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Cable News Clips
Irish Lawmaker: Recognizing Palestine as a State Is Rooted in Our History of Colonization & Famine
By Uncle Joe - 15 hrs ago
Irish Lawmaker: Recognizing Palestine as a State Is Rooted in Our History of Colonization & Famine
By Uncle Joe - 15 hrs ago
General Discussion
Washington's Pivot on Bank Rules Could Free Up Tens of Billions
By Zorro - 15 hrs ago
Washington's Pivot on Bank Rules Could Free Up Tens of Billions
By Zorro - 15 hrs ago
General Discussion
"Let's talk about the Appeal to Heaven Flag" -connection to New Apostolic Reformation
By EleanorR - 15 hrs ago
"Let's talk about the Appeal to Heaven Flag" -connection to New Apostolic Reformation
By EleanorR - 15 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
'I Was Dripping Blood': Inside One of the Worst Turbulence Accidents Ever
By Zorro - 15 hrs ago
'I Was Dripping Blood': Inside One of the Worst Turbulence Accidents Ever
By Zorro - 15 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
OPINION: For Joe Biden, the Nov. 5 election is about Jan. 6
By Dulcinea - 15 hrs ago
OPINION: For Joe Biden, the Nov. 5 election is about Jan. 6
By Dulcinea - 15 hrs ago
General Discussion
The U.S. Supreme Court reversed a lower court ruling that the republican-drawn map violated the rights of Black voters
By JohnSJ - 15 hrs ago
The U.S. Supreme Court reversed a lower court ruling that the republican-drawn map violated the rights of Black voters
By JohnSJ - 15 hrs ago
General Discussion
Very Good -Experts reflect on Jimmy Carter's political career during primary elections
By malaise - 16 hrs ago
Very Good -Experts reflect on Jimmy Carter's political career during primary elections
By malaise - 16 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
The world's top chipmakers can flip a 'kill switch' should China invade Taiwan, Bloomberg reports
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago
The world's top chipmakers can flip a 'kill switch' should China invade Taiwan, Bloomberg reports
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
Got some good news yesterday . Rich's Malignant cancer did not spread. He wil be meeting the Oncologist about Radiation
By debm55 - 16 hrs ago
Got some good news yesterday . Rich's Malignant cancer did not spread. He wil be meeting the Oncologist about Radiation
By debm55 - 16 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
GOP lawmakers conflate standard FBI policies with an assassination attempt on Trump
By Dulcinea - 16 hrs ago
GOP lawmakers conflate standard FBI policies with an assassination attempt on Trump
By Dulcinea - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
Justice Department says illegal monopoly by Ticketmaster and Live Nation drives up prices for fans
By In It to Win It - 16 hrs ago
Justice Department says illegal monopoly by Ticketmaster and Live Nation drives up prices for fans
By In It to Win It - 16 hrs ago
Environment & Energy
Reuters Comment: Through distraction and denial, governments are playing politics at the cost of the planet
By OKIsItJustMe - 16 hrs ago
Reuters Comment: Through distraction and denial, governments are playing politics at the cost of the planet
By OKIsItJustMe - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
The Biden White House and Republican Congress are considering sanctions against ICC Chief Prosecutor @KarimKhanQC...
By demmiblue - 16 hrs ago
The Biden White House and Republican Congress are considering sanctions against ICC Chief Prosecutor @KarimKhanQC...
By demmiblue - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
SCOTUS reverses a decision that had struck down a South Carolina congressional district as a racial gerrymander
By In It to Win It - 16 hrs ago
SCOTUS reverses a decision that had struck down a South Carolina congressional district as a racial gerrymander
By In It to Win It - 16 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
'Ridiculous question': Ted Cruz gets testy when asked if he'll accept 2024 election results
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago
'Ridiculous question': Ted Cruz gets testy when asked if he'll accept 2024 election results
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
The ONLY thing I want to hear from Jim Comey is; "I'M SORRY"!!!
By maxrandb - 25 replies @ 16 hrs ago (Milestone)
The ONLY thing I want to hear from Jim Comey is; "I'M SORRY"!!!
By maxrandb - 25 replies @ 16 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Trump appears to be backchanneling with Putin already.
By Tommy Carcetti - 16 hrs ago
Trump appears to be backchanneling with Putin already.
By Tommy Carcetti - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
I think Trump has already offered Haley the VP spot.
By Cattledog - 50 replies @ 16 hrs ago (Milestone)
I think Trump has already offered Haley the VP spot.
By Cattledog - 50 replies @ 16 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Biden Campaign Quietly Meets With Haley Supporters After Trump Endorsement
By Tom of Temecula - 16 hrs ago
Biden Campaign Quietly Meets With Haley Supporters After Trump Endorsement
By Tom of Temecula - 16 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Supreme Court rules for GOP in South Carolina redistricting case
By demmiblue - 16 hrs ago
Supreme Court rules for GOP in South Carolina redistricting case
By demmiblue - 16 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Why Does the Biden White House Hate Its Own Agenda?
By Passages - 16 hrs ago
Why Does the Biden White House Hate Its Own Agenda?
By Passages - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
NYT Pitchbot: As a principled Republican, I am aghast at what Donald Trump has done to my party.
By demmiblue - 16 hrs ago
NYT Pitchbot: As a principled Republican, I am aghast at what Donald Trump has done to my party.
By demmiblue - 16 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump electors in key states want to serve again, despite criminal charges
By brooklynite - 16 hrs ago
Trump electors in key states want to serve again, despite criminal charges
By brooklynite - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
Minneapolis police arrest hit-and-run hate crime suspect
By sarisataka - 17 hrs ago
Minneapolis police arrest hit-and-run hate crime suspect
By sarisataka - 17 hrs ago
General Discussion
Iran President's Crash Highlights Struggle to Upgrade an Aging Fleet
By dalton99a - 17 hrs ago
Iran President's Crash Highlights Struggle to Upgrade an Aging Fleet
By dalton99a - 17 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
US will announce $275 million more in artillery and ammunition for Ukraine, officials say
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago
US will announce $275 million more in artillery and ammunition for Ukraine, officials say
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago
General Discussion
SCOTUSblog: Announcement of opinions for Thursday, May 23
By mahatmakanejeeves - 17 hrs ago
SCOTUSblog: Announcement of opinions for Thursday, May 23
By mahatmakanejeeves - 17 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 - 17 hrs ago
How many campaigns, careers, and reputations were destroyed because of the same media that now gives Trump a pass?
By ck4829 - 17 hrs ago
Utah
Child who drove toy tractor into Beaver Co. river ID'd as son of rodeo star Spencer Wright
By mahatmakanejeeves - 17 hrs ago
Child who drove toy tractor into Beaver Co. river ID'd as son of rodeo star Spencer Wright
By mahatmakanejeeves - 17 hrs ago
General Discussion
Some things Biden could do cosmetically on campaign trail.
By Funtatlaguy - 17 hrs ago
Some things Biden could do cosmetically on campaign trail.
By Funtatlaguy - 17 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Why We Must Confront donald's Dangerous Words NOW -Mary Trump
By MagaSmash - 17 hrs ago
Why We Must Confront donald's Dangerous Words NOW -Mary Trump
By MagaSmash - 17 hrs ago
General Discussion
GOP pollster reveals what made women Trump voters 'totally freaked out' in focus group
By Tom of Temecula - 17 hrs ago
GOP pollster reveals what made women Trump voters 'totally freaked out' in focus group
By Tom of Temecula - 17 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
US weekly jobless claims fall further as labor market remains strong
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago
US weekly jobless claims fall further as labor market remains strong
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago
California
California dreams end in nightmare for woman charged in violent wrong-way 405 Freeway crash
By Zorro - 17 hrs ago
California dreams end in nightmare for woman charged in violent wrong-way 405 Freeway crash
By Zorro - 17 hrs ago
General Discussion
Biden-Harris campaign statement on Donald Trump's pattern of praising and echoing Adolf Hitler
By LetMyPeopleVote - 17 hrs ago
Biden-Harris campaign statement on Donald Trump's pattern of praising and echoing Adolf Hitler
By LetMyPeopleVote - 17 hrs ago
Michigan
It looks like the Memorial Day weekend is going to be a rainy one for mid-Michigan
By Siwsan - 17 hrs ago
It looks like the Memorial Day weekend is going to be a rainy one for mid-Michigan
By Siwsan - 17 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 - 17 hrs ago
John Eastman now has mugshots from charges in both GA and AZ related to efforts to overturn the 2020 election
By LetMyPeopleVote - 17 hrs ago
General Discussion
Orange you glad someone came up with this for bad dog owners?💩
By underpants - 17 hrs ago
Orange you glad someone came up with this for bad dog owners?💩
By underpants - 17 hrs ago
Foreign Affairs
Protests Surge As Chinese Household Wealth Destroyed; PLA Taiwan Drills; Lethal Aid? - China Update
By TexasTowelie - 17 hrs ago
Protests Surge As Chinese Household Wealth Destroyed; PLA Taiwan Drills; Lethal Aid? - China Update
By TexasTowelie - 17 hrs ago
General Discussion
I believe that the document trial postponement is even worse
By PCIntern - 25 replies @ 17 hrs ago (Milestone)
I believe that the document trial postponement is even worse
By PCIntern - 25 replies @ 17 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 - 17 hrs ago
MyPillow CEO's courtroom failures come back to haunt indicted clerk as judge tosses lawsuit against Merrick Garland
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago
African American
MIT edits 'women of color' program website after complaint for excluding white students
By JustAnotherGen - 18 hrs ago
MIT edits 'women of color' program website after complaint for excluding white students
By JustAnotherGen - 18 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Meet Dakota Galban, Joe Biden's Biggest Superfan - The Daily Show
By TexasTowelie - 18 hrs ago
Meet Dakota Galban, Joe Biden's Biggest Superfan - The Daily Show
By TexasTowelie - 18 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Veterans became eligible for billions. These firms saw a chance to profit.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 18 hrs ago
Veterans became eligible for billions. These firms saw a chance to profit.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 18 hrs ago
Cooking & Baking
I live in a cultural desert--the 11th congressional district of Georgia. There are no authentic bagels
By japple - 18 hrs ago
I live in a cultural desert--the 11th congressional district of Georgia. There are no authentic bagels
By japple - 18 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Political consultant who admitted deepfaking Biden's voice is indicted
By Mr. Sparkle - 18 hrs ago
Political consultant who admitted deepfaking Biden's voice is indicted
By Mr. Sparkle - 18 hrs ago
General Discussion
The Minnesota GOP Endorsed an Anti-semite for U.S. Senate.
By Think. Again. - 18 hrs ago
The Minnesota GOP Endorsed an Anti-semite for U.S. Senate.
By Think. Again. - 18 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Joe: Everyone's got to choose, and Haley has chosen the authoritarian leader
By MagaSmash - 18 hrs ago
Joe: Everyone's got to choose, and Haley has chosen the authoritarian leader
By MagaSmash - 18 hrs ago
Michigan
Whitmer signs bill setting equal insurance coverage for mental and physical health care
By marmar - 18 hrs ago
Whitmer signs bill setting equal insurance coverage for mental and physical health care
By marmar - 18 hrs ago
General Discussion
On Loose Banana Cannon's postponement of the documents trial
By Aviation Pro - 18 hrs ago
On Loose Banana Cannon's postponement of the documents trial
By Aviation Pro - 18 hrs ago
General Discussion
You raised $1,006.99 on May 22, 2024 DU for Biden-Harris 2024
By Omaha Steve - 18 hrs ago
You raised $1,006.99 on May 22, 2024 DU for Biden-Harris 2024
By Omaha Steve - 18 hrs ago
Pets
Chuck our one-eyed wonder cat crossed the Rainbow Bridge yesterday
By Klondike Kat - 18 hrs ago
Chuck our one-eyed wonder cat crossed the Rainbow Bridge yesterday
By Klondike Kat - 18 hrs ago
General Discussion
Governor Signs New Gun Law for Open Carry, (what could go wrong?)
By Tickle - 18 hrs ago
Governor Signs New Gun Law for Open Carry, (what could go wrong?)
By Tickle - 18 hrs ago
Forum Spotlight: Humor
Friday TOONsDonald Trump Has Had His Dick Caught in a Zipper for Three Weeks. Here's Why That Could Spell Trouble for Biden
Never tell a woman her place is in the kitchen.
Latest Breaking News
California university president put on leave for 'insubordination' after meeting Gaza protesters' demands
May 16 - Politico
May 16 - Politico
Microsoft Asks Hundreds of China-Based AI Staff to Consider Relocating Amid U.S.-China Tensions
May 16 - Wall Street Journal
May 16 - Wall Street Journal
Judge Merchan "visibly annoyed" by Trump's courthouse entourage of Republican politicians
May 15 - Salon
May 15 - Salon
Kansas AG sues Biden administration over new federal protections for LGBTQ+ students
May 15 - Kansas Reflector
May 15 - Kansas Reflector
Republicans probing Jan. 6 investigation asks star witness Cassidy Hutchinson for more documents
May 15 - NBC News
May 15 - NBC News
Supreme Court allows second majority-Black district in Louisiana over liberal dissents
May 15 - CNN Politics
May 15 - CNN Politics
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy cancels all foreign trips as Russian offensive intensifies
May 15 - USA Today
May 15 - USA Today
Former Fort Worth officer Aaron Dean's appeal refused by state's highest criminal court
May 15 - KERA
May 15 - KERA
Biden challenges Trump to 2 debates but won't participate in nonpartisan commission's debates
May 15 - AP
May 15 - AP
Health advocacy group targets Biden-district House Republicans with new ad campaign
May 15 - The Hill
May 15 - The Hill
CPI report shows inflation easing in April, with consumer prices still rising 3.4% from a year ago
May 15 - CNBC
May 15 - CNBC
Arizona officials say they can't find Rudy Giuliani to serve him with indictment notice
May 15 - CNN Politics
May 15 - CNN Politics
Oak Flat copper mine lawsuit is headed to the Supreme Court after 9th Circuit ruling
May 15 - AZ Central
May 15 - AZ Central
Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker rails against Pride month, working women in commencement speech
May 15 - AP
May 15 - AP
'Free Palestine Encampment' reaches agreements with campus, disbands from Mario Savio steps
May 15 - Daily Californian
May 15 - Daily Californian
Justice Department: Nebraska unnecessarily institutionalizes people with mental illness
May 14 - Nebraska Examiner
May 14 - Nebraska Examiner
With Trump's trial underway, most Americans now believe he falsified records to hide hush money payment
May 14 - Yahoo News
May 14 - Yahoo News
Cargo Ship That Caused Baltimore Bridge Collapse Had Power Blackout Hours Before Leaving Port
May 14 - US News and World Report/AP
May 14 - US News and World Report/AP
Grandson says Carter is 'coming to the end' in brief update about former president's health
May 14 - CNN Politics
May 14 - CNN Politics