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General Discussion
"three Long Island finance guys who look like they should have ponytails but don't, two Florida real estate developers"
By mahatmakanejeeves - 14 hrs ago
"three Long Island finance guys who look like they should have ponytails but don't, two Florida real estate developers"
By mahatmakanejeeves - 14 hrs ago
General Discussion
US Navy will begin the blocking all ships from the Strait of Hormuz, announces President Trump.
By demmiblue - 50 replies @ 14 hrs ago (Milestone)
US Navy will begin the blocking all ships from the Strait of Hormuz, announces President Trump.
By demmiblue - 50 replies @ 14 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
"I have also instructed our Navy to seek and interdict every vessel in International Waters that has paid a toll to Iran
By Doodley - 14 hrs ago
"I have also instructed our Navy to seek and interdict every vessel in International Waters that has paid a toll to Iran
By Doodley - 14 hrs ago
Showbiz
Heather Locklear & Lorenzo Lamas are dating: Check out first photos
By BootinUp - 14 hrs ago
Heather Locklear & Lorenzo Lamas are dating: Check out first photos
By BootinUp - 14 hrs ago
General Discussion
America's downward spiral summed up in a few sentences...
By True Dough - 25 replies @ 14 hrs ago (Milestone)
America's downward spiral summed up in a few sentences...
By True Dough - 25 replies @ 14 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Trump literally told other countries to "go get your own oil"
By NickB79 - 14 hrs ago
Trump literally told other countries to "go get your own oil"
By NickB79 - 14 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump's new budget ignores dying Americans and gives away record sums to the US military
By babylonsister - 14 hrs ago
Trump's new budget ignores dying Americans and gives away record sums to the US military
By babylonsister - 14 hrs ago
General Discussion
Happy Sunday. Now a reading from the gospel of Saint Caligula.
By usonian - 14 hrs ago
Happy Sunday. Now a reading from the gospel of Saint Caligula.
By usonian - 14 hrs ago
General Discussion
"I was thinking about calling it the Gulf of Trump."
By mahatmakanejeeves - 14 hrs ago
"I was thinking about calling it the Gulf of Trump."
By mahatmakanejeeves - 14 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
Thrashing Deer Stuck In Sports Net Struggles For Hours Until Rescuers Arrive
By catbyte - 14 hrs ago
Thrashing Deer Stuck In Sports Net Struggles For Hours Until Rescuers Arrive
By catbyte - 14 hrs ago
General Discussion
Swalwell's lawyer texts cease&desists to the women saying he raped them in the middle of the night. They were not named
By Swede - 14 hrs ago
Swalwell's lawyer texts cease&desists to the women saying he raped them in the middle of the night. They were not named
By Swede - 14 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump's actions on the blockage of the strait of hormuz appear that he is telling any country who negotiated with Iran
By lostincalifornia - 14 hrs ago
Trump's actions on the blockage of the strait of hormuz appear that he is telling any country who negotiated with Iran
By lostincalifornia - 14 hrs ago
Music Appreciation
Jesse Welles w/ Tommy Prine - Angel from Montgomery Newport Folk Festival 2025
By NowsTheTime - 14 hrs ago
Jesse Welles w/ Tommy Prine - Angel from Montgomery Newport Folk Festival 2025
By NowsTheTime - 14 hrs ago
General Discussion
Sam Harris: "We turned the southern border into a zombie movie" and Democrats are to blame.
By redgreenandblue - 14 hrs ago
Sam Harris: "We turned the southern border into a zombie movie" and Democrats are to blame.
By redgreenandblue - 14 hrs ago
Environment & Energy
As E15 Gas Becomes More Common, Remember That It's Terrible For These Engines
By mahatmakanejeeves - 14 hrs ago
As E15 Gas Becomes More Common, Remember That It's Terrible For These Engines
By mahatmakanejeeves - 14 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump: "You want to see a stock market go down? Let a couple nuclear bombs be dropped on us."
By Miles Archer - 14 hrs ago
Trump: "You want to see a stock market go down? Let a couple nuclear bombs be dropped on us."
By Miles Archer - 14 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump says U.S. will blockade Strait of Hormuz after Iran peace talks fail
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 14 hrs ago (Milestone)
Trump says U.S. will blockade Strait of Hormuz after Iran peace talks fail
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 14 hrs ago (Milestone)
Cable News Clips
Pramila Jayapal calls U.S. oil blockade on Cuba 'outrageous': Full interview - NBC News
By TexasTowelie - 14 hrs ago
Pramila Jayapal calls U.S. oil blockade on Cuba 'outrageous': Full interview - NBC News
By TexasTowelie - 14 hrs ago
General Discussion
I'm watching the futures: The market didn't like his speech.
By LuckyCharms - 25 replies @ 15 hrs ago (Milestone)
I'm watching the futures: The market didn't like his speech.
By LuckyCharms - 25 replies @ 15 hrs ago (Milestone)
Liberal YouTubers
Indivisible: How to not feel like sh*t under authoritarian rule
By marmar - 15 hrs ago
Indivisible: How to not feel like sh*t under authoritarian rule
By marmar - 15 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Let's talk about the automatic draft registration and the funny part.... - Belle of the Ranch
By TexasTowelie - 15 hrs ago
Let's talk about the automatic draft registration and the funny part.... - Belle of the Ranch
By TexasTowelie - 15 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Joy Reid: Impeachment is not enough. We need to demand Trump and Hegseth stand trial at the Hague!
By marmar - 15 hrs ago
Joy Reid: Impeachment is not enough. We need to demand Trump and Hegseth stand trial at the Hague!
By marmar - 15 hrs ago
General Discussion
US Navy will begin the blocking all ships from the Strait of Hormuz, announces President Trump.
By demmiblue - 25 replies @ 15 hrs ago (Milestone)
US Navy will begin the blocking all ships from the Strait of Hormuz, announces President Trump.
By demmiblue - 25 replies @ 15 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Louisiana GOP races to eliminate an elected office won by an exonerated man
By Swede - 15 hrs ago
Louisiana GOP races to eliminate an elected office won by an exonerated man
By Swede - 15 hrs ago
General Discussion
The Frank Figliuzzi Show: Senator Warner WARNS: The Threat Is Inside Our Elections (w/Maya Wiley)
By marmar - 15 hrs ago
The Frank Figliuzzi Show: Senator Warner WARNS: The Threat Is Inside Our Elections (w/Maya Wiley)
By marmar - 15 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Small potatoes and a container of chicken: Catholic church sounds alarm on Cuba
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago
Small potatoes and a container of chicken: Catholic church sounds alarm on Cuba
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago
General Discussion
JD Vance gets weird in Budapest as the far right's bromance with Viktor Orbn heads for the rocks
By marmar - 15 hrs ago
JD Vance gets weird in Budapest as the far right's bromance with Viktor Orbn heads for the rocks
By marmar - 15 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
The next attorney general could be an anti-civil rights warrior
By marmar - 15 hrs ago
The next attorney general could be an anti-civil rights warrior
By marmar - 15 hrs ago
General Discussion
Chicago Turns All Public School IDs Into Library Cards To Boost Student Access
By mucifer - 15 hrs ago
Chicago Turns All Public School IDs Into Library Cards To Boost Student Access
By mucifer - 15 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump flirts with a UFC fighter as peace negotiations with Iran fail
By riversedge - 15 hrs ago
Trump flirts with a UFC fighter as peace negotiations with Iran fail
By riversedge - 15 hrs ago
General Discussion
'Jaime Raskin Issues UPDATE on the 25th Amendment News' Brian Tyler Cohen - 14 min.
By Joinfortmill - 15 hrs ago
'Jaime Raskin Issues UPDATE on the 25th Amendment News' Brian Tyler Cohen - 14 min.
By Joinfortmill - 15 hrs ago
True Crime
A Colorado newspaper fired a journalist for making up quotes. She changed her name, got back in the game & now she's ...
By littlemissmartypants - 15 hrs ago
A Colorado newspaper fired a journalist for making up quotes. She changed her name, got back in the game & now she's ...
By littlemissmartypants - 15 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
The Borowitz Report: Is it Closing Time for Lindsey Graham?
By FakeNoose - 15 hrs ago
The Borowitz Report: Is it Closing Time for Lindsey Graham?
By FakeNoose - 15 hrs ago
General Discussion
US Navy will begin the blocking all ships from the Strait of Hormuz, announces President Trump.
By demmiblue - 16 hrs ago
US Navy will begin the blocking all ships from the Strait of Hormuz, announces President Trump.
By demmiblue - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
'Melania's DARK PAST Blown WIDE OPEN as Witness STEPS FORWARD?!?!' 15 min.
By Joinfortmill - 16 hrs ago
'Melania's DARK PAST Blown WIDE OPEN as Witness STEPS FORWARD?!?!' 15 min.
By Joinfortmill - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
🚨 205 Days Until Election Day! Link To 2026 Calendar and Election Information 🚨
By Wednesdays - 16 hrs ago
🚨 205 Days Until Election Day! Link To 2026 Calendar and Election Information 🚨
By Wednesdays - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
BREAKING: UMICH Consumer Sentiment Hits Lowest Point EVER Receipts LIVE, The Bulwark
By ihaveaquestion - 16 hrs ago
BREAKING: UMICH Consumer Sentiment Hits Lowest Point EVER Receipts LIVE, The Bulwark
By ihaveaquestion - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
Why did US-Iran talks break down? Some random thoughts.
By AverageOldGuy - 16 hrs ago
Why did US-Iran talks break down? Some random thoughts.
By AverageOldGuy - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
Corporate Media: No Agreement with Iran has been reached.
By Chasstev365 - 16 hrs ago
Corporate Media: No Agreement with Iran has been reached.
By Chasstev365 - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
Alvin Bragg's Manhattan District Attorney's Department Is Investigating Eric Swalwell
By DemocratSinceBirth - 16 hrs ago
Alvin Bragg's Manhattan District Attorney's Department Is Investigating Eric Swalwell
By DemocratSinceBirth - 16 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump says U.S. will blockade Strait of Hormuz after Iran peace talks fail
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago
Trump says U.S. will blockade Strait of Hormuz after Iran peace talks fail
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
Reporter: "The Strait is still blocked." Trump: "How do you know that? Why do you say that? You don't know anything."
By Miles Archer - 16 hrs ago
Reporter: "The Strait is still blocked." Trump: "How do you know that? Why do you say that? You don't know anything."
By Miles Archer - 16 hrs ago
Forum Spotlight: Environment & Energy
New Weekly CO2 Concentration Record Set at the Mauna Loa Observatory, 431.87 ppmBattery recycler with plant east of Atlanta files for bankruptcy
Years of drought has major energy port of Corpus Christi, Texas, wrestling with water crisis
Latest Breaking News
Lawsuit challenges Justice Department memo that declared presidential records law unconstitutional
Tuesday - CBS News
Tuesday - CBS News
Justice Dept.'s Civil Rights Division Is Investigating Star Witness Against Trump
Tuesday - New York Times
Tuesday - New York Times
CT Rep. John Larson seeks to impeach President Trump. A White House spokesman calls it 'pathetic'
Tuesday - Connecticut Insider.com
Tuesday - Connecticut Insider.com
Teen who went to photograph L.A. 'No Kings' rally shot, blinded by Homeland Security agent, attorney says
Tuesday - Los Angeles Times
Tuesday - Los Angeles Times
Explosive NY Times Report Reveals Vance Warned Iran War Would Be a 'Disaster' As Trump Dismissed Risks
Tuesday - MEDIAite
Tuesday - MEDIAite
Retired Army general says US may need 'Nuremberg' like trials for Trump's 'illegal orders' in Iran war
Tuesday - Independent.co.uk
Tuesday - Independent.co.uk
Iranian Officials Say Indirect Talks With U.S. Ended After Trump's Latest Threat
Tuesday - New York Times
Tuesday - New York Times
American journalist Shelly Kittleson has been released, an Iraqi official tells the AP
Tuesday - Associated Press
Tuesday - Associated Press
Iranian hackers' targeting of US critical infrastructure has escalated since start of war, US says
Tuesday - Reuters
Tuesday - Reuters
Russia and China veto watered-down UN resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz
Tuesday - AP
Tuesday - AP
US gas prices risk topping $5 per gallon if Strait of Hormuz stays closed: JPMorgan
Tuesday - Yahoo Finance
Tuesday - Yahoo Finance
Senator Says Trump Will Be Guilty of a 'War Crime' if President Makes Good on Angry Truth Social Threat
Tuesday - MEDIAite
Tuesday - MEDIAite
Iran calls for human chains around power plants as Trump's deadline for deal nears
Tuesday - MS NOW News/AP
Tuesday - MS NOW News/AP
Trump Merch Store Closes Few Months After Opening, Owner Blames Poor Sales to POTUS' War With Iran
Tuesday - msn/International Business Times
Tuesday - msn/International Business Times
Indianapolis city councilor says his home was shot at 13 times, "No Data Centers" sign left behind
Tuesday - CBS News
Tuesday - CBS News
Educator strike continues in Sheridan as school board and union hit stalemate
Tuesday - Colorado Public Radio
Tuesday - Colorado Public Radio
Trump's civil rights chief attended wedding of 'Stop the Steal' organizer: report
Tuesday - msn/Rawstory
Tuesday - msn/Rawstory
Former Australian soldier charged with committing 5 war crime murders in Afghanistan
Tuesday - Associated Presd
Tuesday - Associated Presd
Appeals court lets Iowa enforce book ban and restrictions on LGBTQ+ topics in K-6 classes
Tuesday - AP
Tuesday - AP
Ethics group demands to know whether Trump benefited financially from 'lawfare' lawsuit
Tuesday - Raw Story
Tuesday - Raw Story
Conservative-pushed Classic Learning Test is now replacing the SAT and ACT in some states
Tuesday - The Independent
Tuesday - The Independent