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General Discussion
25 Movies, Many Stars, 0 Hits: Hollywood Falls to New Lows
By Coventina - 21 hrs ago - 99 replies
25 Movies, Many Stars, 0 Hits: Hollywood Falls to New Lows
By Coventina - 21 hrs ago - 99 replies
The DU Lounge
Pumpkin pie is a tradition at Thanksgiving meals., but what other pies would you or have you served? Mine would be
By debm55 - 22 hrs ago - 89 replies
Pumpkin pie is a tradition at Thanksgiving meals., but what other pies would you or have you served? Mine would be
By debm55 - 22 hrs ago - 89 replies
General Discussion
Another possible explanation of why Trump is now supporting the release of the Epstein Files:
By Chasstev365 - 23 hrs ago - 71 replies
Another possible explanation of why Trump is now supporting the release of the Epstein Files:
By Chasstev365 - 23 hrs ago - 71 replies
Latest Breaking News
Social Media Erupts as US Flag Seen on the Ground Behind Trump at White House
By riversedge - 19 hrs ago - 61 replies
Social Media Erupts as US Flag Seen on the Ground Behind Trump at White House
By riversedge - 19 hrs ago - 61 replies
General Discussion
NYC council member [Chi Osse] prepares Democratic primary challenge against Hakeem Jeffries
By GJGCA - 16 hrs ago - 48 replies
NYC council member [Chi Osse] prepares Democratic primary challenge against Hakeem Jeffries
By GJGCA - 16 hrs ago - 48 replies
General Discussion
CNN: Staggering Poll Numbers from Latino Voters on Trump
By writes3000 - 15 hrs ago - 40 replies
CNN: Staggering Poll Numbers from Latino Voters on Trump
By writes3000 - 15 hrs ago - 40 replies
General Discussion
Elon Musk Warns 'The Only Way to Get Us Out of the Debt Crisis' and 'Prevent America from Going Bankrupt is AI and Robot
By CentralMass - 16 hrs ago - 40 replies
Elon Musk Warns 'The Only Way to Get Us Out of the Debt Crisis' and 'Prevent America from Going Bankrupt is AI and Robot
By CentralMass - 16 hrs ago - 40 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump says he's talking to Democrats about direct health care payment plan
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 40 replies
Trump says he's talking to Democrats about direct health care payment plan
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 40 replies
General Discussion
BREAKING: Magistrate orders DOJ to turn over grand jury materials to Comey
By In It to Win It - 21 hrs ago - 36 replies
BREAKING: Magistrate orders DOJ to turn over grand jury materials to Comey
By In It to Win It - 21 hrs ago - 36 replies
General Discussion
"Non-Christians living among us are...not entitled to political equality."
By Swede - 18 hrs ago - 34 replies
"Non-Christians living among us are...not entitled to political equality."
By Swede - 18 hrs ago - 34 replies
General Discussion
Holy shit, just saw a release the Epstein files commercial on MNF
By Beetwasher. - 10 hrs ago - 29 replies
Holy shit, just saw a release the Epstein files commercial on MNF
By Beetwasher. - 10 hrs ago - 29 replies
General Discussion
The IMF affair is turning into a scandal...
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 15 hrs ago - 27 replies
The IMF affair is turning into a scandal...
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 15 hrs ago - 27 replies
General Discussion
He's now threatening to pull FIFA out of Seattle
By nolabear - 13 hrs ago - 26 replies
He's now threatening to pull FIFA out of Seattle
By nolabear - 13 hrs ago - 26 replies
General Discussion
'Could bring him down': Senator says Trump was 'clearly at center of child sex ring'
By B.See - 14 hrs ago - 23 replies
'Could bring him down': Senator says Trump was 'clearly at center of child sex ring'
By B.See - 14 hrs ago - 23 replies
General Discussion
If you've been contemplating committing a Federal crime
By Dread Pirate Roberts - 17 hrs ago - 23 replies
If you've been contemplating committing a Federal crime
By Dread Pirate Roberts - 17 hrs ago - 23 replies
General Discussion
Axios: Trump promises $2,000 tariff checks by mid-2026
By Ol Janx Spirit - 15 hrs ago - 21 replies
Axios: Trump promises $2,000 tariff checks by mid-2026
By Ol Janx Spirit - 15 hrs ago - 21 replies
General Discussion
Couldn't Trump just have doctored Epstein records released?
By samsingh - 21 hrs ago - 21 replies
Couldn't Trump just have doctored Epstein records released?
By samsingh - 21 hrs ago - 21 replies
Latest Breaking News
RFK Jr. says new dietary guidelines coming soon: 'We're ending the war on saturated fats'
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 20 replies
RFK Jr. says new dietary guidelines coming soon: 'We're ending the war on saturated fats'
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
Anyone else getting blocked by Miami Cloudflare?
By Baitball Blogger - 1 hr ago - 19 replies
Anyone else getting blocked by Miami Cloudflare?
By Baitball Blogger - 1 hr ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
Someone Has Posted that the Epstein Files Have Been Released in GD
By MineralMan - 17 hrs ago - 19 replies
Someone Has Posted that the Epstein Files Have Been Released in GD
By MineralMan - 17 hrs ago - 19 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
We're at one of those "never before in our history" moments.
By lees1975 - 21 hrs ago - 18 replies
We're at one of those "never before in our history" moments.
By lees1975 - 21 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
If you want nice clothes now you can rent them.
By Diamond_Dog - 23 hrs ago - 18 replies
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If you want nice clothes now you can rent them.
By Diamond_Dog - 23 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
I think Trump knows something about his health.
By Coventina - 9 hrs ago - 17 replies
I think Trump knows something about his health.
By Coventina - 9 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
Ken Burns "American Revolution" discussing Washington's slave owning
By dflprincess - 11 hrs ago - 17 replies
Ken Burns "American Revolution" discussing Washington's slave owning
By dflprincess - 11 hrs ago - 17 replies
Latest Breaking News
Florida grandfather, born in refugee camp, nabbed by ICE after 70 years in US
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 12 hrs ago - 17 replies
Florida grandfather, born in refugee camp, nabbed by ICE after 70 years in US
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 12 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
Jeff Tiedrich's tweet about Face the Nation host Margaret Brennan
By red dog 1 - 15 hrs ago - 17 replies
Jeff Tiedrich's tweet about Face the Nation host Margaret Brennan
By red dog 1 - 15 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
YOU KNEW Trump had an escape hatch in his "RELEASE the Epstein files, NOTHING to hide" order...right?
By Miles Archer - 19 hrs ago - 17 replies
YOU KNEW Trump had an escape hatch in his "RELEASE the Epstein files, NOTHING to hide" order...right?
By Miles Archer - 19 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
USA Today, Shut Down Poll: Everything that is wrong with the Media
By edhopper - 22 hrs ago - 17 replies
USA Today, Shut Down Poll: Everything that is wrong with the Media
By edhopper - 22 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
Leavitt blames Democrats for Epstein cover-up.
By applegrove - 16 hrs ago - 16 replies
Leavitt blames Democrats for Epstein cover-up.
By applegrove - 16 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
Here's an attorney friend of mine's take on the "scrubbing" of the Epstein files:
By Sogo - 19 hrs ago - 16 replies
Here's an attorney friend of mine's take on the "scrubbing" of the Epstein files:
By Sogo - 19 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
Don't blame women for men's loneliness. Blame capitalism
By marmar - 23 hrs ago - 16 replies
Don't blame women for men's loneliness. Blame capitalism
By marmar - 23 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
Leopards ate my face - admitting it is the first step:
By applegrove - 9 hrs ago - 15 replies
Leopards ate my face - admitting it is the first step:
By applegrove - 9 hrs ago - 15 replies
Latest Breaking News
Elizabeth Warren calls on Harvard to sever ties with Larry Summers after new Jeffrey Epstein emails
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 18 hrs ago - 15 replies
Elizabeth Warren calls on Harvard to sever ties with Larry Summers after new Jeffrey Epstein emails
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 18 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Hassett: "There could be a little bit of an almost quiet time in the labor market" thanks to AI & not needing new hires
By highplainsdem - 20 hrs ago - 15 replies
Hassett: "There could be a little bit of an almost quiet time in the labor market" thanks to AI & not needing new hires
By highplainsdem - 20 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Missouri Town Will Pay $500K To Settle Lawsuit Over Deputy Shooting Blind and Deaf Dog
By In It to Win It - 17 hrs ago - 14 replies
Missouri Town Will Pay $500K To Settle Lawsuit Over Deputy Shooting Blind and Deaf Dog
By In It to Win It - 17 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Unless your household is a "working family," NO $2,000 Trump tariff rebate for you!
By PeaceWave - 18 hrs ago - 14 replies
Unless your household is a "working family," NO $2,000 Trump tariff rebate for you!
By PeaceWave - 18 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
The Official Voice of the US Government Is Cruel, Gross, and Weird. What Is That Doing to Us?
By sheshe2 - 22 hrs ago - 14 replies
The Official Voice of the US Government Is Cruel, Gross, and Weird. What Is That Doing to Us?
By sheshe2 - 22 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Just minutes ago, live on ABC's Monday Night Football, we premiered a new campaign featuring victims of Jeffrey Epstein
By littlemissmartypants - 8 hrs ago - 13 replies
Just minutes ago, live on ABC's Monday Night Football, we premiered a new campaign featuring victims of Jeffrey Epstein
By littlemissmartypants - 8 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
86 more social security checks before 23% cut in benefits if nothing is done...4 years to do something if Dems win 2028
By NowsTheTime - 11 hrs ago - 13 replies
86 more social security checks before 23% cut in benefits if nothing is done...4 years to do something if Dems win 2028
By NowsTheTime - 11 hrs ago - 13 replies
Latest Breaking News
Supreme Court won't review loudspeaker prayers at state football championship
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 13 replies
Supreme Court won't review loudspeaker prayers at state football championship
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Chris Daughtry Has Had It with AI Fakes: 'This Is Absolute Bullshit'
By highplainsdem - 18 hrs ago - 13 replies
Chris Daughtry Has Had It with AI Fakes: 'This Is Absolute Bullshit'
By highplainsdem - 18 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
A homecoming--in one piece, too, despite Putin's best efforts.
By DFW - 16 hrs ago - 12 replies
A homecoming--in one piece, too, despite Putin's best efforts.
By DFW - 16 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
America's 2nd Biggest Burger Chain Admits Defeat--490 Wendy's Shut Down
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 18 hrs ago - 12 replies
America's 2nd Biggest Burger Chain Admits Defeat--490 Wendy's Shut Down
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 18 hrs ago - 12 replies
Latest Breaking News
Peter Thiel Is Reportedly Dumping Nvidia Stock Amid AI Bubble Jitters
By highplainsdem - 19 hrs ago - 12 replies
Peter Thiel Is Reportedly Dumping Nvidia Stock Amid AI Bubble Jitters
By highplainsdem - 19 hrs ago - 12 replies
Humor
Orange Julius Caesar, meet your gorilla compatriot.
By generalbetrayus - 21 hrs ago - 12 replies
Orange Julius Caesar, meet your gorilla compatriot.
By generalbetrayus - 21 hrs ago - 12 replies
Football
Early Poll: Which Team will win the SuperBowl this season? (Poll)
By milestogo - 21 hrs ago - 12 replies
Early Poll: Which Team will win the SuperBowl this season? (Poll)
By milestogo - 21 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
One of the most devastatingly beautiful things I've ever seen - The Pale Blue Dot, by Carl Sagan.
By sir pball - 10 hrs ago - 11 replies
One of the most devastatingly beautiful things I've ever seen - The Pale Blue Dot, by Carl Sagan.
By sir pball - 10 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Flagpoles at White House risk Helicopter Operations
By LetMyPeopleVote - 12 hrs ago - 11 replies
Flagpoles at White House risk Helicopter Operations
By LetMyPeopleVote - 12 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Why does #Trump have his feet elevated on a stool??
By riversedge - 15 hrs ago - 11 replies
Why does #Trump have his feet elevated on a stool??
By riversedge - 15 hrs ago - 11 replies
The DU Lounge
Question for DU men: where can I get hubby some good sweatpants at a good price? LL Bean is all out of them in his size
By CTyankee - 17 hrs ago - 11 replies
Question for DU men: where can I get hubby some good sweatpants at a good price? LL Bean is all out of them in his size
By CTyankee - 17 hrs ago - 11 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump takes affordability pitch to McDonald's
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 11 replies
Trump takes affordability pitch to McDonald's
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
President Trump walks past the flag at the White House, which has fallen to the ground
By StrictlyRockers - 20 hrs ago - 11 replies
President Trump walks past the flag at the White House, which has fallen to the ground
By StrictlyRockers - 20 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
🚨 15 DAYS UNTIL TN-7 SPECIAL ELECTION! 🚨 Election Calendar, Activists' Lists, and Donation Links
By Wednesdays - 21 hrs ago - 11 replies
🚨 15 DAYS UNTIL TN-7 SPECIAL ELECTION! 🚨 Election Calendar, Activists' Lists, and Donation Links
By Wednesdays - 21 hrs ago - 11 replies
Latest Breaking News
White House aides had to kill one of Trump's home improvement plans for the Oval Office
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - 10 replies
White House aides had to kill one of Trump's home improvement plans for the Oval Office
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Larry Summers is "Stepping Back" from Public Life After Epstein Scandal - The Bulwark
By ihaveaquestion - 10 hrs ago - 10 replies
Larry Summers is "Stepping Back" from Public Life After Epstein Scandal - The Bulwark
By ihaveaquestion - 10 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Ok, I tried it again, at least 5 times over two years, Jessie Waters, how does he still have a show
By Shellback Squid - 12 hrs ago - 10 replies
Ok, I tried it again, at least 5 times over two years, Jessie Waters, how does he still have a show
By Shellback Squid - 12 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
"Some men just want to watch the world burn."
By Aviation Pro - 12 hrs ago - 10 replies
"Some men just want to watch the world burn."
By Aviation Pro - 12 hrs ago - 10 replies
The DU Lounge
Star Bangled Banner at the Cowboys-Raiders game.
By OAITW r.2.0 - 12 hrs ago - 10 replies
Star Bangled Banner at the Cowboys-Raiders game.
By OAITW r.2.0 - 12 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Trump ranting insanely in a speech to McDonald's franchise owners
By highplainsdem - 13 hrs ago - 10 replies
Trump ranting insanely in a speech to McDonald's franchise owners
By highplainsdem - 13 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
I know I'm going to hell - but every time I see Barron Trump, I'm reminded strongly of Lurch
By Coventina - 13 hrs ago - 10 replies
I know I'm going to hell - but every time I see Barron Trump, I'm reminded strongly of Lurch
By Coventina - 13 hrs ago - 10 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump says he will sell F-35s to Saudi Arabia on eve of crown prince's Washington visit
By demmiblue - 17 hrs ago - 10 replies
Trump says he will sell F-35s to Saudi Arabia on eve of crown prince's Washington visit
By demmiblue - 17 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
'Our Enemy Now is Canada': Alan Dershowitz Calls for 'Sanctions' Against Neighbor Over Israel Policy
By Swede - 18 hrs ago - 10 replies
'Our Enemy Now is Canada': Alan Dershowitz Calls for 'Sanctions' Against Neighbor Over Israel Policy
By Swede - 18 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Locals in North Carolina resist ICE Agents trying to kidnap a local business owner
By StrictlyRockers - 18 hrs ago - 10 replies
Locals in North Carolina resist ICE Agents trying to kidnap a local business owner
By StrictlyRockers - 18 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
What Trump might be up to on the Epstein files:
By applegrove - 8 hrs ago - 9 replies
What Trump might be up to on the Epstein files:
By applegrove - 8 hrs ago - 9 replies
Forum Spotlight: Latin America
Analysis The 'Donroe Doctrine': Trump's bid to control the Western HemisphereMaduro dares Trump to "face-to-face" conversation
It's obvious that Trump is targeting Venezuela for one thing above all else
Latest Breaking News
Democrats' bill would strip provision from funding bill that allowed senators to sue over phone records
34 min ago - ABC News
34 min ago - ABC News
Democratic proposed bill would put new restrictions on donations to Trump's ballroom
47 min ago - ABC News
47 min ago - ABC News
Feds bringing North Carolina immigration enforcement actions to Raleigh, mayor says, as they stay in Charlotte as well
1 hr ago - CBS News/AP
1 hr ago - CBS News/AP
'They have total impunity': West Bank settler violence surges after Gaza ceasefire
1 hr ago - The Guardian
1 hr ago - The Guardian
The White House Intervened on Behalf of Accused Sex Trafficker Andrew Tate During a Federal Investigation
1 hr ago - ProPublica
1 hr ago - ProPublica
Lawyers for Fed governor accuse Trump administration of 'cherry-picking' facts in fraud case
2 hrs ago - The Guardian
2 hrs ago - The Guardian
Trump says he would be 'OK' launching strikes in Mexico to fight drug smuggling
2 hrs ago - msn/NBC News
2 hrs ago - msn/NBC News
White House aides had to kill one of Trump's home improvement plans for the Oval Office
3 hrs ago - The Independent
3 hrs ago - The Independent
Matt Gaetz's producer fired after posting wildly antisemitic video that sparked turmoil at the MAGA network
5 hrs ago - The Independent
5 hrs ago - The Independent
Florida grandfather, born in refugee camp, nabbed by ICE after 70 years in US
12 hrs ago - Tampa Bay Times
12 hrs ago - Tampa Bay Times
RFK Jr. says new dietary guidelines coming soon: 'We're ending the war on saturated fats'
13 hrs ago - The Hill
13 hrs ago - The Hill
Growing number struggle to pay bills as Trump faces cost of living pressure
14 hrs ago - The Independent
14 hrs ago - The Independent
Democrats seek to halt Trump's reported plan to sell off student loan portfolio
15 hrs ago - The Hill
15 hrs ago - The Hill
Federal agents make 130 arrests in 48 hours as immigration crackdown puts Charlotte on edge
15 hrs ago - ABC News
15 hrs ago - ABC News
Indiana man charged in fatal shooting of cleaning woman who accidentally went to wrong home
15 hrs ago - ABC News
15 hrs ago - ABC News
Congress extends critical Farm Bill for a third time. It's a relief for farmers, but raises concerns
15 hrs ago - KCUR Kansas City, MO/NPR
15 hrs ago - KCUR Kansas City, MO/NPR
Justice Department official told prosecutors that U.S. should 'just sink' drug boats
16 hrs ago - NPR
16 hrs ago - NPR
'Thank You Mr. President!' Nick Fuentes Grateful for Trump's Comments About Getting 'The Word Out'
16 hrs ago - MEDIAite
16 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Trump says he will sell F-35s to Saudi Arabia on eve of crown prince's Washington visit
17 hrs ago - AP
17 hrs ago - AP
Senators propose bill to require PPE for wildland firefighters, but some have reservations
17 hrs ago - NBC News
17 hrs ago - NBC News
Supreme Court won't review loudspeaker prayers at state football championship
18 hrs ago - Courthouse News Service
18 hrs ago - Courthouse News Service
Elizabeth Warren calls on Harvard to sever ties with Larry Summers after new Jeffrey Epstein emails
18 hrs ago - CNN
18 hrs ago - CNN
FEMA head resigns. Richardson had been hard to reach during Texas floods.
19 hrs ago - Washington Post
19 hrs ago - Washington Post
Supreme Court to review rescinded Trump policy of turning away asylum seekers at the border
19 hrs ago - CNN Politics
19 hrs ago - CNN Politics