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General Discussion
Bret Baier (Fox) claims Trump told him "8pm is happening. If we get to that point, an attack like they haven't seen"
By Miles Archer - 4 min ago
Bret Baier (Fox) claims Trump told him "8pm is happening. If we get to that point, an attack like they haven't seen"
By Miles Archer - 4 min ago
Minnesota
Red ink at Minnesota Blue Cross spells more Medicare Advantage troubles ahead - strib
By question everything - 5 min ago
Red ink at Minnesota Blue Cross spells more Medicare Advantage troubles ahead - strib
By question everything - 5 min ago
General Discussion
HOUSE DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP STATEMENT ON DONALD TRUMP'S THREAT TO KILL A WHOLE CIVILIZATION
By Just_Vote_Dem - 5 min ago
HOUSE DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP STATEMENT ON DONALD TRUMP'S THREAT TO KILL A WHOLE CIVILIZATION
By Just_Vote_Dem - 5 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump says God supports U.S. cause in Iran war as he threatens wider bombing
By James48 - 25 replies @ 8 min ago (Milestone)
Trump says God supports U.S. cause in Iran war as he threatens wider bombing
By James48 - 25 replies @ 8 min ago (Milestone)
Latest Breaking News
Los Angeles Stadium workers urge FIFA to bar ICE from World Cup
By groundloop - 9 min ago
Los Angeles Stadium workers urge FIFA to bar ICE from World Cup
By groundloop - 9 min ago
General Discussion
An ancient oracle warned invading Persia would backfire - from Croesus to Trump, rulers have failed to listen
By mahatmakanejeeves - 10 min ago
An ancient oracle warned invading Persia would backfire - from Croesus to Trump, rulers have failed to listen
By mahatmakanejeeves - 10 min ago
General Discussion
Ohh That's Rich - two most important words in military law
By Figarosmom - 11 min ago
Ohh That's Rich - two most important words in military law
By Figarosmom - 11 min ago
General Discussion
In light of Trump's insane rhetoric and demented rant, where are the Democrats who will stand up and stop him?
By lees1975 - 225 replies @ 13 min ago (Milestone)
In light of Trump's insane rhetoric and demented rant, where are the Democrats who will stand up and stop him?
By lees1975 - 225 replies @ 13 min ago (Milestone)
Latest Breaking News
Iranian hackers' targeting of US critical infrastructure has escalated since start of war, US says
By BumRushDaShow - 13 min ago
Iranian hackers' targeting of US critical infrastructure has escalated since start of war, US says
By BumRushDaShow - 13 min ago
General Discussion
What a lot of power to know the whole world is waiting to see "Will he? Won't he?" The attention on this feeds him.
By Amaryllis - 14 min ago
What a lot of power to know the whole world is waiting to see "Will he? Won't he?" The attention on this feeds him.
By Amaryllis - 14 min ago
General Discussion
Hey Trumpwit, hows about we just bomb Mar-A-La-Go instead of Iran and end your whole stupid civilization?
By wcmagumba - 15 min ago
Hey Trumpwit, hows about we just bomb Mar-A-La-Go instead of Iran and end your whole stupid civilization?
By wcmagumba - 15 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
Steve Schmidt. Will trump play with the Horrors of Nuclear Weapons this Evening?
By MagaSmash - 16 min ago
Steve Schmidt. Will trump play with the Horrors of Nuclear Weapons this Evening?
By MagaSmash - 16 min ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Building a Messiah: How Trumpism Plans to Outlive Trump
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 21 min ago
Building a Messiah: How Trumpism Plans to Outlive Trump
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 21 min ago
General Discussion
The Workers Opting to Retire Instead of Taking On AI
By question everything - 23 min ago
The Workers Opting to Retire Instead of Taking On AI
By question everything - 23 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
IHIP News: 🚨 MAGA Calls for 25th AMENDMENT NOW as The trump FELON Goes NUCLEAR! It's OVER For Him!
By MagaSmash - 28 min ago
IHIP News: 🚨 MAGA Calls for 25th AMENDMENT NOW as The trump FELON Goes NUCLEAR! It's OVER For Him!
By MagaSmash - 28 min ago
General Discussion
Iran promises regional war in response to Trump threat: 'Restraint has come to an end'
By LetMyPeopleVote - 31 min ago
Iran promises regional war in response to Trump threat: 'Restraint has come to an end'
By LetMyPeopleVote - 31 min ago
General Discussion
Offbeat Wall Street research firm says it sent an analyst to Strait of Hormuz. Here's what they learned
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 32 min ago
Offbeat Wall Street research firm says it sent an analyst to Strait of Hormuz. Here's what they learned
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 32 min ago
General Discussion
Misogynist Trump calls for 'real loser' Fox News host to be taken off the air
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 37 min ago
Misogynist Trump calls for 'real loser' Fox News host to be taken off the air
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 37 min ago
General Discussion
Lap dog Lindsey Graham: Iran will suffer 'massive military attack' Tuesday night without 'capitulation' from Tehran
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 40 min ago
Lap dog Lindsey Graham: Iran will suffer 'massive military attack' Tuesday night without 'capitulation' from Tehran
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 40 min ago
Iowa
Sen Ernst Latest Press release yesterday April 6, 2026: Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Mill Creek Cafe
By IA8IT - 44 min ago
Sen Ernst Latest Press release yesterday April 6, 2026: Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Mill Creek Cafe
By IA8IT - 44 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Iran has attacked Saudi Arabia's Jubail petrochemical complex, IRGC says
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 47 min ago
Iran has attacked Saudi Arabia's Jubail petrochemical complex, IRGC says
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 47 min ago
General Discussion
You can only imagine the view from space the astronauts aboard Artemis II will see upon reapproaching Earth...
By PeaceWave - 48 min ago
You can only imagine the view from space the astronauts aboard Artemis II will see upon reapproaching Earth...
By PeaceWave - 48 min ago
General Discussion
There Is a Fairly Strong Probability That Trump
By MineralMan - 25 replies @ 49 min ago (Milestone)
There Is a Fairly Strong Probability That Trump
By MineralMan - 25 replies @ 49 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Snopes: Fact Check: Trump pardoned Joseph Schwartz, convicted fraudster who formerly owned nursing homes
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 51 min ago
Snopes: Fact Check: Trump pardoned Joseph Schwartz, convicted fraudster who formerly owned nursing homes
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 51 min ago
General Discussion
In light of Trump's insane rhetoric and demented rant, where are the Democrats who will stand up and stop him?
By lees1975 - 200 replies @ 54 min ago (Milestone)
In light of Trump's insane rhetoric and demented rant, where are the Democrats who will stand up and stop him?
By lees1975 - 200 replies @ 54 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Maybe This Civilization Erasure Threat Is Subterfuge For Taking Kharg Island
By DemocratSinceBirth - 58 min ago
Maybe This Civilization Erasure Threat Is Subterfuge For Taking Kharg Island
By DemocratSinceBirth - 58 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump says 'a whole civilization will die tonight' if Iran does not make a deal
By demmiblue - 125 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Trump says 'a whole civilization will die tonight' if Iran does not make a deal
By demmiblue - 125 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Ron Johnson (R) weighs in on trump's latest tweet. He sounds a little spooked
By senseandsensibility - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Ron Johnson (R) weighs in on trump's latest tweet. He sounds a little spooked
By senseandsensibility - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
I know bringing up something from 2016 may seem quaint or moot, but in light of today's events
By RockRaven - 1 hr ago
I know bringing up something from 2016 may seem quaint or moot, but in light of today's events
By RockRaven - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
There's a plane that looks like a 747/VC-25 operating out of Joint Base Andrews today.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago
There's a plane that looks like a 747/VC-25 operating out of Joint Base Andrews today.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Russia and China veto watered-down UN resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
Russia and China veto watered-down UN resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
This is the guy who destroyed the East Wing of the White House
By BWdem4life - 1 hr ago
This is the guy who destroyed the East Wing of the White House
By BWdem4life - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
'Through the roof': This county has the highest average gas price in America
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
'Through the roof': This county has the highest average gas price in America
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Email from Rocky Mountain PBS - Their funding is not restored by the Court decision
By William Seger - 1 hr ago
Email from Rocky Mountain PBS - Their funding is not restored by the Court decision
By William Seger - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Iran threatens Bab al-Mandeb closure: How would that affect world trade?
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
Iran threatens Bab al-Mandeb closure: How would that affect world trade?
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
United Kingdom
Reform cold calling public in bid to find 'paper' candidates for local elections
By muriel_volestrangler - 1 hr ago
Reform cold calling public in bid to find 'paper' candidates for local elections
By muriel_volestrangler - 1 hr ago
Cable News Clips
Juan Gonzlez: "Latinx Freedom" Conference Will Be Landmark Gathering in NYC April 9-10
By Uncle Joe - 1 hr ago
Juan Gonzlez: "Latinx Freedom" Conference Will Be Landmark Gathering in NYC April 9-10
By Uncle Joe - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
If you are familiar with Malcolm you know he rants, but today he is well over the top and rightly so.
By flashman13 - 1 hr ago
If you are familiar with Malcolm you know he rants, but today he is well over the top and rightly so.
By flashman13 - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
In light of Trump's insane rhetoric and demented rant, where are the Democrats who will stand up and stop him?
By lees1975 - 175 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
In light of Trump's insane rhetoric and demented rant, where are the Democrats who will stand up and stop him?
By lees1975 - 175 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
'Vile.' Trump's threat to Iran's infrastructure enflames MAGA tensions
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
'Vile.' Trump's threat to Iran's infrastructure enflames MAGA tensions
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
In 1999 The US and NATO knocked out 70% of power plants in Serbia with "soft bombs"
By WarGamer - 1 hr ago
In 1999 The US and NATO knocked out 70% of power plants in Serbia with "soft bombs"
By WarGamer - 1 hr ago
Netflix, Streaming Videos & DVDs
Carol Burnett on the Netflix show Better Call Saul
By Beringia - 1 hr ago
Carol Burnett on the Netflix show Better Call Saul
By Beringia - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
The president speaks genocide - The words, the law, the future -- Timothy Snyder
By erronis - 1 hr ago
The president speaks genocide - The words, the law, the future -- Timothy Snyder
By erronis - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Voters set to decide Wisconsin Supreme Court race and Georgia runoff for Marjorie Taylor Greene's seat
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
Voters set to decide Wisconsin Supreme Court race and Georgia runoff for Marjorie Taylor Greene's seat
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Democrats see a chance to win back Latino voters in southern Florida
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
Democrats see a chance to win back Latino voters in southern Florida
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
Cable News Clips
"A Moral Obscenity": White House Demands $1.5 Trillion Pentagon Budget, Largest Increase Since WWII
By Uncle Joe - 1 hr ago
"A Moral Obscenity": White House Demands $1.5 Trillion Pentagon Budget, Largest Increase Since WWII
By Uncle Joe - 1 hr ago
The DU Lounge
What is/are your current pet/pets--dog, cat, fish, bird or other. Mine are Dolly--dog, and Tinker---cat.
By debm55 - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
What is/are your current pet/pets--dog, cat, fish, bird or other. Mine are Dolly--dog, and Tinker---cat.
By debm55 - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Forum Spotlight: North Carolina
Calls for North Carolina mayor to resign after being spotted pantless in Town Hall7-year-old boy drowns while trying to save his friend, family says
SPOTLIGHT RACE: Woodson Bradley for NC-SD42
Latest Breaking News
Iranian hackers' targeting of US critical infrastructure has escalated since start of war, US says
13 min ago - Reuters
13 min ago - Reuters
Russia and China veto watered-down UN resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz
1 hr ago - AP
1 hr ago - AP
US gas prices risk topping $5 per gallon if Strait of Hormuz stays closed: JPMorgan
2 hrs ago - Yahoo Finance
2 hrs ago - Yahoo Finance
Senator Says Trump Will Be Guilty of a 'War Crime' if President Makes Good on Angry Truth Social Threat
5 hrs ago - MEDIAite
5 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Iran calls for human chains around power plants as Trump's deadline for deal nears
5 hrs ago - MS NOW News/AP
5 hrs ago - MS NOW News/AP
Trump Merch Store Closes Few Months After Opening, Owner Blames Poor Sales to POTUS' War With Iran
6 hrs ago - msn/International Business Times
6 hrs ago - msn/International Business Times
Indianapolis city councilor says his home was shot at 13 times, "No Data Centers" sign left behind
7 hrs ago - CBS News
7 hrs ago - CBS News
Educator strike continues in Sheridan as school board and union hit stalemate
7 hrs ago - Colorado Public Radio
7 hrs ago - Colorado Public Radio
Trump's civil rights chief attended wedding of 'Stop the Steal' organizer: report
7 hrs ago - msn/Rawstory
7 hrs ago - msn/Rawstory
Michigan muscles its way to program's 2nd national title, beating stubborn UConn 69-63
8 hrs ago - AP
8 hrs ago - AP
Former Australian soldier charged with committing 5 war crime murders in Afghanistan
8 hrs ago - Associated Presd
8 hrs ago - Associated Presd
Appeals court lets Iowa enforce book ban and restrictions on LGBTQ+ topics in K-6 classes
9 hrs ago - AP
9 hrs ago - AP
Ethics group demands to know whether Trump benefited financially from 'lawfare' lawsuit
10 hrs ago - Raw Story
10 hrs ago - Raw Story
Conservative-pushed Classic Learning Test is now replacing the SAT and ACT in some states
11 hrs ago - The Independent
11 hrs ago - The Independent
House Democrats demand end to 'cruel' US energy blockade after visit to Cuba
11 hrs ago - The Guardian
11 hrs ago - The Guardian
Deere settles US right-to-repair lawsuit with $99 million fund, repair commitments
11 hrs ago - Reuters
11 hrs ago - Reuters
Trump says God supports U.S. cause in Iran war as he threatens wider bombing
15 hrs ago - Washington Post
15 hrs ago - Washington Post
Public health takes center stage in US midterm campaigns: 'It's already been politicized'
18 hrs ago - The Guardian
18 hrs ago - The Guardian
Nation's high court rules Oklahoma Indigenous woman must pay income taxes
18 hrs ago - Oklahoma Voice
18 hrs ago - Oklahoma Voice
Gillibrand calls for more details after reports of Hegseth withholding promotions
19 hrs ago - NBC News
19 hrs ago - NBC News
Trump backs away from seizing Iran's oil: 'Unfortunately, the American people would like to see us come home'
19 hrs ago - Yahoo Finance
19 hrs ago - Yahoo Finance
Former NATO commander on Iran rejecting ceasefire proposal: 'They still have cards to play'
19 hrs ago - The Hill
19 hrs ago - The Hill
Republican super PAC's multi-hundred-million dollar ad buy shows a Senate GOP on defense
20 hrs ago - Politico
20 hrs ago - Politico
'Keep that a secret': General jumps in to stop Trump blurting out classified intel
20 hrs ago - Raw Story
20 hrs ago - Raw Story
Trump threatens to jail journalists in hunt to find leaker of Iran fighter jet story
22 hrs ago - NBC News
22 hrs ago - NBC News
Investigation: Unmasking the anonymous hosts of 'Russians With Attitude,' a pro-war podcast popular with US far right
22 hrs ago - Kyiv Independent
22 hrs ago - Kyiv Independent