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BREAKING: Trump threatens to DEPORT Robert De Niro in unhinged tirade after State of the Union.
By riversedge - 18 hrs ago - 65 replies
BREAKING: Trump threatens to DEPORT Robert De Niro in unhinged tirade after State of the Union.
By riversedge - 18 hrs ago - 65 replies
General Discussion
Top Oversight Democrat says Merrick Garland should testify on Epstein
By Mr. Sparkle - 22 hrs ago - 61 replies
Top Oversight Democrat says Merrick Garland should testify on Epstein
By Mr. Sparkle - 22 hrs ago - 61 replies
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When you were a kid or an adult, What vegetable/vegetables did you pick out of the mixed vegetables and did
By debm55 - 23 hrs ago - 55 replies
When you were a kid or an adult, What vegetable/vegetables did you pick out of the mixed vegetables and did
By debm55 - 23 hrs ago - 55 replies
General Discussion
Jasmine Crockett Holds Big Lead in Texas Primary (& Abbot spends millions to fight her).
By applegrove - 21 hrs ago - 53 replies
Jasmine Crockett Holds Big Lead in Texas Primary (& Abbot spends millions to fight her).
By applegrove - 21 hrs ago - 53 replies
General Discussion
NPR just confirmed the DOJ coverup. It's bad.
By Amaryllis - 17 hrs ago - 49 replies
NPR just confirmed the DOJ coverup. It's bad.
By Amaryllis - 17 hrs ago - 49 replies
General Discussion
But we can't have a female President, right?
By senseandsensibility - 20 hrs ago - 46 replies
But we can't have a female President, right?
By senseandsensibility - 20 hrs ago - 46 replies
Latest Breaking News
'Women aren't less than': Team USA women's hockey players respond to Trump's joke
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 43 replies
'Women aren't less than': Team USA women's hockey players respond to Trump's joke
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 43 replies
General Discussion
Why couldn't they have given this blind man a ride home or notified his family.
By Dunc - 5 hrs ago - 41 replies
Why couldn't they have given this blind man a ride home or notified his family.
By Dunc - 5 hrs ago - 41 replies
General Discussion
The State of the Union Revealed a Sad Reality. David Frum
By underpants - 23 hrs ago - 40 replies
The State of the Union Revealed a Sad Reality. David Frum
By underpants - 23 hrs ago - 40 replies
Latest Breaking News
Kansas sends letters to transgendered people -- surrender your driver's license
By AverageOldGuy - 14 hrs ago - 39 replies
Kansas sends letters to transgendered people -- surrender your driver's license
By AverageOldGuy - 14 hrs ago - 39 replies
General Discussion
Compare and contrast the meal served to the US Men's Hockey team vs the meal served to the US Women's Hockey Tean
By LetMyPeopleVote - 2 hrs ago - 29 replies
Compare and contrast the meal served to the US Men's Hockey team vs the meal served to the US Women's Hockey Tean
By LetMyPeopleVote - 2 hrs ago - 29 replies
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Damnit. Pretty sure I'm getting shingles again for the second time in 6 months.
By LuckyCharms - 15 hrs ago - 29 replies
Damnit. Pretty sure I'm getting shingles again for the second time in 6 months.
By LuckyCharms - 15 hrs ago - 29 replies
General Discussion
I believe that I know why Patel went to Milan
By PCIntern - 21 hrs ago - 26 replies
I believe that I know why Patel went to Milan
By PCIntern - 21 hrs ago - 26 replies
Latest Breaking News
FBI is serving search warrants at the Los Angeles Unified School District's headquarters and the superintendent's home
By Jose Garcia - 22 hrs ago - 22 replies
FBI is serving search warrants at the Los Angeles Unified School District's headquarters and the superintendent's home
By Jose Garcia - 22 hrs ago - 22 replies
General Discussion
Video Reveals Trump's Sexual Misconduct With Children
By Zorro - 23 hrs ago - 22 replies
Video Reveals Trump's Sexual Misconduct With Children
By Zorro - 23 hrs ago - 22 replies
General Discussion
Russia thought it would take days to seize Ukraine. 4 years later, war is still raging
By orangecrush - 21 hrs ago - 21 replies
Russia thought it would take days to seize Ukraine. 4 years later, war is still raging
By orangecrush - 21 hrs ago - 21 replies
Latest Breaking News
Blind refugee abandoned by Border Patrol is dead
By muriel_volestrangler - 17 hrs ago - 20 replies
Blind refugee abandoned by Border Patrol is dead
By muriel_volestrangler - 17 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
Stephen Miller: Democrats' not standing at SOTU was "a moment ... which will live for a thousand years."
By mahatmakanejeeves - 2 hrs ago - 19 replies
Stephen Miller: Democrats' not standing at SOTU was "a moment ... which will live for a thousand years."
By mahatmakanejeeves - 2 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
"The View" cohost Joy Behar got 'physically ill' watching 'idiots' during Donald Trump's State of the Union address
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 20 hrs ago - 18 replies
"The View" cohost Joy Behar got 'physically ill' watching 'idiots' during Donald Trump's State of the Union address
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 20 hrs ago - 18 replies
Latest Breaking News
Justice Department says it's reviewing whether any Epstein-related records were mistakenly withheld
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 17 replies
Justice Department says it's reviewing whether any Epstein-related records were mistakenly withheld
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 17 replies
Latest Breaking News
GOP Senator Slams Kushner, Witkoff Leading Global Peace Talks: 'Doesn't Make Any Sense'
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 17 replies
GOP Senator Slams Kushner, Witkoff Leading Global Peace Talks: 'Doesn't Make Any Sense'
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
Is Donnie's adoration of the Men's Hockey Team a form of "Stolen Valor"?
By Ping Tung - 21 hrs ago - 17 replies
Is Donnie's adoration of the Men's Hockey Team a form of "Stolen Valor"?
By Ping Tung - 21 hrs ago - 17 replies
Latest Breaking News
Larry Summers to resign as Harvard professor as Epstein files fallout continues
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 17 replies
Larry Summers to resign as Harvard professor as Epstein files fallout continues
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
John Cleese says he's now avoiding B.C. because of crackdown on gender identity criticism
By Floyd R. Turbo - 3 hrs ago - 16 replies
John Cleese says he's now avoiding B.C. because of crackdown on gender identity criticism
By Floyd R. Turbo - 3 hrs ago - 16 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
Revealed: The contents of Epstein's secret storage locker
By douglas9 - 4 hrs ago - 16 replies
Revealed: The contents of Epstein's secret storage locker
By douglas9 - 4 hrs ago - 16 replies
Latest Breaking News
Kash Patel fires at least 10 FBI employees who worked on Trump's Mar-a-Lago documents investigation: reports
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 16 replies
Kash Patel fires at least 10 FBI employees who worked on Trump's Mar-a-Lago documents investigation: reports
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
Dem darling showered with Miriam Adelson-linked money
By LiberalArkie - 10 hrs ago - 16 replies
Dem darling showered with Miriam Adelson-linked money
By LiberalArkie - 10 hrs ago - 16 replies
Latest Breaking News
Sarah Palin's libel claims against The New York Times is taken to a new jury
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - 15 replies
Sarah Palin's libel claims against The New York Times is taken to a new jury
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - 15 replies
Latest Breaking News
ICE won't be at polling places this year, a Trump DHS official promises
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 15 replies
ICE won't be at polling places this year, a Trump DHS official promises
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Looks like Canada didn't like what the men's hockey team did either
By Figarosmom - 9 hrs ago - 15 replies
Looks like Canada didn't like what the men's hockey team did either
By Figarosmom - 9 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Deputy to 70 year old American woman "were you born here or naturalized?" Before slamming her to the ground
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 13 hrs ago - 15 replies
Deputy to 70 year old American woman "were you born here or naturalized?" Before slamming her to the ground
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 13 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Four people were killed and seven others were wounded on Feb. 25 after a speedboat from Florida entered Cuban waters
By applegrove - 19 hrs ago - 15 replies
Four people were killed and seven others were wounded on Feb. 25 after a speedboat from Florida entered Cuban waters
By applegrove - 19 hrs ago - 15 replies
Latest Breaking News
Cuban Government Says 4 Are Killed in Gunfire Exchange With Florida Speedboat
By D. Spaulding - 20 hrs ago - 15 replies
Cuban Government Says 4 Are Killed in Gunfire Exchange With Florida Speedboat
By D. Spaulding - 20 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
As the Dominos Begin to Fall - The Epstein Effect Is Accelerating
By MineralMan - 20 hrs ago - 15 replies
As the Dominos Begin to Fall - The Epstein Effect Is Accelerating
By MineralMan - 20 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Trump served Team USA burgers because of course he did
By mahatmakanejeeves - 22 hrs ago - 15 replies
Trump served Team USA burgers because of course he did
By mahatmakanejeeves - 22 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Five ways Trump could try to tilt the midterm elections in his favor
By Travel Hat - 1 hr ago - 14 replies
Five ways Trump could try to tilt the midterm elections in his favor
By Travel Hat - 1 hr ago - 14 replies
Latest Breaking News
Pete Hegseth Appeals Order Blocking Sen. Mark Kelly's Punishment For Call To Resist Unlawful Orders
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 14 replies
Pete Hegseth Appeals Order Blocking Sen. Mark Kelly's Punishment For Call To Resist Unlawful Orders
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 14 replies
Latest Breaking News
Anthropic ditches its core safety promise in the middle of an AI red line fight with the Pentagon
By highplainsdem - 23 hrs ago - 14 replies
Anthropic ditches its core safety promise in the middle of an AI red line fight with the Pentagon
By highplainsdem - 23 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Who should we run for President in 2028?....
By Unrepentant Fenian - 13 hrs ago - 13 replies
Who should we run for President in 2028?....
By Unrepentant Fenian - 13 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Trump announces 401(k) plans with $1,000 match for workers whose employers don't offer them
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 20 hrs ago - 13 replies
Trump announces 401(k) plans with $1,000 match for workers whose employers don't offer them
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 20 hrs ago - 13 replies
Latest Breaking News
Nobel winner resigns as head of Columbia institute over Epstein ties
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 13 replies
Nobel winner resigns as head of Columbia institute over Epstein ties
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 13 replies
Latest Breaking News
Burger King will use AI to check if employees say 'please' and 'thank you'
By highplainsdem - 1 hr ago - 12 replies
Burger King will use AI to check if employees say 'please' and 'thank you'
By highplainsdem - 1 hr ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Stochastic terror: He knew what he was doing by bringing up justices' families.
By Swede - 3 hrs ago - 12 replies
Stochastic terror: He knew what he was doing by bringing up justices' families.
By Swede - 3 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Americans Who Can't Afford Beef Have 'So Many Proteins to Choose From,' Says US Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith
By UpInArms - 12 hrs ago - 12 replies
Americans Who Can't Afford Beef Have 'So Many Proteins to Choose From,' Says US Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith
By UpInArms - 12 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Another Trump Goon Mansplains Religion to the Pope
By Zorro - 13 hrs ago - 12 replies
Another Trump Goon Mansplains Religion to the Pope
By Zorro - 13 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Trump fires off crazed rant threatening to deport Hollywood legend: 'Seriously criminal'
By LetMyPeopleVote - 15 hrs ago - 12 replies
Trump fires off crazed rant threatening to deport Hollywood legend: 'Seriously criminal'
By LetMyPeopleVote - 15 hrs ago - 12 replies
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Poll: Do you think that AI videos posted in the Lounge should be identified as such? (Poll)
By sl8 - 16 hrs ago - 12 replies
Poll: Do you think that AI videos posted in the Lounge should be identified as such? (Poll)
By sl8 - 16 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
If Trump has already preemptively pardoned Patel, Bondi, and the rest of his sick cabinet, will there be any recourse?
By Chasstev365 - 17 hrs ago - 12 replies
If Trump has already preemptively pardoned Patel, Bondi, and the rest of his sick cabinet, will there be any recourse?
By Chasstev365 - 17 hrs ago - 12 replies
Latest Breaking News
Vance says administration is pausing some Medicaid funding to Minnesota because of fraud concerns
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 12 replies
Vance says administration is pausing some Medicaid funding to Minnesota because of fraud concerns
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Trump Flat-Out Says Democrats Can't Be Legitimately Elected: 'Only Way They Can Get Elected Is to Cheat'
By LiberalArkie - 22 hrs ago - 12 replies
Trump Flat-Out Says Democrats Can't Be Legitimately Elected: 'Only Way They Can Get Elected Is to Cheat'
By LiberalArkie - 22 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
'Joe: DOJ was caught in an Epstein cover up, but GOP is dragging Hillary Clinton into a deposition?'
By Joinfortmill - 4 hrs ago - 11 replies
'Joe: DOJ was caught in an Epstein cover up, but GOP is dragging Hillary Clinton into a deposition?'
By Joinfortmill - 4 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
IF IT'S ILLEGAL to "illegal to disrupt the Congress and demonstrate," why was Marjorie Taylor Greene NOT ARRESTED?
By Miles Archer - 16 hrs ago - 11 replies
IF IT'S ILLEGAL to "illegal to disrupt the Congress and demonstrate," why was Marjorie Taylor Greene NOT ARRESTED?
By Miles Archer - 16 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Kristi Noem's embarrassing 'mystery bag' to blame for midair meltdown: report
By LetMyPeopleVote - 17 hrs ago - 11 replies
Kristi Noem's embarrassing 'mystery bag' to blame for midair meltdown: report
By LetMyPeopleVote - 17 hrs ago - 11 replies
Latest Breaking News
Feds give record $27B in loans for utility expansion in Georgia and Alabama
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 11 replies
Feds give record $27B in loans for utility expansion in Georgia and Alabama
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Fun fact about the TX Senate primary: TX has open promaries
By SSJVegeta - 22 hrs ago - 11 replies
Fun fact about the TX Senate primary: TX has open promaries
By SSJVegeta - 22 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Just curious...Was Mitch McConnell present at State of the Union?
By FarPoint - 23 hrs ago - 11 replies
Just curious...Was Mitch McConnell present at State of the Union?
By FarPoint - 23 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
The creator of an AI tool to do students' homework for them says it's just how cars replaced horses (404 Media)
By highplainsdem - 1 hr ago - 10 replies
The creator of an AI tool to do students' homework for them says it's just how cars replaced horses (404 Media)
By highplainsdem - 1 hr ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
You know what bullshit term really pisses me off?
By Aviation Pro - 2 hrs ago - 10 replies
You know what bullshit term really pisses me off?
By Aviation Pro - 2 hrs ago - 10 replies
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Joke of the Day. What do you call fake spaghetti? Answer is an impasta
By debm55 - 2 hrs ago - 10 replies
Joke of the Day. What do you call fake spaghetti? Answer is an impasta
By debm55 - 2 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
MAGA-Owned Business Accused of Sneaking Immigrant Workers Into U.S.
By douglas9 - 4 hrs ago - 10 replies
MAGA-Owned Business Accused of Sneaking Immigrant Workers Into U.S.
By douglas9 - 4 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
US Women's Hockey Team Captain: Trump Remark A "Distasteful Joke"
By senseandsensibility - 15 hrs ago - 10 replies
US Women's Hockey Team Captain: Trump Remark A "Distasteful Joke"
By senseandsensibility - 15 hrs ago - 10 replies
Forum Spotlight: Foreign Affairs
Danish PM calls snap election with Greenland issue centre-stageIt Finally Happened! Putin Consolidated Absolute Control Over Russia. Dark Times Are Coming - The Russian Dude
Russian city life war impact - Eastern Express -- TVP WORLD
Latest Breaking News
Judge orders changes to Columbia and Snake river dam operations to help 'disappearing' salmon
1 hr ago - AP
1 hr ago - AP
Political storm in Wyoming as far-right activist caught handing checks to lawmakers
1 hr ago - The Guardian
1 hr ago - The Guardian
Cuba says it killed heavily armed exiles who attacked from US-registered speedboat
1 hr ago - The Guardian
1 hr ago - The Guardian
Sarah Palin's libel claims against The New York Times is taken to a new jury
2 hrs ago - The Independent
2 hrs ago - The Independent
'Women aren't less than': Team USA women's hockey players respond to Trump's joke
4 hrs ago - NBC News
4 hrs ago - NBC News
Justice Department says it's reviewing whether any Epstein-related records were mistakenly withheld
4 hrs ago - AP
4 hrs ago - AP
GOP Senator Slams Kushner, Witkoff Leading Global Peace Talks: 'Doesn't Make Any Sense'
6 hrs ago - MEDIAite
6 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Kash Patel fires at least 10 FBI employees who worked on Trump's Mar-a-Lago documents investigation: reports
6 hrs ago - The Independent
6 hrs ago - The Independent
CBP agents are 'coercing' unaccompanied minors into 'voluntary' removal, lawyers say
6 hrs ago - ABC News
6 hrs ago - ABC News
Kansas sends letters to transgendered people -- surrender your driver's license
14 hrs ago - Erin In The Morning blog
14 hrs ago - Erin In The Morning blog
Pete Hegseth Appeals Order Blocking Sen. Mark Kelly's Punishment For Call To Resist Unlawful Orders
16 hrs ago - Huff Post/AP
16 hrs ago - Huff Post/AP
Island nation moves to restart EU membership talks after Trump's threats
16 hrs ago - The Independent
16 hrs ago - The Independent
US tariffs could rise to 15% or more after supreme court blow, trade representative says
17 hrs ago - The Guardian
17 hrs ago - The Guardian
Vance says administration is pausing some Medicaid funding to Minnesota because of fraud concerns
18 hrs ago - AP
18 hrs ago - AP
Justices won't open shortcut for ICE contractor facing forced labor suit
20 hrs ago - Courthouse News Service
20 hrs ago - Courthouse News Service
The hotly contested Texas Senate race is setting spending records ahead of Tuesday's primary
21 hrs ago - AP
21 hrs ago - AP
Trump Treasury official to exit after objecting to Minneapolis crackdown
21 hrs ago - msn/Washington Post
21 hrs ago - msn/Washington Post
Residents want local governments to end contracts that let ICE train on their gun ranges
22 hrs ago - AP
22 hrs ago - AP
Hacker used Anthropic's Claude chatbot to attack multiple government agencies in Mexico
22 hrs ago - Engadget
22 hrs ago - Engadget
FBI is serving search warrants at the Los Angeles Unified School District's headquarters and the superintendent's home
22 hrs ago - CNN
22 hrs ago - CNN
Anthropic ditches its core safety promise in the middle of an AI red line fight with the Pentagon
23 hrs ago - CNN
23 hrs ago - CNN