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Latest Breaking News
Trump DOJ plagued by 'unprecedented errors' -- more than 1 out of 5 of its DC criminal cases are getting tossed
By BumRushDaShow - 1 min ago
Trump DOJ plagued by 'unprecedented errors' -- more than 1 out of 5 of its DC criminal cases are getting tossed
By BumRushDaShow - 1 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump Takes a Dump on Everything that America Used to Value - Silicon Curtain
By TexasTowelie - 4 min ago
Trump Takes a Dump on Everything that America Used to Value - Silicon Curtain
By TexasTowelie - 4 min ago
Editorials & Other Articles
DOJ vowed to punish those who disrupt Trump's immigration crackdown. Dozens of cases have crumbled
By Dulcinea - 17 min ago
DOJ vowed to punish those who disrupt Trump's immigration crackdown. Dozens of cases have crumbled
By Dulcinea - 17 min ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Man suspected in Brown University shooting and MIT professor's killing is found dead, officials say
By Dulcinea - 22 min ago
Man suspected in Brown University shooting and MIT professor's killing is found dead, officials say
By Dulcinea - 22 min ago
Foreign Affairs
Ukraine Hits Russian Tanker in the Mediterranean! Russian GRU General Andrey Averyanov On Board! - Suchomimus
By TexasTowelie - 28 min ago
Ukraine Hits Russian Tanker in the Mediterranean! Russian GRU General Andrey Averyanov On Board! - Suchomimus
By TexasTowelie - 28 min ago
Latest Breaking News
They quit government to protest Trump. Now they are running for Congress to stop him.
By BumRushDaShow - 35 min ago
They quit government to protest Trump. Now they are running for Congress to stop him.
By BumRushDaShow - 35 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
Stephen Colbert - Monologue, Annual Christmas Animated Story and Opening - 12/18/2025
By Rhiannon12866 - 46 min ago
Stephen Colbert - Monologue, Annual Christmas Animated Story and Opening - 12/18/2025
By Rhiannon12866 - 46 min ago
Cable News Clips
BREAKING: Suspect behind Brown University, MIT professor attacks found dead in New Hampshire - The 11th Hour - MS NOW
By Rhiannon12866 - 57 min ago
BREAKING: Suspect behind Brown University, MIT professor attacks found dead in New Hampshire - The 11th Hour - MS NOW
By Rhiannon12866 - 57 min ago
General Discussion
Plaque Trump has written and installed about himself
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 1 hr ago
Plaque Trump has written and installed about himself
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 1 hr ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump PUSHED to the BRINK as he GAMBLES with ALL OUT WAR - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
Trump PUSHED to the BRINK as he GAMBLES with ALL OUT WAR - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
"It's a disgrace": Enraged Democrats vow to fight "Trump-Kennedy Center" renaming
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
"It's a disgrace": Enraged Democrats vow to fight "Trump-Kennedy Center" renaming
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump and Bondi just SECRETLY Unleashed ORWELLIAN PLAN - Talking Feds
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
Trump and Bondi just SECRETLY Unleashed ORWELLIAN PLAN - Talking Feds
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
Foreign Affairs
Russia's Point of No Return is Closer Than We Thought - Paul Warburg
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago
Russia's Point of No Return is Closer Than We Thought - Paul Warburg
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump's UNHINGED Hunger Games Met With BRUTAL Reaction - Really American
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
Trump's UNHINGED Hunger Games Met With BRUTAL Reaction - Really American
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Trump admin plans to litigate up to 200 citizen denaturalizations per month
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 1 hr ago
Trump admin plans to litigate up to 200 citizen denaturalizations per month
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Ukraine deal: EU leaders agree €90bn loan, but without use of frozen Russian assets
By muriel_volestrangler - 1 hr ago
Ukraine deal: EU leaders agree €90bn loan, but without use of frozen Russian assets
By muriel_volestrangler - 1 hr ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trumps Approval Rating TANKS In ALL Swing States - Raw News And Politics
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
Trumps Approval Rating TANKS In ALL Swing States - Raw News And Politics
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
White House official whines that non-Fox networks didn't show Trumps slides during address:We spent so much time on them
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
White House official whines that non-Fox networks didn't show Trumps slides during address:We spent so much time on them
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
US suspends green card lottery scheme after Brown shooting
By muriel_volestrangler - 1 hr ago
US suspends green card lottery scheme after Brown shooting
By muriel_volestrangler - 1 hr ago
Asian Group
Japan's "Anti-Immigration" Policy Is Not What You Think AB Explained
By YoshidaYui - 1 hr ago
Japan's "Anti-Immigration" Policy Is Not What You Think AB Explained
By YoshidaYui - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Frank Schaeffer, son of theologian and philosopher Francis Schaeffer, calls Trump "Demonic" in a very good video
By artemisia1 - 1 hr ago
Frank Schaeffer, son of theologian and philosopher Francis Schaeffer, calls Trump "Demonic" in a very good video
By artemisia1 - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Joe Biden's connection to the MIT/Brown University shooter's likely motive...
By PeaceWave - 1 hr ago
Joe Biden's connection to the MIT/Brown University shooter's likely motive...
By PeaceWave - 1 hr ago
Liberal YouTubers
Don Jr's Dirty Little Epstein Secret REVEALED - Really American
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
Don Jr's Dirty Little Epstein Secret REVEALED - Really American
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
Cable News Clips
Democratic lawmaker Chellie Pingree reacts to latest approval poll - ABC News
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago
Democratic lawmaker Chellie Pingree reacts to latest approval poll - ABC News
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Senate nears 'minibus' deal to largely fund government, thwarting shutdown threat
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
Senate nears 'minibus' deal to largely fund government, thwarting shutdown threat
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Breaking: Trump goes full dictator with shock announcement - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago
Breaking: Trump goes full dictator with shock announcement - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago
Asian Group
Japan's Clash With ISLAM Is Escalating -- And the Nation Is Saying "NO MORE"
By YoshidaYui - 2 hrs ago
Japan's Clash With ISLAM Is Escalating -- And the Nation Is Saying "NO MORE"
By YoshidaYui - 2 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Rep. Jasmine Crockett: "Trump Sounds Like a Used Car Salesman--And America's Done Buying It" - CNN Laura Coates Live
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
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Rep. Jasmine Crockett: "Trump Sounds Like a Used Car Salesman--And America's Done Buying It" - CNN Laura Coates Live
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
California
Jewish group calls for Richmond mayor to resign following controversial social media posts
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
Jewish group calls for Richmond mayor to resign following controversial social media posts
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Woman confronts Gregory Bovino in Chicago - 12/16/25
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 2 hrs ago
Woman confronts Gregory Bovino in Chicago - 12/16/25
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 2 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Study Confirms That Older Americans Are The Main Spreaders Of Fake News - The Logical Leftist
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago
Study Confirms That Older Americans Are The Main Spreaders Of Fake News - The Logical Leftist
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Think Trump Is Bad? You're Not Ready for What Young Republicans Just Did... w/Dean Obeidallah - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
Think Trump Is Bad? You're Not Ready for What Young Republicans Just Did... w/Dean Obeidallah - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Judges amazed by Peter Navarro's contempt appeal and hold lawyer's feet to fire as Trump DOJ sits this one out
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
Judges amazed by Peter Navarro's contempt appeal and hold lawyer's feet to fire as Trump DOJ sits this one out
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
Husky doesn't dare touch the kittens without the golden retriever's permission
By ShazzieB - 2 hrs ago
Husky doesn't dare touch the kittens without the golden retriever's permission
By ShazzieB - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Gonna go ahead and make the obvious prediction: Failed graduate student blamed physics profs/dept for his failure.
By eppur_se_muova - 2 hrs ago
Gonna go ahead and make the obvious prediction: Failed graduate student blamed physics profs/dept for his failure.
By eppur_se_muova - 2 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump's OWN LAWSUIT Suddenly BACKFIRES in HIS FACE - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
Trump's OWN LAWSUIT Suddenly BACKFIRES in HIS FACE - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
Jewish Group
(JEWISH GROUP) Why Poland's president canceled his menorah lighting -- and how the West helped make that happen
By Behind the Aegis - 3 hrs ago
(JEWISH GROUP) Why Poland's president canceled his menorah lighting -- and how the West helped make that happen
By Behind the Aegis - 3 hrs ago
Jewish Group
(JEWISH GROUP) Texas rabbi shot trying to help, faces long recovery after Australia attack
By Behind the Aegis - 3 hrs ago
(JEWISH GROUP) Texas rabbi shot trying to help, faces long recovery after Australia attack
By Behind the Aegis - 3 hrs ago
Jewish Group
(JEWISH GROUP) Jewish group demands East Bay mayor resign after posts on Bondi Beach shooting
By Behind the Aegis - 3 hrs ago
(JEWISH GROUP) Jewish group demands East Bay mayor resign after posts on Bondi Beach shooting
By Behind the Aegis - 3 hrs ago
Jewish Group
(JEWISH GROUP) Video shows elderly couple trying to stop and disarm Bondi gunman
By Behind the Aegis - 3 hrs ago
(JEWISH GROUP) Video shows elderly couple trying to stop and disarm Bondi gunman
By Behind the Aegis - 3 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Sen. Schumer Reacts to Trump's Address to the Nation - C-SPAN
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
Sen. Schumer Reacts to Trump's Address to the Nation - C-SPAN
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
Foreign Affairs
The Real Reason Putin is Threatening Europe Now - The Global Gambit - Pyotr Kurzin
By TexasTowelie - 3 hrs ago
The Real Reason Putin is Threatening Europe Now - The Global Gambit - Pyotr Kurzin
By TexasTowelie - 3 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Kimmel: Trump's Insane End-Of-Year Message, the Epstein File Deadline Looms & The Chanucorn Returns!
By TexasTowelie - 3 hrs ago
Kimmel: Trump's Insane End-Of-Year Message, the Epstein File Deadline Looms & The Chanucorn Returns!
By TexasTowelie - 3 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Parkland and Brown: What It's Like to Survive Two School Shootings - Amanpour and Company PBS
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
Parkland and Brown: What It's Like to Survive Two School Shootings - Amanpour and Company PBS
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump THROWS TANTRUM as BALLROOM PROJECT GOES on TRIAL - Talking Feds
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago
Trump THROWS TANTRUM as BALLROOM PROJECT GOES on TRIAL - Talking Feds
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago
General Discussion
"The Look", Michele Obama's interview with Jonathan Capehart on MSNOW
By walkingman - 4 hrs ago
"The Look", Michele Obama's interview with Jonathan Capehart on MSNOW
By walkingman - 4 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump & MAGA PANIC as Jack Smith UNLEASHES - Legal AF
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago
Trump & MAGA PANIC as Jack Smith UNLEASHES - Legal AF
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
The things that could have killed you. This is why we have regulations
By Figarosmom - 4 hrs ago
The things that could have killed you. This is why we have regulations
By Figarosmom - 4 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump to create 'Patriot Games' for top high school athletes
By Initech - 4 hrs ago
Trump to create 'Patriot Games' for top high school athletes
By Initech - 4 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump Files DESPERATE Lawsuit as His PRESIDENCY SINKS - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago
Trump Files DESPERATE Lawsuit as His PRESIDENCY SINKS - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Epstein's Brother Blows Up White House's Story on Trump's Innocence
By Uncle Joe - 5 hrs ago
Epstein's Brother Blows Up White House's Story on Trump's Innocence
By Uncle Joe - 5 hrs ago
Wisconsin
Northeast Wisconsin child dies from flu; pediatric COVID death in western part of state
By riversedge - 5 hrs ago
Northeast Wisconsin child dies from flu; pediatric COVID death in western part of state
By riversedge - 5 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
LIVE: Brown University and MIT killings linked to same suspect found dead - MS NOW
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago
LIVE: Brown University and MIT killings linked to same suspect found dead - MS NOW
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago
General Discussion
Head of workplace rights agency urges white men to report discrimination
By dalton99a - 5 hrs ago
Head of workplace rights agency urges white men to report discrimination
By dalton99a - 5 hrs ago
Forum Spotlight: Humor
I thought about waiting until Caturday to post this meme, but I may not have access to a PC that day.Holiday joke
Thursday's Condensed News Cartoons
Latest Breaking News
Trump DOJ plagued by 'unprecedented errors' -- more than 1 out of 5 of its DC criminal cases are getting tossed
1 min ago - msn/MEDIAite
1 min ago - msn/MEDIAite
They quit government to protest Trump. Now they are running for Congress to stop him.
35 min ago - Reuters
35 min ago - Reuters
"It's a disgrace": Enraged Democrats vow to fight "Trump-Kennedy Center" renaming
1 hr ago - msn/Axios
1 hr ago - msn/Axios
Ukraine deal: EU leaders agree €90bn loan, but without use of frozen Russian assets
1 hr ago - The Guardian
1 hr ago - The Guardian
White House official whines that non-Fox networks didn't show Trumps slides during address:We spent so much time on them
1 hr ago - The Independent
1 hr ago - The Independent
Senate nears 'minibus' deal to largely fund government, thwarting shutdown threat
2 hrs ago - The Hill
2 hrs ago - The Hill
Judges amazed by Peter Navarro's contempt appeal and hold lawyer's feet to fire as Trump DOJ sits this one out
2 hrs ago - Law & Crime
2 hrs ago - Law & Crime
Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan found guilty of felony obstruction
5 hrs ago - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
5 hrs ago - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Man suspected in shooting at Brown University has been found dead in New Hampshire, AP source says
8 hrs ago - Los Angeles Times
8 hrs ago - Los Angeles Times
Authorities set to address media as police believe they have identified Brown University suspect
8 hrs ago - CNN.com
8 hrs ago - CNN.com
Jack Smith didn't invoke Fifth Amendment during 8 hours of testimony, GOP committee chairman says
9 hrs ago - CNN Politics
9 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Trump team is pushing to yank American citizenship from more foreign-born people
10 hrs ago - The Independent
10 hrs ago - The Independent
Kennedy Center board member was forcefully muted for name change vote: 'Not unanimous!'
11 hrs ago - Raw Story
11 hrs ago - Raw Story
NASCAR Driver Greg Biffle and Family Killed in Jet Crash, N.C. Congressman Says
12 hrs ago - Wall Street Journal
12 hrs ago - Wall Street Journal
Live Updates: Authorities Search for a New Person of Interest in the Shooting at Brown
12 hrs ago - The New York Times
12 hrs ago - The New York Times
Longtime Washington Congressman Dan Newhouse will not seek re-election in 2026
12 hrs ago - KOMO-TV Seattle, WA
12 hrs ago - KOMO-TV Seattle, WA
Exclusive: Frustration mounts at Justice Department as it races to redact some Epstein files, sources say
13 hrs ago - CNN
13 hrs ago - CNN
Democrats push for last-minute vote on extending health care subsidies before deadline
14 hrs ago - CBS News
14 hrs ago - CBS News
U.S. to meet with Russian, Ukrainian teams in coming days for new peace talks
14 hrs ago - NBC News/Reuters
14 hrs ago - NBC News/Reuters
More photos from Epstein's estate released by House Democrats as deadline to release DOJ files looms
17 hrs ago - CNN Politics
17 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Republicans redrew a North Carolina district held by a GOP incumbent.A war veteran Democrat is looking to take advantage
20 hrs ago - CBS News
20 hrs ago - CBS News
November consumer prices rose at a 2.7% annual rate, lower than expected, delayed data shows
21 hrs ago - CNBC
21 hrs ago - CNBC
Prosecutors tried and failed to add 3rd felony charge against Letitia James, court docs show
21 hrs ago - Politico
21 hrs ago - Politico
Trump admin targets Boulder-based National Center for Atmospheric Research for dismantling
22 hrs ago - Denver 7 news
22 hrs ago - Denver 7 news
GOP bid to block blue state redistricting torn apart as judges dismantle party's arguments
23 hrs ago - Raw Story
23 hrs ago - Raw Story
Despite new aid, farmers say labor shortages significantly driving up prices
Yesterday - Scripps News
Yesterday - Scripps News
Federal report says Arctic just had its warmest year ever, heating twice as fast as global average
Yesterday - The Hill
Yesterday - The Hill
Oil tankers divert from Venezuela after Trump threatens 'total blockade' of sanctioned ships
Yesterday - The Independent
Yesterday - The Independent
US medical groups urge judge to allow challenge to Kennedy-backed vaccine policies to proceed
Yesterday - Reuters
Yesterday - Reuters