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Cable News Clips
'Transparency demands the full release of the [Epstein] files': Rep. Ro Khanna - ABC News
By TexasTowelie - 37 sec ago
'Transparency demands the full release of the [Epstein] files': Rep. Ro Khanna - ABC News
By TexasTowelie - 37 sec ago
General Discussion
Federal Appeals Court Upheld West Virginia Ban on Medication Abortion. Now What?
By cbabe - 7 min ago
Federal Appeals Court Upheld West Virginia Ban on Medication Abortion. Now What?
By cbabe - 7 min ago
General Discussion
Trump's joint presser just now with Ursula von der Leyen was the most batshit crazy thing I have seen in ages
By Celerity - 13 min ago
Trump's joint presser just now with Ursula von der Leyen was the most batshit crazy thing I have seen in ages
By Celerity - 13 min ago
The DU Lounge
What are some of your telltale signs that it's gonna be a bad winter...? Do they even matter anymore...?
By FirstLight - 14 min ago
What are some of your telltale signs that it's gonna be a bad winter...? Do they even matter anymore...?
By FirstLight - 14 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump team's 'pocket rescission' idea runs into GOP opposition
By BumRushDaShow - 14 min ago
Trump team's 'pocket rescission' idea runs into GOP opposition
By BumRushDaShow - 14 min ago
Movies
On this day, July 27, 1940, the animated short "A Wild Hare" was released, introducing the character of Bugs Bunny.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 14 min ago
On this day, July 27, 1940, the animated short "A Wild Hare" was released, introducing the character of Bugs Bunny.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 14 min ago
General Discussion
Ali Velshi - 'Wow ... That was Batshit Crazy' after listening to the rump press conference in Scotland ...
By cliffside - 16 min ago
Ali Velshi - 'Wow ... That was Batshit Crazy' after listening to the rump press conference in Scotland ...
By cliffside - 16 min ago
Foreign Affairs
Breaking News: Did Sabotage Just Happen in Russia? - Silicon Curtain
By TexasTowelie - 23 min ago
Breaking News: Did Sabotage Just Happen in Russia? - Silicon Curtain
By TexasTowelie - 23 min ago
General Discussion
Moment Israeli army intercepts Gaza-bound aid ship Handala
By Uncle Joe - 26 min ago
Moment Israeli army intercepts Gaza-bound aid ship Handala
By Uncle Joe - 26 min ago
Cable News Clips
Senator Chris Murphy: It's time for the left to offer solutions that are as big as the problems
By Passages - 28 min ago
Senator Chris Murphy: It's time for the left to offer solutions that are as big as the problems
By Passages - 28 min ago
General Discussion
Trump's imaginary numbers, from $1.99 gas to 1,500 percent price cuts
By Celerity - 31 min ago
Trump's imaginary numbers, from $1.99 gas to 1,500 percent price cuts
By Celerity - 31 min ago
General Discussion
Desperate Palestinians jostle for food at charity kitchen in Gaza
By Uncle Joe - 41 min ago
Desperate Palestinians jostle for food at charity kitchen in Gaza
By Uncle Joe - 41 min ago
Israel/Palestine
His name is Mohammad Al-Motawaq. He is 18 months old. And he is starving in Gaza
By David__77 - 1 hr ago
His name is Mohammad Al-Motawaq. He is 18 months old. And he is starving in Gaza
By David__77 - 1 hr ago
American History
On this day, July 27, 1969, Gary Alan Hinman was killed. It was the first of the Manson Family slayings.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago
On this day, July 27, 1969, Gary Alan Hinman was killed. It was the first of the Manson Family slayings.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago
Classic Films
TCM Schedule for Saturday, Aug. 2: Summer Under the Stars: Christopher Plummer: The Sound of Music, Inside Daisy Clover
By ificandream - 1 hr ago
TCM Schedule for Saturday, Aug. 2: Summer Under the Stars: Christopher Plummer: The Sound of Music, Inside Daisy Clover
By ificandream - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Another whistleblower claims that top DOJ official suggested department could ignore court orders
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
Another whistleblower claims that top DOJ official suggested department could ignore court orders
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
Music Appreciation
Oasis's 2nd Wembley concert last night got attention for video of the fans from the stage, as the band really rocked
By highplainsdem - 1 hr ago
Oasis's 2nd Wembley concert last night got attention for video of the fans from the stage, as the band really rocked
By highplainsdem - 1 hr ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Fareed Zakaria: There is a larger problem for Trump in the Epstein chaos
By Eugene - 1 hr ago
Fareed Zakaria: There is a larger problem for Trump in the Epstein chaos
By Eugene - 1 hr ago
Music Appreciation
On this day, July 27, 1942, Bobbie Lee Gentry was born.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago
On this day, July 27, 1942, Bobbie Lee Gentry was born.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago
Environment & Energy
Fires In Greece Burn Half The Island Of Kythera, Continue In Evia And The Peloponnese; Foreign Fire Services Assisting
By hatrack - 1 hr ago
Fires In Greece Burn Half The Island Of Kythera, Continue In Evia And The Peloponnese; Foreign Fire Services Assisting
By hatrack - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Help Me - Did Krasnov send Patriot Missile Systems to Ukraine
By gab13by13 - 1 hr ago
Help Me - Did Krasnov send Patriot Missile Systems to Ukraine
By gab13by13 - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Beto O'Rourke has advice for Dems. What do you think of it?
By senseandsensibility - 50 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Beto O'Rourke has advice for Dems. What do you think of it?
By senseandsensibility - 50 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Environment & Energy
UK's Shit-Dispensing, Uh, Water Company CEOs' Pay Rose An Avg Of 5% Last Year, To $1 Million+ Per Annum
By hatrack - 1 hr ago
UK's Shit-Dispensing, Uh, Water Company CEOs' Pay Rose An Avg Of 5% Last Year, To $1 Million+ Per Annum
By hatrack - 1 hr ago
Sports
Trump's demand for Washington NFL team name change ignores years of psychological data, experts say
By Eugene - 1 hr ago
Trump's demand for Washington NFL team name change ignores years of psychological data, experts say
By Eugene - 1 hr ago
Race & Ethnicity
Trump's demand for Washington NFL team name change ignores years of psychological data, experts say
By Eugene - 1 hr ago
Trump's demand for Washington NFL team name change ignores years of psychological data, experts say
By Eugene - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
You know what's wrong with the Epstein files situation? They're acting like it's a national security issue.
By RoeVWade - 1 hr ago
You know what's wrong with the Epstein files situation? They're acting like it's a national security issue.
By RoeVWade - 1 hr ago
American History
On this day, July 27, 1974, the House Judiciary Committee voted 27-11 for Nixon's impeachment.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago
On this day, July 27, 1974, the House Judiciary Committee voted 27-11 for Nixon's impeachment.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago
Foreign Affairs
Ukrainian drones target St Petersburg as Putin attends scaled-down Navy Day
By Eugene - 1 hr ago
Ukrainian drones target St Petersburg as Putin attends scaled-down Navy Day
By Eugene - 1 hr ago
Environment & Energy
1000s Of Tons Of Invasive Brown Algae Buries Beaches In Spain, Around Strait Of Gibraltar
By hatrack - 1 hr ago
1000s Of Tons Of Invasive Brown Algae Buries Beaches In Spain, Around Strait Of Gibraltar
By hatrack - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Trump Floats Prosecuting Oprah as Latest Epstein Distraction Tactic
By Eugene - 1 hr ago
Trump Floats Prosecuting Oprah as Latest Epstein Distraction Tactic
By Eugene - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Its hard to believe that anyone did not know that TSF was a sleaze about sex.
By milestogo - 1 hr ago
Its hard to believe that anyone did not know that TSF was a sleaze about sex.
By milestogo - 1 hr ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Trump administration pushes states to exclude immigrant students from in-state tuition
By Eugene - 1 hr ago
Trump administration pushes states to exclude immigrant students from in-state tuition
By Eugene - 1 hr ago
Israel/Palestine
3 IDF soldiers dismissed and jailed for refusing to return to Gaza fighting
By David__77 - 1 hr ago
3 IDF soldiers dismissed and jailed for refusing to return to Gaza fighting
By David__77 - 1 hr ago
Environment & Energy
Extra-Trumpy MD County Got Flooded (Again) But No FEMA: They Feel SCROTUS "Turned His Back On Them"
By hatrack - 1 hr ago
Extra-Trumpy MD County Got Flooded (Again) But No FEMA: They Feel SCROTUS "Turned His Back On Them"
By hatrack - 1 hr ago
Liberal YouTubers
Lovett Explains The Insane Trump Epstein Files Scandal - Lovett or Leave It
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago
Lovett Explains The Insane Trump Epstein Files Scandal - Lovett or Leave It
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
CNN put together a supercut of Pam Bondi being for releasing Epstein files before she suddenly turned against it
By riversedge - 1 hr ago
CNN put together a supercut of Pam Bondi being for releasing Epstein files before she suddenly turned against it
By riversedge - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
CAM (Combat Antisemitism Movement) weekly antisemitism report: 250% surge in Holocaust denial
By Beastly Boy - 1 hr ago
CAM (Combat Antisemitism Movement) weekly antisemitism report: 250% surge in Holocaust denial
By Beastly Boy - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Photos: Dan Osborn launches 2026 US Senate campaign in Omaha
By Omaha Steve - 1 hr ago
Photos: Dan Osborn launches 2026 US Senate campaign in Omaha
By Omaha Steve - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
We Found One Of Jeffrey Epstein's Black Books Years Before The Recent 'Epstein Files' Controversy
By Uncle Joe - 1 hr ago
We Found One Of Jeffrey Epstein's Black Books Years Before The Recent 'Epstein Files' Controversy
By Uncle Joe - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Chris Matthews Bluntly Declares: 'The Country is Moving Towards Trump!'
By CatWoman - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Chris Matthews Bluntly Declares: 'The Country is Moving Towards Trump!'
By CatWoman - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Latest Breaking News
Safeway strike averted as unions reach tentative agreement with grocer
By ificandream - 1 hr ago
Safeway strike averted as unions reach tentative agreement with grocer
By ificandream - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Kentucky's campaign to improve rural cancer care is a national model. Federal cuts threaten its progress
By lostincalifornia - 1 hr ago
Kentucky's campaign to improve rural cancer care is a national model. Federal cuts threaten its progress
By lostincalifornia - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Israel begins daily pause in fighting in 3 Gaza areas to allow 'minimal' aid as hunger grows
By David__77 - 1 hr ago
Israel begins daily pause in fighting in 3 Gaza areas to allow 'minimal' aid as hunger grows
By David__77 - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
The Dean Obeidallah Show - What Just Happened?! with Pete Dominick, Nataly Aukar & Carolina Hidalgo
By ihaveaquestion - 1 hr ago
The Dean Obeidallah Show - What Just Happened?! with Pete Dominick, Nataly Aukar & Carolina Hidalgo
By ihaveaquestion - 1 hr ago
Cooking & Baking
It's Sunday: Time for Cookies! Ukrainian Plum Butter/ Kumquat Thumbprint! 🌞
By justaprogressive - 1 hr ago
It's Sunday: Time for Cookies! Ukrainian Plum Butter/ Kumquat Thumbprint! 🌞
By justaprogressive - 1 hr ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Congress Is Surrendering Its Last Real Power
By lostincalifornia - 1 hr ago
Congress Is Surrendering Its Last Real Power
By lostincalifornia - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
'Not my lane': Watch Mike Johnson squirm out of question on Ghislaine Maxwell pardon
By turbinetree - 2 hrs ago
'Not my lane': Watch Mike Johnson squirm out of question on Ghislaine Maxwell pardon
By turbinetree - 2 hrs ago
Music Appreciation
Gary Numan - Are 'Friends' Electric (Live at OVO Arena Wembley, 2022)
By BootinUp - 2 hrs ago
Gary Numan - Are 'Friends' Electric (Live at OVO Arena Wembley, 2022)
By BootinUp - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
A person detained in the Everglades was handcuffed and left outdoors in the sun as punishment
By Swede - 2 hrs ago
A person detained in the Everglades was handcuffed and left outdoors in the sun as punishment
By Swede - 2 hrs ago
Israel/Palestine
Israel Eases Gaza Aid Curbs, Hoping to Defuse Hunger Outcry.
By lostincalifornia - 2 hrs ago
Israel Eases Gaza Aid Curbs, Hoping to Defuse Hunger Outcry.
By lostincalifornia - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
'Allow children to do it': Fox News host calls to replace immigrants with child labor
By turbinetree - 2 hrs ago
'Allow children to do it': Fox News host calls to replace immigrants with child labor
By turbinetree - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
What Will It Cost to Renovate the 'Free' Air Force One? Don't Ask.
By dalton99a - 2 hrs ago
What Will It Cost to Renovate the 'Free' Air Force One? Don't Ask.
By dalton99a - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Hmm. So it looks as if it might cost something close to $1 billion to turn Qatar's gift plane into Trump's Air Force One
By riversedge - 2 hrs ago
Hmm. So it looks as if it might cost something close to $1 billion to turn Qatar's gift plane into Trump's Air Force One
By riversedge - 2 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Another whistleblower claims that top DOJ official suggested department could ignore court orders
1 hr ago - CNN Politics
1 hr ago - CNN Politics
Safeway strike averted as unions reach tentative agreement with grocer
1 hr ago - San Francisco Chronicle
1 hr ago - San Francisco Chronicle
Threat of US-EU trade war looms as Trump and top European official plan talks in Scotland
2 hrs ago - AP
2 hrs ago - AP
Israel begins a limited pause in fighting in 3 Gaza areas as concerns over hunger mount
2 hrs ago - AP
2 hrs ago - AP
South Carolina Democrats will fight to keep 'first in the nation' primary status in 2028
3 hrs ago - NBC News
3 hrs ago - NBC News
Democrats desperately look for a redistricting edge in California, New York and Maryland
4 hrs ago - Politico
4 hrs ago - Politico
Govs. Walz, Kelly to leave National Governors Association citing lack of bipartisan initiatives: Sources
5 hrs ago - ABC News
5 hrs ago - ABC News
'NO PRO FORMA SESSIONS': Trump Heats Up Recess Battle With Mike Lee, Thomas Massie Accusations Against GOP Leaders
6 hrs ago - MEDIAite
6 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Trump is trying to 'rig' the next election with a blatant 'power grab': lawmaker
7 hrs ago - Raw Story
7 hrs ago - Raw Story
Bongino vows to uncover 'truth' in cryptic message: 'We cannot run a Republic like this'
9 hrs ago - The Hill
9 hrs ago - The Hill
San Francisco says Trump admin is 'ignoring' injunction by again trying to limit funds with new language
9 hrs ago - Law & Crime
9 hrs ago - Law & Crime
District judge rejects SCOTUS rulings and rubbishes Trump admins attempt to pause reinstatement of fired Biden appointee
15 hrs ago - Law & Crime
15 hrs ago - Law & Crime
Trump Is Days Away From Securing His Questionable Air Force One Jet From Qatar
16 hrs ago - Huff Post
16 hrs ago - Huff Post
Hundreds protest Trump's visit to Scotland as US president hits the golf course under heavy security
17 hrs ago - The Independent
17 hrs ago - The Independent
Mary Trump makes final pitch to judge to compel her uncle to hand over Fred Trump estate 'valuation' docs
18 hrs ago - Law & Crime
18 hrs ago - Law & Crime
Doge reportedly using AI tool to create 'delete list' of federal regulations
19 hrs ago - The Guardian
19 hrs ago - The Guardian
Hegseth team told to stop polygraph tests after complaint to White House
20 hrs ago - Washington Post
20 hrs ago - Washington Post
Gabbard and White House 'lying' about intel on Russian interference in 2016, ex-CIA official says
21 hrs ago - NBC News
21 hrs ago - NBC News
Hegseth hit with 'rare intervention' as Pentagon generals grow tired of his act: NYT
22 hrs ago - Raw Story
22 hrs ago - Raw Story
Top State Dept. official who once attended conference with White nationalists picked to lead US Institute of Peace
Yesterday - CNN Politics
Yesterday - CNN Politics
Demoralized' Little League Team Shut Out of World Series by Trump's Travel Ban
Yesterday - Daily Beast
Yesterday - Daily Beast
Newsom calls GOP's push to redraw TX congressional maps an 'existential crisis to democracy'
Yesterday - KGO-TV San Francisco
Yesterday - KGO-TV San Francisco
Northern Virginia VCU student denied diploma after participating in pro-Palestinian protests
Yesterday - WTOP
Yesterday - WTOP
'Stay out of it': Ex-top Republican lawmaker rips Trump's bid to 'rig' midterms
Yesterday - Raw Story
Yesterday - Raw Story
Dr. Phil launching new media network of 'citizen journalists' after his first one goes bankrupt
Yesterday - The Independent
Yesterday - The Independent
Trump says surprise rebate checks could be coming thanks to tariff revenue
Yesterday - Staten Island Advance/SiLive
Yesterday - Staten Island Advance/SiLive
Meta will cease political ads in European Union by fall, blaming bloc's new rules
Yesterday - NY Daily News/AP
Yesterday - NY Daily News/AP
Liberal media watchdog weighs shutting down as it 'scrambles' to fend off MAGA assault
Yesterday - Raw Story
Yesterday - Raw Story