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General Discussion
Their new contract requires the airport to purchase Trump merchandise from Trump's own licensor
By applegrove - 22 hrs ago - 139 recs
Their new contract requires the airport to purchase Trump merchandise from Trump's own licensor
By applegrove - 22 hrs ago - 139 recs
General Discussion
A MAGA blunders into a thread and exposes his ass.
By Swede - 8 hrs ago - 121 recs
A MAGA blunders into a thread and exposes his ass.
By Swede - 8 hrs ago - 121 recs
General Discussion
The AP called it...Brown WINS Senate PRIMARY race in Ohio (we have a DU ActBlue donation link)
By Omaha Steve - 20 hrs ago - 119 recs
The AP called it...Brown WINS Senate PRIMARY race in Ohio (we have a DU ActBlue donation link)
By Omaha Steve - 20 hrs ago - 119 recs
General Discussion
Now get the fuck out of government housing
By Aviation Pro - 23 hrs ago - 87 recs
Now get the fuck out of government housing
By Aviation Pro - 23 hrs ago - 87 recs
General Discussion
Whew! You guys were worried about nothing.
By senseandsensibility - 22 hrs ago - 85 recs
Whew! You guys were worried about nothing.
By senseandsensibility - 22 hrs ago - 85 recs
General Discussion
ProPublica: Babies Are Bleeding to Death as Parents Reject a Vitamin Shot Given at Birth
By Passages - 9 hrs ago - 80 recs
ProPublica: Babies Are Bleeding to Death as Parents Reject a Vitamin Shot Given at Birth
By Passages - 9 hrs ago - 80 recs
General Discussion
Nothing to see here, folks. Just Bibi, taking his dog for walkies.
By Miles Archer - 5 hrs ago - 76 recs
Nothing to see here, folks. Just Bibi, taking his dog for walkies.
By Miles Archer - 5 hrs ago - 76 recs
General Discussion
Trump Sparks Social Media Backlash After Telling a Little Girl She Is too Short For Volleyball
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 3 hrs ago - 71 recs
Trump Sparks Social Media Backlash After Telling a Little Girl She Is too Short For Volleyball
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 3 hrs ago - 71 recs
Latest Breaking News
'Get the children away': Outrage breaks out over Trump's startling remarks around kids
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 70 recs
'Get the children away': Outrage breaks out over Trump's startling remarks around kids
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 70 recs
General Discussion
*****BREAKING NEWS***** Ted Turner Has Passed
By DemocratSinceBirth - 6 hrs ago - 68 recs
*****BREAKING NEWS***** Ted Turner Has Passed
By DemocratSinceBirth - 6 hrs ago - 68 recs
General Discussion
Epstein accuser who once made bizarre getaway reported missing by family**Update-Found safe today
By sheshe2 - 23 hrs ago - 66 recs
Epstein accuser who once made bizarre getaway reported missing by family**Update-Found safe today
By sheshe2 - 23 hrs ago - 66 recs
General Discussion
New satellite analysis reveals massive damage US military sites suffered from airstrikes
By turbinetree - 6 hrs ago - 65 recs
New satellite analysis reveals massive damage US military sites suffered from airstrikes
By turbinetree - 6 hrs ago - 65 recs
Latest Breaking News
Plantiff in Case That Destroyed Voting Rights Act Exposed as Jan. 6er
By erronis - 22 hrs ago - 64 recs
Plantiff in Case That Destroyed Voting Rights Act Exposed as Jan. 6er
By erronis - 22 hrs ago - 64 recs
Latest Breaking News
Virginia lawmaker's office raided in FBI probe
By AverageOldGuy - 5 hrs ago - 61 recs
Virginia lawmaker's office raided in FBI probe
By AverageOldGuy - 5 hrs ago - 61 recs
General Discussion
Das ist kein Ballsaal, das ist ein Fuhrerbunker. It is not a ballroom but a Fuhrer Bunker.
By Botany - 10 hrs ago - 59 recs
Das ist kein Ballsaal, das ist ein Fuhrerbunker. It is not a ballroom but a Fuhrer Bunker.
By Botany - 10 hrs ago - 59 recs
Latest Breaking News
Donald Trump Moves to Freeze Paying $83 Million to E. Jean Carroll
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 58 recs
Donald Trump Moves to Freeze Paying $83 Million to E. Jean Carroll
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 58 recs
General Discussion
Questions swirl as Fox News reporter arrives just in time for secret FBI raid on key Dem
By turbinetree - 3 hrs ago - 57 recs
Questions swirl as Fox News reporter arrives just in time for secret FBI raid on key Dem
By turbinetree - 3 hrs ago - 57 recs
General Discussion
A little experiment I've been running that has gone surprisingly well. It's about my Instagram Avatar and follows.
By NewHendoLib - 18 hrs ago - 51 recs
A little experiment I've been running that has gone surprisingly well. It's about my Instagram Avatar and follows.
By NewHendoLib - 18 hrs ago - 51 recs
General Discussion
Democrat Chedrick Greene wins Michigan Senate special election
By sheshe2 - 17 hrs ago - 48 recs
Democrat Chedrick Greene wins Michigan Senate special election
By sheshe2 - 17 hrs ago - 48 recs
General Discussion
Alito butthurt over Colleague's 'Insulting' Criticism
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 20 hrs ago - 46 recs
Alito butthurt over Colleague's 'Insulting' Criticism
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 20 hrs ago - 46 recs
General Discussion
Samuel Alito Had No Answers For Ketanji Brown Jackson's Latest Dissent
By erronis - 4 hrs ago - 43 recs
Samuel Alito Had No Answers For Ketanji Brown Jackson's Latest Dissent
By erronis - 4 hrs ago - 43 recs
General Discussion
A political cartoon that drives home Trump's "ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME" approach to shootings
By Miles Archer - 4 hrs ago - 43 recs
A political cartoon that drives home Trump's "ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME" approach to shootings
By Miles Archer - 4 hrs ago - 43 recs
General Discussion
OBAMA: A good policy that I'd like to see followed is that the president shouldn't have a bunch of side hustles
By Swede - 7 hrs ago - 43 recs
OBAMA: A good policy that I'd like to see followed is that the president shouldn't have a bunch of side hustles
By Swede - 7 hrs ago - 43 recs
General Discussion
The American tourist boycott movement is wreaking havoc: border states like Montana are reporting a dizzying 44% drop i
By riversedge - 13 hrs ago - 43 recs
The American tourist boycott movement is wreaking havoc: border states like Montana are reporting a dizzying 44% drop i
By riversedge - 13 hrs ago - 43 recs
Environment & Energy
Brilliant idea for ocean based power generation on front page of the Financial Times yesterday
By Pluvious - 3 hrs ago - 37 recs
Brilliant idea for ocean based power generation on front page of the Financial Times yesterday
By Pluvious - 3 hrs ago - 37 recs
Latest Breaking News
GOP Megadonor Throws in the Towel on Republicans Holding House in Midterms: 'Almost a Certainty' That Dems Win
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 36 recs
GOP Megadonor Throws in the Towel on Republicans Holding House in Midterms: 'Almost a Certainty' That Dems Win
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 36 recs
General Discussion
Mayor Mamdani, HPD announce historic $31M penalty against Bronx landlords over long-running building neglect
By demmiblue - 5 hrs ago - 33 recs
Mayor Mamdani, HPD announce historic $31M penalty against Bronx landlords over long-running building neglect
By demmiblue - 5 hrs ago - 33 recs
Latest Breaking News
White House East Wing debris dumped at nearby golf course has toxic metals, a report says
By mahatmakanejeeves - 23 hrs ago - 33 recs
White House East Wing debris dumped at nearby golf course has toxic metals, a report says
By mahatmakanejeeves - 23 hrs ago - 33 recs
Maryland
Driver in I-695 crash that killed 6 highway workers lands in prison over McDonald's trip
By mahatmakanejeeves - 21 hrs ago - 30 recs
Driver in I-695 crash that killed 6 highway workers lands in prison over McDonald's trip
By mahatmakanejeeves - 21 hrs ago - 30 recs
Latest Breaking News
Second judge rules Trump administration can't review reporter's devices
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 29 recs
Second judge rules Trump administration can't review reporter's devices
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 29 recs
General Discussion
"The Scariest Photo in My Gallery" -- Warning: graphic and disturbing. Image and story from Imgur
By erronis - 3 hrs ago - 28 recs
"The Scariest Photo in My Gallery" -- Warning: graphic and disturbing. Image and story from Imgur
By erronis - 3 hrs ago - 28 recs
General Discussion
How Ben Collins (aka Tim Onion, CEO of the company that owns The Onion) feels about the AI boom
By highplainsdem - 16 hrs ago - 27 recs
How Ben Collins (aka Tim Onion, CEO of the company that owns The Onion) feels about the AI boom
By highplainsdem - 16 hrs ago - 27 recs
General Discussion
Said it before. Will say it again: There is NO WAY OUT with the Felon in the WH
By pat_k - 5 hrs ago - 25 recs
Said it before. Will say it again: There is NO WAY OUT with the Felon in the WH
By pat_k - 5 hrs ago - 25 recs
General Discussion
NY real estate titan likens the phrase 'tax the rich' to racial slurs said the top 1% "should be praised and thanked"
By yaesu - 3 hrs ago - 24 recs
NY real estate titan likens the phrase 'tax the rich' to racial slurs said the top 1% "should be praised and thanked"
By yaesu - 3 hrs ago - 24 recs
Latest Breaking News
Rubio says War Powers Act '100 percent unconstitutional'
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 24 recs
Rubio says War Powers Act '100 percent unconstitutional'
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 24 recs
TV Chat
Barry Diller Wants To Buy CNN "Before They Ruin It Any Further"
By FakeNoose - 18 hrs ago - 24 recs
Barry Diller Wants To Buy CNN "Before They Ruin It Any Further"
By FakeNoose - 18 hrs ago - 24 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump pauses U.S. bid to guide ships out of Strait of Hormuz, cites Iran deal progress
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 24 recs
Trump pauses U.S. bid to guide ships out of Strait of Hormuz, cites Iran deal progress
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 24 recs
General Discussion
Elon Musk's destruction of USAID has already caused 600,000 deaths 2/3 of them children.
By applegrove - 22 hrs ago - 24 recs
Elon Musk's destruction of USAID has already caused 600,000 deaths 2/3 of them children.
By applegrove - 22 hrs ago - 24 recs
General Discussion
BREAKING: In April 2026, *every single one* of the 1,570 refugees admitted to the United States was white South African.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 9 hrs ago - 22 recs
BREAKING: In April 2026, *every single one* of the 1,570 refugees admitted to the United States was white South African.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 9 hrs ago - 22 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Stephen Colbert - Guest President Barack Obama (4 videos)
By Rhiannon12866 - 11 hrs ago - 22 recs
Stephen Colbert - Guest President Barack Obama (4 videos)
By Rhiannon12866 - 11 hrs ago - 22 recs
Photography
Long pink clouds at treetops, colorful swirling Z between pines after sunset.
By George McGovern - 16 hrs ago - 22 recs
Long pink clouds at treetops, colorful swirling Z between pines after sunset.
By George McGovern - 16 hrs ago - 22 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Stephen Colbert - Monologue and Opening - 5/5/2026
By Rhiannon12866 - 11 hrs ago - 21 recs
Stephen Colbert - Monologue and Opening - 5/5/2026
By Rhiannon12866 - 11 hrs ago - 21 recs
General Discussion
We Tried to Detect Bots in 500 Comments. We Found a More Interesting Problem.
By usonian - 5 hrs ago - 20 recs
We Tried to Detect Bots in 500 Comments. We Found a More Interesting Problem.
By usonian - 5 hrs ago - 20 recs
General Discussion
Greene wins Michigan Senate special election, Democrats retain control of chamber
By marmar - 7 hrs ago - 20 recs
Greene wins Michigan Senate special election, Democrats retain control of chamber
By marmar - 7 hrs ago - 20 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
Do you ever wonder why conservative Evangelicals don't seem to be bothered by the moral bankruptcy of Trump?
By lees1975 - 15 hrs ago - 20 recs
Do you ever wonder why conservative Evangelicals don't seem to be bothered by the moral bankruptcy of Trump?
By lees1975 - 15 hrs ago - 20 recs
General Discussion
The First Nude: "Most know my husband as the strong commander in chief, but his empathy transcends the role..."
By Miles Archer - 2 hrs ago - 19 recs
The First Nude: "Most know my husband as the strong commander in chief, but his empathy transcends the role..."
By Miles Archer - 2 hrs ago - 19 recs
Latest Breaking News
Michigan Democrats keep control of state Senate in election win that offers clues about midterms
By mahatmakanejeeves - 11 hrs ago - 19 recs
Michigan Democrats keep control of state Senate in election win that offers clues about midterms
By mahatmakanejeeves - 11 hrs ago - 19 recs
General Discussion
Mexico nightclub's $300 cover charge for US citizens captures popular mood
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 2 hrs ago - 18 recs
Mexico nightclub's $300 cover charge for US citizens captures popular mood
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 2 hrs ago - 18 recs
General Discussion
Letterman unloads on 'lying weasels' who axed Colbert's 'Late Show'
By Coventina - 4 hrs ago - 18 recs
Letterman unloads on 'lying weasels' who axed Colbert's 'Late Show'
By Coventina - 4 hrs ago - 18 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
900 Health Facilities Shutting Down or Risk Collapse As Trump-GOP Cuts 'Ripple Across the Country'
By appalachiablue - 9 hrs ago - 18 recs
900 Health Facilities Shutting Down or Risk Collapse As Trump-GOP Cuts 'Ripple Across the Country'
By appalachiablue - 9 hrs ago - 18 recs
Latest Breaking News
RFK Jr. unveils campaign for 'deprescribing' antidepressants
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 18 recs
RFK Jr. unveils campaign for 'deprescribing' antidepressants
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 18 recs
Latest Breaking News
CNN founder Ted Turner, a pioneer of cable TV news, dies at 87
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 17 recs
CNN founder Ted Turner, a pioneer of cable TV news, dies at 87
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 17 recs
Photography
American White Pelican (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) Strikes a Pose
By Bo Zarts - 4 hrs ago - 16 recs
American White Pelican (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) Strikes a Pose
By Bo Zarts - 4 hrs ago - 16 recs
Forum Spotlight: Photography
Lilac in Wallace Swamp Creek ParkAmerican White Pelican (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) Strikes a Pose
Shadow has issued a formal apology on behalf of her assistant - her dad.
Latest Breaking News
Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo is not running in the Preaknessi
1 min ago - Associated Press, via WTOP
1 min ago - Associated Press, via WTOP
Georgia officials knew chemicals from carpet mills were polluting local water. The people did not
15 min ago - Atlanta Journal-Constitution and ASSOCIATED PRESS
15 min ago - Atlanta Journal-Constitution and ASSOCIATED PRESS
Trump's third surgeon general pick is deleting old posts critical of president's agenda and fitness
24 min ago - The Independent
24 min ago - The Independent
US fires on Iranian oil tanker as Trump pressures Tehran for deal to end war
1 hr ago - Associated Press
1 hr ago - Associated Press
South Korea suspends review of Trump's call to participate in 'Project Freedom'
1 hr ago - msn/Reuters
1 hr ago - msn/Reuters
Epstein-linked billionaire accused of rape privately reached out to federal judge to defend his 'good name'
1 hr ago - The Guardian
1 hr ago - The Guardian
ICE plans to scrap shortened training program for new immigration officers
2 hrs ago - Washington Post
2 hrs ago - Washington Post
US military strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in the eastern Pacific
2 hrs ago - Associated Press, via WTOP
2 hrs ago - Associated Press, via WTOP
South Carolina joins Southern redistricting push after US Supreme Court ruling on minority districts
3 hrs ago - AP
3 hrs ago - AP
Iran has hit far more U.S. military assets than reported, satellite images show
4 hrs ago - Washington Post
4 hrs ago - Washington Post
FBI investigating leaks to journalist who wrote explosive article on Kash Patel: Sources
6 hrs ago - MS NOW
6 hrs ago - MS NOW
Iran foreign minister meets Chinese counterpart a week before Trump's Beijing trip
7 hrs ago - Reuters
7 hrs ago - Reuters
Japan's SDF fires anti-ship missiles for first time in Philippine military drills
8 hrs ago - Japan Times
8 hrs ago - Japan Times
Corewell Health nurses in Southeast Michigan vote to authorize strike as contract talks stall
8 hrs ago - WXYZ
8 hrs ago - WXYZ
Howard Lutnick faces congressional showdown after Epstein files revealed island visit
10 hrs ago - NBC News
10 hrs ago - NBC News
Defiant border czar brushes away MAGA critics, says 'mass deportations are coming'
10 hrs ago - msn/CNN Politics
10 hrs ago - msn/CNN Politics
Michigan Democrats keep control of state Senate in election win that offers clues about midterms
11 hrs ago - Associated Press
11 hrs ago - Associated Press
Ohio set for marquee races in the fall. US Senate contest seen as crucial for control of the chamber
11 hrs ago - Associated Press
11 hrs ago - Associated Press
Trump-backed candidates win majority of Republican primary races for Indiana Senate
11 hrs ago - Associated Press
11 hrs ago - Associated Press
US and Bahrain push UN-backed action for Hormuz as Washington seeks maritime coalition
12 hrs ago - msn/Reuters
12 hrs ago - msn/Reuters
'Get the children away': Outrage breaks out over Trump's startling remarks around kids
12 hrs ago - Raw Story
12 hrs ago - Raw Story
Arlington political activist who protested outside Stephen Miller's home won't face state charges
13 hrs ago - CBS News
13 hrs ago - CBS News
Trump DOJ Sues to Overturn Assault Weapons Ban In City Plagued By Mass Shootings
13 hrs ago - MEDIAite
13 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Newly released documents reveal more than $300,000 in taxpayer-funded sexual harassment settlements involving lawmakers
20 hrs ago - CNN
20 hrs ago - CNN
State moves forward with foreign service officer layoffs in blow to civil service
20 hrs ago - The Hill
20 hrs ago - The Hill
Amsterdam bans advertising for meat and fossil fuels in public places to discourage high-carbon lifestyle
21 hrs ago - CBS News
21 hrs ago - CBS News
Trump pauses U.S. bid to guide ships out of Strait of Hormuz, cites Iran deal progress
21 hrs ago - CNBC
21 hrs ago - CNBC