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General Discussion
Iran promises regional war in response to Trump threat: 'Restraint has come to an end'
By LetMyPeopleVote - 52 sec ago
Iran promises regional war in response to Trump threat: 'Restraint has come to an end'
By LetMyPeopleVote - 52 sec 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 - 1 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 - 1 min ago
General Discussion
Misogynist Trump calls for 'real loser' Fox News host to be taken off the air
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 6 min ago
Misogynist Trump calls for 'real loser' Fox News host to be taken off the air
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 6 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 - 9 min ago
Lap dog Lindsey Graham: Iran will suffer 'massive military attack' Tuesday night without 'capitulation' from Tehran
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 9 min ago
Iowa
Sen Ernst Latest Press release yesterday April 6, 2026: Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Mill Creek Cafe
By IA8IT - 13 min ago
Sen Ernst Latest Press release yesterday April 6, 2026: Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Mill Creek Cafe
By IA8IT - 13 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Iran has attacked Saudi Arabia's Jubail petrochemical complex, IRGC says
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 16 min ago
Iran has attacked Saudi Arabia's Jubail petrochemical complex, IRGC says
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 16 min ago
General Discussion
You can only imagine the view from space the astronauts aboard Artemis II will see upon reapproaching Earth...
By PeaceWave - 17 min ago
You can only imagine the view from space the astronauts aboard Artemis II will see upon reapproaching Earth...
By PeaceWave - 17 min ago
General Discussion
There Is a Fairly Strong Probability That Trump
By MineralMan - 25 replies @ 18 min ago (Milestone)
There Is a Fairly Strong Probability That Trump
By MineralMan - 25 replies @ 18 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Snopes: Fact Check: Trump pardoned Joseph Schwartz, convicted fraudster who formerly owned nursing homes
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 21 min ago
Snopes: Fact Check: Trump pardoned Joseph Schwartz, convicted fraudster who formerly owned nursing homes
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 21 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 @ 23 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 @ 23 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Maybe This Civilization Erasure Threat Is Subterfuge For Taking Kharg Island
By DemocratSinceBirth - 27 min ago
Maybe This Civilization Erasure Threat Is Subterfuge For Taking Kharg Island
By DemocratSinceBirth - 27 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump says 'a whole civilization will die tonight' if Iran does not make a deal
By demmiblue - 125 replies @ 29 min ago (Milestone)
Trump says 'a whole civilization will die tonight' if Iran does not make a deal
By demmiblue - 125 replies @ 29 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Ron Johnson (R) weighs in on trump's latest tweet. He sounds a little spooked
By senseandsensibility - 25 replies @ 29 min ago (Milestone)
Ron Johnson (R) weighs in on trump's latest tweet. He sounds a little spooked
By senseandsensibility - 25 replies @ 29 min 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 - 30 min ago
I know bringing up something from 2016 may seem quaint or moot, but in light of today's events
By RockRaven - 30 min ago
General Discussion
There's a plane that looks like a 747/VC-25 operating out of Joint Base Andrews today.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 33 min ago
There's a plane that looks like a 747/VC-25 operating out of Joint Base Andrews today.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 33 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Russia and China veto watered-down UN resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 41 min ago
Russia and China veto watered-down UN resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 41 min ago
General Discussion
This is the guy who destroyed the East Wing of the White House
By BWdem4life - 42 min ago
This is the guy who destroyed the East Wing of the White House
By BWdem4life - 42 min ago
General Discussion
'Through the roof': This county has the highest average gas price in America
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 45 min ago
'Through the roof': This county has the highest average gas price in America
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 45 min ago
General Discussion
Email from Rocky Mountain PBS - Their funding is not restored by the Court decision
By William Seger - 48 min ago
Email from Rocky Mountain PBS - Their funding is not restored by the Court decision
By William Seger - 48 min ago
General Discussion
Iran threatens Bab al-Mandeb closure: How would that affect world trade?
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 57 min ago
Iran threatens Bab al-Mandeb closure: How would that affect world trade?
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 57 min 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)
General Discussion
Trump, challenged on bombing Iran: "Who are you with?"..."PBS"..."That's a radical left group of lunatics"
By Miles Archer - 1 hr ago
Trump, challenged on bombing Iran: "Who are you with?"..."PBS"..."That's a radical left group of lunatics"
By Miles Archer - 1 hr ago
Movies
Nuke Launch Sequence Wargames (1983) Full Opening Scene 1080p
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago
Nuke Launch Sequence Wargames (1983) Full Opening Scene 1080p
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Trump needs to be arrested right now and put somewhere where there is no communication for him. A mental facility
By SheilaAnn - 1 hr ago
Trump needs to be arrested right now and put somewhere where there is no communication for him. A mental facility
By SheilaAnn - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Journalist Spencer Ackerman: "A whole civilization will die tonight" is the most vile thing a US president has ever said
By highplainsdem - 1 hr ago
Journalist Spencer Ackerman: "A whole civilization will die tonight" is the most vile thing a US president has ever said
By highplainsdem - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Vance accuses EU of 'foreign interference' in upcoming Hungarian election while endorsing Orbán
By Celerity - 1 hr ago
Vance accuses EU of 'foreign interference' in upcoming Hungarian election while endorsing Orbán
By Celerity - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Ron Johnson (R) weighs in on trump's latest tweet. He sounds a little spooked
By senseandsensibility - 1 hr ago
Ron Johnson (R) weighs in on trump's latest tweet. He sounds a little spooked
By senseandsensibility - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
On October 27, 1962, "A guy called Vasily Arkhipov saved the world."
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago
On October 27, 1962, "A guy called Vasily Arkhipov saved the world."
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Orrex often asks if he is dead yet. What is he's already dead?
By generalbetrayus - 1 hr ago
Orrex often asks if he is dead yet. What is he's already dead?
By generalbetrayus - 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 - 150 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 - 150 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Cable News Clips
Report from Tehran: "Hormuz Is Not a Tool to End the War But How Iran Wins the Aftermath"
By Uncle Joe - 1 hr ago
Report from Tehran: "Hormuz Is Not a Tool to End the War But How Iran Wins the Aftermath"
By Uncle Joe - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
AT FIRST GLANCE, you might think "OVERSIMPLIFICATION." Then, it will sink in, and you'll know it's the truth.
By Miles Archer - 1 hr ago
AT FIRST GLANCE, you might think "OVERSIMPLIFICATION." Then, it will sink in, and you'll know it's the truth.
By Miles Archer - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
In a sane world he would be receiving injections in a padded room
By malaise - 1 hr ago
In a sane world he would be receiving injections in a padded room
By malaise - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Sounds like the US and Israel are hitting Iranian infrastructure now. Qatar just announced it's spiraling out of control
By Cheezoholic - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Sounds like the US and Israel are hitting Iranian infrastructure now. Qatar just announced it's spiraling out of control
By Cheezoholic - 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
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Latest Breaking News
Russia and China veto watered-down UN resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz
41 min ago - AP
41 min 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
4 hrs ago - MEDIAite
4 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
6 hrs ago - CBS News
6 hrs ago - CBS News
Educator strike continues in Sheridan as school board and union hit stalemate
6 hrs ago - Colorado Public Radio
6 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
7 hrs ago - AP
7 hrs ago - AP
Former Australian soldier charged with committing 5 war crime murders in Afghanistan
7 hrs ago - Associated Presd
7 hrs ago - Associated Presd
Appeals court lets Iowa enforce book ban and restrictions on LGBTQ+ topics in K-6 classes
8 hrs ago - AP
8 hrs ago - AP
Ethics group demands to know whether Trump benefited financially from 'lawfare' lawsuit
9 hrs ago - Raw Story
9 hrs ago - Raw Story
Conservative-pushed Classic Learning Test is now replacing the SAT and ACT in some states
10 hrs ago - The Independent
10 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
14 hrs ago - Washington Post
14 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
18 hrs ago - NBC News
18 hrs ago - NBC News
Trump backs away from seizing Iran's oil: 'Unfortunately, the American people would like to see us come home'
18 hrs ago - Yahoo Finance
18 hrs ago - Yahoo Finance
Former NATO commander on Iran rejecting ceasefire proposal: 'They still have cards to play'
18 hrs ago - The Hill
18 hrs ago - The Hill
Republican super PAC's multi-hundred-million dollar ad buy shows a Senate GOP on defense
19 hrs ago - Politico
19 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
21 hrs ago - NBC News
21 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