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🚨 THE US JUST BOMBED A WATER PLANT. READ THAT AGAIN: America just struck a freshwater desalination plant on Qeshm Isla
By riversedge - 4 hrs ago - 107 replies
🚨 THE US JUST BOMBED A WATER PLANT. READ THAT AGAIN: America just struck a freshwater desalination plant on Qeshm Isla
By riversedge - 4 hrs ago - 107 replies
General Discussion
We're in deep, deep trouble. It's very unlikely that we win this war
By 3_Limes - 4 hrs ago - 67 replies
We're in deep, deep trouble. It's very unlikely that we win this war
By 3_Limes - 4 hrs ago - 67 replies
General Discussion
'West Wing' Star's Wife Unloads on Bill Maher for Attacking Him
By SocialDemocrat61 - 9 hrs ago - 44 replies
'West Wing' Star's Wife Unloads on Bill Maher for Attacking Him
By SocialDemocrat61 - 9 hrs ago - 44 replies
General Discussion
The pig is wearing a baseball cap at the dignified transfer. A disgrace to the nation again.
By mobeau69 - 2 hrs ago - 42 replies
The pig is wearing a baseball cap at the dignified transfer. A disgrace to the nation again.
By mobeau69 - 2 hrs ago - 42 replies
Health
Tinnitus Is Somehow Connected to a Crucial Bodily Function
By SheltieLover - 10 hrs ago - 37 replies
Tinnitus Is Somehow Connected to a Crucial Bodily Function
By SheltieLover - 10 hrs ago - 37 replies
Latest Breaking News
Bessent Says Trump 'May Unsanction' Russian Oil To Try To Bring Down Prices Amid Iran War
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 35 replies
Bessent Says Trump 'May Unsanction' Russian Oil To Try To Bring Down Prices Amid Iran War
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 35 replies
Latest Breaking News
Federal Prosecutor Used Fabricated Quotes in Court Filing (2)
By mahatmakanejeeves - 15 hrs ago - 34 replies
Federal Prosecutor Used Fabricated Quotes in Court Filing (2)
By mahatmakanejeeves - 15 hrs ago - 34 replies
General Discussion
How will you celebrate when Trump finally passes away?
By geekboy009 - 4 hrs ago - 32 replies
How will you celebrate when Trump finally passes away?
By geekboy009 - 4 hrs ago - 32 replies
General Discussion
Did he receive a terminal diagnosis? Is that why...
By mysteryowl - 20 hrs ago - 31 replies
Did he receive a terminal diagnosis? Is that why...
By mysteryowl - 20 hrs ago - 31 replies
General Discussion
The First Nude says her rapist husband wants a country where women can walk down the street without being raped
By Miles Archer - 8 hrs ago - 28 replies
The First Nude says her rapist husband wants a country where women can walk down the street without being raped
By Miles Archer - 8 hrs ago - 28 replies
Latest Breaking News
'She's gone': Mood at DHS shifts after Kristi Noem's departure, sources say
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 28 replies
'She's gone': Mood at DHS shifts after Kristi Noem's departure, sources say
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 28 replies
General Discussion
I did a AI deep dive into what happened to the gold that the US military got from Iraq
By LiberalArkie - 7 hrs ago - 27 replies
I did a AI deep dive into what happened to the gold that the US military got from Iraq
By LiberalArkie - 7 hrs ago - 27 replies
General Discussion
Sen. Chris Murphy: Iran destroys $300 mil radar crucial to missile defense
By deminks - 20 hrs ago - 27 replies
Sen. Chris Murphy: Iran destroys $300 mil radar crucial to missile defense
By deminks - 20 hrs ago - 27 replies
General Discussion
Trump b*ch-slaps the U.K. for "sending two aircraft carriers we don't need to the Middle East after we've already won!"
By Miles Archer - 1 hr ago - 25 replies
Trump b*ch-slaps the U.K. for "sending two aircraft carriers we don't need to the Middle East after we've already won!"
By Miles Archer - 1 hr ago - 25 replies
Latest Breaking News
Fed-up Republicans may soon 'punish' another Trump Cabinet member: report
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 25 replies
Fed-up Republicans may soon 'punish' another Trump Cabinet member: report
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 25 replies
General Discussion
White House blocks intelligence report warning of rising US homeland terror threat linked to Iran war
By alwaysinasnit - 4 hrs ago - 24 replies
White House blocks intelligence report warning of rising US homeland terror threat linked to Iran war
By alwaysinasnit - 4 hrs ago - 24 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump says defense contractors agree to quadruple production of 'exquisite class' weapons
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 24 replies
Trump says defense contractors agree to quadruple production of 'exquisite class' weapons
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 24 replies
General Discussion
Halliburton/KBR facilities burned to rubble in drone strike in Iraq
By Prairie Gates - 9 hrs ago - 22 replies
Halliburton/KBR facilities burned to rubble in drone strike in Iraq
By Prairie Gates - 9 hrs ago - 22 replies
General Discussion
The "I'm sick of seeing Kevin Hassett's smirking lying perpetual idiot grin face" support group. Check in here.
By Miles Archer - 10 hrs ago - 21 replies
The "I'm sick of seeing Kevin Hassett's smirking lying perpetual idiot grin face" support group. Check in here.
By Miles Archer - 10 hrs ago - 21 replies
General Discussion
People Are Calling Meta Ray-Bans "Pervert Glasses" (Futurism, March 6, 2026)
By highplainsdem - 22 hrs ago - 21 replies
People Are Calling Meta Ray-Bans "Pervert Glasses" (Futurism, March 6, 2026)
By highplainsdem - 22 hrs ago - 21 replies
General Discussion
The largest Baptist church in Alabama has announced plans to build a 120-foot statue of President Trump on its campus a
By riversedge - 49 min ago - 20 replies
The largest Baptist church in Alabama has announced plans to build a 120-foot statue of President Trump on its campus a
By riversedge - 49 min ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
Israel has started a large bombing campaign on Iranian oil infrastructure,
By vanessa_ca - 3 hrs ago - 20 replies
Israel has started a large bombing campaign on Iranian oil infrastructure,
By vanessa_ca - 3 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
James Carville demands Democrats dump Ilhan Omar.
By DJ Synikus Makisimus - 21 hrs ago - 20 replies
James Carville demands Democrats dump Ilhan Omar.
By DJ Synikus Makisimus - 21 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
And now, Asster Piece Theater presents - Trump's thoughts on language and interpreters
By underpants - 6 hrs ago - 19 replies
And now, Asster Piece Theater presents - Trump's thoughts on language and interpreters
By underpants - 6 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
Katie Phang: "What kind of dumb shit take is this?"
By red dog 1 - 2 hrs ago - 17 replies
Katie Phang: "What kind of dumb shit take is this?"
By red dog 1 - 2 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
Oh My God -- These New Epstein Files Are Horrifying (Paul For Equality)
By QueerDuck - 5 hrs ago - 17 replies
Oh My God -- These New Epstein Files Are Horrifying (Paul For Equality)
By QueerDuck - 5 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
Your periodic reminder that sometimes we have to look outside of the U.S. for actual, unvarnished, real "NEWS"
By Miles Archer - 10 hrs ago - 17 replies
Your periodic reminder that sometimes we have to look outside of the U.S. for actual, unvarnished, real "NEWS"
By Miles Archer - 10 hrs ago - 17 replies
Latest Breaking News
'Wake up': Israel calls on Australia to join Middle East war
By vanessa_ca - 20 hrs ago - 17 replies
'Wake up': Israel calls on Australia to join Middle East war
By vanessa_ca - 20 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
Drunken Pete: The only Iranians who need to worry are the ones who think they are going to live.
By deminks - 20 hrs ago - 17 replies
Drunken Pete: The only Iranians who need to worry are the ones who think they are going to live.
By deminks - 20 hrs ago - 17 replies
Latest Breaking News
Key Iraq war architect at White House as Iran war rages
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 17 replies
Key Iraq war architect at White House as Iran war rages
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
'There is something going on': Texas Republicans alerted to alarming voting numbers
By sheshe2 - 7 hrs ago - 16 replies
'There is something going on': Texas Republicans alerted to alarming voting numbers
By sheshe2 - 7 hrs ago - 16 replies
The DU Lounge
This or that. Would you rather be a dog or a cat? I think I would rather be a dog.
By debm55 - 21 hrs ago - 16 replies
This or that. Would you rather be a dog or a cat? I think I would rather be a dog.
By debm55 - 21 hrs ago - 16 replies
Latest Breaking News
Senator Brags About How He Manipulated Trump, 79, Into War
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - 14 replies
Senator Brags About How He Manipulated Trump, 79, Into War
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - 14 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump visits Dover air base for dignified transfer of 6 US soldiers
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago - 14 replies
Trump visits Dover air base for dignified transfer of 6 US soldiers
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago - 14 replies
Latest Breaking News
'I'm Not Learning Your Damn Language': Trump Addresses Latin American Leaders at His 'Shield Of The Americas' Summit
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - 14 replies
'I'm Not Learning Your Damn Language': Trump Addresses Latin American Leaders at His 'Shield Of The Americas' Summit
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Canada Is Already at War with the US--We Just Don't Know It Yet
By Swede - 11 hrs ago - 14 replies
Canada Is Already at War with the US--We Just Don't Know It Yet
By Swede - 11 hrs ago - 14 replies
Photography
Warm orange glow of the sun on the horizon after sunset.
By George McGovern - 17 hrs ago - 14 replies
Warm orange glow of the sun on the horizon after sunset.
By George McGovern - 17 hrs ago - 14 replies
The DU Lounge
Swans have one of the coolest water landing techniques ever
By riversedge - 20 hrs ago - 14 replies
Swans have one of the coolest water landing techniques ever
By riversedge - 20 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
trump says he's ruled out having Kurds join Iran war,
By SamuelTheThird - 50 min ago - 13 replies
trump says he's ruled out having Kurds join Iran war,
By SamuelTheThird - 50 min ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Trump's low but not low enough approval numbers.
By edhopper - 6 hrs ago - 13 replies
Trump's low but not low enough approval numbers.
By edhopper - 6 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
"Middle Eastern Countries have said "Thank you, President Trump," and I have said "You're Welcome!"..."
By Miles Archer - 7 hrs ago - 13 replies
"Middle Eastern Countries have said "Thank you, President Trump," and I have said "You're Welcome!"..."
By Miles Archer - 7 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Anyone else get the feeling that this is another war based on lies?
By Kath2 - 7 hrs ago - 13 replies
Anyone else get the feeling that this is another war based on lies?
By Kath2 - 7 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Couple things rattling around in my brain this A.M.:
By PCIntern - 7 hrs ago - 13 replies
Couple things rattling around in my brain this A.M.:
By PCIntern - 7 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
4 Dems voted w/ the Rethugs to fund DHS: Cuellar (TX), Gluesenkamp Perez (WA), Golden (ME), and Don Davis (NC)
By Celerity - 9 hrs ago - 13 replies
4 Dems voted w/ the Rethugs to fund DHS: Cuellar (TX), Gluesenkamp Perez (WA), Golden (ME), and Don Davis (NC)
By Celerity - 9 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Trump: "We increased Orders with the largest Defense Manufacturing Companies..."
By Miles Archer - 11 hrs ago - 13 replies
Trump: "We increased Orders with the largest Defense Manufacturing Companies..."
By Miles Archer - 11 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
We can hope that the financial markets, private equity firms and the banks
By moniss - 21 hrs ago - 13 replies
We can hope that the financial markets, private equity firms and the banks
By moniss - 21 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Noem's husband says it's his "calling from God" to support her in what she decides to do, and she decided to hump Corey
By Miles Archer - 22 hrs ago - 13 replies
Noem's husband says it's his "calling from God" to support her in what she decides to do, and she decided to hump Corey
By Miles Archer - 22 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Here's how to stop construction of the grand ballroom
By Orange Buffoon - 6 hrs ago - 12 replies
Here's how to stop construction of the grand ballroom
By Orange Buffoon - 6 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Who taught Trump this stupid tug of war thing with his handshakes? ... This morning with the President of Paraguay.
By demmiblue - 9 hrs ago - 12 replies
Who taught Trump this stupid tug of war thing with his handshakes? ... This morning with the President of Paraguay.
By demmiblue - 9 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Trump to the UK: "We don't need people that join Wars after we've already won!"
By highplainsdem - 2 hrs ago - 11 replies
Trump to the UK: "We don't need people that join Wars after we've already won!"
By highplainsdem - 2 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
State Department Bypasses Congress to Send Israel More Than 20,000 Bombs
By dalton99a - 7 hrs ago - 11 replies
State Department Bypasses Congress to Send Israel More Than 20,000 Bombs
By dalton99a - 7 hrs ago - 11 replies
Latest Breaking News
Justice Department targets Cuban officials, aims for indictments
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 11 replies
Justice Department targets Cuban officials, aims for indictments
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
markwayne mullin. john wayne gacy. Whenever I hear markie's name, my
By niyad - 23 hrs ago - 11 replies
markwayne mullin. john wayne gacy. Whenever I hear markie's name, my
By niyad - 23 hrs ago - 11 replies
Latest Breaking News
GOP Rep. Kevin Kiley goes independent in longshot bid to stay in Congress
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 10 replies
GOP Rep. Kevin Kiley goes independent in longshot bid to stay in Congress
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Oil prices are at the highest level in 16 years!
By imanamerican63 - 10 hrs ago - 10 replies
Oil prices are at the highest level in 16 years!
By imanamerican63 - 10 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Kristi Noem wedding photo - this is really her!!!
By IcyPeas - 15 hrs ago - 10 replies
Kristi Noem wedding photo - this is really her!!!
By IcyPeas - 15 hrs ago - 10 replies
Forum Spotlight: Environment & Energy
The 'Great Texas Freeze' Killed Thousands of Purple Martins; Biologists Worry Recovery Could Take DecadesNonlinear increase of compound drought-heatwave events since the early 2000s
Data Center That Would Consume As Much Energy As Edmonton Too Much Even For Alberta Regulators
Latest Breaking News
Trump put Noem in the corner during 'Shield of the Americas' special envoy debut
45 min ago - Raw Story
45 min ago - Raw Story
Two in custody after 'suspicious devices' found outside Gracie Mansion amid anti-Islam protest
1 hr ago - NBC News
1 hr ago - NBC News
'I'm Not Learning Your Damn Language': Trump Addresses Latin American Leaders at His 'Shield Of The Americas' Summit
2 hrs ago - MEDIAite
2 hrs ago - MEDIAite
ICE must 'immediately' release immigrant who was detained after calling 911 to help save someone else's life, judge says
3 hrs ago - Law & Crime
3 hrs ago - Law & Crime
Ukraine's low-cost drones draw US, Gulf interest, but wartime ban blocks sales
4 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
4 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
Thousands of Americans evacuated from Middle East on charter flights, State Department says
5 hrs ago - Reuters
5 hrs ago - Reuters
Dozens killed in Lebanon as Israel searches for signs of navigator missing for 40 years
6 hrs ago - AP
6 hrs ago - AP
Trump Cannot End Protections For 350,000 Haitians, U.S. Appeals Court Rules
6 hrs ago - Huff Post/Reuters
6 hrs ago - Huff Post/Reuters
Newsom calls outgoing Homeland Security secretary 'Kosplay Kristi,' demands agency release $500M
7 hrs ago - Politico
7 hrs ago - Politico
Videos show US citizen's shooting death in Texas last year by federal immigration agent
7 hrs ago - AP
7 hrs ago - AP
Pope names veteran Vatican diplomat as ambassador to the US to manage relations with Trump
9 hrs ago - AP
9 hrs ago - AP
U.S. will send anti-drone system to Mideast after successful use in Ukraine, officials say
11 hrs ago - PBS News/AP
11 hrs ago - PBS News/AP
Democrats are probing companies awarded a $220 million ad contract for ties to Noem, Lewandoski
12 hrs ago - msn/NBC News
12 hrs ago - msn/NBC News
'She's gone': Mood at DHS shifts after Kristi Noem's departure, sources say
12 hrs ago - msn/ABC News
12 hrs ago - msn/ABC News
Pentagon taps controversial DOGE employee to lead its AI efforts amid Anthropic fallout
13 hrs ago - The Independent
13 hrs ago - The Independent
California Democrat says Noem ouster is proof DHS shutdown is 'working'
13 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/The Hill
13 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/The Hill
Trump says defense contractors agree to quadruple production of 'exquisite class' weapons
14 hrs ago - The Hill
14 hrs ago - The Hill
Gavin Newsom Calls Kristi Noem a 'Scapegoat' for Stephen Miller: The 'Dark Heart' of the Trump Admin
15 hrs ago - MEDIAite
15 hrs ago - MEDIAite
California US Rep. Darrell Issa to retire in move that raises stakes for GOP holding House control
15 hrs ago - KPBS
15 hrs ago - KPBS
Europeans 'will be legitimate targets' if they join war, Iran's deputy FM warns
20 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
20 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
20 hrs ago - Reuters
20 hrs ago - Reuters
David Copperfield announces last Vegas show, weeks after Epstein ties revealed
22 hrs ago - The Guardian
22 hrs ago - The Guardian
Bessent Says Trump 'May Unsanction' Russian Oil To Try To Bring Down Prices Amid Iran War
23 hrs ago - MEDIAite
23 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Celebrity political long-shot Alvin Greene, 2010 Democratic nominee for US Senate in SC, has died
Yesterday - Post and Courier
Yesterday - Post and Courier
Trump admin unleashes jet ski division in effort to further secure the southern border
Yesterday - Yahoo! News/The Independent
Yesterday - Yahoo! News/The Independent