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General Discussion
Trump tore this down. This was the hallway to a door on the East Wing. He needs to be stopped now.
By Botany - 12 hrs ago - 166 recs
Trump tore this down. This was the hallway to a door on the East Wing. He needs to be stopped now.
By Botany - 12 hrs ago - 166 recs
General Discussion
Destruction of America has always been the plan.
By littlemissmartypants - 9 hrs ago - 138 recs
Destruction of America has always been the plan.
By littlemissmartypants - 9 hrs ago - 138 recs
General Discussion
Governor Newsom blasts the Senate deal: Pathetic. This isn't a deal. It's a surrender. Don't bend the knee!
By Celerity - 2 hrs ago - 91 recs
Governor Newsom blasts the Senate deal: Pathetic. This isn't a deal. It's a surrender. Don't bend the knee!
By Celerity - 2 hrs ago - 91 recs
General Discussion
So we went to store and used all the November SNAP
By orangecrush - 4 hrs ago - 89 recs
So we went to store and used all the November SNAP
By orangecrush - 4 hrs ago - 89 recs
General Discussion
At this point in the shutdown, Democrats need to loudly call for Medicare for All.
By OrlandoDem2 - 13 hrs ago - 89 recs
At this point in the shutdown, Democrats need to loudly call for Medicare for All.
By OrlandoDem2 - 13 hrs ago - 89 recs
Latest Breaking News
GOP Lawmaker Claims He Has 'Repeatedly' Asked Mike Johnson To Bring Back The House To 'Get Us Out Of This Mess'
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 72 recs
GOP Lawmaker Claims He Has 'Repeatedly' Asked Mike Johnson To Bring Back The House To 'Get Us Out Of This Mess'
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 72 recs
General Discussion
Democratic Senator Cortez Masto bought the 2024 and 2025 Walmart Thanksgiving bundles to expose Trump's lie
By highplainsdem - 8 hrs ago - 70 recs
Democratic Senator Cortez Masto bought the 2024 and 2025 Walmart Thanksgiving bundles to expose Trump's lie
By highplainsdem - 8 hrs ago - 70 recs
National Security & Defense
The US Government has quietly removed a memorial to Black soldiers who died in World War II.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 11 hrs ago - 68 recs
The US Government has quietly removed a memorial to Black soldiers who died in World War II.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 11 hrs ago - 68 recs
General Discussion
It's called LEVERAGE...Why the hell would Democratic legislators cave on a budget deal days after HUGE electoral wins?!
By PeaceWave - 3 hrs ago - 57 recs
It's called LEVERAGE...Why the hell would Democratic legislators cave on a budget deal days after HUGE electoral wins?!
By PeaceWave - 3 hrs ago - 57 recs
General Discussion
NO, CNN...Trump DIDN'T "appear to close his eyes." He took a F*CKING 20 MINUTE NAP.
By Miles Archer - 13 hrs ago - 54 recs
NO, CNN...Trump DIDN'T "appear to close his eyes." He took a F*CKING 20 MINUTE NAP.
By Miles Archer - 13 hrs ago - 54 recs
General Discussion
I don't think we should negotiate with Republicans until they can say "the Democratic Party"
By Walleye - 9 hrs ago - 52 recs
I don't think we should negotiate with Republicans until they can say "the Democratic Party"
By Walleye - 9 hrs ago - 52 recs
General Discussion
Dear GOD, Trump really IS that ROTTEN KID with his mom in the toy store SCREAMING "I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT"
By Miles Archer - 12 hrs ago - 50 recs
Dear GOD, Trump really IS that ROTTEN KID with his mom in the toy store SCREAMING "I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT"
By Miles Archer - 12 hrs ago - 50 recs
Latest Breaking News
'For Trump?!' Leader of law firm that struck deal with president 'heckled' at big speech
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 49 recs
'For Trump?!' Leader of law firm that struck deal with president 'heckled' at big speech
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 49 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump Administration Demands States 'Undo' Work to Send Full Food Stamps
By highplainsdem - 11 hrs ago - 48 recs
Trump Administration Demands States 'Undo' Work to Send Full Food Stamps
By highplainsdem - 11 hrs ago - 48 recs
General Discussion
Trump adds a fisherman, a military cadet, and a bus driver to his list of "SUCCESSFUL VENEZUELAN KILLS"
By Miles Archer - 14 hrs ago - 48 recs
Trump adds a fisherman, a military cadet, and a bus driver to his list of "SUCCESSFUL VENEZUELAN KILLS"
By Miles Archer - 14 hrs ago - 48 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump attends another extravagant party at Mar-a-Lago as thousands hit food banks amid shutdown
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 47 recs
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Trump attends another extravagant party at Mar-a-Lago as thousands hit food banks amid shutdown
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 47 recs
General Discussion
Jeff Flake says Trump is 'completely out of touch' with Americans.
By elleng - 15 hrs ago - 46 recs
Jeff Flake says Trump is 'completely out of touch' with Americans.
By elleng - 15 hrs ago - 46 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump promises $2,000 payments to most Americans during Sunday morning Truth Social posting spree
By highplainsdem - 11 hrs ago - 45 recs
Trump promises $2,000 payments to most Americans during Sunday morning Truth Social posting spree
By highplainsdem - 11 hrs ago - 45 recs
General Discussion
Trump posts a claim about DOGE and "royalties linked to Obamacare" that originated on a satirical website.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 10 hrs ago - 39 recs
Trump posts a claim about DOGE and "royalties linked to Obamacare" that originated on a satirical website.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 10 hrs ago - 39 recs
General Discussion
'Are you drunk or a liar?': GOP senator buried for 'misleading' comment about work hours
By turbinetree - 22 hrs ago - 36 recs
'Are you drunk or a liar?': GOP senator buried for 'misleading' comment about work hours
By turbinetree - 22 hrs ago - 36 recs
General Discussion
John Cleary, Wounded in Kent State Shooting, Dies at 74
By BeyondGeography - 19 hrs ago - 34 recs
John Cleary, Wounded in Kent State Shooting, Dies at 74
By BeyondGeography - 19 hrs ago - 34 recs
Latest Breaking News
Israeli survivors of Kristallnacht mark 87th anniversary of Nazi riots amid rising antisemitism
By Omaha Steve - 20 hrs ago - 34 recs
Israeli survivors of Kristallnacht mark 87th anniversary of Nazi riots amid rising antisemitism
By Omaha Steve - 20 hrs ago - 34 recs
Photography
Kind of how fog FEELS in a fire lookout tower .. it can be claustrophobic after a couple of days
By Bo Zarts - 5 hrs ago - 33 recs
Kind of how fog FEELS in a fire lookout tower .. it can be claustrophobic after a couple of days
By Bo Zarts - 5 hrs ago - 33 recs
Liberal YouTubers
SNL - Oval Office Press Conference Cold Open
By Rhiannon12866 - 21 hrs ago - 32 recs
SNL - Oval Office Press Conference Cold Open
By Rhiannon12866 - 21 hrs ago - 32 recs
Latest Breaking News
Gavin Newsom's Team Mocks Trump With 'Biggest Crowd in Texas History' Post
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 31 recs
Gavin Newsom's Team Mocks Trump With 'Biggest Crowd in Texas History' Post
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 31 recs
General Discussion
BRACE YOURSELF...RICK SCOTT claims he's "writing the bill right now" (Trump's new healthcare scam)
By Miles Archer - 10 hrs ago - 31 recs
BRACE YOURSELF...RICK SCOTT claims he's "writing the bill right now" (Trump's new healthcare scam)
By Miles Archer - 10 hrs ago - 31 recs
General Discussion
I think some GOP are breaking ranks -- this from the co founder of The Federalist magazine
By CatWoman - 3 hrs ago - 30 recs
I think some GOP are breaking ranks -- this from the co founder of The Federalist magazine
By CatWoman - 3 hrs ago - 30 recs
Latest Breaking News
'Are you drunk or a liar?': GOP senator buried for 'misleading' comment about work hours
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 27 recs
'Are you drunk or a liar?': GOP senator buried for 'misleading' comment about work hours
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 27 recs
Latest Breaking News
Vandalized monuments, illegal base jumping and 'bear jams': The shutdown is causing havoc at national parks
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 27 recs
Vandalized monuments, illegal base jumping and 'bear jams': The shutdown is causing havoc at national parks
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 27 recs
General Discussion
Trump likes 50 year mortgages rather than 30 year ones:
By applegrove - 20 hrs ago - 27 recs
Trump likes 50 year mortgages rather than 30 year ones:
By applegrove - 20 hrs ago - 27 recs
Latest Breaking News
Donald Trump Proposing 50-Year Mortgages Sparks Backlash
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 25 recs
Donald Trump Proposing 50-Year Mortgages Sparks Backlash
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 25 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Flight Attendant EXPOSES Gov Shut Down Over Intercom, it Goes INSTANTLY VIRAL - Really American
By Rhiannon12866 - 18 hrs ago - 25 recs
Flight Attendant EXPOSES Gov Shut Down Over Intercom, it Goes INSTANTLY VIRAL - Really American
By Rhiannon12866 - 18 hrs ago - 25 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
The reason it constantly seems conservative Evangelicals are out of step with the values of Jesus is because...
By lees1975 - 5 hrs ago - 24 recs
The reason it constantly seems conservative Evangelicals are out of step with the values of Jesus is because...
By lees1975 - 5 hrs ago - 24 recs
General Discussion
Adam Schiff on ABC today: "The president -- 'I'm going out to play golf.'
By red dog 1 - 4 hrs ago - 23 recs
Adam Schiff on ABC today: "The president -- 'I'm going out to play golf.'
By red dog 1 - 4 hrs ago - 23 recs
Latest Breaking News
Newsom calls Trump 'invasive species' at redistricting rally
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 23 recs
Newsom calls Trump 'invasive species' at redistricting rally
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 23 recs
Liberal YouTubers
⚡️Zelenskyy came out with URGENT STATEMENTS to Ukrainians! Something happened that no one expected - War & Politics 24
By Rhiannon12866 - 23 hrs ago - 23 recs
⚡️Zelenskyy came out with URGENT STATEMENTS to Ukrainians! Something happened that no one expected - War & Politics 24
By Rhiannon12866 - 23 hrs ago - 23 recs
Nevada
This is the food distribution line at Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas 11/7/25.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 13 hrs ago - 22 recs
This is the food distribution line at Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas 11/7/25.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 13 hrs ago - 22 recs
Latest Breaking News
Talks to end US shutdown look promising, Senate majority leader says
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 20 recs
Talks to end US shutdown look promising, Senate majority leader says
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 20 recs
District of Columbia
Washington National Cathedral to Host Funeral Service for Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE
By mahatmakanejeeves - 10 hrs ago - 19 recs
Washington National Cathedral to Host Funeral Service for Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE
By mahatmakanejeeves - 10 hrs ago - 19 recs
General Discussion
Schumer, what in the fuck is wrong with you?
By Aviation Pro - 58 min ago - 18 recs
Schumer, what in the fuck is wrong with you?
By Aviation Pro - 58 min ago - 18 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Katie Couric VISIBLY UPSET After Hearing DISTURBING Trump News- Stephanie
By MagaSmash - 10 hrs ago - 18 recs
Katie Couric VISIBLY UPSET After Hearing DISTURBING Trump News- Stephanie
By MagaSmash - 10 hrs ago - 18 recs
Latest Breaking News
Senate Republicans embrace Trump's call - from his Florida golf course - to replace Obamacare
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 18 recs
Senate Republicans embrace Trump's call - from his Florida golf course - to replace Obamacare
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 18 recs
Latest Breaking News
Democrats seize on Trump administration's efforts to fight food stamp payments
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 18 recs
Democrats seize on Trump administration's efforts to fight food stamp payments
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 18 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Jasmine Crockett, Gavin Newsom blow the roof off in surprise rally - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 23 hrs ago - 18 recs
Jasmine Crockett, Gavin Newsom blow the roof off in surprise rally - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 23 hrs ago - 18 recs
General Discussion
No Turquoise Alert for Navajo teen amplifies questions about Arizona's new missing person system
By RandySF - 22 hrs ago - 17 recs
No Turquoise Alert for Navajo teen amplifies questions about Arizona's new missing person system
By RandySF - 22 hrs ago - 17 recs
Latest Breaking News
MLB pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz charged with taking bribes to rig pitches for bettors
By Omaha Steve - 6 hrs ago - 16 recs
MLB pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz charged with taking bribes to rig pitches for bettors
By Omaha Steve - 6 hrs ago - 16 recs
The DU Lounge
Fedora man unmasked: Meet the teen behind the Louvre mystery photo
By mahatmakanejeeves - 7 hrs ago - 16 recs
Fedora man unmasked: Meet the teen behind the Louvre mystery photo
By mahatmakanejeeves - 7 hrs ago - 16 recs
Forum Spotlight: Cooking & Baking
Tried something new tonight: Crispy Gnocchi With Sausage and BroccoliWhat's for Dinner, Sun., Nov. 9, 2025
4 More Homecomings From "German Meals At Oma's" (Granny's) 🌞
Latest Breaking News
Reagan judge vacates lifetime gig to slam Trump: 'I no longer can bear to be restrained'
1 hr ago - Raw Story
1 hr ago - Raw Story
Credit card companies near deal over charging stores - and it could have a big impact on how you shop
2 hrs ago - The Independent
2 hrs ago - The Independent
'Hateful Rhetoric!' GOP Senator Thoroughly Condemns Nick Fuentes When Confronted By NBC's Welker
2 hrs ago - MEDIAite
2 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Flight cuts from government shutdown strain a supply chain that's already stretched thin
3 hrs ago - AP
3 hrs ago - AP
Virginia Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger warns state heading toward "energy crisis"
4 hrs ago - CBS News
4 hrs ago - CBS News
Minneapolis educators, school district announce tentative contract deal, averting strike
5 hrs ago - MPR News
5 hrs ago - MPR News
MLB pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz charged with taking bribes to rig pitches for bettors
6 hrs ago - AP
6 hrs ago - AP
US air travel will fall to a trickle due to shutdown, transportation secretary says
7 hrs ago - Reuters
7 hrs ago - Reuters
Paul Tagliabue, the NFL commissioner who ran the league for 17 years in an era of riches and expansion, has died at 84
8 hrs ago - The associated Press, via WTOP
8 hrs ago - The associated Press, via WTOP
Tim Davie resigns as BBC director general after accusations of 'serious and systemic' bias in coverage
8 hrs ago - The Guardian
8 hrs ago - The Guardian
Democratic and Republican leaders dig in on health care fight as shutdown drags on
9 hrs ago - NBC News
9 hrs ago - NBC News
Trump attends another extravagant party at Mar-a-Lago as thousands hit food banks amid shutdown
10 hrs ago - The Independent
10 hrs ago - The Independent
Trump promises $2,000 payments to most Americans during Sunday morning Truth Social posting spree
11 hrs ago - Independent
11 hrs ago - Independent
'Are you drunk or a liar?': GOP senator buried for 'misleading' comment about work hours
11 hrs ago - Raw Story
11 hrs ago - Raw Story
Images of Trump appearing to close his eyes during Oval Office event spread across social media
13 hrs ago - CNN Politics
13 hrs ago - CNN Politics
'For Trump?!' Leader of law firm that struck deal with president 'heckled' at big speech
14 hrs ago - Raw Story
14 hrs ago - Raw Story
Vandalized monuments, illegal base jumping and 'bear jams': The shutdown is causing havoc at national parks
14 hrs ago - The Independent
14 hrs ago - The Independent
Senate Republicans embrace Trump's call - from his Florida golf course - to replace Obamacare
15 hrs ago - The Guardian
15 hrs ago - The Guardian
GOP Lawmaker Claims He Has 'Repeatedly' Asked Mike Johnson To Bring Back The House To 'Get Us Out Of This Mess'
17 hrs ago - msn/MEDIAite
17 hrs ago - msn/MEDIAite
Israeli survivors of Kristallnacht mark 87th anniversary of Nazi riots amid rising antisemitism
20 hrs ago - AP
20 hrs ago - AP
James Comey case 'coming apart at the seams' as crucial evidence collapses: report
Yesterday - Raw Story
Yesterday - Raw Story
Marjorie Taylor Greene said she took Amtrak train instead as shutdown cancels flights
Yesterday - USA Today
Yesterday - USA Today
"You woke us up": California Gov. Gavin Newsom, energized by Prop 50 redistricting win, thanks Texas
Yesterday - texastribune.org
Yesterday - texastribune.org
Trump Urges Senate Republicans To Give Health Care Money 'Directly To The People' As Shutdown Talks Drag On
Yesterday - Huff Post/Reuters
Yesterday - Huff Post/Reuters
'It's crazy!' Republicans turn on Mike Johnson over alleged bid to block Epstein files
Yesterday - Raw Story
Yesterday - Raw Story
In L.A., federal prosecutors are charging more protesters. A surprising number of cases are falling apart.
Yesterday - NBC News
Yesterday - NBC News
Legal workers got caught up in ICE's biggest raid. Korean Americans haven't forgotten.
Yesterday - USA Today
Yesterday - USA Today
Trump Lashes Out At Democrats From Golf Course-Bound Motorcade Amid Shutdown Chaos
Yesterday - MEDIAite
Yesterday - MEDIAite