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General Discussion
US Senate has agreement on FISA reauthorization, will vote on Friday night, Schumer says
By Eugene - 9 hrs ago
US Senate has agreement on FISA reauthorization, will vote on Friday night, Schumer says
By Eugene - 9 hrs ago
Music Appreciation
The Shirelles: Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow (Live in 1964)
By LessAspin - 9 hrs ago
The Shirelles: Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow (Live in 1964)
By LessAspin - 9 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Will Democrats rescue Johnson's speakership to protect aid for Ukraine and Israel? - Washington Week PBS
By Rhiannon12866 - 9 hrs ago
Will Democrats rescue Johnson's speakership to protect aid for Ukraine and Israel? - Washington Week PBS
By Rhiannon12866 - 9 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Reporter describes moment judge told Trump to 'sit down' - CNN
By TexasTowelie - 9 hrs ago
Reporter describes moment judge told Trump to 'sit down' - CNN
By TexasTowelie - 9 hrs ago
General Discussion
Scientists spot 'glory effect' on a world beyond our solar system for the first time
By brooklynite - 9 hrs ago
Scientists spot 'glory effect' on a world beyond our solar system for the first time
By brooklynite - 9 hrs ago
General Discussion
Steven and Kimberly Dragoo: 'Acted myopically and foolishly.' MO couple sentenced to 14 days in Capitol riot case
By Eugene - 9 hrs ago
Steven and Kimberly Dragoo: 'Acted myopically and foolishly.' MO couple sentenced to 14 days in Capitol riot case
By Eugene - 9 hrs ago
Artists
It's been a while since I posted anything - so here's today's drawing.
By Ms. Toad - 10 hrs ago
It's been a while since I posted anything - so here's today's drawing.
By Ms. Toad - 10 hrs ago
General Discussion
My trip to The Villages on Sunday. Went to
By MOMFUDSKI - 25 replies @ 10 hrs ago (Milestone)
My trip to The Villages on Sunday. Went to
By MOMFUDSKI - 25 replies @ 10 hrs ago (Milestone)
Cable News Clips
Third GOP lawmaker joins effort to oust Johnson as foreign aid bill clears procedural hurdle - NBC News
By Rhiannon12866 - 10 hrs ago
Third GOP lawmaker joins effort to oust Johnson as foreign aid bill clears procedural hurdle - NBC News
By Rhiannon12866 - 10 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Brooks and Capehart on if Democrats will save Johnson's speakership
By BootinUp - 10 hrs ago
Brooks and Capehart on if Democrats will save Johnson's speakership
By BootinUp - 10 hrs ago
General Discussion
The secret Trump juror that gets selected in this case.
By OAITW r.2.0 - 10 hrs ago
The secret Trump juror that gets selected in this case.
By OAITW r.2.0 - 10 hrs ago
General Discussion
Millions roll in to Nevada ballot initiatives from unions, Uber and dark money groups
By RandySF - 10 hrs ago
Millions roll in to Nevada ballot initiatives from unions, Uber and dark money groups
By RandySF - 10 hrs ago
General Discussion
Farts Are the Most Appropriate Soundtrack For This Moment in American History, Frankly (Ferret)
By TheFerret - 10 hrs ago
Farts Are the Most Appropriate Soundtrack For This Moment in American History, Frankly (Ferret)
By TheFerret - 10 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Prosecutors deliver first major blow to Trump at trial - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 10 hrs ago
Prosecutors deliver first major blow to Trump at trial - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 10 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
'Unexplainable': Man sets himself on fire outside Trump trial, 'burned for two minutes' - The ReidOut - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 10 hrs ago
'Unexplainable': Man sets himself on fire outside Trump trial, 'burned for two minutes' - The ReidOut - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 10 hrs ago
Foreign Affairs
Putin is Illegitimate! EU Resolution Strikes at Putin's Power - UATV English
By TexasTowelie - 10 hrs ago
Putin is Illegitimate! EU Resolution Strikes at Putin's Power - UATV English
By TexasTowelie - 10 hrs ago
General Discussion
Jimmy Kimmel Tortures Swifties By Playing Lara Trump Instead
By SKKY - 10 hrs ago
Jimmy Kimmel Tortures Swifties By Playing Lara Trump Instead
By SKKY - 10 hrs ago
General Discussion
Biden to deliver abortion-focused speech in Florida
By In It to Win It - 10 hrs ago
Biden to deliver abortion-focused speech in Florida
By In It to Win It - 10 hrs ago
General Discussion
Garcia Reminds The GOP: "Who Was President In 2020 Again?"
By dcmfox - 10 hrs ago
Garcia Reminds The GOP: "Who Was President In 2020 Again?"
By dcmfox - 10 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Don Jr. Floats INSANE New Conspiracy About Trump's Jurors
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 10 hrs ago
Don Jr. Floats INSANE New Conspiracy About Trump's Jurors
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 10 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Will Trump get involved in the House speaker fight? - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 10 hrs ago
Will Trump get involved in the House speaker fight? - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 10 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Former Jan. 6 panel chair seeks to strip Secret Service protection from felons
By Uncle Joe - 10 hrs ago
Former Jan. 6 panel chair seeks to strip Secret Service protection from felons
By Uncle Joe - 10 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Lt. Col. Vindman: The Ukrainian mobilization law and U.S. aid would 'be a big boost of morale'
By BootinUp - 10 hrs ago
Lt. Col. Vindman: The Ukrainian mobilization law and U.S. aid would 'be a big boost of morale'
By BootinUp - 10 hrs ago
General Discussion
So, that ground stop on Alaskan Air lastsed about an hour.
By MerryBlooms - 10 hrs ago
So, that ground stop on Alaskan Air lastsed about an hour.
By MerryBlooms - 10 hrs ago
General Discussion
'Four more years!': Union members celebrate Biden's fiery speech
By babylonsister - 10 hrs ago
'Four more years!': Union members celebrate Biden's fiery speech
By babylonsister - 10 hrs ago
Science
Non Nuclear Portions of Wyoming's Kemmerer Nuclear Power Plant to Start Construction This Summer.
By NNadir - 10 hrs ago
Non Nuclear Portions of Wyoming's Kemmerer Nuclear Power Plant to Start Construction This Summer.
By NNadir - 10 hrs ago
Maryland
The Post endorses Angela Alsobrooks in Maryland's Democratic Senate primary!!!
By elleng - 11 hrs ago
The Post endorses Angela Alsobrooks in Maryland's Democratic Senate primary!!!
By elleng - 11 hrs ago
General Discussion
The root of the problem is that many Americans distrust politicians and see politics as entertainment.
By kentuck - 11 hrs ago
The root of the problem is that many Americans distrust politicians and see politics as entertainment.
By kentuck - 11 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Could somebody please post Parody Project's "Oh, Stormy" from
By niyad - 11 hrs ago
Could somebody please post Parody Project's "Oh, Stormy" from
By niyad - 11 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump Faces POWERFUL MANHATTAN JURY in Criminal Trial - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 11 hrs ago
Trump Faces POWERFUL MANHATTAN JURY in Criminal Trial - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 11 hrs ago
General Discussion
A blast of brilliant color on a gray day (x-posted from Photography)
By Mousetoescamper - 11 hrs ago
A blast of brilliant color on a gray day (x-posted from Photography)
By Mousetoescamper - 11 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Moscow Marjorie Traitor Greene and The FART Team Christopher Titus Armageddon Update
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 11 hrs ago
Moscow Marjorie Traitor Greene and The FART Team Christopher Titus Armageddon Update
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 11 hrs ago
Washington
Seattle City Council rejects affordable housing development bill
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 11 hrs ago
Seattle City Council rejects affordable housing development bill
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 11 hrs ago
Music Appreciation
Jack White - Taking Me Back/Fear of the Dawn [Medley] (Live on SNL)
By Diamond_Dog - 11 hrs ago
Jack White - Taking Me Back/Fear of the Dawn [Medley] (Live on SNL)
By Diamond_Dog - 11 hrs ago
Music Appreciation
Jack White - Ball and Biscuit/Don't Hurt Yourself/Jesus Is Coming Soon (Live on SNL)
By Diamond_Dog - 11 hrs ago
Jack White - Ball and Biscuit/Don't Hurt Yourself/Jesus Is Coming Soon (Live on SNL)
By Diamond_Dog - 11 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Dr. Kathryn Huff Is Leaving DOE, Praising the Administration as She Goes.
By NNadir - 11 hrs ago
Dr. Kathryn Huff Is Leaving DOE, Praising the Administration as She Goes.
By NNadir - 11 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump's NY jury REVEALS INTERESTING details about trial - Talking Feds
By Rhiannon12866 - 11 hrs ago
Trump's NY jury REVEALS INTERESTING details about trial - Talking Feds
By Rhiannon12866 - 11 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Foreign aid bill moving forward in Congress despite GOP infighting - ABC News
By TexasTowelie - 11 hrs ago
Foreign aid bill moving forward in Congress despite GOP infighting - ABC News
By TexasTowelie - 11 hrs ago
General Discussion
FOX News has become the "National Enquirer" for Defendant Trump
By kentuck - 11 hrs ago
FOX News has become the "National Enquirer" for Defendant Trump
By kentuck - 11 hrs ago
Weather Watchers
breaking. evening thunderstorms on the crest of the sierra nevada according to reno radar.
By AllaN01Bear - 11 hrs ago
breaking. evening thunderstorms on the crest of the sierra nevada according to reno radar.
By AllaN01Bear - 11 hrs ago
General Discussion
AOC gets it: making the progressive case for supporting Biden
By Fiendish Thingy - 11 hrs ago
AOC gets it: making the progressive case for supporting Biden
By Fiendish Thingy - 11 hrs ago
General Discussion
Officials Failed to Act When COVID Hit Prisons. A New Study Shows the Deadly Cost.
By Nevilledog - 11 hrs ago
Officials Failed to Act When COVID Hit Prisons. A New Study Shows the Deadly Cost.
By Nevilledog - 11 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Proud Boys group leader sentenced to over 5 years in prison for attacking police during Capitol riot
By Eugene - 11 hrs ago
Proud Boys group leader sentenced to over 5 years in prison for attacking police during Capitol riot
By Eugene - 11 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Inside Trump's courtroom nightmare: 'He has no power in there' - All In - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 11 hrs ago
Inside Trump's courtroom nightmare: 'He has no power in there' - All In - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 11 hrs ago
General Discussion
Why did Chris Hayes say alleged crime while talking about
By malaise - 11 hrs ago
Why did Chris Hayes say alleged crime while talking about
By malaise - 11 hrs ago
General Discussion
Gingrich: 'It would be totally stupid' to move forward with motion to oust Johnson
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 11 hrs ago
Gingrich: 'It would be totally stupid' to move forward with motion to oust Johnson
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 11 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Democrat Triggers Republican into Meltdown on House Floor! - Pondering Politics
By TexasTowelie - 11 hrs ago
Democrat Triggers Republican into Meltdown on House Floor! - Pondering Politics
By TexasTowelie - 11 hrs ago
General Discussion
Just when i thought my MAGAT neighbors were irredeemable assholes
By ripcord - 25 replies @ 11 hrs ago (Milestone)
Just when i thought my MAGAT neighbors were irredeemable assholes
By ripcord - 25 replies @ 11 hrs ago (Milestone)
The DU Lounge
This ,that or another-----yellow mustard, brown mustard , or other. I like yellow mustard.
By debm55 - 50 replies @ 11 hrs ago (Milestone)
This ,that or another-----yellow mustard, brown mustard , or other. I like yellow mustard.
By debm55 - 50 replies @ 11 hrs ago (Milestone)
Forum Spotlight: Science
Jupiter's Moon Io has been volcanically active for 4.5 billion yearsA Stellar Collision Birthed the 'Dragon's Egg' Nebula, a Puzzling Structure in the Milky Way
A Rare Nova Explosion Will Soon Bring a 'New Star' to the Night Sky--How to Catch a Glimpse
Latest Breaking News
911 service restored in some areas after outages reported in at least four states across US
Thursday - ABC News
Thursday - ABC News
Mar-a-Lago judge issues rare denial to potential legal arguments about 'tyrannical repression'
Thursday - Law & Crime
Thursday - Law & Crime
FBI on alert for threats to the Jewish community ahead of Passover, director says
Thursday - CNN Politics
Thursday - CNN Politics
Rep. Donald Payne remains hospitalized after 'cardiac episode' more than a week ago
Thursday - NBC News
Thursday - NBC News
Google Fires 28 Employees for Protesting Company's Cloud Deal With Israel
Thursday - Wall Street Journal (gift link)
Thursday - Wall Street Journal (gift link)
Sen. Pete Ricketts donates $500K to Nebraska's 12-week abortion ban ballot campaign
Thursday - Omaha World Herald-Lincoln Journal Star
Thursday - Omaha World Herald-Lincoln Journal Star
Blinken Is Sitting On Staff Recommendations To Sanction Israeli Military Units Linked To Killings Or Rapes
Wednesday - Huffington Post
Wednesday - Huffington Post
Columbia's president rebuts claims she has allowed the university to become a hotbed of antisemitism
Wednesday - AP
Wednesday - AP
Ford recalls over 456,000 Bronco Sport and Maverick cars due to loss of drive power risk
Wednesday - AP
Wednesday - AP
Trump will be grilled about sexual abuse and fraud if he testifies, Manhattan prosecutors say
Wednesday - UK Independent
Wednesday - UK Independent
Actors who portray Disney characters at Disneyland poised to take next step in unionization effort
Wednesday - CBS News/AP
Wednesday - CBS News/AP
Trump campaign asks GOP candidates using Trump's name and likeness in fundraising to give it a cut
Wednesday - CNN Politics
Wednesday - CNN Politics
Jan. 6 defendant charged with assaulting officers IDed with help of a forehead scar
Wednesday - NBC News
Wednesday - NBC News
Trump could have helped response to Jan. 6 riot -- but didn't -- per new testimony
Wednesday - Politico
Wednesday - Politico
Senate kills first of two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas
Wednesday - CNN
Wednesday - CNN
Biden announces help for federal employees who are military spouses and want to telework from abroad
Wednesday - Washington Post/AP
Wednesday - Washington Post/AP
On trial off-day, Trump complains about jury selection process for his criminal case
Wednesday - NBC News
Wednesday - NBC News
Sweden approves law that makes it easier for young people to change their gender
Wednesday - L.A. Times
Wednesday - L.A. Times
House's Ukraine, Israel aid package gains Biden's support as Speaker Johnson fights to keep his job
Wednesday - AP
Wednesday - AP
The Latest Iran president warns of 'massive' response if Israel launches 'tiniest invasion'
Wednesday - AP News
Wednesday - AP News
Owner of Ship in Baltimore Bridge Collapse Asks Cargo Owners to Help Cover Salvage Costs
Wednesday - US News and World Report/AP
Wednesday - US News and World Report/AP
House Republicans unveil aid bills for Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan as Johnson pushes forward
Wednesday - CBS News
Wednesday - CBS News
An NPR editor who wrote a critical essay on the company has resigned after being suspended
Wednesday - AP
Wednesday - AP
Supreme Court makes it easier to sue for job discrimination over forced transfers
Wednesday - ABC News/AP
Wednesday - ABC News/AP
Hunter Biden appealing judge's resounding refusal to throw out gun indictment based on 'immunity'
Wednesday - Law & Crime
Wednesday - Law & Crime
National Conservatism Conference: Right-wing Brussels event resumes after legal U-turn
Wednesday - BBC
Wednesday - BBC
Democrats who investigated Trump say they expect to face arrest, retaliation if he wins presidency
Wednesday - CBS News
Wednesday - CBS News
US submits assurances to UK over Julian Assange extradition, moving case forward again
Wednesday - ABC News
Wednesday - ABC News
Exclusive: Mayorkas' newest weapon against the explosion of online child sex exploitation
Wednesday - USA Today
Wednesday - USA Today
Russia-linked hacking group suspected of carrying out cyberattack on Texas water facility, cybersecurity firm says
Wednesday - CNN Politics
Wednesday - CNN Politics