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General Discussion
Deportation fears trigger decline in tax filings in immigrant communities
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 5 hrs ago
Deportation fears trigger decline in tax filings in immigrant communities
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 5 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
'Would have to come from top down': Ex-FBI official reacts to Comey being investigated for post - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago
'Would have to come from top down': Ex-FBI official reacts to Comey being investigated for post - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago
General Discussion
U.S. Department of Justice will investigate Chicago Mayor for hiring Black people
By Demovictory9 - 5 hrs ago
U.S. Department of Justice will investigate Chicago Mayor for hiring Black people
By Demovictory9 - 5 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Jared Golden opts for reelection bid over statewide campaign in Maine
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago
Jared Golden opts for reelection bid over statewide campaign in Maine
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago
General Discussion
Responding to Patti Davis, and to a number of NY Times Readers
By markpkessinger - 5 hrs ago
Responding to Patti Davis, and to a number of NY Times Readers
By markpkessinger - 5 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
IHIP: The PETTY PETULANT PRICK, PUNISHING VICTIMS of Natural DISASTER, Calls America 'STUPID
By MagaSmash - 5 hrs ago
IHIP: The PETTY PETULANT PRICK, PUNISHING VICTIMS of Natural DISASTER, Calls America 'STUPID
By MagaSmash - 5 hrs ago
General Discussion
'DHS Sent Detainees To South Sudan On Tuesday In Blatant Defiance Of Judge, Attorneys Allege'
By sop - 5 hrs ago
'DHS Sent Detainees To South Sudan On Tuesday In Blatant Defiance Of Judge, Attorneys Allege'
By sop - 5 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Millions of people 'could lose their Medicaid' due to Trump's megabill: Reporter - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago
Millions of people 'could lose their Medicaid' due to Trump's megabill: Reporter - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago
General Discussion
If you have not watched Sen. Schiff speech on "the art of the deal" you should watch it
By Beachnutt - 5 hrs ago
If you have not watched Sen. Schiff speech on "the art of the deal" you should watch it
By Beachnutt - 5 hrs ago
General Discussion
ONCE AGAIN, George Takei poses the question we've ALL BEEN ASKING: "Dear press..."
By Miles Archer - 5 hrs ago
ONCE AGAIN, George Takei poses the question we've ALL BEEN ASKING: "Dear press..."
By Miles Archer - 5 hrs ago
General Discussion
The guy who busted out the glass in front of Ashli Babbit ($5M) is still spiraling
By underpants - 5 hrs ago
The guy who busted out the glass in front of Ashli Babbit ($5M) is still spiraling
By underpants - 5 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Senate unanimously approves bill to create tax deduction for cash tips
By Jose Garcia - 5 hrs ago
Senate unanimously approves bill to create tax deduction for cash tips
By Jose Garcia - 5 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Ashli Babbitt's family to receive $5 million in settlement with Trump administration: Sources
By riversedge - 25 replies @ 6 hrs ago (Milestone)
Ashli Babbitt's family to receive $5 million in settlement with Trump administration: Sources
By riversedge - 25 replies @ 6 hrs ago (Milestone)
Cable News Clips
'Going to make the deficit so much worse': Ex-GOP advisor explains 'irony' of Trump's megabill - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 6 hrs ago
'Going to make the deficit so much worse': Ex-GOP advisor explains 'irony' of Trump's megabill - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 6 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Donald Trump COULDN'T OPEN SIMPLE BOX After Bragging About "Acing Cognitive Test!!!"
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 6 hrs ago
Donald Trump COULDN'T OPEN SIMPLE BOX After Bragging About "Acing Cognitive Test!!!"
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 6 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
The USELESS DEGENERATE is the Most UNFIT President in History- The WARNING
By MagaSmash - 6 hrs ago
The USELESS DEGENERATE is the Most UNFIT President in History- The WARNING
By MagaSmash - 6 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Some 4,500 migrants told to pay fines ranging up to $1.8 million
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago
Some 4,500 migrants told to pay fines ranging up to $1.8 million
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago
General Discussion
Soldiers Will Stay in Federal Buildings During Army Parade on Trump's Birthday......
By global1 - 6 hrs ago
Soldiers Will Stay in Federal Buildings During Army Parade on Trump's Birthday......
By global1 - 6 hrs ago
General Discussion
Maddow Blog-Trump administration planning to pay $5 million to the family of a rioter killed on Jan. 6
By LetMyPeopleVote - 6 hrs ago
Maddow Blog-Trump administration planning to pay $5 million to the family of a rioter killed on Jan. 6
By LetMyPeopleVote - 6 hrs ago
General Discussion
Why are we so afraid of Joe Rogan and the "manosphere"?
By RJ-MacReady - 50 replies @ 6 hrs ago (Milestone)
Why are we so afraid of Joe Rogan and the "manosphere"?
By RJ-MacReady - 50 replies @ 6 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Trump DHS requests 20,000 National Guard troops to assist with immigration enforcement
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 6 hrs ago
Trump DHS requests 20,000 National Guard troops to assist with immigration enforcement
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 6 hrs ago
General Discussion
Rubio clashes with Democrats over decision to admit white South Africans
By Eugene - 6 hrs ago
Rubio clashes with Democrats over decision to admit white South Africans
By Eugene - 6 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Michael Cohen - Fear Isn't Strategy--It's the Goal
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 6 hrs ago
Michael Cohen - Fear Isn't Strategy--It's the Goal
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 6 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump's INSANE Admission DETONATES Him in Front of Judge - Talking Feds
By Rhiannon12866 - 6 hrs ago
Trump's INSANE Admission DETONATES Him in Front of Judge - Talking Feds
By Rhiannon12866 - 6 hrs ago
General Discussion
About Jake Tapper: Using a news platform to promote partisan content for personal gain is unethical.
By Doodley - 6 hrs ago
About Jake Tapper: Using a news platform to promote partisan content for personal gain is unethical.
By Doodley - 6 hrs ago
General Discussion
Suspected serial killer shouts out Trump in last words before he's put to death: 'Keep making America great'
By Botany - 6 hrs ago
Suspected serial killer shouts out Trump in last words before he's put to death: 'Keep making America great'
By Botany - 6 hrs ago
General Discussion
Every day for the next ten days is going to be the same backwards and forwards:
By LetMyPeopleVote - 6 hrs ago
Every day for the next ten days is going to be the same backwards and forwards:
By LetMyPeopleVote - 6 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
US immigration authorities appear to have begun deporting migrants to South Sudan, attorneys say
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago
US immigration authorities appear to have begun deporting migrants to South Sudan, attorneys say
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Border czar Homan: Rep. McIver was 'out of line' - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 6 hrs ago
Border czar Homan: Rep. McIver was 'out of line' - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 6 hrs ago
General Discussion
More tornadoes and fewer meteorologists make for a dangerous mix that's worrying US officials
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 6 hrs ago
More tornadoes and fewer meteorologists make for a dangerous mix that's worrying US officials
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 6 hrs ago
Music Appreciation
ERIC BURDON AND THE ANIMALS Sky Pilot --1968 from the CBC Vancouver TV studios for the pop music series "LET'S GO"
By George McGovern - 6 hrs ago
ERIC BURDON AND THE ANIMALS Sky Pilot --1968 from the CBC Vancouver TV studios for the pop music series "LET'S GO"
By George McGovern - 6 hrs ago
General Discussion
The Head of Trump's Gestapo Thinks Habeas Corpus is a Presidential Power
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 6 hrs ago
The Head of Trump's Gestapo Thinks Habeas Corpus is a Presidential Power
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 6 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump DOJ Charges Democratic Congresswoman Over ICE Oversight Visit - Democracy Docket
By Rhiannon12866 - 6 hrs ago
Trump DOJ Charges Democratic Congresswoman Over ICE Oversight Visit - Democracy Docket
By Rhiannon12866 - 6 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
New Jersey congresswoman accused of assaulting federal officer at Newark ICE facility - Face the Nation
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago
New Jersey congresswoman accused of assaulting federal officer at Newark ICE facility - Face the Nation
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago
General Discussion
Reuters: EU to give Radio Free Europe 5.5 million euros after Trump funding freeze
By Dennis Donovan - 7 hrs ago
Reuters: EU to give Radio Free Europe 5.5 million euros after Trump funding freeze
By Dennis Donovan - 7 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
EU to give Radio Free Europe 5.5 million euros after Trump funding freeze
By highplainsdem - 7 hrs ago
EU to give Radio Free Europe 5.5 million euros after Trump funding freeze
By highplainsdem - 7 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Bakery in New Hampshire wins in free speech case over a pastry shop painting
By Omaha Steve - 7 hrs ago
Bakery in New Hampshire wins in free speech case over a pastry shop painting
By Omaha Steve - 7 hrs ago
General Discussion
Distributional Effects of the "Big, Beautiful Bill"
By littlemissmartypants - 7 hrs ago
Distributional Effects of the "Big, Beautiful Bill"
By littlemissmartypants - 7 hrs ago
General Discussion
Jake Tapper Reveals He Called Lara Trump to Tell Her She Was Right About Biden
By HereForTheParty - 7 hrs ago
Jake Tapper Reveals He Called Lara Trump to Tell Her She Was Right About Biden
By HereForTheParty - 7 hrs ago
General Discussion
Another world leader who embraced Trump gets burned
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 7 hrs ago
Another world leader who embraced Trump gets burned
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 7 hrs ago
Foreign Affairs
Europe Hits Russia's Shadow Fleet & Banks With New Sanctions - TVP World News - TVP WORLD
By TexasTowelie - 7 hrs ago
Europe Hits Russia's Shadow Fleet & Banks With New Sanctions - TVP World News - TVP WORLD
By TexasTowelie - 7 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Government may seek to re-detain college students released from ICE custody
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago
Government may seek to re-detain college students released from ICE custody
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
IRS Nominee Refuses to Say It's Illegal for POTUS to Weaponize the IRS Against Political Enemies - Senator Warren
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago
IRS Nominee Refuses to Say It's Illegal for POTUS to Weaponize the IRS Against Political Enemies - Senator Warren
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago
Music Appreciation
Marmalade - Reflections Of My Life (Live, 1971) Televised concert of the Gala du Midem, Cannes, France.
By George McGovern - 7 hrs ago
Marmalade - Reflections Of My Life (Live, 1971) Televised concert of the Gala du Midem, Cannes, France.
By George McGovern - 7 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
🚨Rachel Maddow Roasts the EMBARRASSING Scandal Derailing Trump Hotel Deal - Really American
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago
🚨Rachel Maddow Roasts the EMBARRASSING Scandal Derailing Trump Hotel Deal - Really American
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago
General Discussion
Environment Fears over Columbia Basin dams, hydroelectricity grow as agencies lose hundreds of employees
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 7 hrs ago
Environment Fears over Columbia Basin dams, hydroelectricity grow as agencies lose hundreds of employees
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 7 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump Castrated the Courts! Big Beautiful Bill ENDS Constitutional Protection Against Dictatorship - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago
Trump Castrated the Courts! Big Beautiful Bill ENDS Constitutional Protection Against Dictatorship - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago
General Discussion
Politico: Trump admin deports immigrants to South Sudan in violation of court order, lawyers say
By Dennis Donovan - 7 hrs ago
Politico: Trump admin deports immigrants to South Sudan in violation of court order, lawyers say
By Dennis Donovan - 7 hrs ago
Washington
New Washington law directs $100M in grants toward hiring police, improving public safety
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 7 hrs ago
New Washington law directs $100M in grants toward hiring police, improving public safety
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 7 hrs ago
Washington
Washington will pay unemployment benefits to striking workers
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 7 hrs ago
Washington will pay unemployment benefits to striking workers
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 7 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Ranking Member Jamie Raskin delivers opening remarks - House Committee on the Judiciary
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago
Ranking Member Jamie Raskin delivers opening remarks - House Committee on the Judiciary
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago
Photography
Yesterday evening, a bunch of us photographers got on a bus and were driven to the Griffith Observatory.
By CaliforniaPeggy - 7 hrs ago
Yesterday evening, a bunch of us photographers got on a bus and were driven to the Griffith Observatory.
By CaliforniaPeggy - 7 hrs ago
Forum Spotlight: Cable News Clips
The Orange Jackass wants to build a "Golden Dome"Lawrence: Trump's budget bill has created a 'legislative suicide pact' for House Republicans - The Last Word - MSNBC
BREAKING: Top House Dem: CBO says Trump budget bill contains $500B in Medicare cuts - The Last Word - MSNBC
Latest Breaking News
The US is reinstating records for international students. For some, it's too late
Monday - ABC News/AP
Monday - ABC News/AP
'Daily public spanking': Lawyers critical of Trump's handling of top firms fight back
Sunday - Raw Story
Sunday - Raw Story
ICE adopts new tactic: Deport before court, removing people facing criminal charges
Sunday - msn/USA Today
Sunday - msn/USA Today
Romania's pro-West candidate Nicușor Dan wins presidential election in dramatic comeback
Sunday - Euronews
Sunday - Euronews
Mike Pence Blasts Trump for Criticizing U.S. Foreign Policy From Saudi Arabia - A 'Disservice' to Veterans
Sunday - MEDIAite
Sunday - MEDIAite
In states, tariffs aren't yet producing the surge of foreign investment Trump is promising
Sunday - Politico
Sunday - Politico
US treasury secretary says Walmart will 'eat some of the tariffs' after Trump demand
Sunday - The Guardian
Sunday - The Guardian
Trump budget would cut ocean data and leave boaters, anglers and forecasters scrambling for info
Sunday - ABC News/AP
Sunday - ABC News/AP
Art installation on National Mall shares trans voices of hope, defiance
Sunday - Spokesman-Review/Washington Post
Sunday - Spokesman-Review/Washington Post
The Group Behind Project 2025 Has a Plan to Crush the Pro-Palestinian Movement
Sunday - New York Times
Sunday - New York Times
Libraries are cutting back on staff and services after Trump's order to dismantle small agency
Sunday - The Independent
Sunday - The Independent
Rubio says U.S. will find out if Russia is "tapping us along" soon amid push for ceasefire in Ukraine
Sunday - CBS News
Sunday - CBS News
Critics question why exhibits at the African American History Museum are rotating out
Sunday - NBC News
Sunday - NBC News
Kentucky NWS forecast office faced federal staffing cuts before deadly tornadoes hit
Sunday - USA Today
Sunday - USA Today
Trump shares ally's plan to 'release terrorists near homes of Supreme Court justices'
Sunday - Raw Story
Sunday - Raw Story
US judges who rule against Trump are being barraged with abuse and threats, experts warn
Saturday - The Guardian
Saturday - The Guardian
Walz calls Trump a 'tyrant' who is trampling Americans' rights and violating the rule of law
Saturday - AP
Saturday - AP
Social Security officials pull plug on 'ineffective' DOGE program that sparked mass chaos
Saturday - Raw Story
Saturday - Raw Story
Fanone Lashes Out At 'Petty Bitch' Trump And GOP Blocking Plaque Honoring Jan. 6 Cops
Saturday - MEDIAite
Saturday - MEDIAite