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We are home... here are the driving test results
By Omaha Steve - 18 hrs ago - 205 recs
We are home... here are the driving test results
By Omaha Steve - 18 hrs ago - 205 recs
General Discussion
Dem Rep Jim McGovern Reveals Sudden Death of Daughter, 23
By babylonsister - 22 hrs ago - 170 recs
Dem Rep Jim McGovern Reveals Sudden Death of Daughter, 23
By babylonsister - 22 hrs ago - 170 recs
General Discussion
Magazine Cover Puts A World Of Hurt On Trump's First 100 Days
By William769 - 4 hrs ago - 131 recs
Magazine Cover Puts A World Of Hurt On Trump's First 100 Days
By William769 - 4 hrs ago - 131 recs
General Discussion
"I want a president who is tougher on Putin than he is on Harvard."
By IrishBubbaLiberal - 20 hrs ago - 127 recs
"I want a president who is tougher on Putin than he is on Harvard."
By IrishBubbaLiberal - 20 hrs ago - 127 recs
General Discussion
Fox Reporter Says the Trump White House Is Giving Wall Street Executives Inside Info on Tariff Negotiations.
By D. Spaulding - 21 hrs ago - 107 recs
Fox Reporter Says the Trump White House Is Giving Wall Street Executives Inside Info on Tariff Negotiations.
By D. Spaulding - 21 hrs ago - 107 recs
General Discussion
Yesterday, 99% of @LeviStraussCo . shareholders voted to continue support for DEI, continuing to reaffirm the value of d
By riversedge - 7 hrs ago - 90 recs
Yesterday, 99% of @LeviStraussCo . shareholders voted to continue support for DEI, continuing to reaffirm the value of d
By riversedge - 7 hrs ago - 90 recs
General Discussion
Everybody who thought Letitia James lied on real estate documents is wrong
By SARose - 17 hrs ago - 83 recs
Everybody who thought Letitia James lied on real estate documents is wrong
By SARose - 17 hrs ago - 83 recs
General Discussion
Republicans are approaching their last opportunity to get off the train.
By kentuck - 3 hrs ago - 73 recs
Republicans are approaching their last opportunity to get off the train.
By kentuck - 3 hrs ago - 73 recs
Latest Breaking News
More than 50 House Democrats demand answers after whistleblower report on DOGE
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 65 recs
More than 50 House Democrats demand answers after whistleblower report on DOGE
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 65 recs
Latest Breaking News
Crowd turns rowdy at U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts' town hall in Kearney
By Omaha Steve - 5 hrs ago - 64 recs
Crowd turns rowdy at U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts' town hall in Kearney
By Omaha Steve - 5 hrs ago - 64 recs
Liberal YouTubers
I'VE BEEN WARNED: DO NOT LEAVE THE COUNTRY
By Behind the Aegis - 20 hrs ago - 63 recs
I'VE BEEN WARNED: DO NOT LEAVE THE COUNTRY
By Behind the Aegis - 20 hrs ago - 63 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
Jim Acosta: "Pull the Plug on the White House Correspondents Dinner"
By FakeNoose - 1 hr ago - 59 recs
Jim Acosta: "Pull the Plug on the White House Correspondents Dinner"
By FakeNoose - 1 hr ago - 59 recs
General Discussion
Why Trump's proposed $5k baby bonus is an insult to women.
By SunSeeker - 18 hrs ago - 59 recs
Why Trump's proposed $5k baby bonus is an insult to women.
By SunSeeker - 18 hrs ago - 59 recs
General Discussion
Edmunds purchased a Cybertruck to road test, it was totaled before that happened
By Demovictory9 - 9 hrs ago - 58 recs
Edmunds purchased a Cybertruck to road test, it was totaled before that happened
By Demovictory9 - 9 hrs ago - 58 recs
General Discussion
Musk Goons Purged Living U.S. Citizens from Social Security
By Nevilledog - 23 hrs ago - 58 recs
Musk Goons Purged Living U.S. Citizens from Social Security
By Nevilledog - 23 hrs ago - 58 recs
General Discussion
04/25 Mike Luckovich: Master negotiator
By LetMyPeopleVote - 20 hrs ago - 52 recs
04/25 Mike Luckovich: Master negotiator
By LetMyPeopleVote - 20 hrs ago - 52 recs
General Discussion
"You Aren't Actually A Terrorist Just Because A Member Of Congress From Georgia Says You Are"
By Uncle Joe - 21 hrs ago - 51 recs
"You Aren't Actually A Terrorist Just Because A Member Of Congress From Georgia Says You Are"
By Uncle Joe - 21 hrs ago - 51 recs
General Discussion
BBC: London Marathon boycotts X after 'descent into gutter'
By Dennis Donovan - 5 hrs ago - 47 recs
BBC: London Marathon boycotts X after 'descent into gutter'
By Dennis Donovan - 5 hrs ago - 47 recs
General Discussion
It is time for President Zelenski to tell Putin...
By Enter stage left - 15 hrs ago - 47 recs
It is time for President Zelenski to tell Putin...
By Enter stage left - 15 hrs ago - 47 recs
General Discussion
Tomasky: Trump Just Did the Most Corrupt Thing Any President Has Ever Done
By Nevilledog - 1 hr ago - 45 recs
Tomasky: Trump Just Did the Most Corrupt Thing Any President Has Ever Done
By Nevilledog - 1 hr ago - 45 recs
General Discussion
WTF? USDA withdraws a plan to limit salmonella levels in raw poultry
By spanone - 15 hrs ago - 45 recs
WTF? USDA withdraws a plan to limit salmonella levels in raw poultry
By spanone - 15 hrs ago - 45 recs
Latest Breaking News
Judge Halts Trump's Anti-Voting Executive Order
By LetMyPeopleVote - 23 hrs ago - 41 recs
Judge Halts Trump's Anti-Voting Executive Order
By LetMyPeopleVote - 23 hrs ago - 41 recs
General Discussion
China cancels 12,000 metric tons of US pork shipments
By nitpicked - 7 hrs ago - 40 recs
China cancels 12,000 metric tons of US pork shipments
By nitpicked - 7 hrs ago - 40 recs
General Discussion
Illinois governor eyes retaliation against El Salvador over Abrego Garcia
By struggle4progress - 15 hrs ago - 40 recs
Illinois governor eyes retaliation against El Salvador over Abrego Garcia
By struggle4progress - 15 hrs ago - 40 recs
General Discussion
CBS News: Biden to attend Pope Francis' funeral
By Dennis Donovan - 3 hrs ago - 39 recs
CBS News: Biden to attend Pope Francis' funeral
By Dennis Donovan - 3 hrs ago - 39 recs
Cable News Clips
'Who's that guy?' Rachel Maddow bursts into laughter at Trump's altered image - Rachel Maddow - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 6 hrs ago - 39 recs
'Who's that guy?' Rachel Maddow bursts into laughter at Trump's altered image - Rachel Maddow - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 6 hrs ago - 39 recs
Canada
tRrump can't stop trash talking Canada. That may be the reminder we need
By BlueWavePsych - 3 hrs ago - 37 recs
tRrump can't stop trash talking Canada. That may be the reminder we need
By BlueWavePsych - 3 hrs ago - 37 recs
Latest Breaking News
Experiments to dim the sun given green light
By highplainsdem - 19 hrs ago - 37 recs
Experiments to dim the sun given green light
By highplainsdem - 19 hrs ago - 37 recs
Latest Breaking News
Senior Russian general killed by car bomb in Moscow
By Best_man23 - 5 hrs ago - 36 recs
Senior Russian general killed by car bomb in Moscow
By Best_man23 - 5 hrs ago - 36 recs
General Discussion
Hegseth had an unsecured internet line set up in his office to connect to Signal, AP sources say
By Nevilledog - 19 hrs ago - 36 recs
Hegseth had an unsecured internet line set up in his office to connect to Signal, AP sources say
By Nevilledog - 19 hrs ago - 36 recs
General Discussion
Adam Mockler: Musk in screaming match, kicked out of White House after claimed sensitive leak to Russians!
By TheBlackAdder - 22 hrs ago - 36 recs
Adam Mockler: Musk in screaming match, kicked out of White House after claimed sensitive leak to Russians!
By TheBlackAdder - 22 hrs ago - 36 recs
Latest Breaking News
Mahmoud Khalil was arrested without a warrant, DHS lawyers say
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 32 recs
Mahmoud Khalil was arrested without a warrant, DHS lawyers say
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 32 recs
Latest Breaking News
George Santos sentenced to over 7 years in federal fraud case
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - 31 recs
George Santos sentenced to over 7 years in federal fraud case
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - 31 recs
Latest Breaking News
California passes Japan as fourth largest economy
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 31 recs
California passes Japan as fourth largest economy
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 31 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump administration says it sent 4 alleged migrant gang members to El Salvador despite court order
By groundloop - 20 hrs ago - 29 recs
Trump administration says it sent 4 alleged migrant gang members to El Salvador despite court order
By groundloop - 20 hrs ago - 29 recs
General Discussion
Today's Classic Tom the Dancing Bug is deep.
By JohnnyRingo - 14 hrs ago - 27 recs
Today's Classic Tom the Dancing Bug is deep.
By JohnnyRingo - 14 hrs ago - 27 recs
Latin America
Remains of 5,000-year-old noblewoman found in Peru dig
By Judi Lynn - 7 hrs ago - 25 recs
Remains of 5,000-year-old noblewoman found in Peru dig
By Judi Lynn - 7 hrs ago - 25 recs
General Discussion
Supply shortage wave will roll from LA/SFO starting about May 25, reaching NYC about June 5.
By Bernardo de La Paz - 13 hrs ago - 24 recs
Supply shortage wave will roll from LA/SFO starting about May 25, reaching NYC about June 5.
By Bernardo de La Paz - 13 hrs ago - 24 recs
Latest Breaking News
A CEO with 500 workers explains why he's suing Trump over tariffs: "This path is catastrophic"
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 24 recs
A CEO with 500 workers explains why he's suing Trump over tariffs: "This path is catastrophic"
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 24 recs
General Discussion
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: What to know about Hannah Dugan, the Milwaukee judge arrested amid ICE investigation on 4/25
By Dennis Donovan - 1 hr ago - 23 recs
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: What to know about Hannah Dugan, the Milwaukee judge arrested amid ICE investigation on 4/25
By Dennis Donovan - 1 hr ago - 23 recs
Latest Breaking News
'The Democratic Party in Florida is dead': Top Florida Senate Dem leaves party
By Jose Garcia - 16 hrs ago - 23 recs
'The Democratic Party in Florida is dead': Top Florida Senate Dem leaves party
By Jose Garcia - 16 hrs ago - 23 recs
General Discussion
Friend I grew up with born in Mexico naturalized
By ALBliberal - 14 hrs ago - 22 recs
Friend I grew up with born in Mexico naturalized
By ALBliberal - 14 hrs ago - 22 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Trump FOLDS as SCOTUS Calls His BLUFF - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 15 hrs ago - 22 recs
Trump FOLDS as SCOTUS Calls His BLUFF - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 15 hrs ago - 22 recs
General Discussion
After month of searching, man learns from News that DHS sent brother to El Salvador
By struggle4progress - 15 hrs ago - 21 recs
After month of searching, man learns from News that DHS sent brother to El Salvador
By struggle4progress - 15 hrs ago - 21 recs
General Discussion
Was This White House Press Release Written by "The Onion"?
By Celerity - 16 hrs ago - 21 recs
Was This White House Press Release Written by "The Onion"?
By Celerity - 16 hrs ago - 21 recs
Photography
Here's my collection for today from El Segundo's Farmer's Market!
By CaliforniaPeggy - 17 hrs ago - 21 recs
Here's my collection for today from El Segundo's Farmer's Market!
By CaliforniaPeggy - 17 hrs ago - 21 recs
Latest Breaking News
Pentagon to resume medical care for transgender troops
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 21 recs
Pentagon to resume medical care for transgender troops
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 21 recs
General Discussion
Hyattsville PD said that "at no time" did its officers identify Kilmar Abrego Garcia as a MS-13 member
By Nevilledog - 19 hrs ago - 21 recs
Hyattsville PD said that "at no time" did its officers identify Kilmar Abrego Garcia as a MS-13 member
By Nevilledog - 19 hrs ago - 21 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump scraps $3.8B contract for immigrant detention camp -- days after issuing it
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 21 recs
Trump scraps $3.8B contract for immigrant detention camp -- days after issuing it
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 21 recs
Latest Breaking News
DOJ accidentally files document outlining flaws with Trump administration's plan to kill NYC congestion pricing
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 20 recs
DOJ accidentally files document outlining flaws with Trump administration's plan to kill NYC congestion pricing
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 20 recs
General Discussion
ICE backs down, says it will restore status of thousands of foreign students
By Nevilledog - 1 hr ago - 18 recs
ICE backs down, says it will restore status of thousands of foreign students
By Nevilledog - 1 hr ago - 18 recs
General Discussion
so chuck schumer said we have to wait for 47s ratings to plummet before acting. so I'm
By msongs - 14 hrs ago - 18 recs
so chuck schumer said we have to wait for 47s ratings to plummet before acting. so I'm
By msongs - 14 hrs ago - 18 recs
General Discussion
Trump Comes Up With New Plan to Gut Social Security
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 17 hrs ago - 18 recs
Trump Comes Up With New Plan to Gut Social Security
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 17 hrs ago - 18 recs
Latest Breaking News
It's a s*** show': Department of Transportation scrambles to keep staff who accepted resignations
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 18 recs
It's a s*** show': Department of Transportation scrambles to keep staff who accepted resignations
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 18 recs
General Discussion
The Smithsonian PURGE: Trump Team Removes Artifacts of Black Resistance
By Nevilledog - 1 hr ago - 17 recs
The Smithsonian PURGE: Trump Team Removes Artifacts of Black Resistance
By Nevilledog - 1 hr ago - 17 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump Appears Unaware Supreme Court Ruled 9-0 Against Him: 'That's Not What My People Told Me'
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - 17 recs
Trump Appears Unaware Supreme Court Ruled 9-0 Against Him: 'That's Not What My People Told Me'
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - 17 recs
General Discussion
Public Notice: Lisa Murkowski reveals the ugly nature of Trump's rule
By Dennis Donovan - 3 hrs ago - 17 recs
Public Notice: Lisa Murkowski reveals the ugly nature of Trump's rule
By Dennis Donovan - 3 hrs ago - 17 recs
Liberal YouTubers
The One Man Who can Save the World Economy From Trump w/ Ali Velshi - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 18 hrs ago - 17 recs
The One Man Who can Save the World Economy From Trump w/ Ali Velshi - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 18 hrs ago - 17 recs
Science
Bonobos form girl groups to fend off male aggression, study says
By Jilly_in_VA - 23 hrs ago - 17 recs
Bonobos form girl groups to fend off male aggression, study says
By Jilly_in_VA - 23 hrs ago - 17 recs
Latest Breaking News
FBI arrests Wisconsin Judge Dugan for obstruction, escalates Trump immigration enforcement effort
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - 16 recs
FBI arrests Wisconsin Judge Dugan for obstruction, escalates Trump immigration enforcement effort
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - 16 recs
Latest Breaking News
Mexico is banning Noem's 'propaganda' ads telling people not to come to America
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 16 recs
Mexico is banning Noem's 'propaganda' ads telling people not to come to America
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 16 recs
Foreign Affairs
Putin has been watching Trump since the '70s - Malcolm Nance - Times Radio
By TexasTowelie - 9 hrs ago - 16 recs
Putin has been watching Trump since the '70s - Malcolm Nance - Times Radio
By TexasTowelie - 9 hrs ago - 16 recs
Forum Spotlight: Automobile Enthusiasts
Smart car, grown up electric.$20K after rebate EV pickup backed by Bezos..Direct to consumer... Looks like a neat around town runabout.
Vermont falls short on EV Sales as dealers push back against climate rules
Latest Breaking News
Fears of racial profiling swirl over registration policy for immigrants in the US illegally
1 hr ago - AP
1 hr ago - AP
Michele Fiore is 3rd Scientologist Trump has pardoned (that we know of)
1 hr ago - The Underground Bunker at Substack by Tony Ortega
1 hr ago - The Underground Bunker at Substack by Tony Ortega
Trump Appears Unaware Supreme Court Ruled 9-0 Against Him: 'That's Not What My People Told Me'
2 hrs ago - MEDIAite
2 hrs ago - MEDIAite
FBI arrests Wisconsin Judge Dugan for obstruction, escalates Trump immigration enforcement effort
2 hrs ago - CNBC
2 hrs ago - CNBC
Product shortages and empty store shelves loom with falling shipments from China
3 hrs ago - NBC News
3 hrs ago - NBC News
ICE to spend up to $45 billion on contractors for immigrant detention, deportation
3 hrs ago - USA Today
3 hrs ago - USA Today
UNRWA not immune from lawsuits in US, DoJ says, arguing Oct. 7 victims' suit can go ahead
4 hrs ago - Times of Israel
4 hrs ago - Times of Israel
US emergency agency plan requires nearly all staff to be deployed, draft memo shows
6 hrs ago - Reuters
6 hrs ago - Reuters
Mexico is banning Noem's 'propaganda' ads telling people not to come to America
6 hrs ago - The Independent
6 hrs ago - The Independent
DOJ giving migrants 'no less than 12 hours' to indicate they intend to contest AEA removal
7 hrs ago - ABC News
7 hrs ago - ABC News
Trump's first-term pick to run the National Science Foundation quits: 'I have done all I can'
8 hrs ago - CNN Science
8 hrs ago - CNN Science
Four States Have Asked USDA to Let Them Ban Soda, Candy From Food Assistance Program
8 hrs ago - US News and World Report/Reuters
8 hrs ago - US News and World Report/Reuters
Oversight Democrat questions how CDC can provide public records without staffers
9 hrs ago - The Hill
9 hrs ago - The Hill
Arkansas appeals Trump administration denial of federal aid for tornado recovery
10 hrs ago - msn/The Hill
10 hrs ago - msn/The Hill
It's a s*** show': Department of Transportation scrambles to keep staff who accepted resignations
17 hrs ago - The Independent
17 hrs ago - The Independent
Exclusive: Trump administration moved Venezuelan to Texas for possible deportation despite judge's order
18 hrs ago - Reuters
18 hrs ago - Reuters
Hegseth had an unsecured internet line set up in his office to connect to Signal, AP sources say
18 hrs ago - AP
18 hrs ago - AP
DOJ accidentally files document outlining flaws with Trump administration's plan to kill NYC congestion pricing
19 hrs ago - ABC News
19 hrs ago - ABC News
Furor over Trump's targeting of law firms heats up with court fight and ad campaign
19 hrs ago - NBC News
19 hrs ago - NBC News
States could lose infrastructure funding over immigration, DEI: Transportation secretary
19 hrs ago - The Hill
19 hrs ago - The Hill
State and local election officials question agency about Trump's attempt to overhaul operations
20 hrs ago - PBS News/AP
20 hrs ago - PBS News/AP
Trump administration says it sent 4 alleged migrant gang members to El Salvador despite court order
20 hrs ago - ABC News
20 hrs ago - ABC News
Bipartisan group of lawmakers pushes DOJ to restore grant opportunities to combat domestic violence
21 hrs ago - NBC News
21 hrs ago - NBC News
Trump scraps $3.8B contract for immigrant detention camp -- days after issuing it
22 hrs ago - Raw Story/ProPublica
22 hrs ago - Raw Story/ProPublica
Republican task force chief wants to shield Fed from political influence, including Trump
22 hrs ago - Reuters
22 hrs ago - Reuters