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General Discussion
Kash Patel's meltdown over a jacket
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 16 hrs ago - 74 replies
Kash Patel's meltdown over a jacket
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 16 hrs ago - 74 replies
Latest Breaking News
Doctor explains why Trump underwent MRI during annual physical
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 68 replies
Doctor explains why Trump underwent MRI during annual physical
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 68 replies
General Discussion
Lawrence Tribe on how fucked Kegsbreath is...
By Mr.WeRP - 8 hrs ago - 65 replies
Lawrence Tribe on how fucked Kegsbreath is...
By Mr.WeRP - 8 hrs ago - 65 replies
General Discussion
Karoline Leavitt confirmed that Admiral Frank M."Mitch" Bradley had issued the order to fire on the vessel a second time
By Shellback Squid - 8 hrs ago - 52 replies
Karoline Leavitt confirmed that Admiral Frank M."Mitch" Bradley had issued the order to fire on the vessel a second time
By Shellback Squid - 8 hrs ago - 52 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump unleashes latest insult at female reporter as he says he will release MRI results
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 40 replies
Trump unleashes latest insult at female reporter as he says he will release MRI results
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 40 replies
General Discussion
Kelly: ... He runs around on a stage like he's a 12 year old playing army. It's embarrassing.
By demmiblue - 5 hrs ago - 38 replies
Kelly: ... He runs around on a stage like he's a 12 year old playing army. It's embarrassing.
By demmiblue - 5 hrs ago - 38 replies
General Discussion
Check in here if your avatar hasn't changed since Ukraine was invaded in Feb 2022
By BWdem4life - 6 hrs ago - 36 replies
Check in here if your avatar hasn't changed since Ukraine was invaded in Feb 2022
By BWdem4life - 6 hrs ago - 36 replies
General Discussion
MAGA nurse I work with and "professional nurses"
By AllyCat - 11 hrs ago - 34 replies
MAGA nurse I work with and "professional nurses"
By AllyCat - 11 hrs ago - 34 replies
General Discussion
What fresh HELL is this (screenshot of an email to me from MEDICARE.GOV)?
By Bo Zarts - 3 hrs ago - 32 replies
What fresh HELL is this (screenshot of an email to me from MEDICARE.GOV)?
By Bo Zarts - 3 hrs ago - 32 replies
General Discussion
'Nice try': Melania Trump buried after gushing reveal of White House Christmas decor
By turbinetree - 10 hrs ago - 32 replies
'Nice try': Melania Trump buried after gushing reveal of White House Christmas decor
By turbinetree - 10 hrs ago - 32 replies
General Discussion
Donnie Rotten won't be remembered for his ballroom, Arc de Trump or any other garish crap...
By augyboston - 16 hrs ago - 31 replies
Donnie Rotten won't be remembered for his ballroom, Arc de Trump or any other garish crap...
By augyboston - 16 hrs ago - 31 replies
General Discussion
Leader Jeffries bringing the fire
By senseandsensibility - 7 hrs ago - 28 replies
Leader Jeffries bringing the fire
By senseandsensibility - 7 hrs ago - 28 replies
General Discussion
What Is This Gender Role-Loving OU Student Even Doing In College?
By erronis - 6 hrs ago - 27 replies
What Is This Gender Role-Loving OU Student Even Doing In College?
By erronis - 6 hrs ago - 27 replies
General Discussion
The ICC must investigate Hegseth and/or Trump. They must prove they don't only target poor countries.
By Anxy - 11 hrs ago - 26 replies
The ICC must investigate Hegseth and/or Trump. They must prove they don't only target poor countries.
By Anxy - 11 hrs ago - 26 replies
Latest Breaking News
TSA announces $45 fee for travelers with no REAL ID
By groundloop - 12 hrs ago - 23 replies
TSA announces $45 fee for travelers with no REAL ID
By groundloop - 12 hrs ago - 23 replies
General Discussion
"It's become clear that John Roberts' promise to be a neutral umpire was a lie." GEE, do ya THINK so? He SEEMS nice.
By Miles Archer - 12 hrs ago - 23 replies
"It's become clear that John Roberts' promise to be a neutral umpire was a lie." GEE, do ya THINK so? He SEEMS nice.
By Miles Archer - 12 hrs ago - 23 replies
General Discussion
White House says second strike on vessel was legal and conducted in 'self defense' amid scrutiny - live
By mysteryowl - 8 hrs ago - 21 replies
White House says second strike on vessel was legal and conducted in 'self defense' amid scrutiny - live
By mysteryowl - 8 hrs ago - 21 replies
General Discussion
American Consumers Have Had It With High Car Prices
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 7 hrs ago - 19 replies
American Consumers Have Had It With High Car Prices
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 7 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
The Olivia Nuzzi and RFK Jr. Affair Is Messier Than We Ever Could Have Imagined
By erronis - 12 hrs ago - 19 replies
The Olivia Nuzzi and RFK Jr. Affair Is Messier Than We Ever Could Have Imagined
By erronis - 12 hrs ago - 19 replies
Latest Breaking News
Former Trump lawyer Alina Habba is disqualified as top New Jersey prosecutor, US appeals court rules
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 19 replies
Former Trump lawyer Alina Habba is disqualified as top New Jersey prosecutor, US appeals court rules
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
This is the proportion of territory Ukraine is being asked to give up (not actual size):
By applegrove - 8 hrs ago - 18 replies
This is the proportion of territory Ukraine is being asked to give up (not actual size):
By applegrove - 8 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
11 US warships and 15,000 troops now in Caribbean. El Trumpo to announce "special military operation" to "de-nazify"
By RoeVWade - 10 hrs ago - 18 replies
11 US warships and 15,000 troops now in Caribbean. El Trumpo to announce "special military operation" to "de-nazify"
By RoeVWade - 10 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
Wonder why WH correspondents do not stand up to trump when he calls them abusive names?
By senseandsensibility - 8 hrs ago - 17 replies
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Wonder why WH correspondents do not stand up to trump when he calls them abusive names?
By senseandsensibility - 8 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
BREAKING: 3rd Circuit rejects bid to make Trump lawyer Alina Habba acting US attorney.
By In It to Win It - 13 hrs ago - 17 replies
BREAKING: 3rd Circuit rejects bid to make Trump lawyer Alina Habba acting US attorney.
By In It to Win It - 13 hrs ago - 17 replies
Latest Breaking News
White House says admiral ordered follow-on strike on alleged drug boat, insists attack was lawful
By groundloop - 6 hrs ago - 16 replies
White House says admiral ordered follow-on strike on alleged drug boat, insists attack was lawful
By groundloop - 6 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
People Are Ordering Smaller Pizzas and Fewer Toppings. What Does That Tell Us?
By dalton99a - 12 hrs ago - 16 replies
People Are Ordering Smaller Pizzas and Fewer Toppings. What Does That Tell Us?
By dalton99a - 12 hrs ago - 16 replies
Latest Breaking News
EU tells Trump: You can't pardon Putin for war crimes in Ukraine
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 16 replies
EU tells Trump: You can't pardon Putin for war crimes in Ukraine
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 16 replies
Latest Breaking News
Democrat says he'll reintroduce war powers resolutions after report of attack on drug boat survivors
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 16 replies
Democrat says he'll reintroduce war powers resolutions after report of attack on drug boat survivors
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
Karoline Leavitt accidentally tells the truth
By highplainsdem - 7 hrs ago - 15 replies
Karoline Leavitt accidentally tells the truth
By highplainsdem - 7 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
"Whiskey Pete" Hegseth is finished, imo.
By yellowcanine - 14 hrs ago - 15 replies
"Whiskey Pete" Hegseth is finished, imo.
By yellowcanine - 14 hrs ago - 15 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump Defends Calling Tim Walz 'Seriously Retarded': 'I Think There's Something Wrong With Him'
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 15 replies
Trump Defends Calling Tim Walz 'Seriously Retarded': 'I Think There's Something Wrong With Him'
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 15 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump Says He Has Made His Choice to Lead the Federal Reserve
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 15 replies
Trump Says He Has Made His Choice to Lead the Federal Reserve
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 15 replies
Latest Breaking News
'America, uh... First!': ICE to buy $7.2 million worth of Canadian armored personnel carriers
By OnlinePoker - 5 hrs ago - 14 replies
'America, uh... First!': ICE to buy $7.2 million worth of Canadian armored personnel carriers
By OnlinePoker - 5 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
'Big Short' investor Michael Burry says Tesla is 'ridiculously overvalued'
By edhopper - 9 hrs ago - 13 replies
'Big Short' investor Michael Burry says Tesla is 'ridiculously overvalued'
By edhopper - 9 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Republican targeted by pipe bomb threat for refusing Trump's demand
By turbinetree - 10 hrs ago - 13 replies
Republican targeted by pipe bomb threat for refusing Trump's demand
By turbinetree - 10 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Republicans are trying to cheat in special election by telling Democrats the election is Wednesday
By LetMyPeopleVote - 10 hrs ago - 12 replies
Republicans are trying to cheat in special election by telling Democrats the election is Wednesday
By LetMyPeopleVote - 10 hrs ago - 12 replies
Cable News Clips
BREAKING NEWS: Trump Says He's Fine With MRI Being Released: 'It's Absolutely Perfect' - Forbes Breaking News
By Rhiannon12866 - 20 hrs ago - 12 replies
BREAKING NEWS: Trump Says He's Fine With MRI Being Released: 'It's Absolutely Perfect' - Forbes Breaking News
By Rhiannon12866 - 20 hrs ago - 12 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
The MAGA Nightmare is Almost Over, America.
By Ocelot II - 57 min ago - 10 replies
The MAGA Nightmare is Almost Over, America.
By Ocelot II - 57 min ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Sounds To Me That They Got Hegsbreath And Tr**p Dead To Rights On This War Crime.......
By global1 - 3 hrs ago - 10 replies
Sounds To Me That They Got Hegsbreath And Tr**p Dead To Rights On This War Crime.......
By global1 - 3 hrs ago - 10 replies
Latest Breaking News
Costco Joins Companies Suing for Refunds If Trump's Tariffs Fall
By Zorro - 5 hrs ago - 10 replies
Costco Joins Companies Suing for Refunds If Trump's Tariffs Fall
By Zorro - 5 hrs ago - 10 replies
The DU Lounge
What is the most ethical choice for stereo equipment that doesn't work?
By mahina - 7 hrs ago - 10 replies
What is the most ethical choice for stereo equipment that doesn't work?
By mahina - 7 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Well today is cyber Monday..........so I am on DU and not supporting oligarchs today how about you............
By turbinetree - 9 hrs ago - 10 replies
Well today is cyber Monday..........so I am on DU and not supporting oligarchs today how about you............
By turbinetree - 9 hrs ago - 10 replies
Photography
Shadow Monday -- Her Album has been updated at -- flickr.com/people/203800922@N03/
By George McGovern - 12 hrs ago - 10 replies
Shadow Monday -- Her Album has been updated at -- flickr.com/people/203800922@N03/
By George McGovern - 12 hrs ago - 10 replies
National Security & Defense
Trump says Hegseth told him he didn't order killing of boat crew
By mahatmakanejeeves - 17 hrs ago - 10 replies
Trump says Hegseth told him he didn't order killing of boat crew
By mahatmakanejeeves - 17 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Mike Johnson's red alert on members quitting Congress
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago - 9 replies
Mike Johnson's red alert on members quitting Congress
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
Even if the MAGAts scream their undying love for him, I don't see Trump doing any more MAGAt "rallies."
By Miles Archer - 5 hrs ago - 9 replies
Even if the MAGAts scream their undying love for him, I don't see Trump doing any more MAGAt "rallies."
By Miles Archer - 5 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
Trump says he'll look into reported second strike on suspected drug boat
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 9 hrs ago - 9 replies
Trump says he'll look into reported second strike on suspected drug boat
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 9 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
The words behind the Steppenwolf's "Monster" are more relevant now....
By JohnnyRingo - 13 hrs ago - 9 replies
The words behind the Steppenwolf's "Monster" are more relevant now....
By JohnnyRingo - 13 hrs ago - 9 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
5 ways Republicans are breaking with Trump
By Dulcinea - 14 hrs ago - 9 replies
5 ways Republicans are breaking with Trump
By Dulcinea - 14 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
Kristi Noem: "killers, leeches, and entitlement junkies"
By red dog 1 - 1 hr ago - 8 replies
Kristi Noem: "killers, leeches, and entitlement junkies"
By red dog 1 - 1 hr ago - 8 replies
General Discussion
Republican dissenters spark discharge petition clash with Johnson
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 3 hrs ago - 8 replies
Republican dissenters spark discharge petition clash with Johnson
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 3 hrs ago - 8 replies
Latest Breaking News
'Sloppy vetting' blamed for 'record-setting' White House personnel issues
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 8 replies
'Sloppy vetting' blamed for 'record-setting' White House personnel issues
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 8 replies
The DU Lounge
I'm going to sell my two bicycles. I have a 20" Lectric folding ebike and a 20" Zizzo brand 7 speed folder...
By wcmagumba - 4 hrs ago - 8 replies
I'm going to sell my two bicycles. I have a 20" Lectric folding ebike and a 20" Zizzo brand 7 speed folder...
By wcmagumba - 4 hrs ago - 8 replies
Health
Why screening for the deadliest cancer in the U.S. misses most cases
By question everything - 5 hrs ago - 8 replies
Why screening for the deadliest cancer in the U.S. misses most cases
By question everything - 5 hrs ago - 8 replies
Latest Breaking News
Longtime House Republican eyes Texas seat due to California redistricting: report
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 8 replies
Longtime House Republican eyes Texas seat due to California redistricting: report
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 8 replies
General Discussion
6 Craziest Revelations From Scathing Report on Kashyp Patel
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 8 hrs ago - 8 replies
6 Craziest Revelations From Scathing Report on Kashyp Patel
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 8 hrs ago - 8 replies
General Discussion
Why war on Venezuela? Epstein, Epstein, Epstein. WAG THE DOG.
By usonian - 8 hrs ago - 8 replies
Why war on Venezuela? Epstein, Epstein, Epstein. WAG THE DOG.
By usonian - 8 hrs ago - 8 replies
General Discussion
The Bubble-Wrapped President - The Atlantic
By In It to Win It - 11 hrs ago - 8 replies
The Bubble-Wrapped President - The Atlantic
By In It to Win It - 11 hrs ago - 8 replies
General Discussion
I Want To Remind People Of A Russian Propaganda Narrative
By gab13by13 - 13 hrs ago - 8 replies
I Want To Remind People Of A Russian Propaganda Narrative
By gab13by13 - 13 hrs ago - 8 replies
General Discussion
Up to now, when you thought of the most corrupt administration in U.S. history,
By 3Hotdogs - 13 hrs ago - 8 replies
Up to now, when you thought of the most corrupt administration in U.S. history,
By 3Hotdogs - 13 hrs ago - 8 replies
General Discussion
Pete Hagueseth's latest: "For your Christmas wish list..."
By demmiblue - 15 hrs ago - 8 replies
Pete Hagueseth's latest: "For your Christmas wish list..."
By demmiblue - 15 hrs ago - 8 replies
Forum Spotlight: Latin America
Mexican authorities kill one of country's top fentanyl traffickersTrump's pardon of Honduras's ex-president shows counter-drug effort is 'based on lies and hypocrisy'
Right-wing Honduras presidential rivals locked in 'technical tie' after preliminary count
Latest Breaking News
2 conservative operatives get probation for robocalls to discourage Black Detroit voters in 2020
40 min ago - AP News
40 min ago - AP News
Hegseth, with White House help, tries to distance himself from boat strike fallout
41 min ago - Washington Post
41 min ago - Washington Post
Trump Administration to Take Equity Stake in Former Intel CEO's Chip Startup
1 hr ago - Wall Street Journal
1 hr ago - Wall Street Journal
FBI under Kash Patel has become 'internally paralyzed by fear', new report reveals
2 hrs ago - The Guardian
2 hrs ago - The Guardian
'They Lie for a Living': Jeffries Rages At WH Claim About Pete Hegseth's Involvement In Second Boat Strike
4 hrs ago - MEDIAite
4 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Trump to hold Venezuela Oval Office meeting amid growing questions about his military moves
4 hrs ago - CNN
4 hrs ago - CNN
How Lauren Sanchez Bezos is supporting organizations fighting homelessness with $102M in grants
5 hrs ago - ABC News/GMA
5 hrs ago - ABC News/GMA
'America, uh... First!': ICE to buy $7.2 million worth of Canadian armored personnel carriers
5 hrs ago - Independent
5 hrs ago - Independent
Longtime House Republican eyes Texas seat due to California redistricting: report
5 hrs ago - Raw Story
5 hrs ago - Raw Story
White House says admiral ordered follow-on strike on alleged drug boat, insists attack was lawful
6 hrs ago - AP News
6 hrs ago - AP News
At least 9 Indiana Republicans were targeted in swatting attacks amid redistricting pressure from Trump
7 hrs ago - NBC News
7 hrs ago - NBC News
A South African radio presenter is arrested on suspicion of recruiting fighters for Russia
11 hrs ago - AP News
11 hrs ago - AP News
Over 800 people are still missing after flooding in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand
12 hrs ago - AP
12 hrs ago - AP
Former Trump lawyer Alina Habba is disqualified as top New Jersey prosecutor, US appeals court rules
13 hrs ago - AP
13 hrs ago - AP
FEMA workers reinstated after suspension and investigation over letter criticizing Trump's overhaul of agency
14 hrs ago - CNN Politics
14 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Democrat says he'll reintroduce war powers resolutions after report of attack on drug boat survivors
16 hrs ago - ABC News
16 hrs ago - ABC News
Trump Defends Calling Tim Walz 'Seriously Retarded': 'I Think There's Something Wrong With Him'
16 hrs ago - MEDIAite
16 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Trump unleashes latest insult at female reporter as he says he will release MRI results
17 hrs ago - The Independent
17 hrs ago - The Independent
American and Syrian forces conduct airstrikes on ISIS weapons storage facilities, US military says
18 hrs ago - USA Today
18 hrs ago - USA Today
Rep. Mike Turner says "you can't be America first and pro-Russia" as negotiators seek to broker end to war in Ukraine
19 hrs ago - CBS News
19 hrs ago - CBS News
Post-Thanksgiving travelers in Chicago see hundreds of flights canceled and delayed after snowstorm
Yesterday - AP
Yesterday - AP
Noem says deportation operation decisions are hers amid case over flights to El Salvador
Yesterday - NBC News
Yesterday - NBC News
Idaho bar offering a month of free drinks to customers who help ICE make arrests
Yesterday - The Independent
Yesterday - The Independent
How life changed in a rural town that lost its clinic after Trump's megabill
Yesterday - CNN Politics
Yesterday - CNN Politics