About His Brain, Crowd Size & Pool, CBS Fires Scott Pelley & Don Jr's Honeymoon Video
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago
General Discussion
Powerful picture from the ICE protests at Delaney Hall prison
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 5 hrs ago
Powerful picture from the ICE protests at Delaney Hall prison
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 5 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
MS NOW confirms Todd Blanche will be nominated as AG, Leader Jeffries blasts Trump's 'failed' pick - The Last Word
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago
MS NOW confirms Todd Blanche will be nominated as AG, Leader Jeffries blasts Trump's 'failed' pick - The Last Word
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago
Music Appreciation
Creedence Clearwater Revival - Have You Ever Seen The Rain (Official) relates to The Boys series
By Shellback Squid - 5 hrs ago
Creedence Clearwater Revival - Have You Ever Seen The Rain (Official) relates to The Boys series
By Shellback Squid - 5 hrs ago
General Discussion
Scott Pelley is leaving, but not before he drops a big stack of receipts on what happened at 60 minutes.
By demmiblue - 25 replies @ 5 hrs ago (Milestone)
Scott Pelley is leaving, but not before he drops a big stack of receipts on what happened at 60 minutes.
By demmiblue - 25 replies @ 5 hrs ago (Milestone)
Cable News Clips
Lawrence: Trump is a big loser in California and in Congress - The Last Word - MS NOW
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago
Lawrence: Trump is a big loser in California and in Congress - The Last Word - MS NOW
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
"This Makes No Sense At All": Whitehouse Blasts Sec. Bessent's Non-Answers on Trump Family Amnesty - Senator Whitehouse
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago
"This Makes No Sense At All": Whitehouse Blasts Sec. Bessent's Non-Answers on Trump Family Amnesty - Senator Whitehouse
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
At Hearing, Treasury Secretary Defends Trump's Stock Trades, Dodges Push For Investigation - Senator Elizabeth Warren
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago
At Hearing, Treasury Secretary Defends Trump's Stock Trades, Dodges Push For Investigation - Senator Elizabeth Warren
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trans teens who receive hormone therapy less likely to run away from home.
By applegrove - 5 hrs ago
Trans teens who receive hormone therapy less likely to run away from home.
By applegrove - 5 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Psaki Bombs! Trump's biggest fear called out on campaign trail
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago
Psaki Bombs! Trump's biggest fear called out on campaign trail
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago
General Discussion
Ohh That's Rich - CBS Bari Weiss was used as a scapegoat
By Figarosmom - 5 hrs ago
Ohh That's Rich - CBS Bari Weiss was used as a scapegoat
By Figarosmom - 5 hrs ago
General Discussion
Ohh That's Rich - CBS Bari Weiss was used as a scapegoat
By Figarosmom - 5 hrs ago
Ohh That's Rich - CBS Bari Weiss was used as a scapegoat
By Figarosmom - 5 hrs ago
General Discussion
Authoritarians have studied protests. They've adapted, and the effectiveness of protests has dropped.
By summer_in_TX - 5 hrs ago
Authoritarians have studied protests. They've adapted, and the effectiveness of protests has dropped.
By summer_in_TX - 5 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Scott Pelley disputes CBS account of firing as tensions mount at '60 Minutes' - NBC News
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago
Scott Pelley disputes CBS account of firing as tensions mount at '60 Minutes' - NBC News
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
'A complete scam': Sen. Peters calls out Trump over new slush fund claims - The Weeknight - MS NOW
By Rhiannon12866 - 6 hrs ago
'A complete scam': Sen. Peters calls out Trump over new slush fund claims - The Weeknight - MS NOW
By Rhiannon12866 - 6 hrs ago
General Discussion
ICE is not about immigration. ICE is about normalizing a paramilitary force on peaceful streets. Abolish ICE.
By Swede - 6 hrs ago
ICE is not about immigration. ICE is about normalizing a paramilitary force on peaceful streets. Abolish ICE.
By Swede - 6 hrs ago
Forum Spotlight: Media
Will Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker Exit '60 Minutes' After Scott Pelley's Firing? Everyone at CBS Wants to KnowCancel Me Daddy: Bari Weiss vs. Anderson Cooper: Both Are Overseers. Here's Why. (ft. Steven Thrasher)
BREAKING: CBS Fires Scott Pelley from 60 Minutes (w/ Max Tani) The Bulwark The Bulwark
Latest Breaking News
President Trump says he will nominate Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general
3 min ago - Associated Press, via NPR
3 min ago - Associated Press, via NPR
Top DOJ official deletes post suggesting alternate plan for compensating alleged 'weaponization' victims
8 hrs ago - abc
8 hrs ago - abc
'They should be reimbursed': Jan. 6 defendants still eyeing payouts, despite scrapped $1.8B fund
9 hrs ago - ABC News
9 hrs ago - ABC News
Trump signs order moving thousands of federal employees into Schedule F
9 hrs ago - Government Executive
9 hrs ago - Government Executive
Marco Rubio's Boldest Lie Of The Day, Immediately Fact-Checked With Video Evidence
9 hrs ago - crooksandliars.com
9 hrs ago - crooksandliars.com
Cahokia school district and teachers union reach tentative agreement
9 hrs ago - St. Louis Public Radio
9 hrs ago - St. Louis Public Radio
Jared Kushner's Albanian Resort Faces a Corruption Probe and Mass Protests
13 hrs ago - motherjones.com
13 hrs ago - motherjones.com
Virginians are 'buying the living daylights' out of AR-15s and other soon-to-be illegal guns
13 hrs ago - Roanoke VA Times
13 hrs ago - Roanoke VA Times
Top ultra-processed food researchers call for sweeping policy change: 'The system is rigged'
17 hrs ago - STAT News
17 hrs ago - STAT News
Lahn's win in GOP primary for Iowa governor is a setback for Trump that could signal MAHA strength
17 hrs ago - AP
17 hrs ago - AP
Trump library says no Twitter DMs can be found, despite evidence he sent them
19 hrs ago - Washington Post
19 hrs ago - Washington Post
Trump threatens tariffs on 60 trading partners including UK and Canada over 'forced labour'
19 hrs ago - The Guardian
19 hrs ago - The Guardian
Tensions rising and negotiations falling flat as WV beer distributor strike enters fourth week
22 hrs ago - West Virginia Watch
22 hrs ago - West Virginia Watch
California's primary for governor is undecided as candidates vie to be in the top two
22 hrs ago - NPR
22 hrs ago - NPR
Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and ex-Mayor Gregg Hull to face off for New Mexico governor
Yesterday - Associated Press
Yesterday - Associated Press
GOP Sen. Dan Sullivan draws an unusual opponent in Alaska's primary -- and he's not happy about it
Tuesday - AP
Tuesday - AP
Supreme Court allows Alabama to use GOP-friendly map for midterms, cutting seat held by Black Democrat
Tuesday - CNN
Tuesday - CNN
Microsoft Wants to 'Make People Addicted' to its New AI Assistant, Internal Documents Reveal
Tuesday - 404 Media
Tuesday - 404 Media
'Not normal business': Judge orders Trump officials to explain tariff refund holdup
Tuesday - Yahoo Finance
Tuesday - Yahoo Finance
AP exclusive: Under Notre Dame cathedral, a 'dig of the century' unearths 1,700 years of history
Tuesday - AP
Tuesday - AP
Gold overtakes US Treasuries in global reserve shift: [European Central Bank]
Tuesday - Canadian Mining Journal
Tuesday - Canadian Mining Journal
SpaceX valued at just $780 billion by Morningstar, less than half its IPO target
Tuesday - finance.yahoo.com
Tuesday - finance.yahoo.com
From festering infections to untreated cancer, ICE detainees across the US describe medical neglect
Tuesday - AP
Tuesday - AP
Takeaways from AP-KFF investigation into allegations of medical neglect by detainees in ICE custody
Tuesday - Associated Press and KFF Health News
Tuesday - Associated Press and KFF Health News