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General Discussion
Democrat pulls out a KKK-melted clock, drops it on the GOP mid-hearing, then asks the question that ties Stephen Miller
By sheshe2 - 23 hrs ago - 291 recs
Democrat pulls out a KKK-melted clock, drops it on the GOP mid-hearing, then asks the question that ties Stephen Miller
By sheshe2 - 23 hrs ago - 291 recs
General Discussion
Something that needs to be said, PLEASE read
By Omaha Steve - 10 hrs ago - 255 recs
Something that needs to be said, PLEASE read
By Omaha Steve - 10 hrs ago - 255 recs
General Discussion
The Very Idea of Someone Slashing the Bottom of the Reflecting Pool Is Ludicrous.
By MineralMan - 8 hrs ago - 159 recs
The Very Idea of Someone Slashing the Bottom of the Reflecting Pool Is Ludicrous.
By MineralMan - 8 hrs ago - 159 recs
General Discussion
I have this theory. That Trump is not really in charge
By hookaleft - 22 hrs ago - 133 recs
I have this theory. That Trump is not really in charge
By hookaleft - 22 hrs ago - 133 recs
General Discussion
Uh-oh, I think the D.C. vandals have been to Mara-Lago as well!
By tavernier - 9 hrs ago - 115 recs
Uh-oh, I think the D.C. vandals have been to Mara-Lago as well!
By tavernier - 9 hrs ago - 115 recs
Latest Breaking News
Senate Republicans say it's time to give Trump a reality check
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 101 recs
Senate Republicans say it's time to give Trump a reality check
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 101 recs
General Discussion
I got the best Father's Day present yesterday....
By OAITW r.2.0 - 20 hrs ago - 89 recs
I got the best Father's Day present yesterday....
By OAITW r.2.0 - 20 hrs ago - 89 recs
General Discussion
I'm gonna tell you how stupid many of these MSM people are from personal experience:
By PCIntern - 5 hrs ago - 85 recs
I'm gonna tell you how stupid many of these MSM people are from personal experience:
By PCIntern - 5 hrs ago - 85 recs
General Discussion
SNOPES: Did Trump's motorcade drive through newly painted reflecting pool?
By pnwmom - 2 hrs ago - 81 recs
SNOPES: Did Trump's motorcade drive through newly painted reflecting pool?
By pnwmom - 2 hrs ago - 81 recs
General Discussion
It appears our Government is lying to us about the Iran war...
By spanone - 11 hrs ago - 75 recs
It appears our Government is lying to us about the Iran war...
By spanone - 11 hrs ago - 75 recs
General Discussion
This is a direct quote from trump right now in PA as he addresses the economy
By senseandsensibility - 3 hrs ago - 70 recs
This is a direct quote from trump right now in PA as he addresses the economy
By senseandsensibility - 3 hrs ago - 70 recs
General Discussion
The Trump Crime Family should have to pay for restoring all the things he's destroyed
By milestogo - 22 hrs ago - 61 recs
The Trump Crime Family should have to pay for restoring all the things he's destroyed
By milestogo - 22 hrs ago - 61 recs
General Discussion
The text and image posted below were originally posted on Facebook by The Other 98%. Brilliant snark.
By generalbetrayus - 7 hrs ago - 60 recs
The text and image posted below were originally posted on Facebook by The Other 98%. Brilliant snark.
By generalbetrayus - 7 hrs ago - 60 recs
General Discussion
Washington Post Exclusive-New photos show first look at Kennedy Center facade without Trump's name
By LetMyPeopleVote - 23 hrs ago - 60 recs
Washington Post Exclusive-New photos show first look at Kennedy Center facade without Trump's name
By LetMyPeopleVote - 23 hrs ago - 60 recs
General Discussion
Sometimes The Fascism Is In The Fine Print: Russell Vought just rewrote the rules for $1.1 trillion in federal money
By Amaryllis - 6 hrs ago - 59 recs
Sometimes The Fascism Is In The Fine Print: Russell Vought just rewrote the rules for $1.1 trillion in federal money
By Amaryllis - 6 hrs ago - 59 recs
General Discussion
the reflecting pool is , of course, trump's bane .....
By rampartd - 11 hrs ago - 58 recs
the reflecting pool is , of course, trump's bane .....
By rampartd - 11 hrs ago - 58 recs
General Discussion
It's never too early to start thinking about your Halloween costume. This year, I am predicting the ......
By riversedge - 21 hrs ago - 54 recs
It's never too early to start thinking about your Halloween costume. This year, I am predicting the ......
By riversedge - 21 hrs ago - 54 recs
General Discussion
Canada signs $1 billion defence contract with Australia.
By Swede - 5 hrs ago - 53 recs
Canada signs $1 billion defence contract with Australia.
By Swede - 5 hrs ago - 53 recs
General Discussion
Black USAF Hero "Chappie" James Portrait Removed from Pentagon
By orangecrush - 3 hrs ago - 52 recs
Black USAF Hero "Chappie" James Portrait Removed from Pentagon
By orangecrush - 3 hrs ago - 52 recs
General Discussion
Anti-ice protestors get 50 year and 70 year sentences "to send a message" to those w/ similar views
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 5 hrs ago - 50 recs
Anti-ice protestors get 50 year and 70 year sentences "to send a message" to those w/ similar views
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 5 hrs ago - 50 recs
Omaha Steve's Labor Group
United Auto Workers Vote to Divest From Israel in Historic Victory
By cbabe - 8 hrs ago - 50 recs
United Auto Workers Vote to Divest From Israel in Historic Victory
By cbabe - 8 hrs ago - 50 recs
Latest Breaking News
Reeling CBS Morning News suffers ratings blow after '60 Minutes' purge: report
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 47 recs
Reeling CBS Morning News suffers ratings blow after '60 Minutes' purge: report
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 47 recs
Latest Breaking News
Todd Blanche hit with state bar complaint backed by 101 former judges
By LetMyPeopleVote - 6 hrs ago - 47 recs
Todd Blanche hit with state bar complaint backed by 101 former judges
By LetMyPeopleVote - 6 hrs ago - 47 recs
Latest Breaking News
Eli Lilly gave extraordinary obesity drug access to a 79-year-old patient. Who was it?
By mahatmakanejeeves - 8 hrs ago - 43 recs
Eli Lilly gave extraordinary obesity drug access to a 79-year-old patient. Who was it?
By mahatmakanejeeves - 8 hrs ago - 43 recs
General Discussion
UN commission of inquiry says Israel committing genocide in Gaza by deliberately targeting children
By malaise - 9 hrs ago - 43 recs
UN commission of inquiry says Israel committing genocide in Gaza by deliberately targeting children
By malaise - 9 hrs ago - 43 recs
General Discussion
Algae-Gate There's a permanent wide angle camera mounted atop the Washington Monument
By hookaleft - 20 hrs ago - 43 recs
Algae-Gate There's a permanent wide angle camera mounted atop the Washington Monument
By hookaleft - 20 hrs ago - 43 recs
Latest Breaking News
Elon Musk promises to sue lawmaker who suggested DOGE cuts led to the deaths of 4.5 million kids
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 43 recs
Elon Musk promises to sue lawmaker who suggested DOGE cuts led to the deaths of 4.5 million kids
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 43 recs
Latest Breaking News
6abc is warning viewers about the FCC taking away its TV license. Here's what's going on.
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 41 recs
6abc is warning viewers about the FCC taking away its TV license. Here's what's going on.
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 41 recs
General Discussion
If the pool lining had been cut with a knife, the clean cut would be evidence. And it be be different
By riversedge - 13 hrs ago - 40 recs
If the pool lining had been cut with a knife, the clean cut would be evidence. And it be be different
By riversedge - 13 hrs ago - 40 recs
Latest Breaking News
Fence around Eugene Federal Building must be removed within 48 hours, judge rules
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - 39 recs
Fence around Eugene Federal Building must be removed within 48 hours, judge rules
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - 39 recs
Latest Breaking News
Exclusive: Downed US pilot reported seeing Iranian drones swarm in 'jellyfish' formation
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 39 recs
Exclusive: Downed US pilot reported seeing Iranian drones swarm in 'jellyfish' formation
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 39 recs
General Discussion
Sen. Cassidy plans to push 'big idea' for Social Security reform in last days in office
By Beachnutt - 8 hrs ago - 38 recs
Sen. Cassidy plans to push 'big idea' for Social Security reform in last days in office
By Beachnutt - 8 hrs ago - 38 recs
General Discussion
There is only one man who can fix the reflecting pool
By SocialDemocrat61 - 10 hrs ago - 38 recs
There is only one man who can fix the reflecting pool
By SocialDemocrat61 - 10 hrs ago - 38 recs
Latest Breaking News
Supreme Court allows a ruling that ends a tool to protect minority voters in 7 states
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 38 recs
Supreme Court allows a ruling that ends a tool to protect minority voters in 7 states
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 38 recs
General Discussion
🚨DONALD TRUMP HAS JUST FALLEN ALSEEP IN THE OVAL OFFICE.
By riversedge - 16 hrs ago - 38 recs
🚨DONALD TRUMP HAS JUST FALLEN ALSEEP IN THE OVAL OFFICE.
By riversedge - 16 hrs ago - 38 recs
Latest Breaking News
'I like their money': Trump threatens lawsuits against ABC for reporting on Reflecting Pool
By mahatmakanejeeves - 15 hrs ago - 37 recs
'I like their money': Trump threatens lawsuits against ABC for reporting on Reflecting Pool
By mahatmakanejeeves - 15 hrs ago - 37 recs
Latest Breaking News
Texas anti-ICE protesters convicted of terrorism charges sentenced to at least 50 years in prison
By groundloop - 6 hrs ago - 36 recs
Texas anti-ICE protesters convicted of terrorism charges sentenced to at least 50 years in prison
By groundloop - 6 hrs ago - 36 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Trump Gets A NASTY SURPRISE From His NEMESIS Rosie O'Donnell - Really American
By Rhiannon12866 - 12 hrs ago - 36 recs
Trump Gets A NASTY SURPRISE From His NEMESIS Rosie O'Donnell - Really American
By Rhiannon12866 - 12 hrs ago - 36 recs
Latest Breaking News
Reflecting Pool Starts To Stink After Trump Orders It Drained: DC Photographer
By riversedge - 20 hrs ago - 34 recs
Reflecting Pool Starts To Stink After Trump Orders It Drained: DC Photographer
By riversedge - 20 hrs ago - 34 recs
General Discussion
Pat Bagley of the Salt Lake Tribune takes on Orange Julius Caesar, with apologies to Bill Keane.
By generalbetrayus - 5 hrs ago - 33 recs
Pat Bagley of the Salt Lake Tribune takes on Orange Julius Caesar, with apologies to Bill Keane.
By generalbetrayus - 5 hrs ago - 33 recs
Latest Breaking News
Senate passes bill to lower housing costs and restrict Wall Street from buying homes
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 32 recs
Senate passes bill to lower housing costs and restrict Wall Street from buying homes
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 32 recs
Latest Breaking News
An explosive appeal from Trump over E. Jean Carroll sexual abuse verdict stalls at the Supreme Court
By mahatmakanejeeves - 21 hrs ago - 30 recs
An explosive appeal from Trump over E. Jean Carroll sexual abuse verdict stalls at the Supreme Court
By mahatmakanejeeves - 21 hrs ago - 30 recs
General Discussion
The timing wasn't right then, I give you Joe Biden
By Omaha Steve - 7 hrs ago - 28 recs
The timing wasn't right then, I give you Joe Biden
By Omaha Steve - 7 hrs ago - 28 recs
General Discussion
GOP group comes clean after getting busted 'meddling' in Dem primary elections: report
By 634-5789 - 14 hrs ago - 27 recs
GOP group comes clean after getting busted 'meddling' in Dem primary elections: report
By 634-5789 - 14 hrs ago - 27 recs
General Discussion
New poll: Of the 30% of Americans saying they approve of Trump, 59% expect economy to worsen
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 16 hrs ago - 26 recs
New poll: Of the 30% of Americans saying they approve of Trump, 59% expect economy to worsen
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 16 hrs ago - 26 recs
Science
10 Minute Morning Routine That Rewires Your Brain
By littlemissmartypants - 18 hrs ago - 26 recs
10 Minute Morning Routine That Rewires Your Brain
By littlemissmartypants - 18 hrs ago - 26 recs
General Discussion
Russia better negotiate with Ukraine. Ukraine is not kidding anymore.
By applegrove - 20 hrs ago - 26 recs
Russia better negotiate with Ukraine. Ukraine is not kidding anymore.
By applegrove - 20 hrs ago - 26 recs
General Discussion
Well I feel rather vindicated... I said the algae problem is likely related to nutrient excess in the water
By 31j20b3 - 1 hr ago - 24 recs
Well I feel rather vindicated... I said the algae problem is likely related to nutrient excess in the water
By 31j20b3 - 1 hr ago - 24 recs
General Discussion
Senate votes to halt Iran war despite Trump's push for peace deal
By In It to Win It - 3 hrs ago - 24 recs
Senate votes to halt Iran war despite Trump's push for peace deal
By In It to Win It - 3 hrs ago - 24 recs
Automobile Enthusiasts
Mexico Just Showed Off a New Extremely Cheap, Government-Backed EV
By usonian - 19 hrs ago - 24 recs
Mexico Just Showed Off a New Extremely Cheap, Government-Backed EV
By usonian - 19 hrs ago - 24 recs
Latest Breaking News
US Judge Blocks Trump Administration SNAP Restrictions on Soda, Candy
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 24 recs
US Judge Blocks Trump Administration SNAP Restrictions on Soda, Candy
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 24 recs
General Discussion
Former IRS officials call for judge to scrutinize Trump's 'breathtakingly improper' immunity from audits
By hookaleft - 15 hrs ago - 23 recs
Former IRS officials call for judge to scrutinize Trump's 'breathtakingly improper' immunity from audits
By hookaleft - 15 hrs ago - 23 recs
Education
1,700 Free Online Courses from Top Universities (From Open Culture) PLUS 200 Free Textbooks (WAIT, even more. See below)
By usonian - 20 hrs ago - 23 recs
1,700 Free Online Courses from Top Universities (From Open Culture) PLUS 200 Free Textbooks (WAIT, even more. See below)
By usonian - 20 hrs ago - 23 recs
General Discussion
Bwaaaah heard that his Swampyness just said that the Reflecting Pool
By malaise - 5 hrs ago - 22 recs
Bwaaaah heard that his Swampyness just said that the Reflecting Pool
By malaise - 5 hrs ago - 22 recs
Latest Breaking News
Judge reminds Trump lawyer there's no exemption for president as Pulitzer board members vent about willy-nilly discovery
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - 21 recs
Judge reminds Trump lawyer there's no exemption for president as Pulitzer board members vent about willy-nilly discovery
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - 21 recs
General Discussion
Trump's crackdown on ICE protesters already shows signs of backfiring
By marmar - 9 hrs ago - 21 recs
Trump's crackdown on ICE protesters already shows signs of backfiring
By marmar - 9 hrs ago - 21 recs
General Discussion
Trooper Michael Kennedy resigns after wife releases his exremely racist texts during divorce proceedings
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 10 hrs ago - 20 recs
Trooper Michael Kennedy resigns after wife releases his exremely racist texts during divorce proceedings
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 10 hrs ago - 20 recs
General Discussion
There are video surveillance cameras all over the National Mall and if somebody had cut the lining there ....
By Botany - 10 hrs ago - 20 recs
There are video surveillance cameras all over the National Mall and if somebody had cut the lining there ....
By Botany - 10 hrs ago - 20 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
Platner Says Collins Is 'Lying Through Her Teeth' in Her Latest Defense of Kavanaugh Vote
By sop - 11 hrs ago - 19 recs
Platner Says Collins Is 'Lying Through Her Teeth' in Her Latest Defense of Kavanaugh Vote
By sop - 11 hrs ago - 19 recs
General Discussion
The Big Club: Jeffrey Epstein's Connections to New York City's Most Infamous Nightclub
By jmbar2 - 20 hrs ago - 19 recs
The Big Club: Jeffrey Epstein's Connections to New York City's Most Infamous Nightclub
By jmbar2 - 20 hrs ago - 19 recs
General Discussion
The Rude Pundit: Remember: The Republican Congress Is Also Responsible for the Reflecting Pool Debacle...
By babylonsister - 10 hrs ago - 18 recs
The Rude Pundit: Remember: The Republican Congress Is Also Responsible for the Reflecting Pool Debacle...
By babylonsister - 10 hrs ago - 18 recs
General Discussion
Arrested man's attorney laughs at charges
By struggle4progress - 2 hrs ago - 17 recs
Arrested man's attorney laughs at charges
By struggle4progress - 2 hrs ago - 17 recs
The DU Lounge
Dog that wasn't supposed to walk again miraculously starts walking
By catbyte - 7 hrs ago - 17 recs
Dog that wasn't supposed to walk again miraculously starts walking
By catbyte - 7 hrs ago - 17 recs
Forum Spotlight: Foreign Affairs
Russia's attempts to split Poland and Ukraine Break the Fake TVP WORLDFrance's President Just Exposed What Trump Offered Putin in Alaska - Global Capital Flow
How losing Crimea will instantly end Putin's regime & why Ukraine's waiting to blow up Kerch bridge The Sun and Jason J
Latest Breaking News
Trump Admin Installs Chain-Link Fencing, Surveillance Cameras at Reflecting Pool
4 min ago - MEDIAite
4 min ago - MEDIAite
Trump administration charges 455 people, including doctors, with $6.5 billion in healthcare fraud
5 min ago - CNN
5 min ago - CNN
Israel continues to commit genocide by targeting children in Gaza, UN inquiry finds
32 min ago - The Guardian
32 min ago - The Guardian
Israel smuggled Starlink into Iran to help protesters but 'incompetent' Netanyahu didn't use them, says former PM
40 min ago - The Independent
40 min ago - The Independent
Trump administration announces $17.5 billion in loans for 10 new large nuclear reactors
1 hr ago - ABC News/AP
1 hr ago - ABC News/AP
Court Lifts 250th Anniversary Deadline for Trump Administration to Reinstall US Park Exhibits
1 hr ago - US News & World Report/Reuters
1 hr ago - US News & World Report/Reuters
Fence around Eugene Federal Building must be removed within 48 hours, judge rules
2 hrs ago - The Oregonian
2 hrs ago - The Oregonian
Judge reminds Trump lawyer there's no exemption for president as Pulitzer board members vent about willy-nilly discovery
2 hrs ago - Law & Crime
2 hrs ago - Law & Crime
Senate for first time approves a war powers resolution in a rebuke to Trump over Iran conflict
3 hrs ago - AP
3 hrs ago - AP
6abc is warning viewers about the FCC taking away its TV license. Here's what's going on.
4 hrs ago - Philadelphia Inquirer
4 hrs ago - Philadelphia Inquirer
Construction of US Ebola facility in Kenya halted after health minister's contempt of court charge
4 hrs ago - The Independent
4 hrs ago - The Independent
Texas anti-ICE protesters convicted of terrorism charges sentenced to at least 50 years in prison
6 hrs ago - The Guardian
6 hrs ago - The Guardian
Supreme Court sides with Trump administration on immigration case dealing with green card holders
6 hrs ago - AP
6 hrs ago - AP
DOJ issued, then withdrew subpoenas to force Post, WSJ reporters to testify
8 hrs ago - Washington Post
8 hrs ago - Washington Post
Supreme Court rules Rastafari man can't sue Louisiana prison officials who cut his dreadlocks
8 hrs ago - AP
8 hrs ago - AP
Eli Lilly gave extraordinary obesity drug access to a 79-year-old patient. Who was it?
8 hrs ago - STATnews
8 hrs ago - STATnews
Exclusive: Downed US pilot reported seeing Iranian drones swarm in 'jellyfish' formation
10 hrs ago - CNN Politics
10 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Georgia Democrats criticize bill mandating hand recounts while retaining ballot QR codes
11 hrs ago - CBS News/AP
11 hrs ago - CBS News/AP
Senate passes bill to lower housing costs and restrict Wall Street from buying homes
12 hrs ago - NBC News
12 hrs ago - NBC News
Trump team delays health funding with new screening process that uses AI to check for words like 'culture' and 'gender'
13 hrs ago - The Independent
13 hrs ago - The Independent
Supreme Court allows a ruling that ends a tool to protect minority voters in 7 states
15 hrs ago - NPR
15 hrs ago - NPR
'I like their money': Trump threatens lawsuits against ABC for reporting on Reflecting Pool
15 hrs ago - CNBC
15 hrs ago - CNBC
Ken Paxton says he's 'a strong supporter of IVF' -- even as Texas GOP dreams of banning it
16 hrs ago - Huff Post
16 hrs ago - Huff Post
Pope Leo XIV warns wars are 'fed' faster than people as aid money dries up
16 hrs ago - Scripps News/AP
16 hrs ago - Scripps News/AP
On eve of direct Jerusalem-Beirut talks, Netanyahu vows to maintain presence in Lebanon
16 hrs ago - The Times of Israel
16 hrs ago - The Times of Israel
Trump Official Argues Greenland Takeover Could Bring Back Red Lobster's Endless Shrimp
19 hrs ago - HuffPost
19 hrs ago - HuffPost
Reflecting Pool Starts To Stink After Trump Orders It Drained: DC Photographer
20 hrs ago - crooksandliars.com
20 hrs ago - crooksandliars.com
An explosive appeal from Trump over E. Jean Carroll sexual abuse verdict stalls at the Supreme Court
21 hrs ago - CNN
21 hrs ago - CNN
21-year-old Washington man charged in connection with planned attack at White House UFC event
21 hrs ago - MyNorthwest
21 hrs ago - MyNorthwest