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Latest Breaking News
Trump Appoints Beauty Salon Owner To Oversee Entrance To The US
By riversedge - 1 min ago
Trump Appoints Beauty Salon Owner To Oversee Entrance To The US
By riversedge - 1 min ago
American History
On December 17, 1944, soldiers of the Waffen-SS carried out the Malmedy massacre.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 8 min ago
On December 17, 1944, soldiers of the Waffen-SS carried out the Malmedy massacre.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 8 min ago
American History
22 December 1944 "To the German commander: N U T S ! The American Commander
By mahatmakanejeeves - 11 min ago
22 December 1944 "To the German commander: N U T S ! The American Commander
By mahatmakanejeeves - 11 min ago
General Discussion
Why are there millions of docments about Epstein's criminal activity?
By milestogo - 25 replies @ 16 min ago (Milestone)
Why are there millions of docments about Epstein's criminal activity?
By milestogo - 25 replies @ 16 min ago (Milestone)
Editorials & Other Articles
Jeff Tiedrich - this week in stupid: December 27 edition
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 23 min ago
Jeff Tiedrich - this week in stupid: December 27 edition
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 23 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Gloria Allred questions Trump's reasons for ending friendship with Epstein
By BumRushDaShow - 32 min ago
Gloria Allred questions Trump's reasons for ending friendship with Epstein
By BumRushDaShow - 32 min ago
General Discussion
Snopes: Yes, Nicki Minaj's husband is registered sex offender
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 41 min ago
Snopes: Yes, Nicki Minaj's husband is registered sex offender
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 41 min ago
Automobile Enthusiasts
Which side is your gas tank filler on? Don't look back.
By usonian - 50 replies @ 43 min ago (Milestone)
Which side is your gas tank filler on? Don't look back.
By usonian - 50 replies @ 43 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Pulte purge: Hundreds replaced amid ethics inquiry
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 44 min ago
Pulte purge: Hundreds replaced amid ethics inquiry
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 44 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
I've Had It podcast: Mike Johnson Can't COVER-UP for Trump in EPSTEIN BOMBSHELL Anymore! He's LOSING IT!
By marmar - 44 min ago
I've Had It podcast: Mike Johnson Can't COVER-UP for Trump in EPSTEIN BOMBSHELL Anymore! He's LOSING IT!
By marmar - 44 min ago
Michigan
Civic education, media literacy suffer in Michigan as state FOIA laws rank last in U.S.
By marmar - 46 min ago
Civic education, media literacy suffer in Michigan as state FOIA laws rank last in U.S.
By marmar - 46 min ago
Economy
This week's (December 28 - January 2) and next week's (January 5 - January 9) major U.S. economic reports
By mahatmakanejeeves - 46 min ago
This week's (December 28 - January 2) and next week's (January 5 - January 9) major U.S. economic reports
By mahatmakanejeeves - 46 min ago
General Discussion
Trump suffers several defeats in effort to punish opposing lawyers
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 48 min ago
Trump suffers several defeats in effort to punish opposing lawyers
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 48 min ago
General Discussion
Abby Phillip Turns the Tables After Scott Jennings Defends Trump Renaming Kennedy Center for Himself: 'I'm Glad You Said
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 50 min ago
Abby Phillip Turns the Tables After Scott Jennings Defends Trump Renaming Kennedy Center for Himself: 'I'm Glad You Said
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 50 min ago
General Discussion
Sears on verge of fading away after closing more than 3,000 stores
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 55 min ago
Sears on verge of fading away after closing more than 3,000 stores
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 55 min ago
General Discussion
Kyiv hit by heavy overnight attacks ahead of Trump-Zelenskyy meeting
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 59 min ago
Kyiv hit by heavy overnight attacks ahead of Trump-Zelenskyy meeting
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 59 min ago
General Discussion
"Does it surprise me that this man can't get laid without a private jet? No."
By marmar - 1 hr ago
"Does it surprise me that this man can't get laid without a private jet? No."
By marmar - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Trump Threatens Kennedy Center With Tacky Marble Makeover
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
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Trump Threatens Kennedy Center With Tacky Marble Makeover
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Hundreds of residents signed up for FEMA buyouts after Helene. Not one has been approved.
By marmar - 1 hr ago
Hundreds of residents signed up for FEMA buyouts after Helene. Not one has been approved.
By marmar - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Snowflake Thiel plans to leave California over a f*cking ONE PERCENT "billionaires tax." ONE F*CKING PERCENT.
By Miles Archer - 50 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Snowflake Thiel plans to leave California over a f*cking ONE PERCENT "billionaires tax." ONE F*CKING PERCENT.
By Miles Archer - 50 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
The 2024 election - a cogent analysis and summary, all in one place.
By yellow dahlia - 1 hr ago
The 2024 election - a cogent analysis and summary, all in one place.
By yellow dahlia - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump urges Republicans to ditch filibuster rule in US Senate
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
Trump urges Republicans to ditch filibuster rule in US Senate
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
I've Had It podcast: Trump's WORST NIGHTMARE as Voters are WAKING UP! "We Were IDIOTS for Voting For HIM!"
By marmar - 1 hr ago
I've Had It podcast: Trump's WORST NIGHTMARE as Voters are WAKING UP! "We Were IDIOTS for Voting For HIM!"
By marmar - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Epstein Files Reveal Bizarre Amazon Purchases Including School Girl Uniforms and Lots of Trump
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
Epstein Files Reveal Bizarre Amazon Purchases Including School Girl Uniforms and Lots of Trump
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
'Has He Gone Insane?' Tucker Carlson Ignites Right Wing Fury for Calling 'Radical Islam' Less of a Threat Than OnlyFans
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
'Has He Gone Insane?' Tucker Carlson Ignites Right Wing Fury for Calling 'Radical Islam' Less of a Threat Than OnlyFans
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Our king, our priest, our feudal lord - how AI is taking us back to the dark ages
By dalton99a - 1 hr ago
Our king, our priest, our feudal lord - how AI is taking us back to the dark ages
By dalton99a - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Marco Rubio is using real censorship to fight fake censorship
By marmar - 1 hr ago
Marco Rubio is using real censorship to fight fake censorship
By marmar - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Tiedrich : Erika Kirk has a heartfelt message of healing for the holiday season -"Buy my book!"
By Swede - 1 hr ago
Tiedrich : Erika Kirk has a heartfelt message of healing for the holiday season -"Buy my book!"
By Swede - 1 hr ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Blowouts, Blowback, and Border Control America's newest gatekeeper comes with hair extensions and an ideology.
By AStern - 1 hr ago
Blowouts, Blowback, and Border Control America's newest gatekeeper comes with hair extensions and an ideology.
By AStern - 1 hr ago
Liberal YouTubers
Justice Department drops shocking Epstein news - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago
Justice Department drops shocking Epstein news - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
More than 20% of videos shown to new YouTube users are 'AI slop', study finds
By marmar - 1 hr ago
More than 20% of videos shown to new YouTube users are 'AI slop', study finds
By marmar - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Treat them like the children they are! (Massey making threats to read Epstein client names)
By ihaveaquestion - 1 hr ago
Treat them like the children they are! (Massey making threats to read Epstein client names)
By ihaveaquestion - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
What are the Dems doing to make sure the gop can't steal the Midterms?
By Maraya1969 - 2 hrs ago
What are the Dems doing to make sure the gop can't steal the Midterms?
By Maraya1969 - 2 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Let's talk about Trump's present for student loan borrowers.... - Belle of the Ranch
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago
Let's talk about Trump's present for student loan borrowers.... - Belle of the Ranch
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Fear and confusion in Nigerian village hit in US strike, as locals say no history of ISIS in area
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
Fear and confusion in Nigerian village hit in US strike, as locals say no history of ISIS in area
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Trump makes homophobic dig at Anderson Cooper a day after he fled to a bomb shelter live on air
By iemanja - 2 hrs ago
Trump makes homophobic dig at Anderson Cooper a day after he fled to a bomb shelter live on air
By iemanja - 2 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Tiny Pacific Island Strikes Lucrative Deal to House U.S. Deportees
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
Tiny Pacific Island Strikes Lucrative Deal to House U.S. Deportees
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
'Burn their houses!' Australian imam delivers passionate sermon in aftermath Bondi terror attack and issues rallying cr
By marble falls - 2 hrs ago
'Burn their houses!' Australian imam delivers passionate sermon in aftermath Bondi terror attack and issues rallying cr
By marble falls - 2 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Republican behind Epstein files act responds to Trump 'lowlife' taunt
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
Republican behind Epstein files act responds to Trump 'lowlife' taunt
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Yesterday The Senate Foreign Relations Committee released this statement on Russia's bombing of Ukraine:
By Amaryllis - 2 hrs ago
Yesterday The Senate Foreign Relations Committee released this statement on Russia's bombing of Ukraine:
By Amaryllis - 2 hrs ago
Photography
Some photos from our Christmas Day in Oxnard, CA with our families . . .
By CaliforniaPeggy - 50 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
Some photos from our Christmas Day in Oxnard, CA with our families . . .
By CaliforniaPeggy - 50 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
ICE Agents Arrest Man on Christmas Eve--and Then Steal His Groceries
By douglas9 - 2 hrs ago
ICE Agents Arrest Man on Christmas Eve--and Then Steal His Groceries
By douglas9 - 2 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Americans Reject Religion in Record Numbers, Study Shows
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 3 hrs ago (Milestone)
Americans Reject Religion in Record Numbers, Study Shows
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 3 hrs ago (Milestone)
Liberal YouTubers
The Future Celebration of the Death of our National Sh*t Stain. - Stephanie Miller
By MagaSmash - 3 hrs ago
The Future Celebration of the Death of our National Sh*t Stain. - Stephanie Miller
By MagaSmash - 3 hrs ago
Forum Spotlight: Liberal YouTubers
contact wutI've Had It podcast: Mike Johnson Can't COVER-UP for Trump in EPSTEIN BOMBSHELL Anymore! He's LOSING IT!
Justice Department drops shocking Epstein news - Brian Tyler Cohen
Latest Breaking News
'January's going to be a big month': GOP lawmakers look to reclaim power from Trump
3 hrs ago - Raw Story
3 hrs ago - Raw Story
An AI pioneer says the technology is 'limited' and won't replace humans anytime soon
4 hrs ago - NBC News
4 hrs ago - NBC News
Russia attacks Kyiv with missiles and drones, killing 1 and wounding many ahead of Ukraine-US talks
4 hrs ago - AP
4 hrs ago - AP
A massive crash on a highway in Japan kills 2 people and injures 26 as the holiday season starts
6 hrs ago - AP
6 hrs ago - AP
Judge to hold hearing on whether Kilmar Abrego Garcia is being vindictively prosecuted
8 hrs ago - NPR
8 hrs ago - NPR
Fear and confusion in Nigerian village hit in US strike, as locals say no history of ISIS in area
9 hrs ago - CNN World
9 hrs ago - CNN World
Trump calls for release of any Epstein files naming Democrats: "Embarrass them"
10 hrs ago - CBS News
10 hrs ago - CBS News
Outrage as red state Republicans accused of deceiving voters with fake petition claims
10 hrs ago - Raw Story
10 hrs ago - Raw Story
US contemplates sending more resources to forcibly board oil tanker near Venezuela
11 hrs ago - CNN Politics
11 hrs ago - CNN Politics
California drops lawsuit seeking to reinstate federal funding for the state's bullet train
11 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
11 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
MAGA Goes Nuts After King Charles Claims 'Diversity Is Our Strength' In Christmas Speech
12 hrs ago - MEDIAite
12 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Latino Border Patrol Agents Deny They're Arresting Their 'Own Kind' in CNN Segment
19 hrs ago - MEDIAite
19 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Kennedy Center criticizes musician who canceled performance after Trump name added to building
19 hrs ago - AP
19 hrs ago - AP
Kash Patel Says FBI Closing the Hoover Building, Which He Once Promised to Make a 'Deep State Museum'
20 hrs ago - Mediaite
20 hrs ago - Mediaite
Virginia offshore wind developer sues over Trump administration order halting projects
20 hrs ago - CNBC/AP
20 hrs ago - CNBC/AP
Federal judge stops DOJ's efforts to get UPMC Children's to turn over patient info on gender-affirming care
20 hrs ago - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
20 hrs ago - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Former IRS worker says months after retiring, she's still waiting for money she's owed
21 hrs ago - Scripps News
21 hrs ago - Scripps News
Cops ask federal judge to compel Capitol architect to 'follow the law' and install years-delayed Jan. 6 memorial plaque
22 hrs ago - Law & Crime
22 hrs ago - Law & Crime
Aluminum salts emerge as likely target as health officials scrutinize childhood vaccines
23 hrs ago - NBC News
23 hrs ago - NBC News
China sanctions 20 US defense companies and 10 executives over massive arms sales to Taiwan
Yesterday - AP
Yesterday - AP
Billboards telling troops to obey only lawful orders go up near Florida military base
Yesterday - The Independent
Yesterday - The Independent
As ICE ramps up deportations, Texas prosecutors say they're losing key witnesses in criminal cases
Yesterday - Salon
Yesterday - Salon
US judge blocks Trump administration from deporting UK anti-disinformation campaigner
Yesterday - The Guardian/US
Yesterday - The Guardian/US
Times Square to feature patriotic crystal ball for New Year's Eve, kicking off US's 250th birthday
Yesterday - AP
Yesterday - AP
'Bomb fell and burst into many pieces': Jabo village residents describe US attack
Yesterday - ALJAZEERA
Yesterday - ALJAZEERA