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General Discussion
Ted Lieu sends a message to the Joint Chiefs of Staff, who DO NOT ENJOY John Roberts' "IMMUNITY BENEDICTION."
By Miles Archer - 5 hrs ago - 233 recs
Ted Lieu sends a message to the Joint Chiefs of Staff, who DO NOT ENJOY John Roberts' "IMMUNITY BENEDICTION."
By Miles Archer - 5 hrs ago - 233 recs
General Discussion
HOUSE DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP STATEMENT ON DONALD TRUMP'S THREAT TO KILL A WHOLE CIVILIZATION
By Just_Vote_Dem - 3 hrs ago - 215 recs
HOUSE DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP STATEMENT ON DONALD TRUMP'S THREAT TO KILL A WHOLE CIVILIZATION
By Just_Vote_Dem - 3 hrs ago - 215 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump says 'a whole civilization will die tonight' if Iran does not make a deal
By demmiblue - 9 hrs ago - 179 recs
Trump says 'a whole civilization will die tonight' if Iran does not make a deal
By demmiblue - 9 hrs ago - 179 recs
General Discussion
Ron Johnson (R) weighs in on trump's latest tweet. He sounds a little spooked
By senseandsensibility - 5 hrs ago - 172 recs
Ron Johnson (R) weighs in on trump's latest tweet. He sounds a little spooked
By senseandsensibility - 5 hrs ago - 172 recs
General Discussion
OMFG: Karoline Leavitt actually made a truthful statement !!
By Pluvious - 6 hrs ago - 115 recs
OMFG: Karoline Leavitt actually made a truthful statement !!
By Pluvious - 6 hrs ago - 115 recs
General Discussion
Journalist Spencer Ackerman: "A whole civilization will die tonight" is the most vile thing a US president has ever said
By highplainsdem - 5 hrs ago - 107 recs
Journalist Spencer Ackerman: "A whole civilization will die tonight" is the most vile thing a US president has ever said
By highplainsdem - 5 hrs ago - 107 recs
General Discussion
when my mom got dementia, she no longer recognized me.
By Javaman - 9 hrs ago - 106 recs
when my mom got dementia, she no longer recognized me.
By Javaman - 9 hrs ago - 106 recs
General Discussion
In a sane world he would be receiving injections in a padded room
By malaise - 5 hrs ago - 84 recs
In a sane world he would be receiving injections in a padded room
By malaise - 5 hrs ago - 84 recs
General Discussion
Well, someone finally decided to go for it.
By OldBaldy1701E - 3 hrs ago - 78 recs
Well, someone finally decided to go for it.
By OldBaldy1701E - 3 hrs ago - 78 recs
General Discussion
I have been walking around with a deep sadness today
By gopiscrap - 1 hr ago - 72 recs
I have been walking around with a deep sadness today
By gopiscrap - 1 hr ago - 72 recs
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 - 5 hrs ago - 71 recs
AT FIRST GLANCE, you might think "OVERSIMPLIFICATION." Then, it will sink in, and you'll know it's the truth.
By Miles Archer - 5 hrs ago - 71 recs
General Discussion
Sounds like the US and Israel are hitting Iranian infrastructure now. Qatar just announced it's spiraling out of control
By Cheezoholic - 9 hrs ago - 71 recs
Sounds like the US and Israel are hitting Iranian infrastructure now. Qatar just announced it's spiraling out of control
By Cheezoholic - 9 hrs ago - 71 recs
General Discussion
What we always suspected. Republicans were told
By Baitball Blogger - 18 hrs ago - 69 recs
What we always suspected. Republicans were told
By Baitball Blogger - 18 hrs ago - 69 recs
General Discussion
The inscription on this lighter. Vietnam 1971-1972 could apply to today.
By Dunc - 13 hrs ago - 68 recs
The inscription on this lighter. Vietnam 1971-1972 could apply to today.
By Dunc - 13 hrs ago - 68 recs
General Discussion
We got a call from the VA today "I'm here from the government and I'm here to help"
By underpants - 19 hrs ago - 67 recs
We got a call from the VA today "I'm here from the government and I'm here to help"
By underpants - 19 hrs ago - 67 recs
General Discussion
Johns Hopkins psychologist says Trump is addicted to scaring people & starting wars and "he gets off on it"
By Miles Archer - 20 hrs ago - 66 recs
Johns Hopkins psychologist says Trump is addicted to scaring people & starting wars and "he gets off on it"
By Miles Archer - 20 hrs ago - 66 recs
Latest Breaking News
'Keep that a secret': General jumps in to stop Trump blurting out classified intel
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 66 recs
'Keep that a secret': General jumps in to stop Trump blurting out classified intel
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 66 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
Robert Reich: Trump has really, seriously, frighteningly lost his mind
By FakeNoose - 11 hrs ago - 59 recs
Robert Reich: Trump has really, seriously, frighteningly lost his mind
By FakeNoose - 11 hrs ago - 59 recs
General Discussion
I know bringing up something from 2016 may seem quaint or moot, but in light of today's events
By RockRaven - 4 hrs ago - 57 recs
I know bringing up something from 2016 may seem quaint or moot, but in light of today's events
By RockRaven - 4 hrs ago - 57 recs
General Discussion
There Is a Fairly Strong Probability That Trump
By MineralMan - 4 hrs ago - 54 recs
There Is a Fairly Strong Probability That Trump
By MineralMan - 4 hrs ago - 54 recs
Pets
Gwen did her first kitten 'crab walk'. She was trying to intimidate Merlin.
By Siwsan - 8 hrs ago - 54 recs
Gwen did her first kitten 'crab walk'. She was trying to intimidate Merlin.
By Siwsan - 8 hrs ago - 54 recs
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 - 7 hrs ago - 53 recs
In light of Trump's insane rhetoric and demented rant, where are the Democrats who will stand up and stop him?
By lees1975 - 7 hrs ago - 53 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump backs away from seizing Iran's oil: 'Unfortunately, the American people would like to see us come home'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 22 hrs ago - 51 recs
Trump backs away from seizing Iran's oil: 'Unfortunately, the American people would like to see us come home'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 22 hrs ago - 51 recs
Latest Breaking News
ICE arrests newlywed wife of Army soldier at military base
By groundloop - 8 hrs ago - 50 recs
ICE arrests newlywed wife of Army soldier at military base
By groundloop - 8 hrs ago - 50 recs
General Discussion
Canadian Family have lived in the US for 4 years. After vacation, US Border control refused their reentry
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 21 hrs ago - 49 recs
Canadian Family have lived in the US for 4 years. After vacation, US Border control refused their reentry
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 21 hrs ago - 49 recs
General Discussion
The Garden of Earthly Delights (detail), by Hieronymus Bosch, 1480-1505, 📸 by @alexbrandon
By mahatmakanejeeves - 10 hrs ago - 48 recs
The Garden of Earthly Delights (detail), by Hieronymus Bosch, 1480-1505, 📸 by @alexbrandon
By mahatmakanejeeves - 10 hrs ago - 48 recs
General Discussion
NYT reporter asks Trump: "Attacking power plants & bridges violates Geneva Convention. Isn't that a war crime?
By red dog 1 - 23 hrs ago - 47 recs
NYT reporter asks Trump: "Attacking power plants & bridges violates Geneva Convention. Isn't that a war crime?
By red dog 1 - 23 hrs ago - 47 recs
Latest Breaking News
House Democrat moves to impeach Hegseth over Iran war
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 45 recs
House Democrat moves to impeach Hegseth over Iran war
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 45 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump Merch Store Closes Few Months After Opening, Owner Blames Poor Sales to POTUS' War With Iran
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - 40 recs
Trump Merch Store Closes Few Months After Opening, Owner Blames Poor Sales to POTUS' War With Iran
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - 40 recs
The DU Lounge
I find humor. I'm now a freshman in the class of the seniors tribe.
By Dunc - 11 hrs ago - 40 recs
I find humor. I'm now a freshman in the class of the seniors tribe.
By Dunc - 11 hrs ago - 40 recs
General Discussion
Trump post, 7 PM this evening, for those looking for assurance that he's aware of the severity of his current situation.
By Miles Archer - 19 hrs ago - 36 recs
Trump post, 7 PM this evening, for those looking for assurance that he's aware of the severity of his current situation.
By Miles Archer - 19 hrs ago - 36 recs
General Discussion
ICE Cowboy Plotting to Sabotage America's Biggest Airports
By Zorro - 20 hrs ago - 35 recs
ICE Cowboy Plotting to Sabotage America's Biggest Airports
By Zorro - 20 hrs ago - 35 recs
Latest Breaking News
Teen who went to photograph L.A. 'No Kings' rally shot, blinded by Homeland Security agent, attorney says
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago - 31 recs
Teen who went to photograph L.A. 'No Kings' rally shot, blinded by Homeland Security agent, attorney says
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago - 31 recs
General Discussion
Trump Warns Iran To Accept His Ultimatum Or Face Wrath Of Next Ultimatum
By Zorro - 19 hrs ago - 28 recs
Trump Warns Iran To Accept His Ultimatum Or Face Wrath Of Next Ultimatum
By Zorro - 19 hrs ago - 28 recs
Latest Breaking News
Ethics group demands to know whether Trump benefited financially from 'lawfare' lawsuit
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 27 recs
Ethics group demands to know whether Trump benefited financially from 'lawfare' lawsuit
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 27 recs
The DU Lounge
Artemis II releases 1st pics of the backside of the Moon
By dweller - 18 hrs ago - 27 recs
Artemis II releases 1st pics of the backside of the Moon
By dweller - 18 hrs ago - 27 recs
General Discussion
Trump is responsible for 25% of the nation's debt:
By applegrove - 23 hrs ago - 27 recs
Trump is responsible for 25% of the nation's debt:
By applegrove - 23 hrs ago - 27 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump proposes to cut 9,400 TSA workers, $1.5 billion from budget
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 26 recs
Trump proposes to cut 9,400 TSA workers, $1.5 billion from budget
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 26 recs
General Discussion
Trump needs to be arrested right now and put somewhere where there is no communication for him. A mental facility
By SheilaAnn - 4 hrs ago - 24 recs
Trump needs to be arrested right now and put somewhere where there is no communication for him. A mental facility
By SheilaAnn - 4 hrs ago - 24 recs
General Discussion
Is it a cartoon, or a photo? You decide. But yeah, it's "perfect."
By Miles Archer - 2 hrs ago - 23 recs
Is it a cartoon, or a photo? You decide. But yeah, it's "perfect."
By Miles Archer - 2 hrs ago - 23 recs
General Discussion
"A man you can bait with a tweet is not a man we can trust with nuclear weapons"
By RandySF - 33 min ago - 21 recs
"A man you can bait with a tweet is not a man we can trust with nuclear weapons"
By RandySF - 33 min ago - 21 recs
General Discussion
Senator Chris Murphy: Also Congress could just vote to stop him. Your party could simply choose to not have America comm
By Passages - 5 hrs ago - 21 recs
Senator Chris Murphy: Also Congress could just vote to stop him. Your party could simply choose to not have America comm
By Passages - 5 hrs ago - 21 recs
General Discussion
Sorry Dad, this isn't what you put your life on the line for.
By La Coliniere - 5 hrs ago - 20 recs
Sorry Dad, this isn't what you put your life on the line for.
By La Coliniere - 5 hrs ago - 20 recs
Latest Breaking News
Senator Says Trump Will Be Guilty of a 'War Crime' if President Makes Good on Angry Truth Social Threat
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 20 recs
Senator Says Trump Will Be Guilty of a 'War Crime' if President Makes Good on Angry Truth Social Threat
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 20 recs
Cable News Clips
Lawrence: Trump's profane and perverse Iran social media post is why the 25th Amendment was written - The Last Word MS NOW
By Rhiannon12866 - 17 hrs ago - 20 recs
Lawrence: Trump's profane and perverse Iran social media post is why the 25th Amendment was written - The Last Word MS NOW
By Rhiannon12866 - 17 hrs ago - 20 recs
Latest Breaking News
Republicans freak out as Trump plan they applauded comes to red statess
By riversedge - 22 hrs ago - 20 recs
Republicans freak out as Trump plan they applauded comes to red statess
By riversedge - 22 hrs ago - 20 recs
Latest Breaking News
Retired Army general says US may need 'Nuremberg' like trials for Trump's 'illegal orders' in Iran war
By Mr. Sparkle - 2 hrs ago - 19 recs
Retired Army general says US may need 'Nuremberg' like trials for Trump's 'illegal orders' in Iran war
By Mr. Sparkle - 2 hrs ago - 19 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Trump Gets BANNED By PGA Legend In BRUTAL Takedown Chip Franklin, Really American
By ihaveaquestion - 6 hrs ago - 19 recs
Trump Gets BANNED By PGA Legend In BRUTAL Takedown Chip Franklin, Really American
By ihaveaquestion - 6 hrs ago - 19 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump says God supports U.S. cause in Iran war as he threatens wider bombing
By James48 - 18 hrs ago - 19 recs
Trump says God supports U.S. cause in Iran war as he threatens wider bombing
By James48 - 18 hrs ago - 19 recs
General Discussion
Jesus!!! Even the astronauts in space can't get away from Trump's constant boasting
By CatWoman - 18 hrs ago - 19 recs
Jesus!!! Even the astronauts in space can't get away from Trump's constant boasting
By CatWoman - 18 hrs ago - 19 recs
Latest Breaking News
Megyn Kelly: 'Trump could drop a nuke' and I still wouldn't vote for a Democrat
By highplainsdem - 1 hr ago - 18 recs
Megyn Kelly: 'Trump could drop a nuke' and I still wouldn't vote for a Democrat
By highplainsdem - 1 hr ago - 18 recs
General Discussion
SCHUMER and JEFFRIES need to meet this moment
By leftstreet - 3 hrs ago - 18 recs
SCHUMER and JEFFRIES need to meet this moment
By leftstreet - 3 hrs ago - 18 recs
Forum Spotlight: TV Chat
"That's not fair. That's not fair at all. There was time now. There was, was all the time I needed..."Stephen Colbert - what's his plan?
Tuesday, Apr. 7th - Late-night talk show guest listings
Latest Breaking News
Strike Looms as NYC Residential Building Workers Demand Legal Aid for Immigrants
4 min ago - Documented NY
4 min ago - Documented NY
Todd Blanche, in 1st appearance as acting AG, shrugs off suggestion Trump will 'pressure' him to target opponents
4 min ago - ABC News
4 min ago - ABC News
Lawsuit challenges Justice Department memo that declared presidential records law unconstitutional
52 min ago - CBS News
52 min ago - CBS News
Iran war live: US to weigh deadline extension while Tehran reviews Pakistan's ceasefire request
1 hr ago - Reuters
1 hr ago - Reuters
Justice Dept.'s Civil Rights Division Is Investigating Star Witness Against Trump
1 hr ago - New York Times
1 hr ago - New York Times
CT Rep. John Larson seeks to impeach President Trump. A White House spokesman calls it 'pathetic'
1 hr ago - Connecticut Insider.com
1 hr ago - Connecticut Insider.com
Teen who went to photograph L.A. 'No Kings' rally shot, blinded by Homeland Security agent, attorney says
1 hr ago - Los Angeles Times
1 hr ago - Los Angeles Times
Explosive NY Times Report Reveals Vance Warned Iran War Would Be a 'Disaster' As Trump Dismissed Risks
1 hr ago - MEDIAite
1 hr ago - MEDIAite
Retired Army general says US may need 'Nuremberg' like trials for Trump's 'illegal orders' in Iran war
2 hrs ago - Independent.co.uk
2 hrs ago - Independent.co.uk
Iranian Officials Say Indirect Talks With U.S. Ended After Trump's Latest Threat
2 hrs ago - New York Times
2 hrs ago - New York Times
American journalist Shelly Kittleson has been released, an Iraqi official tells the AP
2 hrs ago - Associated Press
2 hrs ago - Associated Press
Iranian hackers' targeting of US critical infrastructure has escalated since start of war, US says
3 hrs ago - Reuters
3 hrs ago - Reuters
Russia and China veto watered-down UN resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz
4 hrs ago - AP
4 hrs ago - AP
US gas prices risk topping $5 per gallon if Strait of Hormuz stays closed: JPMorgan
5 hrs ago - Yahoo Finance
5 hrs ago - Yahoo Finance
Senator Says Trump Will Be Guilty of a 'War Crime' if President Makes Good on Angry Truth Social Threat
8 hrs ago - MEDIAite
8 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Iran calls for human chains around power plants as Trump's deadline for deal nears
8 hrs ago - MS NOW News/AP
8 hrs ago - MS NOW News/AP
Trump Merch Store Closes Few Months After Opening, Owner Blames Poor Sales to POTUS' War With Iran
9 hrs ago - msn/International Business Times
9 hrs ago - msn/International Business Times
Indianapolis city councilor says his home was shot at 13 times, "No Data Centers" sign left behind
10 hrs ago - CBS News
10 hrs ago - CBS News
Educator strike continues in Sheridan as school board and union hit stalemate
10 hrs ago - Colorado Public Radio
10 hrs ago - Colorado Public Radio
Trump's civil rights chief attended wedding of 'Stop the Steal' organizer: report
10 hrs ago - msn/Rawstory
10 hrs ago - msn/Rawstory
Michigan muscles its way to program's 2nd national title, beating stubborn UConn 69-63
11 hrs ago - AP
11 hrs ago - AP
Former Australian soldier charged with committing 5 war crime murders in Afghanistan
11 hrs ago - Associated Presd
11 hrs ago - Associated Presd
Howard Lutnick to sit for questioning in House panel's Epstein probe next month
11 hrs ago - NBC News
11 hrs ago - NBC News
Appeals court lets Iowa enforce book ban and restrictions on LGBTQ+ topics in K-6 classes
12 hrs ago - AP
12 hrs ago - AP