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General Discussion
Trump appears to be backchanneling with Putin already.
By Tommy Carcetti - 11 hrs ago
Trump appears to be backchanneling with Putin already.
By Tommy Carcetti - 11 hrs ago
General Discussion
I think Trump has already offered Haley the VP spot.
By Cattledog - 50 replies @ 11 hrs ago (Milestone)
I think Trump has already offered Haley the VP spot.
By Cattledog - 50 replies @ 11 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Biden Campaign Quietly Meets With Haley Supporters After Trump Endorsement
By Tom of Temecula - 11 hrs ago
Biden Campaign Quietly Meets With Haley Supporters After Trump Endorsement
By Tom of Temecula - 11 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Supreme Court rules for GOP in South Carolina redistricting case
By demmiblue - 11 hrs ago
Supreme Court rules for GOP in South Carolina redistricting case
By demmiblue - 11 hrs ago
General Discussion
NYT Pitchbot: As a principled Republican, I am aghast at what Donald Trump has done to my party.
By demmiblue - 11 hrs ago
NYT Pitchbot: As a principled Republican, I am aghast at what Donald Trump has done to my party.
By demmiblue - 11 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump electors in key states want to serve again, despite criminal charges
By brooklynite - 11 hrs ago
Trump electors in key states want to serve again, despite criminal charges
By brooklynite - 11 hrs ago
General Discussion
Minneapolis police arrest hit-and-run hate crime suspect
By sarisataka - 11 hrs ago
Minneapolis police arrest hit-and-run hate crime suspect
By sarisataka - 11 hrs ago
General Discussion
Iran President's Crash Highlights Struggle to Upgrade an Aging Fleet
By dalton99a - 11 hrs ago
Iran President's Crash Highlights Struggle to Upgrade an Aging Fleet
By dalton99a - 11 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
US will announce $275 million more in artillery and ammunition for Ukraine, officials say
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago
US will announce $275 million more in artillery and ammunition for Ukraine, officials say
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago
General Discussion
SCOTUSblog: Announcement of opinions for Thursday, May 23
By mahatmakanejeeves - 12 hrs ago
SCOTUSblog: Announcement of opinions for Thursday, May 23
By mahatmakanejeeves - 12 hrs ago
General Discussion
How many campaigns, careers, and reputations were destroyed because of the same media that now gives Trump a pass?
By ck4829 - 12 hrs ago
How many campaigns, careers, and reputations were destroyed because of the same media that now gives Trump a pass?
By ck4829 - 12 hrs ago
Utah
Child who drove toy tractor into Beaver Co. river ID'd as son of rodeo star Spencer Wright
By mahatmakanejeeves - 12 hrs ago
Child who drove toy tractor into Beaver Co. river ID'd as son of rodeo star Spencer Wright
By mahatmakanejeeves - 12 hrs ago
General Discussion
Some things Biden could do cosmetically on campaign trail.
By Funtatlaguy - 12 hrs ago
Some things Biden could do cosmetically on campaign trail.
By Funtatlaguy - 12 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Why We Must Confront donald's Dangerous Words NOW -Mary Trump
By MagaSmash - 12 hrs ago
Why We Must Confront donald's Dangerous Words NOW -Mary Trump
By MagaSmash - 12 hrs ago
General Discussion
GOP pollster reveals what made women Trump voters 'totally freaked out' in focus group
By Tom of Temecula - 12 hrs ago
GOP pollster reveals what made women Trump voters 'totally freaked out' in focus group
By Tom of Temecula - 12 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
US weekly jobless claims fall further as labor market remains strong
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago
US weekly jobless claims fall further as labor market remains strong
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago
California
California dreams end in nightmare for woman charged in violent wrong-way 405 Freeway crash
By Zorro - 12 hrs ago
California dreams end in nightmare for woman charged in violent wrong-way 405 Freeway crash
By Zorro - 12 hrs ago
General Discussion
Biden-Harris campaign statement on Donald Trump's pattern of praising and echoing Adolf Hitler
By LetMyPeopleVote - 12 hrs ago
Biden-Harris campaign statement on Donald Trump's pattern of praising and echoing Adolf Hitler
By LetMyPeopleVote - 12 hrs ago
Michigan
It looks like the Memorial Day weekend is going to be a rainy one for mid-Michigan
By Siwsan - 12 hrs ago
It looks like the Memorial Day weekend is going to be a rainy one for mid-Michigan
By Siwsan - 12 hrs ago
General Discussion
John Eastman now has mugshots from charges in both GA and AZ related to efforts to overturn the 2020 election
By LetMyPeopleVote - 12 hrs ago
John Eastman now has mugshots from charges in both GA and AZ related to efforts to overturn the 2020 election
By LetMyPeopleVote - 12 hrs ago
General Discussion
Orange you glad someone came up with this for bad dog owners?💩
By underpants - 12 hrs ago
Orange you glad someone came up with this for bad dog owners?💩
By underpants - 12 hrs ago
Foreign Affairs
Protests Surge As Chinese Household Wealth Destroyed; PLA Taiwan Drills; Lethal Aid? - China Update
By TexasTowelie - 12 hrs ago
Protests Surge As Chinese Household Wealth Destroyed; PLA Taiwan Drills; Lethal Aid? - China Update
By TexasTowelie - 12 hrs ago
General Discussion
I believe that the document trial postponement is even worse
By PCIntern - 25 replies @ 12 hrs ago (Milestone)
I believe that the document trial postponement is even worse
By PCIntern - 25 replies @ 12 hrs ago (Milestone)
Latest Breaking News
MyPillow CEO's courtroom failures come back to haunt indicted clerk as judge tosses lawsuit against Merrick Garland
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago
MyPillow CEO's courtroom failures come back to haunt indicted clerk as judge tosses lawsuit against Merrick Garland
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago
African American
MIT edits 'women of color' program website after complaint for excluding white students
By JustAnotherGen - 12 hrs ago
MIT edits 'women of color' program website after complaint for excluding white students
By JustAnotherGen - 12 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Meet Dakota Galban, Joe Biden's Biggest Superfan - The Daily Show
By TexasTowelie - 12 hrs ago
Meet Dakota Galban, Joe Biden's Biggest Superfan - The Daily Show
By TexasTowelie - 12 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Veterans became eligible for billions. These firms saw a chance to profit.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 12 hrs ago
Veterans became eligible for billions. These firms saw a chance to profit.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 12 hrs ago
Cooking & Baking
I live in a cultural desert--the 11th congressional district of Georgia. There are no authentic bagels
By japple - 13 hrs ago
I live in a cultural desert--the 11th congressional district of Georgia. There are no authentic bagels
By japple - 13 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Political consultant who admitted deepfaking Biden's voice is indicted
By Mr. Sparkle - 13 hrs ago
Political consultant who admitted deepfaking Biden's voice is indicted
By Mr. Sparkle - 13 hrs ago
General Discussion
The Minnesota GOP Endorsed an Anti-semite for U.S. Senate.
By Think. Again. - 13 hrs ago
The Minnesota GOP Endorsed an Anti-semite for U.S. Senate.
By Think. Again. - 13 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Joe: Everyone's got to choose, and Haley has chosen the authoritarian leader
By MagaSmash - 13 hrs ago
Joe: Everyone's got to choose, and Haley has chosen the authoritarian leader
By MagaSmash - 13 hrs ago
Michigan
Whitmer signs bill setting equal insurance coverage for mental and physical health care
By marmar - 13 hrs ago
Whitmer signs bill setting equal insurance coverage for mental and physical health care
By marmar - 13 hrs ago
General Discussion
On Loose Banana Cannon's postponement of the documents trial
By Aviation Pro - 13 hrs ago
On Loose Banana Cannon's postponement of the documents trial
By Aviation Pro - 13 hrs ago
General Discussion
You raised $1,006.99 on May 22, 2024 DU for Biden-Harris 2024
By Omaha Steve - 13 hrs ago
You raised $1,006.99 on May 22, 2024 DU for Biden-Harris 2024
By Omaha Steve - 13 hrs ago
Pets
Chuck our one-eyed wonder cat crossed the Rainbow Bridge yesterday
By Klondike Kat - 13 hrs ago
Chuck our one-eyed wonder cat crossed the Rainbow Bridge yesterday
By Klondike Kat - 13 hrs ago
General Discussion
Governor Signs New Gun Law for Open Carry, (what could go wrong?)
By Tickle - 13 hrs ago
Governor Signs New Gun Law for Open Carry, (what could go wrong?)
By Tickle - 13 hrs ago
General Discussion
For the Women Who Accused the Trump Campaign of Harassment, It's Been More Harassment
By marmar - 13 hrs ago
For the Women Who Accused the Trump Campaign of Harassment, It's Been More Harassment
By marmar - 13 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Scenes From a MAGA Meltdown: Inside the "America First" Movement's War Over Democracy
By marmar - 13 hrs ago
Scenes From a MAGA Meltdown: Inside the "America First" Movement's War Over Democracy
By marmar - 13 hrs ago
General Discussion
Inside the 'stupid' Congolese coup plot led by US used car dealer
By brooklynite - 13 hrs ago
Inside the 'stupid' Congolese coup plot led by US used car dealer
By brooklynite - 13 hrs ago
General Discussion
More than half of Americans think the U.S. is in a recession. It's not.
By babylonsister - 13 hrs ago
More than half of Americans think the U.S. is in a recession. It's not.
By babylonsister - 13 hrs ago
Astrology, Spirituality & Alternative Healing
Alito and tRump on Jun 10
By bobnicewander - 13 hrs ago
Alito and tRump on Jun 10
By bobnicewander - 13 hrs ago
General Discussion
Nigel Farage says he will not stand in UK general election
By brooklynite - 13 hrs ago
Nigel Farage says he will not stand in UK general election
By brooklynite - 13 hrs ago
General Discussion
Cook Political: A Unique Election Driven by a Traditional Issue
By brooklynite - 13 hrs ago
Cook Political: A Unique Election Driven by a Traditional Issue
By brooklynite - 13 hrs ago
General Discussion
DOJ to announce antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster parent company, Live Nation
By marmar - 13 hrs ago
DOJ to announce antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster parent company, Live Nation
By marmar - 13 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Biden Takes Aim At Trump's Mistreatment Of Black America In New Ads
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago
Biden Takes Aim At Trump's Mistreatment Of Black America In New Ads
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
The Governor of Texas Nods to White Supremacist Violence
By Passages - 13 hrs ago
The Governor of Texas Nods to White Supremacist Violence
By Passages - 13 hrs ago
Foreign Affairs
They flew to New Caledonia for a romantic escape. Now they're trapped as Macron tries to quell deadly riots
By ProudMNDemocrat - 13 hrs ago
They flew to New Caledonia for a romantic escape. Now they're trapped as Macron tries to quell deadly riots
By ProudMNDemocrat - 13 hrs ago
General Discussion
GOP brings House to a halt to debate whether facts are allowed
By babylonsister - 14 hrs ago
GOP brings House to a halt to debate whether facts are allowed
By babylonsister - 14 hrs ago
General Discussion
American Airlines Flight Attendant Allegedly Filmed Girl, 9, in Bathroom. The Company's Legal Filing Blamed Her
By Floyd R. Turbo - 14 hrs ago
American Airlines Flight Attendant Allegedly Filmed Girl, 9, in Bathroom. The Company's Legal Filing Blamed Her
By Floyd R. Turbo - 14 hrs ago
General Discussion
Revealed: the extremist Maga lobbying group driving far-right Republican policies
By erronis - 14 hrs ago
Revealed: the extremist Maga lobbying group driving far-right Republican policies
By erronis - 14 hrs ago
Forum Spotlight: Weather Watchers
sonora area forecast for to mrrow update,,,,,,weather condtitons for sonora 5 :17 pst.
Southern MD sunset 5/23
Latest Breaking News
Democrats gear up to overhaul the Senate filibuster for major bills if they win in 2024
Friday - NBC News
Friday - NBC News
NRA kicks off annual meeting as board considers successor to longtime leader LaPierre
Friday - ABC News/AP
Friday - ABC News/AP
President Biden to deliver 140th commencement at Morehouse, where he will receive an honorary doctorate
Friday - Scripps News
Friday - Scripps News
Justice Dept. makes arrests in North Korean identity theft scheme involving thousands of IT workers
Friday - AP
Friday - AP
Democrats want more answers from Justice Clarence Thomas about $267,000 loan for RV
Friday - USA Today
Friday - USA Today
WP EXCLUSIVE: Business titans privately urged NYC mayor to use police on Columbia protesters, chats show
Thursday - Washington Post
Thursday - Washington Post
America runs on Rudy: Bankrupt mayor launches bizarre coffee venture as he's crippled by $148m debt
Thursday - UK Independent
Thursday - UK Independent
House passes bill to prevent Biden from withholding weapons to Israel as GOP ramps up pressure on Democrats
Thursday - CNN Politics
Thursday - CNN Politics
'Stand Back And Stand By': Matt Gaetz Parrots Trump's Call To Violent Extremists At His Trial
Thursday - Huff Post
Thursday - Huff Post
U.S. to end coal leasing in nation's largest coal-producing region The Biden administration's decision ends new leasing
Thursday - Washington Post
Thursday - Washington Post
Gov. Greg Abbott pardons Daniel Perry, veteran who killed police brutality protester in 2020
Thursday - Texas Tribune
Thursday - Texas Tribune
Biden commemorates Brown v. Board of Education anniversary with White House meeting
Thursday - Reuters
Thursday - Reuters
Greg Steube has achieved a rare feat: Successfully forcing a bill to the House floor
Thursday - Politico
Thursday - Politico
Biden hails 'monumental' steps toward easing marijuana rules as rescheduling process moves ahead
Thursday - CNN Politics
Thursday - CNN Politics
US-built floating pier that will allow delivery of humanitarian aid has been anchored in Gaza
Thursday - CNN Politics
Thursday - CNN Politics
University of California Workers Authorize Union to Call for Strike Over Protest Crackdowns
Thursday - NYT
Thursday - NYT
White House says Hur tapes are privileged as Congress moves to hold Garland in contempt
Thursday - Washington Post
Thursday - Washington Post
Judge rubbishes Peter Navarro's effort to get out of prison early by requesting to add 30 days of supervised release
Thursday - Law & Crime
Thursday - Law & Crime
Maryland parents can't opt kids out of LGBTQ book curriculum, court rules
Thursday - NBC News/Reuters
Thursday - NBC News/Reuters
Biden administration, Texas duel in US appeals court over floating migrant barrier
Thursday - Reuters
Thursday - Reuters
California university president put on leave for 'insubordination' after meeting Gaza protesters' demands
Thursday - Politico
Thursday - Politico
Microsoft Asks Hundreds of China-Based AI Staff to Consider Relocating Amid U.S.-China Tensions
Thursday - Wall Street Journal
Thursday - Wall Street Journal