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Latest Breaking News
'Who the Hell Wrote That?' Trump Stops Mid-Speech To Say He Doesn't Know What a 'Corner Store' Is
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 87 replies
'Who the Hell Wrote That?' Trump Stops Mid-Speech To Say He Doesn't Know What a 'Corner Store' Is
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 87 replies
General Discussion
Just want to say, i never dreamed how bad our country could become. I've NEVER thought
By bluestarone - 21 hrs ago - 56 replies
Just want to say, i never dreamed how bad our country could become. I've NEVER thought
By bluestarone - 21 hrs ago - 56 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump says Iran has agreed to hand over enriched uranium
By mahatmakanejeeves - 20 hrs ago - 55 replies
Trump says Iran has agreed to hand over enriched uranium
By mahatmakanejeeves - 20 hrs ago - 55 replies
General Discussion
I"ll just drop this here without comment
By AverageOldGuy - 3 hrs ago - 39 replies
I"ll just drop this here without comment
By AverageOldGuy - 3 hrs ago - 39 replies
General Discussion
A Trump pledge is falling flat as Ohio musical instrument plant closes
By Quiet Em - 4 hrs ago - 37 replies
A Trump pledge is falling flat as Ohio musical instrument plant closes
By Quiet Em - 4 hrs ago - 37 replies
General Discussion
Well, there's a first time for everything! SO UNEXPECTED! Trump stiffs his "army of lawyers" who are waiting to be paid
By Miles Archer - 6 hrs ago - 37 replies
Well, there's a first time for everything! SO UNEXPECTED! Trump stiffs his "army of lawyers" who are waiting to be paid
By Miles Archer - 6 hrs ago - 37 replies
General Discussion
Pope Leo put a Muslim prayer room in the Vatican. People are concerned.
By Swede - 5 hrs ago - 35 replies
Pope Leo put a Muslim prayer room in the Vatican. People are concerned.
By Swede - 5 hrs ago - 35 replies
General Discussion
TRIGGER WARNING: Exposing a global 'rape academy' where men encourage one another to drug and assault their wives
By CousinIT - 22 hrs ago - 35 replies
TRIGGER WARNING: Exposing a global 'rape academy' where men encourage one another to drug and assault their wives
By CousinIT - 22 hrs ago - 35 replies
Latest Breaking News
Caitlyn Jenner Asks Trump for Help After Impact of Trans Passport Policy
By riversedge - 6 hrs ago - 32 replies
Caitlyn Jenner Asks Trump for Help After Impact of Trans Passport Policy
By riversedge - 6 hrs ago - 32 replies
General Discussion
CIA CHILD ABUSE circa 1959: Ted Kaczynski was a 3 year victim of MK Ultra starting at age 17
By lostnfound - 17 hrs ago - 32 replies
CIA CHILD ABUSE circa 1959: Ted Kaczynski was a 3 year victim of MK Ultra starting at age 17
By lostnfound - 17 hrs ago - 32 replies
General Discussion
Families Share Pics of Paltry Meals From Soldiers Aboard US Warships
By LilElf70 - 5 hrs ago - 28 replies
Families Share Pics of Paltry Meals From Soldiers Aboard US Warships
By LilElf70 - 5 hrs ago - 28 replies
General Discussion
buckle up boys and girls, piss drunk pete did a thing...
By Javaman - 6 hrs ago - 24 replies
buckle up boys and girls, piss drunk pete did a thing...
By Javaman - 6 hrs ago - 24 replies
General Discussion
Trump's arch gets overwhelmingly negative public feedback but appears poised to move forward
By orangecrush - 18 hrs ago - 23 replies
Trump's arch gets overwhelmingly negative public feedback but appears poised to move forward
By orangecrush - 18 hrs ago - 23 replies
Latest Breaking News
'Hungry all the time': USS Tripoli and USS Abraham Lincoln crews report food shortages ...
By BlueWavePsych - 13 hrs ago - 22 replies
'Hungry all the time': USS Tripoli and USS Abraham Lincoln crews report food shortages ...
By BlueWavePsych - 13 hrs ago - 22 replies
General Discussion
***RFK Jr.- I chopped off the genitals of a dead raccoon***
By DemocratSinceBirth - 19 hrs ago - 22 replies
***RFK Jr.- I chopped off the genitals of a dead raccoon***
By DemocratSinceBirth - 19 hrs ago - 22 replies
General Discussion
I don't understand how we are not in a recession right now.
By LymphocyteLover - 6 hrs ago - 21 replies
I don't understand how we are not in a recession right now.
By LymphocyteLover - 6 hrs ago - 21 replies
General Discussion
Can Russia start a 2nd front against the Baltic States?
By OAITW r.2.0 - 18 hrs ago - 21 replies
Can Russia start a 2nd front against the Baltic States?
By OAITW r.2.0 - 18 hrs ago - 21 replies
General Discussion
Karoline Leavitt: "Trump has brought gas prices down throughout the year."
By red dog 1 - 23 hrs ago - 19 replies
Karoline Leavitt: "Trump has brought gas prices down throughout the year."
By red dog 1 - 23 hrs ago - 19 replies
Environment & Energy
Trump Order Strips Protection From Boundary Waters Wilderness So Mining Can Begin, Because Fuck Earth
By hatrack - 7 hrs ago - 18 replies
Trump Order Strips Protection From Boundary Waters Wilderness So Mining Can Begin, Because Fuck Earth
By hatrack - 7 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
OH-GOV: Ramaswamy belittles Democrat Acton over childhood abuse.
By RandySF - 23 hrs ago - 18 replies
OH-GOV: Ramaswamy belittles Democrat Acton over childhood abuse.
By RandySF - 23 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
To the American people: Do you recognize that the president has threatened a man of God with death?
By Stargazer99 - 6 hrs ago - 17 replies
To the American people: Do you recognize that the president has threatened a man of God with death?
By Stargazer99 - 6 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
Bessent: People, in their heart of hearts, feel good about the economy. I'm not sure what they're telling survey people
By Miles Archer - 2 hrs ago - 16 replies
Bessent: People, in their heart of hearts, feel good about the economy. I'm not sure what they're telling survey people
By Miles Archer - 2 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
Grampy: " What is a corner store? I've never heard that term. I know what a corner store is. Who the hell wrote that?"
By Miles Archer - 6 hrs ago - 16 replies
Grampy: " What is a corner store? I've never heard that term. I know what a corner store is. Who the hell wrote that?"
By Miles Archer - 6 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
RFK jr.'s brown, crepey skin is indicative of a person who is ill.
By Sogo - 15 hrs ago - 16 replies
RFK jr.'s brown, crepey skin is indicative of a person who is ill.
By Sogo - 15 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
RFK struggling to turn a page, visibly shaking..speculation about his health
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 22 hrs ago - 16 replies
RFK struggling to turn a page, visibly shaking..speculation about his health
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 22 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
Here are some great examples of trump not understanding what he was told
By LetMyPeopleVote - 3 hrs ago - 15 replies
Here are some great examples of trump not understanding what he was told
By LetMyPeopleVote - 3 hrs ago - 15 replies
Photography
Friday's Horses - Maddie and Pete and Green Grass. + Around The Farm
By George McGovern - 10 hrs ago - 15 replies
Friday's Horses - Maddie and Pete and Green Grass. + Around The Farm
By George McGovern - 10 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
California Race for Governor Still Fragmented
By applegrove - 22 hrs ago - 15 replies
California Race for Governor Still Fragmented
By applegrove - 22 hrs ago - 15 replies
Latest Breaking News
Tennessee drops Pride Month for 'Nuclear Family Month'
By riversedge - 13 hrs ago - 14 replies
Tennessee drops Pride Month for 'Nuclear Family Month'
By riversedge - 13 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Not only is there an AI Val Kilmer in a new film, outraging many fans, but it looks like there was more AI use
By highplainsdem - 17 hrs ago - 14 replies
Not only is there an AI Val Kilmer in a new film, outraging many fans, but it looks like there was more AI use
By highplainsdem - 17 hrs ago - 14 replies
Latest Breaking News
Now it's Republicans blaming American companies for inflation
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - 13 replies
Now it's Republicans blaming American companies for inflation
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
I just heard a story on Jen Psaki's MSNOW Nour the our sailors in the Iran theater have food shortages
By Stinky The Clown - 17 hrs ago - 13 replies
I just heard a story on Jen Psaki's MSNOW Nour the our sailors in the Iran theater have food shortages
By Stinky The Clown - 17 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
This exchange between former House member Waltz and Van Hollen says everything
By senseandsensibility - 18 hrs ago - 13 replies
This exchange between former House member Waltz and Van Hollen says everything
By senseandsensibility - 18 hrs ago - 13 replies
Foreign Affairs
All alarms go off across whole Russia as the War crosses the turning point - RFU News
By TexasTowelie - 21 hrs ago - 13 replies
All alarms go off across whole Russia as the War crosses the turning point - RFU News
By TexasTowelie - 21 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Just a random thought about Kegsbreath quoting Pulp Fiction.
By yellow dahlia - 2 hrs ago - 12 replies
Just a random thought about Kegsbreath quoting Pulp Fiction.
By yellow dahlia - 2 hrs ago - 12 replies
Latest Breaking News
Oil prices tumble more than 10% as Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open, easing supply fears
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 12 replies
Oil prices tumble more than 10% as Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open, easing supply fears
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
White House bunker to include "Jesus-grade resurrection cave" donated by Peter Thiel, says Trump.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 9 hrs ago - 12 replies
White House bunker to include "Jesus-grade resurrection cave" donated by Peter Thiel, says Trump.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 9 hrs ago - 12 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump Says Gas Prices Are 'Not Very High' When Asked When Americans Can Expect Relief
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 12 replies
Trump Says Gas Prices Are 'Not Very High' When Asked When Americans Can Expect Relief
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
My grandmother lost an eye to Whooping Cough, Pertussis,
By applegrove - 15 hrs ago - 12 replies
My grandmother lost an eye to Whooping Cough, Pertussis,
By applegrove - 15 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Younger adult colon cancer deaths are concentrated in people with less education, study says
By dalton99a - 18 hrs ago - 12 replies
Younger adult colon cancer deaths are concentrated in people with less education, study says
By dalton99a - 18 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
How should Trump get rid of that troublesome JD? (Poll)
By struggle4progress - 20 hrs ago - 12 replies
How should Trump get rid of that troublesome JD? (Poll)
By struggle4progress - 20 hrs ago - 12 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump to address Turning Point crowd as GOP hopefuls battle in Arizona
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 12 replies
Trump to address Turning Point crowd as GOP hopefuls battle in Arizona
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Iran is rejecting Trump's claim that Tehran agreed to hand over its enriched uranium stockpile. (MeidasTouch)
By highplainsdem - 1 hr ago - 11 replies
Iran is rejecting Trump's claim that Tehran agreed to hand over its enriched uranium stockpile. (MeidasTouch)
By highplainsdem - 1 hr ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
CATS!! If you are on Bill Penzey's email list, be sure to open today's!
By niyad - 4 hrs ago - 11 replies
CATS!! If you are on Bill Penzey's email list, be sure to open today's!
By niyad - 4 hrs ago - 11 replies
Cable News Clips
Lawrence: RFK Jr. lied to Congress when he denied saying 'every Black kid' should be 're-parented' - The Last Word MS NOW
By Rhiannon12866 - 15 hrs ago - 11 replies
Lawrence: RFK Jr. lied to Congress when he denied saying 'every Black kid' should be 're-parented' - The Last Word MS NOW
By Rhiannon12866 - 15 hrs ago - 11 replies
Latest Breaking News
Democrat Analilia Mejia wins New Jersey special election for US House over Republican Joe Hathaway
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 11 replies
Democrat Analilia Mejia wins New Jersey special election for US House over Republican Joe Hathaway
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Saying "TRUMP LOST HIS SH*T" has become redundant, but he's having a toddler tantrum over his ballroom & a meanie judge
By Miles Archer - 20 hrs ago - 11 replies
Saying "TRUMP LOST HIS SH*T" has become redundant, but he's having a toddler tantrum over his ballroom & a meanie judge
By Miles Archer - 20 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Repubs freaked out when Obama gave $400M to Iran. Trump might give $20B
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 2 hrs ago - 10 replies
Repubs freaked out when Obama gave $400M to Iran. Trump might give $20B
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 2 hrs ago - 10 replies
Latest Breaking News
Supreme Court Sides With Chevron in Fight Over Wetlands Suits
By Jose Garcia - 4 hrs ago - 10 replies
Supreme Court Sides With Chevron in Fight Over Wetlands Suits
By Jose Garcia - 4 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Trump says the McDonald's DoorDash delivery to the WH was a "little tacky" but is necessary to win election la
By riversedge - 5 hrs ago - 10 replies
Trump says the McDonald's DoorDash delivery to the WH was a "little tacky" but is necessary to win election la
By riversedge - 5 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
I am not religious, but Trump is a false prophet to many of those that are.
By Swede - 6 hrs ago - 10 replies
I am not religious, but Trump is a false prophet to many of those that are.
By Swede - 6 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Norman Ornstein: Don't ever let anyone refer to Cassidy or Murkowski as moderates.
By Passages - 6 hrs ago - 10 replies
Norman Ornstein: Don't ever let anyone refer to Cassidy or Murkowski as moderates.
By Passages - 6 hrs ago - 10 replies
Maine
Maine 2026 Poll: Platner Leads Gov. Mills, Democrats Lead Sen. Collins in Maine
By Emile - 7 hrs ago - 10 replies
Maine 2026 Poll: Platner Leads Gov. Mills, Democrats Lead Sen. Collins in Maine
By Emile - 7 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Ozymandias - Thinking of this in terms of how to describe Trump
By CapnSteve - 7 hrs ago - 10 replies
Ozymandias - Thinking of this in terms of how to describe Trump
By CapnSteve - 7 hrs ago - 10 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump goes after Fox News host Jessica Tarlov as she reveals negative poll numbers calling her 'least attractive' and 'b
By highplainsdem - 14 hrs ago - 10 replies
Trump goes after Fox News host Jessica Tarlov as she reveals negative poll numbers calling her 'least attractive' and 'b
By highplainsdem - 14 hrs ago - 10 replies
Latest Breaking News
NPR receives $113 million in charitable gifts
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 10 replies
NPR receives $113 million in charitable gifts
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
House Dem confronts RFK Jr. for denying racist remarks about Black children
By LetMyPeopleVote - 19 hrs ago - 10 replies
House Dem confronts RFK Jr. for denying racist remarks about Black children
By LetMyPeopleVote - 19 hrs ago - 10 replies
Latest Breaking News
'We are missing data': NWS weather balloon changes scrutinized as tornados hit Midwest
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 10 replies
'We are missing data': NWS weather balloon changes scrutinized as tornados hit Midwest
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Tombstone quotation that could apply to Trump
By bmichaelh - 5 hrs ago - 9 replies
Tombstone quotation that could apply to Trump
By bmichaelh - 5 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
Trump is old and lonely. A companion robot could help him.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 9 hrs ago - 9 replies
Trump is old and lonely. A companion robot could help him.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 9 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
Massive win in New Jersey-Democrat Analilia Mejia wins special House election
By malaise - 18 hrs ago - 9 replies
Massive win in New Jersey-Democrat Analilia Mejia wins special House election
By malaise - 18 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
A Private Equity Billionaire Mounts His Biggest Takeover Yet: the Pentagon
By CousinIT - 21 hrs ago - 9 replies
A Private Equity Billionaire Mounts His Biggest Takeover Yet: the Pentagon
By CousinIT - 21 hrs ago - 9 replies
Forum Spotlight: TV Chat
Friday, Apr. 17th (and the weekend) - Late-night talk show guest listingsICYMI: Russia, China, and Iran: The Future of Global Energy in a World at War
Tonight on Amanpour and Company, Thursday, April 16th, 2026
Latest Breaking News
Trump Admin Hands Mega-Deal to Company Backed by Jared Kushner's War-Profiteer Brother
6 min ago - Daily Beast
6 min ago - Daily Beast
Hackers are abusing unpatched Windows security flaws to hack into organizations
35 min ago - TechCrunch
35 min ago - TechCrunch
Shipping Firms Seek Clarifications Before Crossing Hormuz
46 min ago - US News & World Report/Reuters
46 min ago - US News & World Report/Reuters
Russia refuses to rule out strikes on European drone facilities, claims 'growing' war role
2 hrs ago - Kyiv Independent
2 hrs ago - Kyiv Independent
Senate extends surveillance powers until April 30 after longer renewal collapsed in House
3 hrs ago - AP
3 hrs ago - AP
Oil prices tumble more than 10% as Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open, easing supply fears
5 hrs ago - CNBC
5 hrs ago - CNBC
ICE went on a hiring spree. Sterling credentials were not required, AP investigation finds
6 hrs ago - AP
6 hrs ago - AP
Trump expected to nominate Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA after his firing last year
7 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
7 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
IAM Union Demands Olin Winchester Bargain in Good Faith as Ammunition Plant Strike Enters Third Week
7 hrs ago - IAM
7 hrs ago - IAM
Trump administration restores funding to Manhattan subway project after NY sues
7 hrs ago - The Independent
7 hrs ago - The Independent
'Who the Hell Wrote That?' Trump Stops Mid-Speech To Say He Doesn't Know What a 'Corner Store' Is
8 hrs ago - MEDIAite
8 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Newly unsealed records reveal Amazon's price-fixing tactics, California attorney general claims
9 hrs ago - The Guardian
9 hrs ago - The Guardian
Abbott threatens to terminate Houston public safety grants over ICE policy change
9 hrs ago - MS NOW News
9 hrs ago - MS NOW News
FAA Clamps Down on Airline Turf War at Chicago O'Hare With Summer Flight Cap
10 hrs ago - US News & World Report/Reuters
10 hrs ago - US News & World Report/Reuters
Cuba will "be ready" for possible U.S. attack amid Trump threats, leader says
10 hrs ago - Aol/CBS News/AP
10 hrs ago - Aol/CBS News/AP
Trump Says Gas Prices Are 'Not Very High' When Asked When Americans Can Expect Relief
11 hrs ago - MEDIAite
11 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Exclusive: US to delay weapons deliveries to some European countries due to Iran war, sources say
11 hrs ago - Reuters
11 hrs ago - Reuters
House extends surveillance powers until April 30 after late-night revolt sinks GOP plan
11 hrs ago - Associated Press
11 hrs ago - Associated Press
'Hungry all the time': USS Tripoli and USS Abraham Lincoln crews report food shortages ...
13 hrs ago - WION
13 hrs ago - WION
Trump goes after Fox News host Jessica Tarlov as she reveals negative poll numbers calling her 'least attractive' and 'b
14 hrs ago - Independent
14 hrs ago - Independent
County prosecutor charges ICE agent with assault for pointing gun at people on Minneapolis highway
16 hrs ago - AP
16 hrs ago - AP
Democrat Analilia Mejia wins New Jersey special election for US House over Republican Joe Hathaway
18 hrs ago - AP
18 hrs ago - AP
Green card holders at risk as feds seek deportation shortcut at SCOTUS
19 hrs ago - Courthouse News Service
19 hrs ago - Courthouse News Service
Anna's Archive told to pay Spotify and record labels $322 million over unprecedented music scraping
20 hrs ago - Engadget
20 hrs ago - Engadget
'We are missing data': NWS weather balloon changes scrutinized as tornados hit Midwest
20 hrs ago - NBC News
20 hrs ago - NBC News
Senate Democrats move to stall Trump's 'absurd' bid to install new Fed chair
22 hrs ago - The Guardian
22 hrs ago - The Guardian
Israel agrees to a ceasefire in its war with Hezbollah but will keep troops in Lebanon
22 hrs ago - NPR
22 hrs ago - NPR