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Hi everyone. I'm back. actually, we went out to eat after. and when I came home I slept. It is not cancer. I have 10
By debm55 - 1 hr ago - 175 recs
Hi everyone. I'm back. actually, we went out to eat after. and when I came home I slept. It is not cancer. I have 10
By debm55 - 1 hr ago - 175 recs
Latest Breaking News
'That's what happened!' Hearing erupts after GOP accused of using shutdown for 'vacation'
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 143 recs
'That's what happened!' Hearing erupts after GOP accused of using shutdown for 'vacation'
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 143 recs
General Discussion
This was in Bloomington, Illinois. Sent to me from my son
By sinkingfeeling - 9 hrs ago - 115 recs
This was in Bloomington, Illinois. Sent to me from my son
By sinkingfeeling - 9 hrs ago - 115 recs
General Discussion
So as I wake this morning and what no vote, no food stamps...
By Demsrule86 - 10 hrs ago - 93 recs
So as I wake this morning and what no vote, no food stamps...
By Demsrule86 - 10 hrs ago - 93 recs
General Discussion
...Trump is calling Mace & Boebert today pleading with them to remove their names from the Epstein petition
By riversedge - 4 hrs ago - 90 recs
...Trump is calling Mace & Boebert today pleading with them to remove their names from the Epstein petition
By riversedge - 4 hrs ago - 90 recs
Science
Scientists make jaw-dropping find after drilling more than 1,500 feet into Antarctic ice: 'We even discovered a school o
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 4 hrs ago - 90 recs
Scientists make jaw-dropping find after drilling more than 1,500 feet into Antarctic ice: 'We even discovered a school o
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 4 hrs ago - 90 recs
General Discussion
Holy fuck I'm sick of working in homes that play Fox News
By Orrex - 4 hrs ago - 89 recs
Holy fuck I'm sick of working in homes that play Fox News
By Orrex - 4 hrs ago - 89 recs
Latest Breaking News
'Difficult to overstate the damage': Judge's striking rebuke of AG Bondi's DOJ instantly shows up in a bar complaint
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 89 recs
'Difficult to overstate the damage': Judge's striking rebuke of AG Bondi's DOJ instantly shows up in a bar complaint
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 89 recs
General Discussion
A woman wearing a "47" gold embroidered ball cap...
By maspaha - 1 hr ago - 87 recs
A woman wearing a "47" gold embroidered ball cap...
By maspaha - 1 hr ago - 87 recs
General Discussion
SEALs flatten 'weak' Hegseth as elite captain's career ruined because she's female: report
By LetMyPeopleVote - 7 hrs ago - 87 recs
SEALs flatten 'weak' Hegseth as elite captain's career ruined because she's female: report
By LetMyPeopleVote - 7 hrs ago - 87 recs
General Discussion
Chicagoans buy out street vendors amid a federal immigration crackdown
By Jilly_in_VA - 1 hr ago - 75 recs
Chicagoans buy out street vendors amid a federal immigration crackdown
By Jilly_in_VA - 1 hr ago - 75 recs
General Discussion
From The Telegraph. Wealthy foreigners 'paid 80k for weekend safaris to kill civilians' in Sarajevo
By Hotler - 7 hrs ago - 75 recs
From The Telegraph. Wealthy foreigners 'paid 80k for weekend safaris to kill civilians' in Sarajevo
By Hotler - 7 hrs ago - 75 recs
Latest Breaking News
Epstein Alleged in Emails That Trump Knew of His Conduct
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - 74 recs
Epstein Alleged in Emails That Trump Knew of His Conduct
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - 74 recs
Latest Breaking News
California cop tried to stop a man pointing a gun at a female driver. It was a plainclothes ICE agent
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 74 recs
California cop tried to stop a man pointing a gun at a female driver. It was a plainclothes ICE agent
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 74 recs
General Discussion
Jimmy Kimmel gave a beautifully funny and tearful
By IcyPeas - 10 hrs ago - 73 recs
Jimmy Kimmel gave a beautifully funny and tearful
By IcyPeas - 10 hrs ago - 73 recs
General Discussion
Boebert and Mace claim that they will not be removing their names from the discharge petition.
By demmiblue - 2 hrs ago - 72 recs
Boebert and Mace claim that they will not be removing their names from the discharge petition.
By demmiblue - 2 hrs ago - 72 recs
General Discussion
A female Navy officer was about to be given a historic title. Then Hegseth stepped in
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 21 hrs ago - 71 recs
A female Navy officer was about to be given a historic title. Then Hegseth stepped in
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 21 hrs ago - 71 recs
General Discussion
'Absolutely unreal': Conservatives rebel against Trump over smear on American workers'
By Joinfortmill - 9 hrs ago - 68 recs
'Absolutely unreal': Conservatives rebel against Trump over smear on American workers'
By Joinfortmill - 9 hrs ago - 68 recs
General Discussion
Trump Orders ICE to Arrest 67,000 NFL Fans Who Booed Him
By Zorro - 6 hrs ago - 65 recs
Trump Orders ICE to Arrest 67,000 NFL Fans Who Booed Him
By Zorro - 6 hrs ago - 65 recs
General Discussion
I don't believe Epstein is going to be the magic solution
By orangecrush - 5 hrs ago - 61 recs
I don't believe Epstein is going to be the magic solution
By orangecrush - 5 hrs ago - 61 recs
The DU Lounge
I want to thank everyone for their post. DU is my family and I love you all. I have to get up early so I am going to
By debm55 - 20 hrs ago - 61 recs
I want to thank everyone for their post. DU is my family and I love you all. I have to get up early so I am going to
By debm55 - 20 hrs ago - 61 recs
General Discussion
****BREAKING**** Epstein- Trump Knew of My Illegal Conduct
By DemocratSinceBirth - 8 hrs ago - 59 recs
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****BREAKING**** Epstein- Trump Knew of My Illegal Conduct
By DemocratSinceBirth - 8 hrs ago - 59 recs
Latest Breaking News
A happy circumstance: Bob Ross paintings sell for more than $600K to help public TV stations
By Omaha Steve - 20 hrs ago - 59 recs
A happy circumstance: Bob Ross paintings sell for more than $600K to help public TV stations
By Omaha Steve - 20 hrs ago - 59 recs
Latest Breaking News
Jimmy Kimmel's Bandleader Cleto Escobedo III Dies at 59: We've Been 'Inseparable Since I Was Nine Years Old'
By ificandream - 23 hrs ago - 57 recs
Jimmy Kimmel's Bandleader Cleto Escobedo III Dies at 59: We've Been 'Inseparable Since I Was Nine Years Old'
By ificandream - 23 hrs ago - 57 recs
Latest Breaking News
Rep.-elect Grijalva says she plans to confront Johnson at long-delayed swearing-in ceremony
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 54 recs
Rep.-elect Grijalva says she plans to confront Johnson at long-delayed swearing-in ceremony
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 54 recs
General Discussion
NEW: Jeffrey Epstein said in emails that he had been advising the Russian government on how to deal with Donald Trump
By In It to Win It - 2 hrs ago - 48 recs
NEW: Jeffrey Epstein said in emails that he had been advising the Russian government on how to deal with Donald Trump
By In It to Win It - 2 hrs ago - 48 recs
TV Chat
This from Jimmy Kimmel......his band leader has passed away.....they've been friends since Jimmy was nine years
By a kennedy - 22 hrs ago - 46 recs
This from Jimmy Kimmel......his band leader has passed away.....they've been friends since Jimmy was nine years
By a kennedy - 22 hrs ago - 46 recs
General Discussion
Some bizarre stuff going down in the Oval these days. After spraying the Syrian president with his Trump Fragrance...
By demmiblue - 7 hrs ago - 43 recs
Some bizarre stuff going down in the Oval these days. After spraying the Syrian president with his Trump Fragrance...
By demmiblue - 7 hrs ago - 43 recs
Latest Breaking News
Major US clothing store calls out Trump's tariffs after announcing plans to shutter 150 locations
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 42 recs
Major US clothing store calls out Trump's tariffs after announcing plans to shutter 150 locations
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 42 recs
Latest Breaking News
John F. Kennedy's grandson Jack Schlossberg is running for Congress
By ificandream - 18 hrs ago - 42 recs
John F. Kennedy's grandson Jack Schlossberg is running for Congress
By ificandream - 18 hrs ago - 42 recs
Photography
Tufted titmouse, Carolina chickadee, Cardinal in bamboo
By HAB911 - 22 hrs ago - 34 recs
Tufted titmouse, Carolina chickadee, Cardinal in bamboo
By HAB911 - 22 hrs ago - 34 recs
General Discussion
Confused Trump, 79, Demands Troop Deployment Over Fictional Shopping Center
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 21 hrs ago - 33 recs
Confused Trump, 79, Demands Troop Deployment Over Fictional Shopping Center
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 21 hrs ago - 33 recs
General Discussion
Thune says they will not extend the ACA subsidies unless tougher abortion
By choie - 19 hrs ago - 27 recs
Thune says they will not extend the ACA subsidies unless tougher abortion
By choie - 19 hrs ago - 27 recs
Latest Breaking News
US ethics officials removed for inquiring into improper access of mortgage files
By erronis - 23 hrs ago - 27 recs
US ethics officials removed for inquiring into improper access of mortgage files
By erronis - 23 hrs ago - 27 recs
General Discussion
Grijalva has officially signed onto the Epstein discharge petition. That means there are now 218 votes
By highplainsdem - 1 hr ago - 26 recs
Grijalva has officially signed onto the Epstein discharge petition. That means there are now 218 votes
By highplainsdem - 1 hr ago - 26 recs
Latest Breaking News
Fans first! UFC fighters starting to bail on 'political' White House lineup, push back against 'Hunger Games' tributes f
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 21 hrs ago - 25 recs
Fans first! UFC fighters starting to bail on 'political' White House lineup, push back against 'Hunger Games' tributes f
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 21 hrs ago - 25 recs
Latest Breaking News
Judge to visit Chicago ICE facility following reports of bad conditions
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 24 recs
Judge to visit Chicago ICE facility following reports of bad conditions
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 24 recs
General Discussion
When beloved Idaho community member is deported, brain dead MAGA pastor blames Biden
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 8 hrs ago - 23 recs
When beloved Idaho community member is deported, brain dead MAGA pastor blames Biden
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 8 hrs ago - 23 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump Demands 'CALL IN THE TROOPS' to Protect Chicago Shopping Center That Doesn't Exist
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 23 recs
Trump Demands 'CALL IN THE TROOPS' to Protect Chicago Shopping Center That Doesn't Exist
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 23 recs
Latest Breaking News
House Speaker Johnson to swear in Representative-elect Grijalva on Wednesday
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 23 recs
House Speaker Johnson to swear in Representative-elect Grijalva on Wednesday
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 23 recs
General Discussion
"i want you to realize that that dog that hasn't barked is trump.. virignia spent hours at my house with him"
By muriel_volestrangler - 4 hrs ago - 22 recs
"i want you to realize that that dog that hasn't barked is trump.. virignia spent hours at my house with him"
By muriel_volestrangler - 4 hrs ago - 22 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump's White House Renovations Tour Sparks Democratic Backlash
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 22 recs
Trump's White House Renovations Tour Sparks Democratic Backlash
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 22 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Kimmel: Jimmy Kimmel Remembers His Best Friend and Bandleader Cleto Escobedo III
By TexasTowelie - 18 hrs ago - 22 recs
Kimmel: Jimmy Kimmel Remembers His Best Friend and Bandleader Cleto Escobedo III
By TexasTowelie - 18 hrs ago - 22 recs
General Discussion
I don't care if it's "too early." I put up the Christmas tree this afternoon...
By PeaceWave - 16 hrs ago - 21 recs
I don't care if it's "too early." I put up the Christmas tree this afternoon...
By PeaceWave - 16 hrs ago - 21 recs
Latest Breaking News
Cancel Black Friday? Why these groups are calling for a nationwide economic boycott.
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 20 recs
Cancel Black Friday? Why these groups are calling for a nationwide economic boycott.
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 20 recs
The DU Lounge
Anxious Rescue Dog Finds Comfort In A Tiny Sick Piglet
By catbyte - 23 hrs ago - 20 recs
Anxious Rescue Dog Finds Comfort In A Tiny Sick Piglet
By catbyte - 23 hrs ago - 20 recs
General Discussion
If/when any Epstein files are released which indicate Trump committed sex crimes against minors,
By RockRaven - 1 hr ago - 19 recs
If/when any Epstein files are released which indicate Trump committed sex crimes against minors,
By RockRaven - 1 hr ago - 19 recs
General Discussion
Make no mistake, Trump has just been weakened significantly
By Wiz Imp - 1 hr ago - 19 recs
Make no mistake, Trump has just been weakened significantly
By Wiz Imp - 1 hr ago - 19 recs
General Discussion
"That is why I will sign the discharge petition right now to release the Epstein files" -- Rep. Grijalva
By demmiblue - 1 hr ago - 19 recs
"That is why I will sign the discharge petition right now to release the Epstein files" -- Rep. Grijalva
By demmiblue - 1 hr ago - 19 recs
General Discussion
Boebert more convinced there is an conspiracy to hide Epstein files after pressure from Trump.
By applegrove - 1 hr ago - 19 recs
Boebert more convinced there is an conspiracy to hide Epstein files after pressure from Trump.
By applegrove - 1 hr ago - 19 recs
Latest Breaking News
Raskin blasts 'blatantly corrupt' Senate deal allowing suits over secret phone record subpoenas
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - 19 recs
Raskin blasts 'blatantly corrupt' Senate deal allowing suits over secret phone record subpoenas
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - 19 recs
General Discussion
Kash Patel's high-flying habits roil Trump's circle as new posh hunting trip revealed
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 16 hrs ago - 19 recs
Kash Patel's high-flying habits roil Trump's circle as new posh hunting trip revealed
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 16 hrs ago - 19 recs
General Discussion
The sheer number of people Trump pardoned -- 1,500+ -- and the magnitude of violence many (most?) of them committed
By Swede - 18 hrs ago - 19 recs
The sheer number of people Trump pardoned -- 1,500+ -- and the magnitude of violence many (most?) of them committed
By Swede - 18 hrs ago - 19 recs
General Discussion
Truth Social has a new AI function. And, well... it tells the truth
By Nevilledog - 23 hrs ago - 19 recs
Truth Social has a new AI function. And, well... it tells the truth
By Nevilledog - 23 hrs ago - 19 recs
Forum Spotlight: New Jersey
Fisher endorses Russo in Hoboken runoffHyatt makes Hillside runoff by 10 votes, will face incumbent in mayoral runoff
Sayegh (D) will seek third term in Paterson, forgoes primary challenge vs. Pou (D)
Latest Breaking News
Democrats introduce discharge petition to force vote on extension of ObamaCare subsidies
34 min ago - The Hill
34 min ago - The Hill
Top Ukrainian ministers submit their resignations as the country is rocked by a corruption scandal
1 hr ago - AP News
1 hr ago - AP News
Jeffrey Epstein files: House petition secures final signature to force vote on releasing docs
1 hr ago - CNBC
1 hr ago - CNBC
Adelita Grijalva sworn in as the House's newest member, paving the way for an Epstein files vote
1 hr ago - AP
1 hr ago - AP
U.S. troops not liable in boat strikes, classified Justice Dept. memo says
2 hrs ago - Washington Post
2 hrs ago - Washington Post
Sotheby's says a diamond brooch lost by Napoleon as his forces fled Waterloo sells for $4.4 million
2 hrs ago - AP
2 hrs ago - AP
Hundreds detained as part of immigration 'Operation Midway Blitz' ordered released on bond
3 hrs ago - ABC 7
3 hrs ago - ABC 7
White House says October jobs and inflation data may never be released because of the shutdown
4 hrs ago - CNBC
4 hrs ago - CNBC
Exclusive: Trump administration plans meeting over House effort to force release of Epstein files
5 hrs ago - CNN
5 hrs ago - CNN
White House weighs stepped up domestic travel and speeches to improve Trump's standing on the economy
5 hrs ago - CNN Politics
5 hrs ago - CNN Politics
'That's what happened!' Hearing erupts after GOP accused of using shutdown for 'vacation'
7 hrs ago - Raw Story
7 hrs ago - Raw Story
Atlanta Fed President Bostic says he'll leave position when his term expires in February
7 hrs ago - CNBC
7 hrs ago - CNBC
Colombia to suspend intelligence cooperation with U.S. over strikes on drug vessels
8 hrs ago - NBC News/AP
8 hrs ago - NBC News/AP
Raskin blasts 'blatantly corrupt' Senate deal allowing suits over secret phone record subpoenas
9 hrs ago - The Hill
9 hrs ago - The Hill
Cancel Black Friday? Why these groups are calling for a nationwide economic boycott.
10 hrs ago - USA Today
10 hrs ago - USA Today
Trump calls H-1B visas necessary to bring in 'certain talents' that he says the U.S. lacks
11 hrs ago - NBC News
11 hrs ago - NBC News
Rep.-elect Grijalva says she plans to confront Johnson at long-delayed swearing-in ceremony
11 hrs ago - CNN Politics
11 hrs ago - CNN Politics
US ethics officials removed for inquiring into improper access of mortgage files
11 hrs ago - The Guardian
11 hrs ago - The Guardian
California cop tried to stop a man pointing a gun at a female driver. It was a plainclothes ICE agent
12 hrs ago - The Independent
12 hrs ago - The Independent
Migrants at largest US detention camp face foul water, rotten food, congresswoman says
13 hrs ago - US News and World Report/Reuters
13 hrs ago - US News and World Report/Reuters
Trump Demands 'CALL IN THE TROOPS' to Protect Chicago Shopping Center That Doesn't Exist
13 hrs ago - MEDIAite
13 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Major US clothing store calls out Trump's tariffs after announcing plans to shutter 150 locations
14 hrs ago - The Independent
14 hrs ago - The Independent
A happy circumstance: Bob Ross paintings sell for more than $600K to help public TV stations
20 hrs ago - AP
20 hrs ago - AP
Fans first! UFC fighters starting to bail on 'political' White House lineup, push back against 'Hunger Games' tributes f
21 hrs ago - SB Nation
21 hrs ago - SB Nation
US Catholic bishops double down on conservative bent with election of new leader Paul Coakley
21 hrs ago - The Independent
21 hrs ago - The Independent
'Difficult to overstate the damage': Judge's striking rebuke of AG Bondi's DOJ instantly shows up in a bar complaint
22 hrs ago - Law & Crime
22 hrs ago - Law & Crime
CNBC Anchor Confronts Trump Econ Chief Over Inflation 'Increasing for 5 Straight Months'
22 hrs ago - MEDIAite
22 hrs ago - MEDIAite