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Moscow threatens retaliatory strike after claiming Ukraine attacked Putin's home - MS NOW Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 47 sec ago

Cable News Clips
'Clearly B.S.': Dem Rep. slams Hegseth's explanation for boat strikes - MS NOW Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 10 min ago

Latest Breaking News
Lone actors and groups driven by ideology are 'most significant terrorism threat' to New Year's celebrations, report say
By BumRushDaShow - 12 min ago

Cable News Clips
U.S. escalates tensions with reported CIA drone strike on Venezuela - MS NOW Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 20 min ago

Foreign Affairs
This May Be the Worst News Putin Has Ever Gotten - Paul Warburg
By TexasTowelie - 25 min ago

Cable News Clips
Will be 'a lot of legal action next week' for DOJ missing Epstein release deadline: Dem Rep. - MS NOW Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 30 min ago

General Discussion
One of the boats Trump attacked was carrying weed.
By Duncanpup - 33 min ago

Latest Breaking News
Top Senate Dems Demand Trump's Chief of Staff Explain How She 'Read the Epstein Files'
By BumRushDaShow - 40 min ago

Liberal YouTubers
Inside ICE Detention HORROR...What They Don't Want You to See - Legal AF
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago

Latest Breaking News
US commits $480m in health funding to Ivory Coast, the latest to sign 'America First' health deals
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago

Liberal YouTubers
How Trump transformed the White House - Sky News
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago

Liberal YouTubers
🚨 DOJ SHOCKS Virginia with Lawsuit Setting up MAJOR COURT BATTLE - Talking Feds
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago

Latest Breaking News
Pam Bondi Impeachment Backed by Over 30,000 in Republican's Survey
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago

Liberal YouTubers
Trump Funds Luxury for Himself and His Cabinet While Americans Struggle - Senate Budget Democrats
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago

Foreign Affairs
Putin's War Threats Just Got Exposed Even More - The Global Gambit - Pyotr Kurzin
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago

Liberal YouTubers
Trump's Fragile Ego Distorts National Treasures - Mary Trump Media
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago

Photography
Time for a new computer
By Grumpy Old Guy - 2 hrs ago

Liberal YouTubers
⚡️Zelenskyy addressed Putin! Kremlin did not expect to hear this. Trump shocked with his statement - War & Politics 24
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago

Cable News Clips
Ro Khanna on appears on CNN to discuss the Epstein files release - CNN The Source
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago

Liberal YouTubers
Fox PANICS as Trump's HEALTH COLLAPSES On AIR!!
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 2 hrs ago

Asian Group
Fullmetal Alchemist Opening 4 4K 60FPS Creditless ASIAN KUNG FU GENERATION HARUKA KANATA
By YoshidaYui - 2 hrs ago

Liberal YouTubers
FURIOUS Ukraine Ambassador EXPOSES Trump FOR SURRENDER - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago

Science
These giant sea reptiles lived in freshwater rivers, too (earthsky.org)
By eppur_se_muova - 2 hrs ago

The DU Lounge
The poor dogs
By Figarosmom - 3 hrs ago

Cable News Clips
Pastor's arrest brings sex abuse survivors closer to justice - The Briefing - MS NOW
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago

Foreign Affairs
Something Truly Insane is Happening in Siberia Right Now - The Icarus Project
By TexasTowelie - 3 hrs ago

Latest Breaking News
Trump issues his first vetoes of this term
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 3 hrs ago

General Discussion
Democratic Party's Low Polling Numbers Explained
By Pototan - 50 replies @ 3 hrs ago (Milestone)

The DU Lounge
Doggy smiles
By Figarosmom - 3 hrs ago

Ohio
New Ohio Election Integrity Commission begins to take shape
By RandySF - 3 hrs ago

Cable News Clips
Loose lips Trump blabs about covert Venezuela mission; appears to be making it up as he goes - The Briefing - MS NOW
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago

Ohio
Your vote counts: These northwest Ohio contests in the November 2025 election came down to a handful of votes
By RandySF - 3 hrs ago

Maryland
Baltimore's election warehouse has been a safety and security risk for years
By RandySF - 3 hrs ago

Idaho
Secretary of state to revisit ballot policy after Ketchum election lawsuit withdrawal
By RandySF - 3 hrs ago

Oklahoma
OK Co. Dems demand leadership 'take accountability' for primary election error
By RandySF - 3 hrs ago

Liberal YouTubers
Legalized Online Betting Is Destroying Sports (Legal Eagle)
By AZProgressive - 3 hrs ago

California
Dozens of miscounted ballots reported in Santa Clara County November election
By RandySF - 3 hrs ago

Arkansas
Whooping cough cases surge to 15-year high in Arkansas
By berniesandersmittens - 3 hrs ago

Texas
Harris County elections officials find more than 100 voter registrations illegally tied to P.O. boxes
By RandySF - 3 hrs ago

Liberal YouTubers
Trump's SHOCK ADMISSION on Epstein BLOWS UP Entire SCANDAL - Legal AF
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago

Iowa
Mason City prepares for a potential special election to fill First Ward City Council seat
By RandySF - 3 hrs ago

General Discussion
"Trump saying that the Epstein files will hurt his friends...He's protecting the perpetrators of this horrific abuse."
By Swede - 3 hrs ago

Wisconsin
Wisconsin party chairs outline strategies for 2026 midterm elections
By RandySF - 3 hrs ago

Pennsylvania
3 seats, 4 winners: Court orders invalidation of election certificate for West Hazleton Council
By RandySF - 3 hrs ago

Oregon
Oregon broadens online voter registration before election season
By RandySF - 3 hrs ago

The DU Lounge
Adage: when you are on Wegovy, so you have to chew gum all day to keep
By applegrove - 3 hrs ago

Missouri
St. Louis sheriff election push faces legal hurdles, $400K cost, and questions over who really decides
By RandySF - 3 hrs ago

Liberal YouTubers
That Wasn't an Accident': Bennie Thompson Presses Noem on National Guard Killing - Liberal Lens
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago

Kansas
Feb. 24 special election set for Salina voters to decide on pit bull ban
By RandySF - 3 hrs ago

Maine
Incumbent wins Bucksport school board race in runoff election
By RandySF - 3 hrs ago

General Discussion
Renee Hardman wins Iowa State Senate Seat
By Norbert - 4 hrs ago

Oregon
DECISION 2026: Oregon Voters to Decide Future of Special Session Gas Tax and Vehicle Fee Increase
By RandySF - 4 hrs ago

Liberal YouTubers
'A top priority': Todd Blanche linked to Kilmar Abrego Garcia's prosecution in unsealed emails - All Rise News
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago

California
Fligor (D) has large lead in Santa Clara County assessor race
By RandySF - 4 hrs ago

General Discussion
A stand up comic just laid out a chronological breakdown involving Erica Kirk
By Swede - 4 hrs ago

Liberal YouTubers
Whoa: Feud erupts between Trump & Lauren Boebert - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 4 hrs ago

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It's soup weather. What is your Favorite type of soup---can be homemade or canned? Mine is Progresso Hearty tomato. How
By debm55 - 50 replies @ 4 hrs ago (Milestone)

General Discussion
WI-GOV: In Democratic primary for governor, candidates focus on affordability and Trump
By RandySF - 4 hrs ago

Cable News Clips
Mayor Johnson 'grateful' as Supreme Court blocks Trump's Chicago deployment - The Last Word - MS NOW
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago

Michigan
Judge dismisses lawsuit seeking to disqualify Hamtramck mayoral hopeful
By RandySF - 4 hrs ago

Cable News Clips
Rep. Khanna on Trump's handling of Epstein files: 'You can't just ignore the law' - The Last Word - MS NOW
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago

U.S. Territories
A New Year's Eve to remember
By pfitz59 - 4 hrs ago

Liberal YouTubers
He Really Went There! - Really American and Raw America
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago

Wisconsin
2026 Will See a Major Wisconsin Supreme Court Race. Yes, Another One
By RandySF - 4 hrs ago

General Discussion
Rural Mail-In Ballots at Risk as Post Office Finalizes Changes to Postmark Dates
By RandySF - 4 hrs ago

Photography
KC Wednesday -- At year's end he maintains an indoor presence. Who can blame him?
By George McGovern - 4 hrs ago

Latest Breaking News
Protests spread across Iran for third day after currency hits record low
By canetoad - 4 hrs ago

General Discussion
USPS says mail-in ballots might not get postmark on same day they're dropped off
By RandySF - 4 hrs ago

Liberal YouTubers
Trump Admitted Epstein Cover-Up To MAGA Ally - Raw News And Politics
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago

Louisiana
Landry sets special election dates for vacant Supreme Court, BESE seats
By RandySF - 4 hrs ago

Pets
KC Wednesday -- At year's end he maintains an indoor presence. Who can blame him?
By George McGovern - 4 hrs ago

Kentucky
Kentucky voters have until Wednesday to change party registration before primary election
By RandySF - 4 hrs ago

Texas
Dallas County Republicans abandon plan to hand-count ballots in March primary
By RandySF - 5 hrs ago

Liberal YouTubers
Trump's Kennedy Center Is A Disaster! - Really American
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago

General Discussion
Does anyone care if trump's friends get hurt if the Epstein files are released in their entirety?
By Swede - 25 replies @ 5 hrs ago (Milestone)

General Discussion
Doge cuts to foreign aid:
By applegrove - 5 hrs ago

Foreign Affairs
India faces challenges as it takes over chair of BRICS in 2026 - CNA
By TexasTowelie - 5 hrs ago

Liberal YouTubers
Trump OUTS HIMSELF as his PRESIDENCY UNRAVELS - Legal AF
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago

Music Appreciation
Green Day - Holiday
By Swede - 5 hrs ago

General Discussion
'Very Scary': Ex-Scientologist Leah Remini Sounds Alarm Over Religion's 'Infiltration' of Trump Admin
By TexasTowelie - 5 hrs ago

Forum Spotlight: Wisconsin

Wisconsin party chairs outline strategies for 2026 midterm elections
By RandySF

2026 Will See a Major Wisconsin Supreme Court Race. Yes, Another One
By RandySF

Spring election 2026: Two Salem Lakes trustee incumbents not running for re-election
By RandySF

Latest Breaking News

Lone actors and groups driven by ideology are 'most significant terrorism threat' to New Year's celebrations, report say
12 min ago - CNN US

Top Senate Dems Demand Trump's Chief of Staff Explain How She 'Read the Epstein Files'
40 min ago - MEDIAite

US commits $480m in health funding to Ivory Coast, the latest to sign 'America First' health deals
1 hr ago - AP

Pam Bondi Impeachment Backed by Over 30,000 in Republican's Survey
1 hr ago - Newsweek

Trump issues his first vetoes of this term
3 hrs ago - CBS News

Protests spread across Iran for third day after currency hits record low
4 hrs ago - BBC

More than 600,000 Russians plunged into darkness as Ukrainian drones strike Moscow
6 hrs ago - Metro

Disney to pay $10 million over alleged children's privacy violations
8 hrs ago - Scripps News

US Unveils Plan to Tackle 'Global Crisis' of Mass Migration
8 hrs ago - Newsweek

SNAP bans on soda, candy and other foods take effect in five states Jan. 1
8 hrs ago - Associated Press

Texas gets largest share of reconciliation law's rural health fund
9 hrs ago - Roll Call

HHS freezes child care payments to Minnesota, requires photo evidence across country
9 hrs ago - The Hill

DOJ Told Trump Transition Team That Tom Homan Was Being Investigated for Bribery
10 hrs ago - MEDIAite

President's Pardon Power To Be Curbed Under New Proposal
10 hrs ago - Newsweek

Israel to ban dozens of aid agencies from Gaza as 10 nations warn about suffering
10 hrs ago - The Guardian

Thieves use drill to steal €30m in German bank heist
10 hrs ago - BBC

Judge punts detention ruling for Jan. 6 bomb suspect after confession
11 hrs ago - Courthouse News Service

OpenAI Reportedly Planning to Make ChatGPT "Prioritize" Advertisers in Conversation
11 hrs ago - Futurism

Zelenskyy: Trump considering US troop deployment in Ukraine
11 hrs ago - Salon

The federal government's top watchdog has retired. Now Congress has to pick a replacement.
11 hrs ago - Politico

2025 was so hot it pushed Earth past critical climate change mark, scientists say
12 hrs ago - CBS News/AP

DOJ pushed to prosecute Kilmar Abrego Garcia only after mistaken deportation, judge's order says
13 hrs ago - Associated Press, via WTOP

DOJ sues Virginia over in-state tuition for undocumented students
13 hrs ago - NBC News

Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of JFK, has died
13 hrs ago - ABC News

Judge blocks White House's attempt to defund the CFPB, ensuring employees get paid
14 hrs ago - AP

Jack White Slams Tennessee Representative for Posting AI-Generated, Ragebait Slop of Him Yelling About Trump
15 hrs ago - Consequence

Judge temporarily stops DHS from ending deportation protections for South Sudanese
15 hrs ago - The Hill

Trump Assures Public the New White House Ballroom Will Have a 'Drone-Free Roof'
16 hrs ago - MEDIAite

Alleged DC pipe bomber to appear at detention hearing as his attorneys argue he should be released from jail
17 hrs ago - CNN Politics

Iran Designates Royal Canadian Navy A Terrorist Organisation
18 hrs ago - Barrons

Republicans try to flip an Iowa Senate seat and reclaim a supermajority in year-end special election
18 hrs ago - TDT News-AP

U.S. removal of panels honoring Black soldiers at WWII cemetery in the Netherlands draws backlash
18 hrs ago - NBC News/AP

Saudi Arabia bombs Yemen port city over weapons shipment from UAE for separatists
19 hrs ago - AP

Trump administration agrees to review stalled NIH research grants after lawsuit
19 hrs ago - Reuters

The Oath Keepers are coming back
20 hrs ago - Salon

National Guard to patrol New Orleans for New Year's a year after deadly attack
21 hrs ago - AP

'Norman Rockwell Was Antifa': Artist's Granddaughter Bashes Trump Admin for Hijacking His Art
22 hrs ago - MEDIAite

Alicia Johnson to Become First Black Woman Elected to Georgia's Public Service Commission
22 hrs ago - US News and World Report/AP

Trump vows to "knock the hell" out of Iran if it rebuilds missile program
22 hrs ago - msn/Axios

Trump says he plans to announce his pick for Fed chair in January
23 hrs ago - USA Today

SBA halts grants to Minnesota in wake of fraud scandal
23 hrs ago - The Hill

Trump says he might sue Fed Chair Jerome Powell for 'gross incompetence'
Yesterday - Washington Post

States step into the breach as Obamacare subsidies lapse
Yesterday - Politico

Duke University cut $299 million through buyouts, building closures in response to federal cuts
Yesterday - AP

New Year's Eve Concerts at Kennedy Center Are Canceled
Monday - nytimes.com

Exclusive: CIA carried out drone strike on port facility on Venezuelan coast
Monday - CNN

Starbucks workers in Reston and McLean seek to unionize amid strike
Monday - FFXnow

Judge dings DOJ for contemplating warrantless search of Comey friend's files 'in direct contravention' of court orders
Monday - Law & Crime

Colorado revokes hundreds of CDLs after feds threaten to withhold $24M in funding from state
Monday - Scripps News

Doctors' effort to end bias training won't get Ninth Circuit rehearing
Monday - Courthouse News Service

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