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General Discussion
Judge: "For some among us, the perfidious lust for unbridled power & imposition of cruelty in its quest know no bounds"
By bigtree - 22 hrs ago - 194 recs
Judge: "For some among us, the perfidious lust for unbridled power & imposition of cruelty in its quest know no bounds"
By bigtree - 22 hrs ago - 194 recs
General Discussion
Liam is now home. With his hat and his backpack.
By demmiblue - 5 hrs ago - 181 recs
Liam is now home. With his hat and his backpack.
By demmiblue - 5 hrs ago - 181 recs
General Discussion
The child has his hands in the air. An agent runs up and hits him in the head with a pistol. Then two agents tackle him
By riversedge - 4 hrs ago - 167 recs
The child has his hands in the air. An agent runs up and hits him in the head with a pistol. Then two agents tackle him
By riversedge - 4 hrs ago - 167 recs
General Discussion
Reuben Gallego on Epstein witness: "This is sworn testimony under oath. The DOJ needs to answer for it."
By red dog 1 - 22 hrs ago - 146 recs
Reuben Gallego on Epstein witness: "This is sworn testimony under oath. The DOJ needs to answer for it."
By red dog 1 - 22 hrs ago - 146 recs
Latest Breaking News
Democrat Christian Menefee wins election for US House, narrowing GOP's slim majority
By Omaha Steve - 16 hrs ago - 118 recs
Democrat Christian Menefee wins election for US House, narrowing GOP's slim majority
By Omaha Steve - 16 hrs ago - 118 recs
General Discussion
When you've lost Ammon Bundy -The anti-government militia leader can't make sense of his allies' support of ICE
By tulipsandroses - 5 hrs ago - 107 recs
When you've lost Ammon Bundy -The anti-government militia leader can't make sense of his allies' support of ICE
By tulipsandroses - 5 hrs ago - 107 recs
General Discussion
The reviews for 'Melania' are still coming in. This one is particularly damning
By True Dough - 7 hrs ago - 84 recs
The reviews for 'Melania' are still coming in. This one is particularly damning
By True Dough - 7 hrs ago - 84 recs
General Discussion
Slovakia PM's national security adviser resigns over Epstein links
By muriel_volestrangler - 8 hrs ago - 84 recs
Slovakia PM's national security adviser resigns over Epstein links
By muriel_volestrangler - 8 hrs ago - 84 recs
General Discussion
Here's my fear once the fucking child raping motherfucker dies
By Aviation Pro - 20 hrs ago - 72 recs
Here's my fear once the fucking child raping motherfucker dies
By Aviation Pro - 20 hrs ago - 72 recs
General Discussion
He is completely senile. He cannot remember things that happened yesterday.......
By Takket - 2 hrs ago - 70 recs
He is completely senile. He cannot remember things that happened yesterday.......
By Takket - 2 hrs ago - 70 recs
General Discussion
Democrats flip Texas state Senate seat in shock upset
By Demsrule86 - 8 hrs ago - 69 recs
Democrats flip Texas state Senate seat in shock upset
By Demsrule86 - 8 hrs ago - 69 recs
Latest Breaking News
2007 memo laying out Epstein case revealed for the 1st time
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 60 recs
2007 memo laying out Epstein case revealed for the 1st time
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 60 recs
Latest Breaking News
'We are witnessing a full-blown coverup': Democrats demanding access to unredacted files, says Raskin
By riversedge - 3 hrs ago - 58 recs
'We are witnessing a full-blown coverup': Democrats demanding access to unredacted files, says Raskin
By riversedge - 3 hrs ago - 58 recs
General Discussion
Everyone emailing [Epstein] and hanging out with him after that [2008] did so knowing he was a child sex trafficker.
By demmiblue - 7 hrs ago - 58 recs
Everyone emailing [Epstein] and hanging out with him after that [2008] did so knowing he was a child sex trafficker.
By demmiblue - 7 hrs ago - 58 recs
Latest Breaking News
Democrat Taylor Rehmet wins a reliably Republican Texas state Senate seat, stunning GOP
By muriel_volestrangler - 6 hrs ago - 57 recs
Democrat Taylor Rehmet wins a reliably Republican Texas state Senate seat, stunning GOP
By muriel_volestrangler - 6 hrs ago - 57 recs
Latest Breaking News
US Justice Department's misconduct complaint against Judge Boasberg gets tossed
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 56 recs
US Justice Department's misconduct complaint against Judge Boasberg gets tossed
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 56 recs
General Discussion
Hundreds of people spelled out the distress signal "SOS" on Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis on Friday, Jan. 30.
By riversedge - 21 hrs ago - 56 recs
Hundreds of people spelled out the distress signal "SOS" on Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis on Friday, Jan. 30.
By riversedge - 21 hrs ago - 56 recs
General Discussion
So Melanie who was a Slovenian Sex Worker helped Ghislaine Maxwell to bring in new sex workers...
By Botany - 4 hrs ago - 54 recs
So Melanie who was a Slovenian Sex Worker helped Ghislaine Maxwell to bring in new sex workers...
By Botany - 4 hrs ago - 54 recs
General Discussion
ICE Is Circling Minnesota Schools, Looking For Children to Take
By In It to Win It - 18 hrs ago - 53 recs
ICE Is Circling Minnesota Schools, Looking For Children to Take
By In It to Win It - 18 hrs ago - 53 recs
Latest Breaking News
Pro boxer rescinds Trump endorsement after new Epstein file drop: 'I just can't support'
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 50 recs
Pro boxer rescinds Trump endorsement after new Epstein file drop: 'I just can't support'
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 50 recs
General Discussion
SHOCKING! Kash "HONEST ABE" Patel "is part of a massive coverup?" NO! Take it back! TAKE IT BACK! Not KASH!
By Miles Archer - 18 hrs ago - 50 recs
SHOCKING! Kash "HONEST ABE" Patel "is part of a massive coverup?" NO! Take it back! TAKE IT BACK! Not KASH!
By Miles Archer - 18 hrs ago - 50 recs
General Discussion
OMG. Firefighters in Midland, TX pluck immigrant workers off the rooves of construction projects for arrest.
By jmbar2 - 19 hrs ago - 48 recs
OMG. Firefighters in Midland, TX pluck immigrant workers off the rooves of construction projects for arrest.
By jmbar2 - 19 hrs ago - 48 recs
Latest Breaking News
Sen. Mark Kelly sets fundraising record after 'illegal orders' furor
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 46 recs
Sen. Mark Kelly sets fundraising record after 'illegal orders' furor
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 46 recs
General Discussion
Ron Filipkowski: I'm sure JD Vance's tweet to own libs on the Epstein files release is going to be amazing since he's
By highplainsdem - 1 hr ago - 43 recs
Ron Filipkowski: I'm sure JD Vance's tweet to own libs on the Epstein files release is going to be amazing since he's
By highplainsdem - 1 hr ago - 43 recs
General Discussion
Vance's previous comments about Epstein come back to haunt him.
By surfered - 17 hrs ago - 43 recs
Vance's previous comments about Epstein come back to haunt him.
By surfered - 17 hrs ago - 43 recs
Latest Breaking News
'WTF': Pro-gun groups warn vulnerable GOP seats on the line after Pretti response
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 43 recs
'WTF': Pro-gun groups warn vulnerable GOP seats on the line after Pretti response
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 43 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump Aiming to Sue Michael Wolff for 'Conspiring' With Jeffrey Epstein to Wreck His Political Career
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - 41 recs
Trump Aiming to Sue Michael Wolff for 'Conspiring' With Jeffrey Epstein to Wreck His Political Career
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - 41 recs
General Discussion
How four faces changed the way many Americans see Trump's immigration crackdown
By Swede - 21 hrs ago - 40 recs
How four faces changed the way many Americans see Trump's immigration crackdown
By Swede - 21 hrs ago - 40 recs
General Discussion
Politics girl - liberal white women are the problem?
By Figarosmom - 22 hrs ago - 38 recs
Politics girl - liberal white women are the problem?
By Figarosmom - 22 hrs ago - 38 recs
Latest Breaking News
Demond Wilson, Lamont on 'Sanford and Son,' Dies at 79
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 38 recs
Demond Wilson, Lamont on 'Sanford and Son,' Dies at 79
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 38 recs
General Discussion
Democrat Taylor Rehmet wins Texas State Senate 9 Runoff, flipping the seat from R to D
By In It to Win It - 15 hrs ago - 37 recs
Democrat Taylor Rehmet wins Texas State Senate 9 Runoff, flipping the seat from R to D
By In It to Win It - 15 hrs ago - 37 recs
General Discussion
From trump files -- a woman's (girl's?) diary -- warning: graphic
By Leghorn21 - 4 hrs ago - 35 recs
From trump files -- a woman's (girl's?) diary -- warning: graphic
By Leghorn21 - 4 hrs ago - 35 recs
General Discussion
How Minnesota's civic culture fueled a tough ICE resistance, took feds by surprise
By Ocelot II - 22 hrs ago - 35 recs
How Minnesota's civic culture fueled a tough ICE resistance, took feds by surprise
By Ocelot II - 22 hrs ago - 35 recs
General Discussion
Portland mayor on federal forces deploying heavy waves of chemical munitions on peaceful protesters yesterday
By Amaryllis - 4 hrs ago - 33 recs
Portland mayor on federal forces deploying heavy waves of chemical munitions on peaceful protesters yesterday
By Amaryllis - 4 hrs ago - 33 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Pretti Witnesses Were Arrested And Cursed At - Raw News And Politics
By Rhiannon12866 - 10 hrs ago - 33 recs
Pretti Witnesses Were Arrested And Cursed At - Raw News And Politics
By Rhiannon12866 - 10 hrs ago - 33 recs
General Discussion
I am convinced China is going to be the next dominant super-power.
By drray23 - 2 hrs ago - 32 recs
I am convinced China is going to be the next dominant super-power.
By drray23 - 2 hrs ago - 32 recs
General Discussion
Best homemade protest sign - sorry, no picture, but great description
By mysteryowl - 20 hrs ago - 32 recs
Best homemade protest sign - sorry, no picture, but great description
By mysteryowl - 20 hrs ago - 32 recs
General Discussion
Witness told FBI Trump threatened to 'disappear' girl and have her 'whole family killed'
By 634-5789 - 10 hrs ago - 31 recs
Witness told FBI Trump threatened to 'disappear' girl and have her 'whole family killed'
By 634-5789 - 10 hrs ago - 31 recs
General Discussion
Los Angeles protestors use large red dumpster to block in ICE
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 12 hrs ago - 27 recs
Los Angeles protestors use large red dumpster to block in ICE
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 12 hrs ago - 27 recs
General Discussion
Liam in the cockpit before take-off!! ✈️
By littlemissmartypants - 43 min ago - 25 recs
Liam in the cockpit before take-off!! ✈️
By littlemissmartypants - 43 min ago - 25 recs
Minnesota
This morning, federal agents staged at the Powderhorn Park Recreation Center lot and began to throw chemical irritants.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 5 hrs ago - 25 recs
This morning, federal agents staged at the Powderhorn Park Recreation Center lot and began to throw chemical irritants.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 5 hrs ago - 25 recs
General Discussion
ICE tear gassed families & community members on a memorial bike ride for Alex Pretti in Portland
By SamuelTheThird - 13 hrs ago - 25 recs
ICE tear gassed families & community members on a memorial bike ride for Alex Pretti in Portland
By SamuelTheThird - 13 hrs ago - 25 recs
General Discussion
BREAKING: Trump claims that he might sue the Epstein Estate for trying to do political harm to him.
By riversedge - 4 hrs ago - 24 recs
BREAKING: Trump claims that he might sue the Epstein Estate for trying to do political harm to him.
By riversedge - 4 hrs ago - 24 recs
Latest Breaking News
House minority leader says Republicans can't rely on Democrats to pass funding bill, raising fears of longer shutdown
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 23 recs
House minority leader says Republicans can't rely on Democrats to pass funding bill, raising fears of longer shutdown
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 23 recs
Latest Breaking News
The U.S. will likely lose its measles elimination status. Here's what that means
By riversedge - 23 hrs ago - 23 recs
The U.S. will likely lose its measles elimination status. Here's what that means
By riversedge - 23 hrs ago - 23 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump says federal law enforcement won't respond to protests in 'Democrat Cities' until they 'ask for help'
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 22 recs
Trump says federal law enforcement won't respond to protests in 'Democrat Cities' until they 'ask for help'
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 22 recs
General Discussion
Well, here was a demonstration the likes of which I wasn't expecting to see.
By DFW - 6 hrs ago - 21 recs
Well, here was a demonstration the likes of which I wasn't expecting to see.
By DFW - 6 hrs ago - 21 recs
Latest Breaking News
Hundreds join Minneapolis bike ride to honor Alex Pretti
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 21 recs
Hundreds join Minneapolis bike ride to honor Alex Pretti
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 21 recs
Liberal YouTubers
MAGA Fox host visibly terrified of Pete Buttigieg - Pondering Politics
By TexasTowelie - 20 hrs ago - 20 recs
MAGA Fox host visibly terrified of Pete Buttigieg - Pondering Politics
By TexasTowelie - 20 hrs ago - 20 recs
General Discussion
Warning: this post contains "corniness"
By senseandsensibility - 58 min ago - 19 recs
Warning: this post contains "corniness"
By senseandsensibility - 58 min ago - 19 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
A 'Terrifying Line Is Being Crossed,' Warns Minneapolis Mayor as More ICE Horror Stories Emerge
By sop - 5 hrs ago - 19 recs
A 'Terrifying Line Is Being Crossed,' Warns Minneapolis Mayor as More ICE Horror Stories Emerge
By sop - 5 hrs ago - 19 recs
General Discussion
His stupid arch, his dumbshit ballroom, his Elvis velveted, gold-plated plastic..IT WILL ALL BE TORN THE EFF DOWN
By maxrandb - 7 hrs ago - 19 recs
His stupid arch, his dumbshit ballroom, his Elvis velveted, gold-plated plastic..IT WILL ALL BE TORN THE EFF DOWN
By maxrandb - 7 hrs ago - 19 recs
Texas
Bombshell: Democrat flips reddest seat yet in Texas - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 14 hrs ago - 19 recs
Bombshell: Democrat flips reddest seat yet in Texas - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 14 hrs ago - 19 recs
General Discussion
If Donald Trump intended to make an example out of Minnesota, then I am damn proud of that example. Walz
By applegrove - 23 hrs ago - 19 recs
If Donald Trump intended to make an example out of Minnesota, then I am damn proud of that example. Walz
By applegrove - 23 hrs ago - 19 recs
Photography
OK, so here's another white faced capuchin shot.....
By Gato Moteado - 5 hrs ago - 18 recs
OK, so here's another white faced capuchin shot.....
By Gato Moteado - 5 hrs ago - 18 recs
Forum Spotlight: Cooking & Baking
What's for Dinner, Sun., Feb. 1, 2026lCatalonia 2: FLOUR OMELETTE 🌞
Breakfast Sunday 1 February 2026
Latest Breaking News
Johnson supports 'reasonable' changes to federal immigration enforcement policies
1 hr ago - The Hill
1 hr ago - The Hill
Deputy AG Blanche defends Epstein files release as survivors slam administration over redaction failures
2 hrs ago - ABC News
2 hrs ago - ABC News
Rep. Ro Khanna says he's a 'firm no' on reopening the federal government amid ICE funding dispute
3 hrs ago - NBC News
3 hrs ago - NBC News
'We are witnessing a full-blown coverup': Democrats demanding access to unredacted files, says Raskin
3 hrs ago - the guardian
3 hrs ago - the guardian
Democrat Taylor Rehmet wins a reliably Republican Texas state Senate seat, stunning GOP
6 hrs ago - NPR/AP
6 hrs ago - NPR/AP
Trump team sues immigrant for $1M after she failed to leave US despite court order
7 hrs ago - The Independent
7 hrs ago - The Independent
Exclusive: US special envoy for Iraq Mark Savaya no longer in the post, sources say
8 hrs ago - Reuters
8 hrs ago - Reuters
Utah governor signs bill adding justices to state Supreme Court as redistricting appeal looms
8 hrs ago - AP
8 hrs ago - AP
Trump Aiming to Sue Michael Wolff for 'Conspiring' With Jeffrey Epstein to Wreck His Political Career
9 hrs ago - MEDIAite
9 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Pro boxer rescinds Trump endorsement after new Epstein file drop: 'I just can't support'
10 hrs ago - Raw Story
10 hrs ago - Raw Story
US ambassador arrives in Venezuela to reopen diplomatic mission after 7 years
11 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
11 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
Trump says Iran 'talking to' US and hints at deal to avoid military strikes
12 hrs ago - The Guardian
12 hrs ago - The Guardian
DOJ seeks social media users who 'support Trump' in desperate new hiring spree
12 hrs ago - Raw Story
12 hrs ago - Raw Story
Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio, fear potential ICE raids as TPS expires
19 hrs ago - Scripps News
19 hrs ago - Scripps News
Trump says federal law enforcement won't respond to protests in 'Democrat Cities' until they 'ask for help'
20 hrs ago - NBC News
20 hrs ago - NBC News
'WTF': Pro-gun groups warn vulnerable GOP seats on the line after Pretti response
21 hrs ago - Politico
21 hrs ago - Politico
House minority leader says Republicans can't rely on Democrats to pass funding bill, raising fears of longer shutdown
22 hrs ago - CNN Politics
22 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Amid allegations of cover-up, House Judiciary Committee members seek access to full Epstein case files
23 hrs ago - CBS News
23 hrs ago - CBS News
Judge orders 5-year-old Liam Ramos and his father be released from immigration detention
Yesterday - CNN
Yesterday - CNN
'Disappointed' Frey vows to appeal latest setback in bid to force ICE out of Minnesota
Yesterday - The Hill
Yesterday - The Hill
LAUSD teachers union members authorize strike, ratcheting up pressure on contract talks
Yesterday - LA Times
Yesterday - LA Times
Letitia James Blasts Trump for Pushing 'Violence' and 'Terror' with Election Office Raid
Yesterday - MEDIAite
Yesterday - MEDIAite
Epstein lawyers discussed possibility of cooperation with prosecutors days before his death, files reveal
Yesterday - The Guardian
Yesterday - The Guardian
Danish veterans protest outside US Embassy over Trump administration's Greenland plans
Yesterday - AP
Yesterday - AP
Bovino Is Said to Have Mocked Prosecutor's Jewish Faith on Call With Lawyers
Yesterday - New York Times
Yesterday - New York Times
St. Peter police chief intervened and got federal agents to release resident, sources say (Minnesota)
Yesterday - MPR Minnesota Public Radio
Yesterday - MPR Minnesota Public Radio
Trump plays MAGA conductor in bizarre new painting with Charlie Kirk in the orchestra
Yesterday - Independent
Yesterday - Independent
'Entirely inappropriate': Judge rejects Trump admin request to stay discovery in lawsuit over dismantling USAID
Yesterday - Law & Crime
Yesterday - Law & Crime