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General Discussion
Here is the section of the Epstein files just released detailing Trump sexually assaulting a minor
By Johnny2X2X - 20 hrs ago - 264 recs
Here is the section of the Epstein files just released detailing Trump sexually assaulting a minor
By Johnny2X2X - 20 hrs ago - 264 recs
General Discussion
Trump accused of violent sexual assault in bombshell missing Epstein file interview
By turbinetree - 22 hrs ago - 220 recs
Trump accused of violent sexual assault in bombshell missing Epstein file interview
By turbinetree - 22 hrs ago - 220 recs
General Discussion
What Markwayne said about Renee Good and Alex Pretti
By Quiet Em - 19 hrs ago - 215 recs
What Markwayne said about Renee Good and Alex Pretti
By Quiet Em - 19 hrs ago - 215 recs
General Discussion
". . . the five presidents here today . . . "
By AverageOldGuy - 15 hrs ago - 129 recs
". . . the five presidents here today . . . "
By AverageOldGuy - 15 hrs ago - 129 recs
General Discussion
BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, just BLOCKED withdrawals.
By riversedge - 14 hrs ago - 124 recs
BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, just BLOCKED withdrawals.
By riversedge - 14 hrs ago - 124 recs
General Discussion
Bernard Weiner, co-founder of the Crisis Papers and DU member, has died
By Auggie - 17 hrs ago - 117 recs
Bernard Weiner, co-founder of the Crisis Papers and DU member, has died
By Auggie - 17 hrs ago - 117 recs
General Discussion
Former Presidents Biden, Obama, and Clinton arrive to massive cheers at the memorial service for Rev. Jesse Jackson
By bigtree - 16 hrs ago - 102 recs
Former Presidents Biden, Obama, and Clinton arrive to massive cheers at the memorial service for Rev. Jesse Jackson
By bigtree - 16 hrs ago - 102 recs
General Discussion
Next week's cover of The New Yorker. "War-a-Lago" by Barry Blitt.
By highplainsdem - 16 hrs ago - 90 recs
Next week's cover of The New Yorker. "War-a-Lago" by Barry Blitt.
By highplainsdem - 16 hrs ago - 90 recs
Latest Breaking News
Kristi Noem's ouster isn't enough. Democrats say they want her to pay.
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 88 recs
Kristi Noem's ouster isn't enough. Democrats say they want her to pay.
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 88 recs
General Discussion
Catastrophic BLS Jobs Report, US economy loses 92,000 jobs in February, Unemployment rises to 4.4%
By Johnny2X2X - 22 hrs ago - 87 recs
Catastrophic BLS Jobs Report, US economy loses 92,000 jobs in February, Unemployment rises to 4.4%
By Johnny2X2X - 22 hrs ago - 87 recs
General Discussion
Virginia Giuffre's 'invisible ghostwriter' on the Epstein survivor's legacy: 'She wanted to name all of them. They deser
By UpInArms - 19 hrs ago - 85 recs
Virginia Giuffre's 'invisible ghostwriter' on the Epstein survivor's legacy: 'She wanted to name all of them. They deser
By UpInArms - 19 hrs ago - 85 recs
General Discussion
Pic Of The Moment: Let's Meet Trump's New Pick For Head Of DHS
By EarlG - 17 hrs ago - 84 recs
Pic Of The Moment: Let's Meet Trump's New Pick For Head Of DHS
By EarlG - 17 hrs ago - 84 recs
Latest Breaking News
Virginia passes legislation prohibiting schools from teaching falsehoods about Jan. 6 riot
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 80 recs
Virginia passes legislation prohibiting schools from teaching falsehoods about Jan. 6 riot
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 80 recs
General Discussion
Pam Bondi created a real political problem for Trump, and it's not about Epstein
By Renew Deal - 17 hrs ago - 71 recs
Pam Bondi created a real political problem for Trump, and it's not about Epstein
By Renew Deal - 17 hrs ago - 71 recs
General Discussion
Robert Reich: DHS nominee Markwayne Mullin is one of the most active stock-traders in the Senate -- and violated
By highplainsdem - 12 hrs ago - 70 recs
Robert Reich: DHS nominee Markwayne Mullin is one of the most active stock-traders in the Senate -- and violated
By highplainsdem - 12 hrs ago - 70 recs
Latest Breaking News
Hungary seizes millions of euros in cash and gold from Ukrainian convoy
By blue-wave - 11 hrs ago - 62 recs
Hungary seizes millions of euros in cash and gold from Ukrainian convoy
By blue-wave - 11 hrs ago - 62 recs
General Discussion
I know it's silly and superficial, but the name "Markwayne Mullin"...
By Tommy Carcetti - 22 hrs ago - 61 recs
I know it's silly and superficial, but the name "Markwayne Mullin"...
By Tommy Carcetti - 22 hrs ago - 61 recs
National Security & Defense
The Most Chilling Detail in the U.S. Attack on an Iranian Naval Ship
By mahatmakanejeeves - 19 hrs ago - 59 recs
The Most Chilling Detail in the U.S. Attack on an Iranian Naval Ship
By mahatmakanejeeves - 19 hrs ago - 59 recs
General Discussion
Is Trump's grifting of the United States going on tomorrow March 7th @ his Doral Golf Club?
By Botany - 23 hrs ago - 58 recs
Is Trump's grifting of the United States going on tomorrow March 7th @ his Doral Golf Club?
By Botany - 23 hrs ago - 58 recs
Latest Breaking News
Kim Jong Un-level insanity:Trump plans to build a 100K-seat stadium near White House to host a UFC fight on his birthday
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 53 recs
Kim Jong Un-level insanity:Trump plans to build a 100K-seat stadium near White House to host a UFC fight on his birthday
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 53 recs
The DU Lounge
Swans have one of the coolest water landing techniques ever
By riversedge - 8 hrs ago - 49 recs
Swans have one of the coolest water landing techniques ever
By riversedge - 8 hrs ago - 49 recs
General Discussion
Sen. Chris Murphy: Iran destroys $300 mil radar crucial to missile defense
By deminks - 8 hrs ago - 48 recs
Sen. Chris Murphy: Iran destroys $300 mil radar crucial to missile defense
By deminks - 8 hrs ago - 48 recs
General Discussion
US investigators believe strike on Iranian girls' school probably carried out by US forces. Warning graphic.
By Botany - 21 hrs ago - 48 recs
US investigators believe strike on Iranian girls' school probably carried out by US forces. Warning graphic.
By Botany - 21 hrs ago - 48 recs
General Discussion
Did he receive a terminal diagnosis? Is that why...
By mysteryowl - 8 hrs ago - 46 recs
Did he receive a terminal diagnosis? Is that why...
By mysteryowl - 8 hrs ago - 46 recs
General Discussion
We bombed a girls' school and killed 175 kids based on his feelings?!
By Miles Archer - 11 hrs ago - 42 recs
We bombed a girls' school and killed 175 kids based on his feelings?!
By Miles Archer - 11 hrs ago - 42 recs
General Discussion
I have been watching excerps from Jesse Jackson's memorial service.
By hamsterjill - 8 hrs ago - 41 recs
I have been watching excerps from Jesse Jackson's memorial service.
By hamsterjill - 8 hrs ago - 41 recs
Latest Breaking News
Bessent Says Trump 'May Unsanction' Russian Oil To Try To Bring Down Prices Amid Iran War
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 38 recs
Bessent Says Trump 'May Unsanction' Russian Oil To Try To Bring Down Prices Amid Iran War
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 38 recs
General Discussion
Fishing crews in the Atlantic keep accidentally dredging up chemical weapons
By LiberalArkie - 13 hrs ago - 33 recs
Fishing crews in the Atlantic keep accidentally dredging up chemical weapons
By LiberalArkie - 13 hrs ago - 33 recs
Latest Breaking News
Corey Lewandowski out at DHS after rumored affair partner Kristi Noem is fired by Trump
By highplainsdem - 18 hrs ago - 32 recs
Corey Lewandowski out at DHS after rumored affair partner Kristi Noem is fired by Trump
By highplainsdem - 18 hrs ago - 32 recs
General Discussion
Retired NBA star Isiah Thomas honors "the five Presidents" at Rev. Jackson's service
By spooky3 - 15 hrs ago - 31 recs
Retired NBA star Isiah Thomas honors "the five Presidents" at Rev. Jackson's service
By spooky3 - 15 hrs ago - 31 recs
Latest Breaking News
Top National Symphony Leader Quits in New Blow to Kennedy Center
By mahatmakanejeeves - 16 hrs ago - 31 recs
Top National Symphony Leader Quits in New Blow to Kennedy Center
By mahatmakanejeeves - 16 hrs ago - 31 recs
General Discussion
Police body cam footage shows DOGE knew Institute of Peace was private property during raid
By Nevilledog - 13 hrs ago - 30 recs
Police body cam footage shows DOGE knew Institute of Peace was private property during raid
By Nevilledog - 13 hrs ago - 30 recs
Latest Breaking News
Video Emerges in Fatal ICE Shooting of US Citizen Ruben Ray Martinez
By BaronChocula - 13 hrs ago - 27 recs
Video Emerges in Fatal ICE Shooting of US Citizen Ruben Ray Martinez
By BaronChocula - 13 hrs ago - 27 recs
Latest Breaking News
BlackRock fund limits withdrawals as redemptions rattle private credit
By SunSeeker - 15 hrs ago - 27 recs
BlackRock fund limits withdrawals as redemptions rattle private credit
By SunSeeker - 15 hrs ago - 27 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
Opinion - So much for affordability: Trump's war with Iran exposes the deceit of 'America First'
By Dulcinea - 23 hrs ago - 27 recs
Opinion - So much for affordability: Trump's war with Iran exposes the deceit of 'America First'
By Dulcinea - 23 hrs ago - 27 recs
Latest Breaking News
Tim Walz Hints at Investigation Into Kristi Noem: 'Get Used to Spending More Time in Minnesota'
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 25 recs
Tim Walz Hints at Investigation Into Kristi Noem: 'Get Used to Spending More Time in Minnesota'
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 25 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump admits Americans should be worried about retaliatory attacks at home due to Iran war: 'I guess so'
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 23 recs
Trump admits Americans should be worried about retaliatory attacks at home due to Iran war: 'I guess so'
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 23 recs
General Discussion
Trump To Americans: 'You Won't Have To Pay Your Son's Cell Phone Bill When He Dies At War'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 10 hrs ago - 22 recs
Trump To Americans: 'You Won't Have To Pay Your Son's Cell Phone Bill When He Dies At War'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 10 hrs ago - 22 recs
General Discussion
Some good news! Have you looked at the No Kings map lately? Thousands of events scheduled!
By Amaryllis - 16 hrs ago - 22 recs
Some good news! Have you looked at the No Kings map lately? Thousands of events scheduled!
By Amaryllis - 16 hrs ago - 22 recs
General Discussion
Kristi Noem Reassigned To Scarecrow Role At USDA
By edbermac - 3 hrs ago - 21 recs
Kristi Noem Reassigned To Scarecrow Role At USDA
By edbermac - 3 hrs ago - 21 recs
General Discussion
The Trump regime is dropping thousands of bombs for clicks.
By sheshe2 - 7 hrs ago - 21 recs
The Trump regime is dropping thousands of bombs for clicks.
By sheshe2 - 7 hrs ago - 21 recs
General Discussion
🚨 The US is now deploying Ukrainian drone interceptors to fight Iranian drones in the Middle East. Let that sink in.
By riversedge - 8 hrs ago - 21 recs
🚨 The US is now deploying Ukrainian drone interceptors to fight Iranian drones in the Middle East. Let that sink in.
By riversedge - 8 hrs ago - 21 recs
General Discussion
Just What Were Donald Trump's Ties to the Mob???
By ultralite001 - 15 hrs ago - 21 recs
Just What Were Donald Trump's Ties to the Mob???
By ultralite001 - 15 hrs ago - 21 recs
Latest Breaking News
US customs agency says it cannot comply with tariff refund order
By mahatmakanejeeves - 20 hrs ago - 21 recs
US customs agency says it cannot comply with tariff refund order
By mahatmakanejeeves - 20 hrs ago - 21 recs
Latest Breaking News
ICE is paying 'eye-popping' prices for warehouse detention centers
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 20 recs
ICE is paying 'eye-popping' prices for warehouse detention centers
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 20 recs
The DU Lounge
Hold on fellow Sci-Fi Nerds...... "Firefly" REBOOT!!!!
By underpants - 14 hrs ago - 20 recs
Hold on fellow Sci-Fi Nerds...... "Firefly" REBOOT!!!!
By underpants - 14 hrs ago - 20 recs
Latest Breaking News
ICE arrested Nashville journalist without warrant, attorneys say
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 20 recs
ICE arrested Nashville journalist without warrant, attorneys say
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 20 recs
Forum Spotlight: TV Chat
and damn......I absolutely love, love, love Matlock.Am still enjoying Ghosts on CBS.
Absolutely love the TV show Ghosts on CBS.
Latest Breaking News
Democrats are probing companies awarded a $220 million ad contract for ties to Noem, Lewandoski
42 min ago - msn/NBC News
42 min ago - msn/NBC News
Pentagon taps controversial DOGE employee to lead its AI efforts amid Anthropic fallout
1 hr ago - The Independent
1 hr ago - The Independent
California Democrat says Noem ouster is proof DHS shutdown is 'working'
2 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/The Hill
2 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/The Hill
Trump says defense contractors agree to quadruple production of 'exquisite class' weapons
2 hrs ago - The Hill
2 hrs ago - The Hill
Gavin Newsom Calls Kristi Noem a 'Scapegoat' for Stephen Miller: The 'Dark Heart' of the Trump Admin
3 hrs ago - MEDIAite
3 hrs ago - MEDIAite
California US Rep. Darrell Issa to retire in move that raises stakes for GOP holding House control
4 hrs ago - KPBS
4 hrs ago - KPBS
4 dead in Michigan as powerful storms that produced at least 1 tornado rip through the state
7 hrs ago - AP
7 hrs ago - AP
Europeans 'will be legitimate targets' if they join war, Iran's deputy FM warns
8 hrs ago - https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/t%C3%AAte-%C3%A0-t%C3%AAte/20260306-europeans-will-be-legitimate-targets-if-they-join-war-iran-s-deputy-fm-warns
8 hrs ago - https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/t%C3%AAte-%C3%A0-t%C3%AAte/20260306-europeans-will-be-legitimate-targets-if-they-join-war-iran-s-deputy-fm-warns
Iran's Guards challenges Trump to have US Navy escort oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz
9 hrs ago - Reuters
9 hrs ago - Reuters
David Copperfield announces last Vegas show, weeks after Epstein ties revealed
10 hrs ago - The Guardian
10 hrs ago - The Guardian
Bessent Says Trump 'May Unsanction' Russian Oil To Try To Bring Down Prices Amid Iran War
11 hrs ago - MEDIAite
11 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Celebrity political long-shot Alvin Greene, 2010 Democratic nominee for US Senate in SC, has died
13 hrs ago - Post and Courier
13 hrs ago - Post and Courier
Trump admin unleashes jet ski division in effort to further secure the southern border
13 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/The Independent
13 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/The Independent
Virginia passes legislation prohibiting schools from teaching falsehoods about Jan. 6 riot
14 hrs ago - CBS News
14 hrs ago - CBS News
Kim Jong Un-level insanity:Trump plans to build a 100K-seat stadium near White House to host a UFC fight on his birthday
14 hrs ago - The Independent
14 hrs ago - The Independent
Judges keep ordering immigration hearings -- but say the results are often a sham
15 hrs ago - Politico
15 hrs ago - Politico
Former Presidents Clinton, Obama and Biden honor late Rev. Jesse Jackson at Friday service
16 hrs ago - ABC News
16 hrs ago - ABC News
Cancellation of Army exercise fuels speculation about Mideast troop deployments
16 hrs ago - msn/Washington Post
16 hrs ago - msn/Washington Post
Trump admin announces $20 billion reinsurance program for oil tankers during Iran war
17 hrs ago - CNBC
17 hrs ago - CNBC
White House releases video promoting 'justice the American way' featuring Hollywood characters
18 hrs ago - Guardian
18 hrs ago - Guardian
Corey Lewandowski out at DHS after rumored affair partner Kristi Noem is fired by Trump
18 hrs ago - Independent
18 hrs ago - Independent
Exclusive: US judge to meet parties on Trump-tariff refunds in closed-door 'settlement conference'
19 hrs ago - Reuters
19 hrs ago - Reuters
US customs agency says it cannot comply with tariff refund order
20 hrs ago - Financial Times, via Reuters
20 hrs ago - Financial Times, via Reuters
Trump admits Americans should be worried about retaliatory attacks at home due to Iran war: 'I guess so'
20 hrs ago - The Independent
20 hrs ago - The Independent
Tim Walz Hints at Investigation Into Kristi Noem: 'Get Used to Spending More Time in Minnesota'
21 hrs ago - MEDIAite
21 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Celebration of life for Jesse Jackson to draw former presidents and Grammy-winning artists
21 hrs ago - AP
21 hrs ago - AP
U.S. Investigation Points To Likely U.S. Responsibility In Iran School Strike, Sources Say
21 hrs ago - Huff Post/Reuters
21 hrs ago - Huff Post/Reuters