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General Discussion
Iran Says Hormuz Closed Again as Talks With US Set to Open
By lostincalifornia - 2 min ago
Iran Says Hormuz Closed Again as Talks With US Set to Open
By lostincalifornia - 2 min ago
General Discussion
🇵🇹 Portugal fans stayed behind after the match in Houston stadium area to clean up their section. Japan set the stand
By riversedge - 3 min ago
🇵🇹 Portugal fans stayed behind after the match in Houston stadium area to clean up their section. Japan set the stand
By riversedge - 3 min ago
Foreign Affairs
Global framework for reparatory justice adopted at landmark Ghana conference
By Eugene - 4 min ago
Global framework for reparatory justice adopted at landmark Ghana conference
By Eugene - 4 min ago
General Discussion
Viewership for Trump's UFC fights 117 million short of Dana White's Super Bowl-level prediction
By LetMyPeopleVote - 6 min ago
Viewership for Trump's UFC fights 117 million short of Dana White's Super Bowl-level prediction
By LetMyPeopleVote - 6 min ago
General Discussion
At the risk of appearing even more ignorant than usual
By senseandsensibility - 8 min ago
At the risk of appearing even more ignorant than usual
By senseandsensibility - 8 min ago
Latest Breaking News
New global order: AI CEOs as heads of nation-states
By highplainsdem - 9 min ago
New global order: AI CEOs as heads of nation-states
By highplainsdem - 9 min ago
General Discussion
Is It Just Me Aging and Getting Increasingly Grumpy
By The Roux Comes First - 15 min ago
Is It Just Me Aging and Getting Increasingly Grumpy
By The Roux Comes First - 15 min ago
General Discussion
Senate Armed Services Chair Roger Wicker out with harsh criticism of the Trump admin's MOU with Iran.
By LetMyPeopleVote - 16 min ago
Senate Armed Services Chair Roger Wicker out with harsh criticism of the Trump admin's MOU with Iran.
By LetMyPeopleVote - 16 min ago
General Discussion
Secretary Hegseth has gone from Secretary of Defense to Secretary of Surrender
By LetMyPeopleVote - 17 min ago
Secretary Hegseth has gone from Secretary of Defense to Secretary of Surrender
By LetMyPeopleVote - 17 min ago
General Discussion
The completely & utterly demented, mentally ill President of the US just posted this truly brainless imbecili
By riversedge - 22 min ago
The completely & utterly demented, mentally ill President of the US just posted this truly brainless imbecili
By riversedge - 22 min ago
General Discussion
A new flavor of ice cream just for trump and his MAGA followers
By LetMyPeopleVote - 26 min ago
A new flavor of ice cream just for trump and his MAGA followers
By LetMyPeopleVote - 26 min ago
General Discussion
I'll be glad when I don't have to hear the POTUS always talking about a "deal"
By D_Master81 - 26 min ago
I'll be glad when I don't have to hear the POTUS always talking about a "deal"
By D_Master81 - 26 min ago
General Discussion
Trump Tarp at JFK Center is a giant fuck you to Americans.
By yellowcanine - 25 replies @ 31 min ago (Milestone)
Trump Tarp at JFK Center is a giant fuck you to Americans.
By yellowcanine - 25 replies @ 31 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Big news today and who didn't have these are your bingo card?
By imanamerican63 - 40 min ago
Big news today and who didn't have these are your bingo card?
By imanamerican63 - 40 min ago
Atheists & Agnostics
As an atheist, how do you feel about dead people, specifically, bluntly, dead bodies, including, ultimately, your own?
By NNadir - 43 min ago
As an atheist, how do you feel about dead people, specifically, bluntly, dead bodies, including, ultimately, your own?
By NNadir - 43 min ago
General Discussion
Trump loyalist Jim Jordan linked to group that received 'dark money' from ICE detention contractor
By cbabe - 45 min ago
Trump loyalist Jim Jordan linked to group that received 'dark money' from ICE detention contractor
By cbabe - 45 min ago
General Discussion
Viewership for Trump's UFC Freedom 250 birthday bash at the White House fell 117 million short of UFC president Dana Whi
By riversedge - 46 min ago
Viewership for Trump's UFC Freedom 250 birthday bash at the White House fell 117 million short of UFC president Dana Whi
By riversedge - 46 min ago
General Discussion
I am not a fan of the CIA or FBI or Homeland Security, etc...
By kentuck - 54 min ago
I am not a fan of the CIA or FBI or Homeland Security, etc...
By kentuck - 54 min ago
General Discussion
The Warning with Steve Schmidt: Donald Trump Is on His Last Legs
By marmar - 57 min ago
The Warning with Steve Schmidt: Donald Trump Is on His Last Legs
By marmar - 57 min ago
Music Appreciation
"Shallow" (Lady Gaga/Bradley Cooper cover) Hannah Waddingham & Jason Sudeikis THUNDERGONG! 2023
By IronLionZion - 58 min ago
"Shallow" (Lady Gaga/Bradley Cooper cover) Hannah Waddingham & Jason Sudeikis THUNDERGONG! 2023
By IronLionZion - 58 min ago
Latest Breaking News
China's Ministry of State Security Accuses 'Spy Turtles and Spy Fish' of Stealing Sensitive Marine Data
By highplainsdem - 58 min ago
China's Ministry of State Security Accuses 'Spy Turtles and Spy Fish' of Stealing Sensitive Marine Data
By highplainsdem - 58 min ago
District of Columbia
Science Has a Name for What's Plaguing the Reflecting Pool
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago
Science Has a Name for What's Plaguing the Reflecting Pool
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago
Texas
Texas Democrats seek unity at state convention without Jasmine Crockett
By Liberal In Texas - 1 hr ago
Texas Democrats seek unity at state convention without Jasmine Crockett
By Liberal In Texas - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Gasps as Trump's birthday bash leaves White House grounds in 'terrible' condition
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
Gasps as Trump's birthday bash leaves White House grounds in 'terrible' condition
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
DISGRACED by Iran failure, Trump is tormented by Obama's superior skill (Jen Psaki w/Nancy Pelosi)
By marmar - 1 hr ago
DISGRACED by Iran failure, Trump is tormented by Obama's superior skill (Jen Psaki w/Nancy Pelosi)
By marmar - 1 hr ago
Christian Liberals & Progressive People of Faith
There are no affirming Churches because true Christianity is not an affirming religion--end christopretensism
By Jose Flavio Sanchez - 1 hr ago
There are no affirming Churches because true Christianity is not an affirming religion--end christopretensism
By Jose Flavio Sanchez - 1 hr ago
Liberal YouTubers
The Coffee Klatch with Robert Reich: Trump's Surrender at Versaille
By marmar - 1 hr ago
The Coffee Klatch with Robert Reich: Trump's Surrender at Versaille
By marmar - 1 hr ago
Liberal YouTubers
Legal AF: Trump BLINDSIDED by Secret WH REVOLT over using INSURRECTION ACT?!?
By marmar - 1 hr ago
Legal AF: Trump BLINDSIDED by Secret WH REVOLT over using INSURRECTION ACT?!?
By marmar - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
So Dan Bongino thinks it was funny as hell when Josh Hokit called Michelle Obama a man.
By OGBuzz - 1 hr ago
So Dan Bongino thinks it was funny as hell when Josh Hokit called Michelle Obama a man.
By OGBuzz - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
I am really sick and tired of the MSM
By PCIntern - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
I am really sick and tired of the MSM
By PCIntern - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Moscow's instantly-iconic exploding fuel storage tank is resulting in a flood of memes
By LetMyPeopleVote - 1 hr ago
Moscow's instantly-iconic exploding fuel storage tank is resulting in a flood of memes
By LetMyPeopleVote - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Iran imposes mandatory insurance on ships transiting Strait of Hormuz, with fees likely to follow
By muriel_volestrangler - 1 hr ago
Iran imposes mandatory insurance on ships transiting Strait of Hormuz, with fees likely to follow
By muriel_volestrangler - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
I am not sure any american president will ever dare to say no to Netanyahu
By drray23 - 1 hr ago
I am not sure any american president will ever dare to say no to Netanyahu
By drray23 - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Trump claims he "holds the cards in Netanyahu's shaky reelection chances"
By highplainsdem - 1 hr ago
Trump claims he "holds the cards in Netanyahu's shaky reelection chances"
By highplainsdem - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz and accuses US and Israel of violating ceasefire deal
By dalton99a - 1 hr ago
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz and accuses US and Israel of violating ceasefire deal
By dalton99a - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Kennedy Center refuses to take tarps off where Trump's name was removed
By riversedge - 1 hr ago
Kennedy Center refuses to take tarps off where Trump's name was removed
By riversedge - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
*** WE HAVE A NEW LEADER IN THE JUNE PHOTO CONTEST ***
By George McGovern - 1 hr ago
*** WE HAVE A NEW LEADER IN THE JUNE PHOTO CONTEST ***
By George McGovern - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
🚨 136 Days Until Election Day! Link To 2026 Calendar and Election Information 🚨
By Wednesdays - 1 hr ago
🚨 136 Days Until Election Day! Link To 2026 Calendar and Election Information 🚨
By Wednesdays - 1 hr ago
Soccer/Football
Video: Meet Osito, the rescue dog that has been stealing hearts at World Cup
By cbabe - 1 hr ago
Video: Meet Osito, the rescue dog that has been stealing hearts at World Cup
By cbabe - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Home Interiors and Gifts was a collection of tacky decor in the '80s.
By JohnnyRingo - 1 hr ago
Home Interiors and Gifts was a collection of tacky decor in the '80s.
By JohnnyRingo - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Scott Bessent called Zelenskyy a "little fucker", a "special-needs child" and "Mr Bean on crack"
By dalton99a - 1 hr ago
Scott Bessent called Zelenskyy a "little fucker", a "special-needs child" and "Mr Bean on crack"
By dalton99a - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz over ceasefire violations, Iranian media says after continued Israeli strikes in Lebanon
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz over ceasefire violations, Iranian media says after continued Israeli strikes in Lebanon
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Trump critic says FBI visited him over critical comments - on Reflecting Pool restoration
By cbabe - 1 hr ago
Trump critic says FBI visited him over critical comments - on Reflecting Pool restoration
By cbabe - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
More proof there can't be a God, the great James Burrows dies and you know who lives on.
By Eliot Rosewater - 2 hrs ago
More proof there can't be a God, the great James Burrows dies and you know who lives on.
By Eliot Rosewater - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
"This appears to be the president's 'proof' that vandals are sabotaging the Refelecting Pool."
By mahatmakanejeeves - 2 hrs ago
"This appears to be the president's 'proof' that vandals are sabotaging the Refelecting Pool."
By mahatmakanejeeves - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
NYT: "Empty Rooms and Plunging Prices: World Cup Tourism Is Off to a Slow Start" no mention of Trump.
By edhopper - 2 hrs ago
NYT: "Empty Rooms and Plunging Prices: World Cup Tourism Is Off to a Slow Start" no mention of Trump.
By edhopper - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Before SpaceX IPO, Investors in China Secretly Acquired Stakes
By Kid Berwyn - 2 hrs ago
Before SpaceX IPO, Investors in China Secretly Acquired Stakes
By Kid Berwyn - 2 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
Scared Pittie Learns She's Safe -- And Can't Stop Happy Wiggling
By catbyte - 2 hrs ago
Scared Pittie Learns She's Safe -- And Can't Stop Happy Wiggling
By catbyte - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
If there is a worldwide financial collapse due to the Strait of Hormuz
By no_hypocrisy - 2 hrs ago
If there is a worldwide financial collapse due to the Strait of Hormuz
By no_hypocrisy - 2 hrs ago
Forum Spotlight: Cable News Clips
The return of the Velshi Banned Book Club - The 11th Hour - MS NOW'Underbelly of this fragile experiment': Commemorating Juneteenth as Trump attacks civil rights - The 11th Hour - MS NOW
Top Italian diplomat cancels U.S. trip after Meloni slams Trump's claim about G7 photo - NBC News
Latest Breaking News
China's Ministry of State Security Accuses 'Spy Turtles and Spy Fish' of Stealing Sensitive Marine Data
58 min ago - Gizmodo
58 min ago - Gizmodo
Gasps as Trump's birthday bash leaves White House grounds in 'terrible' condition
1 hr ago - Raw Story
1 hr ago - Raw Story
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz over ceasefire violations, Iranian media says after continued Israeli strikes in Lebanon
1 hr ago - NBC News
1 hr ago - NBC News
Dem senators call on FCC to pause Paramount-Warner Bros deal on national security grounds
3 hrs ago - The Hill
3 hrs ago - The Hill
Israeli strikes kill 10 in Lebanon after truce, with prospect of U.S.-Iran talks unclear
4 hrs ago - Reuters
4 hrs ago - Reuters
Planned Trump border wall near Texas national park could create flooding risk, suit says
5 hrs ago - The Independent
5 hrs ago - The Independent
Cuba pushes through sweeping free-market reforms in biggest economic shift since the revolution
5 hrs ago - NBC News/AP
5 hrs ago - NBC News/AP
Kennedy Center says it isn't required to reschedule shows after judge blocks 2-year closure
5 hrs ago - Associated Press via WTOP
5 hrs ago - Associated Press via WTOP
U.S. Appeals Court Blocks Trump Admin From Enacting New Plans To Slash Consumer Watchdog Staff
6 hrs ago - Huff Post/Reuters
6 hrs ago - Huff Post/Reuters
Global framework for reparatory justice adopted at landmark conference in Ghana
6 hrs ago - The Guardian
6 hrs ago - The Guardian
'The World Woke Up': CEO of World's Largest Hedge Fund Warns Trump Stopping Global Investment In the US
7 hrs ago - MEDIAite
7 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Africa CDC chief says the continent needs to invest its own funds in Ebola response, vaccine
8 hrs ago - AP
8 hrs ago - AP
US-Iran talks delayed, but Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire could push deal forward
8 hrs ago - Scripps News
8 hrs ago - Scripps News
Massive fire destroys resort in Dominican Republic and forces evacuation of almost 1,700 tourists
11 hrs ago - AP
11 hrs ago - AP
'Correct the record': Judge Cannon 'made a number of errors' and 'inappropriate' accusations while burying Jack Smith's
14 hrs ago - msn
14 hrs ago - msn
Dems vow revenge as 'disrespectful' GOP leader's personal jabs leave them fuming
15 hrs ago - msn/Rawstory
15 hrs ago - msn/Rawstory
RFK Jr's relationship with White House 'non-existent' as insiders claim he's next for Trump chop
16 hrs ago - The Independent
16 hrs ago - The Independent
Judge blocks DOJ from releasing Biden's conversations with biographer for 3 weeks
16 hrs ago - CBS News
16 hrs ago - CBS News
Missouri Judge Rules State Abortion Laws Violate Voter-Approved Constitutional Amendment
17 hrs ago - Huff Post/AP
17 hrs ago - Huff Post/AP
Trump forgot to bring Iran deal to signing -- leaving Rubio scrambling for printer: report
18 hrs ago - Raw Story
18 hrs ago - Raw Story
James Burrows, director of classic TV comedies including 'Cheers' and 'Friends,' dies at 85
19 hrs ago - AP
19 hrs ago - AP
Judge denies Biden's bid to block release of transcripts linked to special counsel inquiry
19 hrs ago - AP
19 hrs ago - AP
47 people killed, and 97 wounded, by Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon on Friday The Israeli military kille
20 hrs ago - the guardian
20 hrs ago - the guardian
DOJ refuses to issue signed declaration verifying 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' is dead
20 hrs ago - ABC News
20 hrs ago - ABC News
U.S. intelligence warns Israel is likely to undermine Iran peace deal, officials say
20 hrs ago - Washington Post
20 hrs ago - Washington Post
Hotel workers strike outside Lumen Field hours before USMNT face Australia in World Cup
20 hrs ago - Yahoo News
20 hrs ago - Yahoo News
Maryland Senate president faces primary after snubbing Democratic redistricting effort
21 hrs ago - NBC News
21 hrs ago - NBC News
The Onion isn't waiting for a judge's order and plans to launch new InfoWars site to help support Sandy Hook families
23 hrs ago - The Independent
23 hrs ago - The Independent
Smartmatic vents to judge that 'years have passed' since Mike Lindell was sanctioned, cries out for harsher contempt
Yesterday - Law & Crime
Yesterday - Law & Crime
Owner of Company Responsible for Part of Trump's Reflecting Pool Renovation Pleaded Guilty to Bribing Congressman
Yesterday - MEDIAite
Yesterday - MEDIAite
Trump's new acting intel chief Bill Pulte arrives early, eyes firing hundreds
Yesterday - CNN Politics
Yesterday - CNN Politics
Iran's Revolutionary Guards set up covert Iraqi cells to attack Gulf neighbors, sources say
Yesterday - Reuters
Yesterday - Reuters
White House Staff Reportedly Monitored Trump's Trash Because 'He Was Sometimes Throwing Out' High-End Silverware
Yesterday - MEDIAite
Yesterday - MEDIAite