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General Discussion
Holy Crap! It's only taken a 78 YO, low-energy, drowsy, flatulent
By maxrandb - 20 hrs ago - 223 recs
Holy Crap! It's only taken a 78 YO, low-energy, drowsy, flatulent
By maxrandb - 20 hrs ago - 223 recs
General Discussion
BREAKING: Senate invokes Cloture on Ukraine aid
By brooklynite - 18 hrs ago - 198 recs
BREAKING: Senate invokes Cloture on Ukraine aid
By brooklynite - 18 hrs ago - 198 recs
General Discussion
It's impossible to exaggerate just how badly the gag order hearing went for both Trump and lead attorney Todd Blanche.
By kpete - 22 hrs ago - 176 recs
It's impossible to exaggerate just how badly the gag order hearing went for both Trump and lead attorney Todd Blanche.
By kpete - 22 hrs ago - 176 recs
General Discussion
My worst fear has happened, my mom fell again & may have broken her hip?
By imanamerican63 - 14 hrs ago - 125 recs
My worst fear has happened, my mom fell again & may have broken her hip?
By imanamerican63 - 14 hrs ago - 125 recs
General Discussion
Pic Of The Moment: Proposal For Enforcing Gag Order
By EarlG - 22 hrs ago - 106 recs
Pic Of The Moment: Proposal For Enforcing Gag Order
By EarlG - 22 hrs ago - 106 recs
General Discussion
The thing to understand about the National Enquirer...
By Tommy Carcetti - 13 hrs ago - 95 recs
The thing to understand about the National Enquirer...
By Tommy Carcetti - 13 hrs ago - 95 recs
General Discussion
Trump is not going to make it through this trial
By Johnny2X2X - 11 hrs ago - 90 recs
Trump is not going to make it through this trial
By Johnny2X2X - 11 hrs ago - 90 recs
General Discussion
Hillary Clinton says something true and the GOP freaks out
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 19 hrs ago - 89 recs
Hillary Clinton says something true and the GOP freaks out
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 19 hrs ago - 89 recs
General Discussion
"Planning underway to facilitate incarceration" What a delicious headline.
By demmiblue - 14 hrs ago - 85 recs
"Planning underway to facilitate incarceration" What a delicious headline.
By demmiblue - 14 hrs ago - 85 recs
General Discussion
The National Enquirer made sure that cheato won the
By senseandsensibility - 18 hrs ago - 76 recs
The National Enquirer made sure that cheato won the
By senseandsensibility - 18 hrs ago - 76 recs
General Discussion
Netanyahu was always disrepectful of President Obama. He also shit on the Iran deal. He is actively fucking with us
By themaguffin - 17 hrs ago - 75 recs
Netanyahu was always disrepectful of President Obama. He also shit on the Iran deal. He is actively fucking with us
By themaguffin - 17 hrs ago - 75 recs
General Discussion
Remember when Smelvis said Meryl Street can't act - this was why!
By malaise - 14 hrs ago - 73 recs
Remember when Smelvis said Meryl Street can't act - this was why!
By malaise - 14 hrs ago - 73 recs
General Discussion
Netanyahu's killing of women and children in Gaza is also meant to defeat Biden
By TomDaisy - 20 hrs ago - 73 recs
Netanyahu's killing of women and children in Gaza is also meant to defeat Biden
By TomDaisy - 20 hrs ago - 73 recs
General Discussion
Liz Cheney Nukes the Supreme Court--With an Urgent Warning About Trump
By Nevilledog - 19 hrs ago - 67 recs
Liz Cheney Nukes the Supreme Court--With an Urgent Warning About Trump
By Nevilledog - 19 hrs ago - 67 recs
General Discussion
Merchan to sf's lawyer: "You're losing all credibility."
By mobeau69 - 22 hrs ago - 61 recs
Merchan to sf's lawyer: "You're losing all credibility."
By mobeau69 - 22 hrs ago - 61 recs
General Discussion
My favorite player in the catch and kill game is the doorman
By Raven123 - 16 hrs ago - 57 recs
My favorite player in the catch and kill game is the doorman
By Raven123 - 16 hrs ago - 57 recs
General Discussion
Meidas Touch: Lev Parnas Makes STUNNING CLAIM on Trump Crimes
By TheBlackAdder - 17 hrs ago - 55 recs
Meidas Touch: Lev Parnas Makes STUNNING CLAIM on Trump Crimes
By TheBlackAdder - 17 hrs ago - 55 recs
General Discussion
actor Terry Carter dies at age 95. Boomers will recognize his face
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 7 hrs ago - 52 recs
actor Terry Carter dies at age 95. Boomers will recognize his face
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 7 hrs ago - 52 recs
Latest Breaking News
Marjorie Taylor Greene makes wild claim that Democrats want Trump to be 'murdered in jail'
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 51 recs
Marjorie Taylor Greene makes wild claim that Democrats want Trump to be 'murdered in jail'
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 51 recs
Latest Breaking News
Judge tells Trump lawyer he's 'losing all credibility with the court'
By speak easy - 22 hrs ago - 51 recs
Judge tells Trump lawyer he's 'losing all credibility with the court'
By speak easy - 22 hrs ago - 51 recs
General Discussion
So We Learned More Today That Tr**p Was A Fake From The Git Go.....
By global1 - 15 hrs ago - 50 recs
So We Learned More Today That Tr**p Was A Fake From The Git Go.....
By global1 - 15 hrs ago - 50 recs
General Discussion
On trial, Trump is a shadow of the superhero his supporters crave
By Bundbuster - 19 hrs ago - 50 recs
On trial, Trump is a shadow of the superhero his supporters crave
By Bundbuster - 19 hrs ago - 50 recs
General Discussion
Most important issue for suburban women in swing states
By Quixote1818 - 12 hrs ago - 48 recs
Most important issue for suburban women in swing states
By Quixote1818 - 12 hrs ago - 48 recs
General Discussion
I'm already suffering withdrawals from no Image Dump,
By Bundbuster - 15 hrs ago - 48 recs
I'm already suffering withdrawals from no Image Dump,
By Bundbuster - 15 hrs ago - 48 recs
General Discussion
This is when I became a huge fan of George Conway
By Pototan - 13 hrs ago - 46 recs
This is when I became a huge fan of George Conway
By Pototan - 13 hrs ago - 46 recs
Latest Breaking News
Biden: I almost wanted to buy Trump Bible 'just to see what the hell's in it'
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 45 recs
Biden: I almost wanted to buy Trump Bible 'just to see what the hell's in it'
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 45 recs
Seniors
A friend of mine, a senior like me, sent me this. I thought it was a hoot and I hope you do too!
By CaliforniaPeggy - 8 hrs ago - 43 recs
A friend of mine, a senior like me, sent me this. I thought it was a hoot and I hope you do too!
By CaliforniaPeggy - 8 hrs ago - 43 recs
Latest Breaking News
National Enquirer made up the story about Ted Cruz's father and Lee Harvey Oswald, former publisher says
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 43 recs
National Enquirer made up the story about Ted Cruz's father and Lee Harvey Oswald, former publisher says
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 43 recs
Announcements
We're pleased to announce that DU Journals are working again
By EarlG - 20 hrs ago - 43 recs
We're pleased to announce that DU Journals are working again
By EarlG - 20 hrs ago - 43 recs
Latest Breaking News
Donald Trump Suffers Huge Vote Against Him in Pennsylvania Primary
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - 40 recs
Donald Trump Suffers Huge Vote Against Him in Pennsylvania Primary
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - 40 recs
General Discussion
Jimmy Kimmel Uses Trump's Favorite Attack Against Him And This One Really Stinks
By Tom of Temecula - 4 hrs ago - 40 recs
Jimmy Kimmel Uses Trump's Favorite Attack Against Him And This One Really Stinks
By Tom of Temecula - 4 hrs ago - 40 recs
Latest Breaking News
Pelosi says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "should resign"
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 40 recs
Pelosi says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "should resign"
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 40 recs
Environment & Energy
Jalopnik: Tesla Learns Hard Lesson: Go Anti-Woke, Go Broke
By OKIsItJustMe - 10 hrs ago - 38 recs
Jalopnik: Tesla Learns Hard Lesson: Go Anti-Woke, Go Broke
By OKIsItJustMe - 10 hrs ago - 38 recs
General Discussion
Opinion: The Left Needs to Handle Its Antisemitism Problem--NOW
By RandySF - 21 hrs ago - 38 recs
Opinion: The Left Needs to Handle Its Antisemitism Problem--NOW
By RandySF - 21 hrs ago - 38 recs
General Discussion
Judge strikes down North Carolina felon voting law
By RandySF - 22 hrs ago - 38 recs
Judge strikes down North Carolina felon voting law
By RandySF - 22 hrs ago - 38 recs
General Discussion
Ukraine Aid Bill Passes the Senate!!!! On the way to the President's Desk!!!
By Nictuku - 18 hrs ago - 36 recs
Ukraine Aid Bill Passes the Senate!!!! On the way to the President's Desk!!!
By Nictuku - 18 hrs ago - 36 recs
General Discussion
Nikki Haley taking over a third of the GOP primary vote in Pennsylvania
By Tom of Temecula - 10 hrs ago - 35 recs
Nikki Haley taking over a third of the GOP primary vote in Pennsylvania
By Tom of Temecula - 10 hrs ago - 35 recs
General Discussion
Have you read the initial reports from Forensic Pathologists in Israel?
By sheshe2 - 9 hrs ago - 34 recs
Have you read the initial reports from Forensic Pathologists in Israel?
By sheshe2 - 9 hrs ago - 34 recs
General Discussion
Biden, in Florida: "Rick Scott wants to sunset Social Security. I think voters are going to sunset Rick Scott."
By peppertree - 16 hrs ago - 34 recs
Biden, in Florida: "Rick Scott wants to sunset Social Security. I think voters are going to sunset Rick Scott."
By peppertree - 16 hrs ago - 34 recs
General Discussion
Ron Filipkowski tweet: Donald Trump, the King of Fake News & Election Interference. It was all rigged
By iluvtennis - 14 hrs ago - 30 recs
Ron Filipkowski tweet: Donald Trump, the King of Fake News & Election Interference. It was all rigged
By iluvtennis - 14 hrs ago - 30 recs
Latest Breaking News
Biden mocks Trump on anniversary of COVID bleach controversy
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 30 recs
Biden mocks Trump on anniversary of COVID bleach controversy
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 30 recs
General Discussion
Fed up Democrat goes megaviral with SPEECH OF THE YEAR
By appleannie1 - 19 hrs ago - 30 recs
Fed up Democrat goes megaviral with SPEECH OF THE YEAR
By appleannie1 - 19 hrs ago - 30 recs
Latest Breaking News
Mar-a-Lago judge unseals batch of documents that shed light on Trump's wild judgeship bribery claim
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 29 recs
Mar-a-Lago judge unseals batch of documents that shed light on Trump's wild judgeship bribery claim
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 29 recs
Science
For the first time in one billion years, two lifeforms truly merged into one organism
By WestMichRad - 23 hrs ago - 29 recs
For the first time in one billion years, two lifeforms truly merged into one organism
By WestMichRad - 23 hrs ago - 29 recs
General Discussion
A huge thanks goes to all DUers for being kind words support concerning my mom.
By imanamerican63 - 10 hrs ago - 28 recs
A huge thanks goes to all DUers for being kind words support concerning my mom.
By imanamerican63 - 10 hrs ago - 28 recs
General Discussion
Observations about election results in western Pennsylvania
By Joe Cool - 1 hr ago - 27 recs
Observations about election results in western Pennsylvania
By Joe Cool - 1 hr ago - 27 recs
General Discussion
A Christian ministry urged the Supreme Court to criminalize homelessness
By Nevilledog - 21 hrs ago - 27 recs
A Christian ministry urged the Supreme Court to criminalize homelessness
By Nevilledog - 21 hrs ago - 27 recs
General Discussion
Donald Trump's Polling Numbers Plummet With Independents
By Tom of Temecula - 22 hrs ago - 27 recs
Donald Trump's Polling Numbers Plummet With Independents
By Tom of Temecula - 22 hrs ago - 27 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Kimmel: Trump Violates Gag Order Again, Fox News Can't Believe the Injustice & No Crowds Show Up for Trial
By TexasTowelie - 8 hrs ago - 26 recs
Kimmel: Trump Violates Gag Order Again, Fox News Can't Believe the Injustice & No Crowds Show Up for Trial
By TexasTowelie - 8 hrs ago - 26 recs
Latest Breaking News
Appeals court greenlights release of secret Trump battles to block aides from testifying
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 26 recs
Appeals court greenlights release of secret Trump battles to block aides from testifying
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 26 recs
The DU Lounge
I tried to become a local hero by rescuing a cat. I failed comprehensively
By sl8 - 2 hrs ago - 25 recs
I tried to become a local hero by rescuing a cat. I failed comprehensively
By sl8 - 2 hrs ago - 25 recs
Latest Breaking News
Labor Department issues rule to crack down on bad retirement savings advice
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 24 recs
Labor Department issues rule to crack down on bad retirement savings advice
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 24 recs
General Discussion
Flags of the United States of America 🇺🇸 are in the walls of the Ukrainian Parliament 🇺🇦.
By demmiblue - 20 hrs ago - 23 recs
Flags of the United States of America 🇺🇸 are in the walls of the Ukrainian Parliament 🇺🇦.
By demmiblue - 20 hrs ago - 23 recs
General Discussion
I will never support attacks on people who are Jewish because of Gaza..
By Peacetrain - 23 hrs ago - 22 recs
I will never support attacks on people who are Jewish because of Gaza..
By Peacetrain - 23 hrs ago - 22 recs
Photography
Finally, the sun is out and I went to the Manhattan Beach Farmer's Market today! Enjoy, dear friends . . .
By CaliforniaPeggy - 16 hrs ago - 21 recs
Finally, the sun is out and I went to the Manhattan Beach Farmer's Market today! Enjoy, dear friends . . .
By CaliforniaPeggy - 16 hrs ago - 21 recs
General Discussion
Meanwhile, Newly Released Evidence from the Stolen Documants Case against TFG
By blogslug - 18 hrs ago - 21 recs
Meanwhile, Newly Released Evidence from the Stolen Documants Case against TFG
By blogslug - 18 hrs ago - 21 recs
Liberal YouTubers
WHOA! Trump's Addiction Problems are on FULL DISPLAY in Court! - Political Voices Network
By ihaveaquestion - 20 hrs ago - 21 recs
WHOA! Trump's Addiction Problems are on FULL DISPLAY in Court! - Political Voices Network
By ihaveaquestion - 20 hrs ago - 21 recs
Latest Breaking News
Testimony of David Pecker in the Trump Trial
By brooklynite - 20 hrs ago - 21 recs
Testimony of David Pecker in the Trump Trial
By brooklynite - 20 hrs ago - 21 recs
General Discussion
OOPS! Eric Trump Freaks Out Over Dad's Trial But Gets 1 Very Awkward Thing Wrong
By Tom of Temecula - 23 hrs ago - 21 recs
OOPS! Eric Trump Freaks Out Over Dad's Trial But Gets 1 Very Awkward Thing Wrong
By Tom of Temecula - 23 hrs ago - 21 recs
Cable News Clips
Mitt Romney: You don't pay someone $130,000 not to have sex with you - Morning Joe - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago - 20 recs
Mitt Romney: You don't pay someone $130,000 not to have sex with you - Morning Joe - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago - 20 recs
The DU Lounge
Checked off another box on the "Dammit, I'm old now" list
By happybird - 18 hrs ago - 20 recs
Checked off another box on the "Dammit, I'm old now" list
By happybird - 18 hrs ago - 20 recs
General Discussion
Very very very very very unfair! and UNCONSTITUTIONAL!
By emulatorloo - 18 hrs ago - 20 recs
Very very very very very unfair! and UNCONSTITUTIONAL!
By emulatorloo - 18 hrs ago - 20 recs
Forum Spotlight: Comic Books
The Rundown: April 24, 2024The Webcomics Weekly #280: The Wrong Quest is the Right Reward (4/23/2024 Edition)
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Latest Breaking News
More than one-third of people in the US exposed to harmful air pollution - report
2 hrs ago - The Guardian
2 hrs ago - The Guardian
Alabama Lawmakers Advance Bill to Ensure Biden Is on the State's Ballot
3 hrs ago - US News and World Report/AP
3 hrs ago - US News and World Report/AP
Senate passes Ukraine aid, Israel funding and TikTok crackdown, sending bill to Biden's desk
4 hrs ago - NBC News
4 hrs ago - NBC News
Biden administration races to safeguard environmental rules from congressional axe
4 hrs ago - Reuters
4 hrs ago - Reuters
Tesla profit plunges on price cuts, but company unveils plans for affordable models
7 hrs ago - Washington Post
7 hrs ago - Washington Post
Former Navy interpreter sentenced to 28 months in prison for assaulting police on Jan. 6
11 hrs ago - WUSA-TV
11 hrs ago - WUSA-TV
Dean Phillips gains his first delegates. Here's why they'll likely vote for Biden at the convention
11 hrs ago - AP
11 hrs ago - AP
UnitedHealth paid ransom in Change Healthcare cyberattack, says patient data was compromised
12 hrs ago - NBC News
12 hrs ago - NBC News
Mar-a-Lago judge unseals batch of documents that shed light on Trump's wild judgeship bribery claim
13 hrs ago - Law & Crime
13 hrs ago - Law & Crime
Biden adminstration finalizes rule to grant overtime for millions more salaried workers
13 hrs ago - AP
13 hrs ago - AP
National Enquirer made up the story about Ted Cruz's father and Lee Harvey Oswald, former publisher says
15 hrs ago - NBC News
15 hrs ago - NBC News
Biden blames Trump for Florida's 6-week abortion ban, says women nationwide face health crisis
15 hrs ago - AP
15 hrs ago - AP
Planned Parenthood Plans $10 Million Boost for Democrats in North Carolina
16 hrs ago - New York Times
16 hrs ago - New York Times
Watchdog group asks 5 attorneys general to investigate crisis pregnancy center privacy practices
17 hrs ago - NBC News
17 hrs ago - NBC News
Marjorie Taylor Greene makes wild claim that Democrats want Trump to be 'murdered in jail'
18 hrs ago - UK Independent
18 hrs ago - UK Independent
Biden will speak at Morehouse commencement, an election-year spotlight in front of Black voters
18 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
18 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
Appeals court greenlights release of secret Trump battles to block aides from testifying
19 hrs ago - Politico
19 hrs ago - Politico
Justice Department to pay $138.7 million to settle with ex-USA gymnastics official Larry Nassar victims
20 hrs ago - CBS News
20 hrs ago - CBS News
Trump to meet with former Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso at Trump Tower on Tuesday
20 hrs ago - CNN Politics
20 hrs ago - CNN Politics
NYU pro-Palestinian protesters cleared out by NYPD, several arrests made. See the school's response.
23 hrs ago - CBS News
23 hrs ago - CBS News
Richmond Mayor Stoney drops Virginia governor bid, he will run for lieutenant governor instead
23 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
23 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
Voyager 1 transmitting data again after Nasa remotely fixes 46-year-old probe
Yesterday - The Guardian
Yesterday - The Guardian
Prosecutors say Trump violated his gag order 10 times. The judge is finally set to weigh in.
Yesterday - Politico
Yesterday - Politico
Baltimore leaders accuse ship's owner and manager of negligence in Key Bridge collapse
Yesterday - AP
Yesterday - AP
Vice President Harris announces final rules mandating minimum standards for nursing home staffing
Monday - wbay.com
Monday - wbay.com