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All By Himself: John Fetterman insists he is in good health. But staffers past and present say they no longer recognize
By demmiblue - 12 hrs ago - 87 replies
All By Himself: John Fetterman insists he is in good health. But staffers past and present say they no longer recognize
By demmiblue - 12 hrs ago - 87 replies
General Discussion
Public Notice: Trump's brain is gone. It really should be a bigger story.
By Dennis Donovan - 8 hrs ago - 67 replies
Public Notice: Trump's brain is gone. It really should be a bigger story.
By Dennis Donovan - 8 hrs ago - 67 replies
General Discussion
2026, I simply don't trust the voters to turn over Congress to the Dems.
By edhopper - 11 hrs ago - 63 replies
2026, I simply don't trust the voters to turn over Congress to the Dems.
By edhopper - 11 hrs ago - 63 replies
Latest Breaking News
President Trump orders Corporation for Public Broadcasting to end federal funding for NPR and PBS
By mahatmakanejeeves - 15 hrs ago - 59 replies
President Trump orders Corporation for Public Broadcasting to end federal funding for NPR and PBS
By mahatmakanejeeves - 15 hrs ago - 59 replies
General Discussion
Actress/comedian Ruth Buzzi has passed away.
By imanamerican63 - 10 hrs ago - 52 replies
Actress/comedian Ruth Buzzi has passed away.
By imanamerican63 - 10 hrs ago - 52 replies
General Discussion
Why is Trump obsessed about taking children away from their parents?
By Irish_Dem - 8 hrs ago - 37 replies
Why is Trump obsessed about taking children away from their parents?
By Irish_Dem - 8 hrs ago - 37 replies
General Discussion
This is really bothering me. WHY is the Declaration of Independence behind a curtain in the Oval Office?
By mountain grammy - 7 hrs ago - 34 replies
This is really bothering me. WHY is the Declaration of Independence behind a curtain in the Oval Office?
By mountain grammy - 7 hrs ago - 34 replies
Artists
Update, I will remove this post if it's not appropriate, but several of my friends are in this forum so I hope it is
By LiberalLoner - 8 hrs ago - 34 replies
Update, I will remove this post if it's not appropriate, but several of my friends are in this forum so I hope it is
By LiberalLoner - 8 hrs ago - 34 replies
General Discussion
Always be watching for what is not spoken of.
By MineralMan - 5 hrs ago - 32 replies
Always be watching for what is not spoken of.
By MineralMan - 5 hrs ago - 32 replies
General Discussion
Why Smart People Don't Care About Social Life - Schopenhauer
By Uncle Joe - 6 hrs ago - 32 replies
Why Smart People Don't Care About Social Life - Schopenhauer
By Uncle Joe - 6 hrs ago - 32 replies
Latest Breaking News
U.S. payroll growth totals 177,000 in April, topping expectations
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 31 replies
U.S. payroll growth totals 177,000 in April, topping expectations
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 31 replies
General Discussion
A massive tariff on millions of Americans' purchases just went into effect -- cue the chaos
By marmar - 11 hrs ago - 29 replies
A massive tariff on millions of Americans' purchases just went into effect -- cue the chaos
By marmar - 11 hrs ago - 29 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump Says 'Internet People' Like Musk 'All Hated Me' and 'Now They're Kissing My Ass'
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 29 replies
Trump Says 'Internet People' Like Musk 'All Hated Me' and 'Now They're Kissing My Ass'
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 29 replies
General Discussion
Uh-oh, winger katy Tur just announced that starting Monday, her show...
By brush - 4 hrs ago - 28 replies
Uh-oh, winger katy Tur just announced that starting Monday, her show...
By brush - 4 hrs ago - 28 replies
General Discussion
They're Coming for the Truth-Tellers: Bondi's Plan to Jail Journalists Is How Democracies Die & Dictatorships Begin
By erronis - 10 hrs ago - 28 replies
They're Coming for the Truth-Tellers: Bondi's Plan to Jail Journalists Is How Democracies Die & Dictatorships Begin
By erronis - 10 hrs ago - 28 replies
General Discussion
Real Time with Bill Maher guests - Friday, May 2, 2025
By Rhiannon12866 - 15 hrs ago - 28 replies
Real Time with Bill Maher guests - Friday, May 2, 2025
By Rhiannon12866 - 15 hrs ago - 28 replies
Latest Breaking News
Texas attacks fluoride toothpastes as "dangerous," probes makers
By ruet - 5 hrs ago - 25 replies
Texas attacks fluoride toothpastes as "dangerous," probes makers
By ruet - 5 hrs ago - 25 replies
General Discussion
Woman raises $250,000 after hurling racist abuse at 5-year-old in viral video: report
By cbabe - 10 hrs ago - 24 replies
Woman raises $250,000 after hurling racist abuse at 5-year-old in viral video: report
By cbabe - 10 hrs ago - 24 replies
General Discussion
I always thought Stephen Miller looked familiar.
By cojoel - 3 hrs ago - 22 replies
I always thought Stephen Miller looked familiar.
By cojoel - 3 hrs ago - 22 replies
Latest Breaking News
Updated Covid vaccines for the fall may be in jeopardy under Kennedy's new rules
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 22 replies
Updated Covid vaccines for the fall may be in jeopardy under Kennedy's new rules
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 22 replies
Latest Breaking News
In DC Speech, Charles Koch Speaks of 'the Mess' He Sees the Country In
By SouthBayDem - 19 hrs ago - 20 replies
In DC Speech, Charles Koch Speaks of 'the Mess' He Sees the Country In
By SouthBayDem - 19 hrs ago - 20 replies
Latest Breaking News
Judge rules Trump executive order targeting law firm Perkins Coie is unconstitutional
By mahatmakanejeeves - 2 hrs ago - 19 replies
Judge rules Trump executive order targeting law firm Perkins Coie is unconstitutional
By mahatmakanejeeves - 2 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
FYI: William769 has a new post up in DU Community Help. You might want to have a look. It's important.
By CaliforniaPeggy - 19 hrs ago - 19 replies
FYI: William769 has a new post up in DU Community Help. You might want to have a look. It's important.
By CaliforniaPeggy - 19 hrs ago - 19 replies
Latest Breaking News
Kennedy Orders Search for New Measles Treatments Instead of Urging Vaccination
By highplainsdem - 4 hrs ago - 18 replies
Kennedy Orders Search for New Measles Treatments Instead of Urging Vaccination
By highplainsdem - 4 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
Approval Rating Collapses With Rural Americans
By struggle4progress - 7 hrs ago - 18 replies
Approval Rating Collapses With Rural Americans
By struggle4progress - 7 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
Army plans for a potential parade on Fatass McTraitor's birthday call for 6,600 soldiers
By 634-5789 - 15 hrs ago - 18 replies
Army plans for a potential parade on Fatass McTraitor's birthday call for 6,600 soldiers
By 634-5789 - 15 hrs ago - 18 replies
Latest Breaking News
Drones strike ship carrying aid to Gaza, organizers say
By Omaha Steve - 7 hrs ago - 17 replies
Drones strike ship carrying aid to Gaza, organizers say
By Omaha Steve - 7 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
Stephen Miller emerges as top contender for Trump's next national security adviser
By dalton99a - 8 hrs ago - 17 replies
Stephen Miller emerges as top contender for Trump's next national security adviser
By dalton99a - 8 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
Draft Dodgers do not deserve a military parade
By LetMyPeopleVote - 2 hrs ago - 16 replies
Draft Dodgers do not deserve a military parade
By LetMyPeopleVote - 2 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
Is the Republic Lost? Preparing for the long term.
By Bread and Circuses - 2 hrs ago - 16 replies
Is the Republic Lost? Preparing for the long term.
By Bread and Circuses - 2 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
Krasnov you are screwing with my grand daughters. This is personal.
By Botany - 7 hrs ago - 16 replies
Krasnov you are screwing with my grand daughters. This is personal.
By Botany - 7 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
Lawrence just called him "Donny Two Dolls."
By Amaryllis - 22 hrs ago - 16 replies
Lawrence just called him "Donny Two Dolls."
By Amaryllis - 22 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
Kennedy Issues Demands for Vaccine Approvals That Could Affect Fall Covid Boosters
By Nevilledog - 23 hrs ago - 16 replies
Kennedy Issues Demands for Vaccine Approvals That Could Affect Fall Covid Boosters
By Nevilledog - 23 hrs ago - 16 replies
Latest Breaking News
President Trump picks Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick to lead religion commission in DC
By walkingman - 23 hrs ago - 16 replies
President Trump picks Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick to lead religion commission in DC
By walkingman - 23 hrs ago - 16 replies
Latest Breaking News
US weather forecasting is more crippled than previously known as hurricane season nears
By TrumanTheTiger - 9 hrs ago - 15 replies
US weather forecasting is more crippled than previously known as hurricane season nears
By TrumanTheTiger - 9 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Trump is planning 'purge' of White House staff after ousting Waltz, report says
By Eugene - 2 hrs ago - 14 replies
Trump is planning 'purge' of White House staff after ousting Waltz, report says
By Eugene - 2 hrs ago - 14 replies
Latest Breaking News
Senate Republicans raise red flags about Trump's private dinner with his meme coin holders
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - 14 replies
Senate Republicans raise red flags about Trump's private dinner with his meme coin holders
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - 14 replies
Latest Breaking News
US steps back from peace talks, saying it won't mediate between Russia and Ukraine
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - 13 replies
US steps back from peace talks, saying it won't mediate between Russia and Ukraine
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Goodbye to North America's oldest company: 355-year-old legendary business declares bankruptcy
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 5 hrs ago - 13 replies
Goodbye to North America's oldest company: 355-year-old legendary business declares bankruptcy
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 5 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
CPB, PBS, and NPR respond to Donald Trump's new illegal executive order trying to defund public media
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 6 hrs ago - 13 replies
CPB, PBS, and NPR respond to Donald Trump's new illegal executive order trying to defund public media
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 6 hrs ago - 13 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump repeats that the government will revoke Harvard's tax-exempt status
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 13 replies
Trump repeats that the government will revoke Harvard's tax-exempt status
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
CNN: Trump turns civil rights upside down in 'biggest rollback' since Reconstruction
By Dennis Donovan - 13 hrs ago - 13 replies
CNN: Trump turns civil rights upside down in 'biggest rollback' since Reconstruction
By Dennis Donovan - 13 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Trump signs exec order cutting funding to NPR and PBS: "ENDING TAXPAYER SUBSIDIZATION OF BIASED MEDIA"
By Demovictory9 - 17 hrs ago - 13 replies
Trump signs exec order cutting funding to NPR and PBS: "ENDING TAXPAYER SUBSIDIZATION OF BIASED MEDIA"
By Demovictory9 - 17 hrs ago - 13 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Trump's SECRET DIRT on Lindsey Graham EXPOSED! - Malcolm Nance - Political Voices Network
By Rhiannon12866 - 20 hrs ago - 13 replies
Trump's SECRET DIRT on Lindsey Graham EXPOSED! - Malcolm Nance - Political Voices Network
By Rhiannon12866 - 20 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
"This Man's Brain Is Cooked": People Are Reacting To Donald Trump's Latest Bizarre Rant And It's Really...Something
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 23 hrs ago - 13 replies
"This Man's Brain Is Cooked": People Are Reacting To Donald Trump's Latest Bizarre Rant And It's Really...Something
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 23 hrs ago - 13 replies
Latest Breaking News
Oil and gas supplier says Tesla is 'refusing to pay' $2 million in past-due bills - and that chaotic staffing has only
By highplainsdem - 5 hrs ago - 12 replies
Oil and gas supplier says Tesla is 'refusing to pay' $2 million in past-due bills - and that chaotic staffing has only
By highplainsdem - 5 hrs ago - 12 replies
Latest Breaking News
Donald Trump Declares Two New Days of Celebration
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 12 replies
Donald Trump Declares Two New Days of Celebration
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 12 replies
The DU Lounge
12 Years Ago A Vet Told Wife & I To Have Tabby Cat Put Down
By gab13by13 - 7 hrs ago - 12 replies
12 Years Ago A Vet Told Wife & I To Have Tabby Cat Put Down
By gab13by13 - 7 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
At least 6600 soldiers, 150 vehicles, 50 helicopters, 7 bands, 2000 civilians for Trump's birthday parade
By dalton99a - 9 hrs ago - 12 replies
At least 6600 soldiers, 150 vehicles, 50 helicopters, 7 bands, 2000 civilians for Trump's birthday parade
By dalton99a - 9 hrs ago - 12 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump administration plans major downsizing at U.S. spy agencies
By Zorro - 2 hrs ago - 11 replies
Trump administration plans major downsizing at U.S. spy agencies
By Zorro - 2 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
How ARE they reconciling "YOU MUST ALL SUFFER, IT'S NECESSARY" with a $55 m Military parade for Trump?
By Miles Archer - 2 hrs ago - 11 replies
How ARE they reconciling "YOU MUST ALL SUFFER, IT'S NECESSARY" with a $55 m Military parade for Trump?
By Miles Archer - 2 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
AlterNet: 'Losing the base': MTG goes on massive rant against Trump
By Dennis Donovan - 6 hrs ago - 11 replies
AlterNet: 'Losing the base': MTG goes on massive rant against Trump
By Dennis Donovan - 6 hrs ago - 11 replies
Latest Breaking News
Senate votes to overturn EPA rule that limits 7 hazardous air pollutants
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 11 replies
Senate votes to overturn EPA rule that limits 7 hazardous air pollutants
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Let's name positive traits of previous Republican presidemts
By yardwork - 10 hrs ago - 11 replies
Let's name positive traits of previous Republican presidemts
By yardwork - 10 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Maybe it is my media diet, or maybe my prediction/intuition is wrong, but it seems
By RockRaven - 22 hrs ago - 11 replies
Maybe it is my media diet, or maybe my prediction/intuition is wrong, but it seems
By RockRaven - 22 hrs ago - 11 replies
The DU Lounge
Chinese robot flips out and attacks engineers during testing.
By jmbar2 - 10 hrs ago - 10 replies
Chinese robot flips out and attacks engineers during testing.
By jmbar2 - 10 hrs ago - 10 replies
Latest Breaking News
Jill Sobule, the singer-songwriter known for 'I Kissed a Girl,' has died in a fire
By Polybius - 18 hrs ago - 10 replies
Jill Sobule, the singer-songwriter known for 'I Kissed a Girl,' has died in a fire
By Polybius - 18 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Studies say many Trump supporters like authoritarianism:
By applegrove - 19 hrs ago - 10 replies
Studies say many Trump supporters like authoritarianism:
By applegrove - 19 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Trump Allies Sue John Roberts To Give White House Control Of Court System
By In It to Win It - 9 hrs ago - 9 replies
Trump Allies Sue John Roberts To Give White House Control Of Court System
By In It to Win It - 9 hrs ago - 9 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Top Dem Just Made Marge Greene EAT HER OWN WORDS! - Really American
By Rhiannon12866 - 12 hrs ago - 9 replies
Top Dem Just Made Marge Greene EAT HER OWN WORDS! - Really American
By Rhiannon12866 - 12 hrs ago - 9 replies
Forum Spotlight: Illinois
NBC News: IL man gets 53 years for killing 6 yr old Palestinian boy and wounding his motherChicago Tribune: 17 students injured in school bus collision on Southwest Side, police say
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Latest Breaking News
Trump administration settles with Maine over funding freeze after dispute over trans athletes
31 min ago - Associated Press, via NBC News
31 min ago - Associated Press, via NBC News
'Do not expect white smoke': Carney lowers expectations for first Trump sit-down
45 min ago - Politico
45 min ago - Politico
"Whole Foods lost, the workers won": NLRB officer sides with union in certification fight
1 hr ago - Salon
1 hr ago - Salon
DOJ reaches agreement in principle to settle lawsuit brought by family of Ashli Babbitt
1 hr ago - ABC News
1 hr ago - ABC News
Senate Republicans raise red flags about Trump's private dinner with his meme coin holders
2 hrs ago - NBC News
2 hrs ago - NBC News
Judge rules Trump executive order targeting law firm Perkins Coie is unconstitutional
2 hrs ago - CBS News
2 hrs ago - CBS News
7 people are dead after a truck and tour van collided near Yellowstone, police say
3 hrs ago - Associated Press, via WTOP
3 hrs ago - Associated Press, via WTOP
US steps back from peace talks, saying it won't mediate between Russia and Ukraine
3 hrs ago - The Independent
3 hrs ago - The Independent
Republicans Consider Shifting Cost Of Food Benefits To States, With Cuts Likely
4 hrs ago - Huff Post
4 hrs ago - Huff Post
Apple partnering with startup Anthropic on AI-powered coding platform, Bloomberg News reports
4 hrs ago - Reuters
4 hrs ago - Reuters
Oil and gas supplier says Tesla is 'refusing to pay' $2 million in past-due bills - and that chaotic staffing has only
5 hrs ago - Independent
5 hrs ago - Independent
Democratic senators call for investigation into Elon Musk's foreign deals involving Starlink
6 hrs ago - NBC News
6 hrs ago - NBC News
Abbe Lowell starts firm to take on Trump -- and hires renegade ex-Skadden associate
8 hrs ago - Business Insider
8 hrs ago - Business Insider
US weather forecasting is more crippled than previously known as hurricane season nears
9 hrs ago - CNN
9 hrs ago - CNN
UAW Members Strike at Lockheed Martin, as Company Announces $1.7 Billion in First Quarter Profits
9 hrs ago - UAW
9 hrs ago - UAW
Top House Armed Forces Dem: Waltz confirmation will be an 'in-depth look at Signalgate'
11 hrs ago - The Hill
11 hrs ago - The Hill
Justice Department sues Hawaii, Michigan, Vermont and New York over state climate actions
11 hrs ago - AP
11 hrs ago - AP
Some in GOP want big cuts to food assistance in Trump's tax bill. Committee chairs say no.
13 hrs ago - Washington Post
13 hrs ago - Washington Post
Bernie Sanders joins May Day protesters in Philly to rally for workers and immigrants, and against Trump
13 hrs ago - Philadelphia Inquirer
13 hrs ago - Philadelphia Inquirer
Nebraska U.S. Rep. Don Bacon and national Republicans scoff at Dem candidates for 2026
14 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
14 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
Trump Says 'Internet People' Like Musk 'All Hated Me' and 'Now They're Kissing My Ass'
14 hrs ago - MEDIAite
14 hrs ago - MEDIAite
'The opposite of diversity is segregation': Judge castigates Trump over anti-DEI policies, but says he cannot intervene
14 hrs ago - Law & Crime
14 hrs ago - Law & Crime
President Trump orders Corporation for Public Broadcasting to end federal funding for NPR and PBS
15 hrs ago - CNN
15 hrs ago - CNN
Updated Covid vaccines for the fall may be in jeopardy under Kennedy's new rules
15 hrs ago - NBC News
15 hrs ago - NBC News
U.S. Labor Unions Demand 'Brother' Kilmar Abrego Garcia's Return From El Salvador
15 hrs ago - Huff Post
15 hrs ago - Huff Post
White House has 'no specific timeline' to release Epstein files despite Trump's promises
16 hrs ago - The Independent
16 hrs ago - The Independent