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Chief Justice John Roberts says American public wrongly views the justices as 'political actors'
By In It to Win It - 15 hrs ago - 60 replies
Chief Justice John Roberts says American public wrongly views the justices as 'political actors'
By In It to Win It - 15 hrs ago - 60 replies
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When you were a child or teen, what fast food place did you like to go to? I honestly did not go as my parents did not
By debm55 - 23 hrs ago - 59 replies
When you were a child or teen, what fast food place did you like to go to? I honestly did not go as my parents did not
By debm55 - 23 hrs ago - 59 replies
Latest Breaking News
Chief Justice John Roberts says Supreme Court is not political
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 50 replies
Chief Justice John Roberts says Supreme Court is not political
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 50 replies
General Discussion
Must be quite a shock to see this vulgar return of overt white racism
By malaise - 15 hrs ago - 50 replies
Must be quite a shock to see this vulgar return of overt white racism
By malaise - 15 hrs ago - 50 replies
General Discussion
Trump Sparks Social Media Backlash After Telling a Little Girl She Is too Short For Volleyball
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 22 hrs ago - 50 replies
Trump Sparks Social Media Backlash After Telling a Little Girl She Is too Short For Volleyball
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 22 hrs ago - 50 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump Official Drops Odd Boast About Economy: 'Credit Card Spending Is Through the Roof!'
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 36 replies
Trump Official Drops Odd Boast About Economy: 'Credit Card Spending Is Through the Roof!'
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 36 replies
General Discussion
Are we sitting ducks for a Hantavirus epidemic? (POLL) (Poll)
By orangecrush - 19 hrs ago - 34 replies
Are we sitting ducks for a Hantavirus epidemic? (POLL) (Poll)
By orangecrush - 19 hrs ago - 34 replies
General Discussion
"BUT IS THE SPIDER OK?" Pudgy Teen Rambo Rittenhouse hospitalized after spider bite. CANDLELIGHT VIGIL! POOR KYLE!
By Miles Archer - 20 hrs ago - 34 replies
"BUT IS THE SPIDER OK?" Pudgy Teen Rambo Rittenhouse hospitalized after spider bite. CANDLELIGHT VIGIL! POOR KYLE!
By Miles Archer - 20 hrs ago - 34 replies
General Discussion
Krasnov Is Reinstating The Obama/Iran Nuclear Agreement - With His Name On it
By gab13by13 - 4 hrs ago - 33 replies
Krasnov Is Reinstating The Obama/Iran Nuclear Agreement - With His Name On it
By gab13by13 - 4 hrs ago - 33 replies
General Discussion
The First Nude: "Most know my husband as the strong commander in chief, but his empathy transcends the role..."
By Miles Archer - 21 hrs ago - 31 replies
The First Nude: "Most know my husband as the strong commander in chief, but his empathy transcends the role..."
By Miles Archer - 21 hrs ago - 31 replies
Latest Breaking News
Donald Trump Moves to Freeze Paying $83 Million to E. Jean Carroll
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 30 replies
Donald Trump Moves to Freeze Paying $83 Million to E. Jean Carroll
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 30 replies
General Discussion
U.S. so-called "negotiators" are incompetent liars.
By pat_k - 20 hrs ago - 26 replies
U.S. so-called "negotiators" are incompetent liars.
By pat_k - 20 hrs ago - 26 replies
Environment & Energy
Brilliant idea for ocean based power generation on front page of the Financial Times yesterday
By Pluvious - 22 hrs ago - 26 replies
Brilliant idea for ocean based power generation on front page of the Financial Times yesterday
By Pluvious - 22 hrs ago - 26 replies
General Discussion
So now we know why Trump is desperate for his underground bunker.
By Baitball Blogger - 5 hrs ago - 25 replies
So now we know why Trump is desperate for his underground bunker.
By Baitball Blogger - 5 hrs ago - 25 replies
General Discussion
Bill Banning Whites-Only Housing Passes by Just One Vote
By applegrove - 19 hrs ago - 25 replies
Bill Banning Whites-Only Housing Passes by Just One Vote
By applegrove - 19 hrs ago - 25 replies
General Discussion
Trump's big PGA event was a flop, and I love that. He doesn't even talk about his big event because it was a flop.
By Swede - 2 hrs ago - 24 replies
Trump's big PGA event was a flop, and I love that. He doesn't even talk about his big event because it was a flop.
By Swede - 2 hrs ago - 24 replies
Latest Breaking News
Possible Epstein Suicide Note Is Released
By demmiblue - 17 hrs ago - 23 replies
Possible Epstein Suicide Note Is Released
By demmiblue - 17 hrs ago - 23 replies
Latest Breaking News
Kash Patel's Personalized Bourbon Stash
By riversedge - 17 hrs ago - 21 replies
Kash Patel's Personalized Bourbon Stash
By riversedge - 17 hrs ago - 21 replies
General Discussion
NY real estate titan likens the phrase 'tax the rich' to racial slurs said the top 1% "should be praised and thanked"
By yaesu - 22 hrs ago - 21 replies
NY real estate titan likens the phrase 'tax the rich' to racial slurs said the top 1% "should be praised and thanked"
By yaesu - 22 hrs ago - 21 replies
General Discussion
Secret Service Officer Accused Of Public Masturbation After Guarding Trump At Golf Tourney
By RandySF - 10 hrs ago - 20 replies
Secret Service Officer Accused Of Public Masturbation After Guarding Trump At Golf Tourney
By RandySF - 10 hrs ago - 20 replies
Latest Breaking News
'Wow!' Trump Posts Chart Boasting That His War Against Iran Has So Far Been Shorter Than WWII, Vietnam
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 19 replies
'Wow!' Trump Posts Chart Boasting That His War Against Iran Has So Far Been Shorter Than WWII, Vietnam
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
Holy shit this is real (2026 Freedom 250 Grand Prix One Nation T-Shirt):
By demmiblue - 21 hrs ago - 19 replies
Holy shit this is real (2026 Freedom 250 Grand Prix One Nation T-Shirt):
By demmiblue - 21 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
What the fuck is going on with that rats nest on his fucking head?
By Aviation Pro - 23 hrs ago - 19 replies
What the fuck is going on with that rats nest on his fucking head?
By Aviation Pro - 23 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
29 Passengers Got Off Hantavirus Cruise Ship After First Death--Flight Attendant Hospitalized With Symptoms
By Liberal In Texas - 2 hrs ago - 18 replies
29 Passengers Got Off Hantavirus Cruise Ship After First Death--Flight Attendant Hospitalized With Symptoms
By Liberal In Texas - 2 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
RFK Jr. fired every full-time CDC cruise ship sanitation inspector ahead of the Hantavirus cruise ship outbreak.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 34 min ago - 15 replies
RFK Jr. fired every full-time CDC cruise ship sanitation inspector ahead of the Hantavirus cruise ship outbreak.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 34 min ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
The Ballroom funding perfectly explained ✅
By underpants - 5 hrs ago - 15 replies
The Ballroom funding perfectly explained ✅
By underpants - 5 hrs ago - 15 replies
Latest Breaking News
DOJ probing $2.6 billion in oil trades related to Iran war, sources say
By lostincalifornia - 3 hrs ago - 14 replies
DOJ probing $2.6 billion in oil trades related to Iran war, sources say
By lostincalifornia - 3 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
***BREAKING NEWS**** Iran- "Trump's Operation Trust Me Bro Failed."
By DemocratSinceBirth - 16 hrs ago - 14 replies
***BREAKING NEWS**** Iran- "Trump's Operation Trust Me Bro Failed."
By DemocratSinceBirth - 16 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
"The Scariest Photo in My Gallery" -- Warning: graphic and disturbing. Image and story from Imgur
By erronis - 22 hrs ago - 14 replies
"The Scariest Photo in My Gallery" -- Warning: graphic and disturbing. Image and story from Imgur
By erronis - 22 hrs ago - 14 replies
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What did the bath tub say to the toilet? Answer is you look flushed or you look drained.
By debm55 - 2 hrs ago - 13 replies
What did the bath tub say to the toilet? Answer is you look flushed or you look drained.
By debm55 - 2 hrs ago - 13 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump counterterrorism strategy targets 'violent left-wing extremists' with 'transgender ideology'
By highplainsdem - 14 hrs ago - 13 replies
Trump counterterrorism strategy targets 'violent left-wing extremists' with 'transgender ideology'
By highplainsdem - 14 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
California landowners who cut 38 trees in Oakland hills hit with $915,000 fine
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 19 hrs ago - 13 replies
California landowners who cut 38 trees in Oakland hills hit with $915,000 fine
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 19 hrs ago - 13 replies
Virginia
Per Meidas Touch, Sen Louise Lucas' office was raided by the FBI this morning
By PunkinPi - 23 hrs ago - 13 replies
Per Meidas Touch, Sen Louise Lucas' office was raided by the FBI this morning
By PunkinPi - 23 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Republican says it's 'pretty clear' Trump is on team Putin
By B.See - 14 hrs ago - 12 replies
Republican says it's 'pretty clear' Trump is on team Putin
By B.See - 14 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
OK...I KNOW I'm not the only one who saw CAPS and !!!!! in the "Epstein Suicide Note" and went "HMMMMMMM...."
By Miles Archer - 14 hrs ago - 12 replies
OK...I KNOW I'm not the only one who saw CAPS and !!!!! in the "Epstein Suicide Note" and went "HMMMMMMM...."
By Miles Archer - 14 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
US aims for Fourth of July to deploy Qatar-gifted jet as Air Force One
By dalton99a - 16 hrs ago - 12 replies
US aims for Fourth of July to deploy Qatar-gifted jet as Air Force One
By dalton99a - 16 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Crowd bursts into laughter as Melania Trump tries to tout husband's empathy
By turbinetree - 18 hrs ago - 12 replies
Crowd bursts into laughter as Melania Trump tries to tout husband's empathy
By turbinetree - 18 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Dementia Digest 5-6-26: "A lot of people say, 'What do you mean by sea? Is it see? Like vision?' No, it's sea, SEA."
By Miles Archer - 19 hrs ago - 12 replies
Dementia Digest 5-6-26: "A lot of people say, 'What do you mean by sea? Is it see? Like vision?' No, it's sea, SEA."
By Miles Archer - 19 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Trump wants to paint the Eisenhower office building white. Now a key federal agency considers it
By dalton99a - 1 hr ago - 11 replies
Trump wants to paint the Eisenhower office building white. Now a key federal agency considers it
By dalton99a - 1 hr ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
John Roberts Is George Wallace With A Harvard Law Degree - Crooks & Liars
By justaprogressive - 2 hrs ago - 11 replies
John Roberts Is George Wallace With A Harvard Law Degree - Crooks & Liars
By justaprogressive - 2 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Has anyone noticed all the "he is almost dead" memes on liberal podcasts?
By BigmanPigman - 9 hrs ago - 11 replies
Has anyone noticed all the "he is almost dead" memes on liberal podcasts?
By BigmanPigman - 9 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Walgreens shuts hundreds of stores as protests grow
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 21 hrs ago - 11 replies
Walgreens shuts hundreds of stores as protests grow
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 21 hrs ago - 11 replies
Cable News Clips
Trump-Backed Candidates Win Big in Midwest Primaries - TODAY
By TexasTowelie - 22 hrs ago - 11 replies
Trump-Backed Candidates Win Big in Midwest Primaries - TODAY
By TexasTowelie - 22 hrs ago - 11 replies
Latest Breaking News
Iran has hit far more U.S. military assets than reported, satellite images show
By Zorro - 23 hrs ago - 11 replies
Iran has hit far more U.S. military assets than reported, satellite images show
By Zorro - 23 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Trump's new 'gargantuan shakedown' may be the last straw for voters: expert
By turbinetree - 1 hr ago - 10 replies
Trump's new 'gargantuan shakedown' may be the last straw for voters: expert
By turbinetree - 1 hr ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
John Roberts explains that the reason you're pissed at the SCOTUS is that you suck, and you're f*cking stupid.
By Miles Archer - 3 hrs ago - 10 replies
John Roberts explains that the reason you're pissed at the SCOTUS is that you suck, and you're f*cking stupid.
By Miles Archer - 3 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Do most Americans understand that the Republican party's redistricting is a nakedky partisan move aimed at cheating?
By Chasstev365 - 4 hrs ago - 10 replies
Do most Americans understand that the Republican party's redistricting is a nakedky partisan move aimed at cheating?
By Chasstev365 - 4 hrs ago - 10 replies
Photography
Pretty, peaceful twilight sky. No. 3, could be Jupiter visible mid-frame.
By George McGovern - 10 hrs ago - 10 replies
Pretty, peaceful twilight sky. No. 3, could be Jupiter visible mid-frame.
By George McGovern - 10 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Is it the "pee tapes", or simply hero worship? While reading the don bacon
By niyad - 11 hrs ago - 10 replies
Is it the "pee tapes", or simply hero worship? While reading the don bacon
By niyad - 11 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Explain to me how Trump defaming a woman he raped falls under his "presidential immunity" benediction?
By Miles Archer - 15 hrs ago - 10 replies
Explain to me how Trump defaming a woman he raped falls under his "presidential immunity" benediction?
By Miles Archer - 15 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Swastikas, Hitler graffiti spray painted on NYC synagogue, homes
By Behind the Aegis - 19 hrs ago - 10 replies
Swastikas, Hitler graffiti spray painted on NYC synagogue, homes
By Behind the Aegis - 19 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Republicans fall one vote short on bill to criminalize blowing whistles to warn of ICE
By cbabe - 23 hrs ago - 10 replies
Republicans fall one vote short on bill to criminalize blowing whistles to warn of ICE
By cbabe - 23 hrs ago - 10 replies
Latest Breaking News
Republicans who slammed Biden's gas prices are preaching patience for Trump
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - 9 replies
Republicans who slammed Biden's gas prices are preaching patience for Trump
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
so what will democrats do if trump corrects his errors like ends the war and
By msongs - 13 hrs ago - 9 replies
so what will democrats do if trump corrects his errors like ends the war and
By msongs - 13 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
Annual letter carrier food drive takes place Saturday
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 15 hrs ago - 9 replies
Annual letter carrier food drive takes place Saturday
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 15 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
Baron von CankleStein & his caked hands, "trigging a fresh wave of speculation about Trump's physical health"
By Miles Archer - 16 hrs ago - 9 replies
Baron von CankleStein & his caked hands, "trigging a fresh wave of speculation about Trump's physical health"
By Miles Archer - 16 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
Kash Patel's Personalized Bourbon Stash (gift link)
By LetMyPeopleVote - 16 hrs ago - 9 replies
Kash Patel's Personalized Bourbon Stash (gift link)
By LetMyPeopleVote - 16 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
Babies Are Bleeding to Death as Parents Reject a Vitamin Shot Given at Birth
By Coventina - 19 hrs ago - 9 replies
Babies Are Bleeding to Death as Parents Reject a Vitamin Shot Given at Birth
By Coventina - 19 hrs ago - 9 replies
Latest Breaking News
US military strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in the eastern Pacific
By mahatmakanejeeves - 21 hrs ago - 9 replies
US military strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in the eastern Pacific
By mahatmakanejeeves - 21 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
Samuel Alito Had No Answers For Ketanji Brown Jackson's Latest Dissent
By erronis - 23 hrs ago - 9 replies
Samuel Alito Had No Answers For Ketanji Brown Jackson's Latest Dissent
By erronis - 23 hrs ago - 9 replies
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I am, way too seriously, considering buying this fairy wand credit card holder thingie
By Nittersing - 1 hr ago - 8 replies
I am, way too seriously, considering buying this fairy wand credit card holder thingie
By Nittersing - 1 hr ago - 8 replies
General Discussion
Oil supply shock to worsen as inventories fall further even if conflict ends
By mobeau69 - 7 hrs ago - 8 replies
Oil supply shock to worsen as inventories fall further even if conflict ends
By mobeau69 - 7 hrs ago - 8 replies
Forum Spotlight: Foreign Affairs
The UAE's OPEC Exit Is About Much More Than Just Oil - The Global Gambit - Pyotr KurzinThe Iran War Is Rewiring the Region. The UAE Quits OPEC. - Good Times Bad Times (The 20s Report)
The Situation in Moscow is Crazy Right Now - Paul Warburg
Latest Breaking News
Data Suggests Struggle in Cockpit Before Deadly China Eastern Plane Crash
23 min ago - New York Times
23 min ago - New York Times
Trump's border czar threatens to flood New York with ICE: 'More agents than you've ever seen before'
59 min ago - The Independent
59 min ago - The Independent
'Wow!' Trump Posts Chart Boasting That His War Against Iran Has So Far Been Shorter Than WWII, Vietnam
4 hrs ago - MEDIAite
4 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Challenger Report: April Job Cuts Rise 38% from March; YTD Cuts Down 50%
4 hrs ago - Challenger, Gray & Christmas
4 hrs ago - Challenger, Gray & Christmas
UCLA medical school illegally used race in admissions, justice department finds
5 hrs ago - The Guardian/AP
5 hrs ago - The Guardian/AP
Odds of a 'super El Nino' increase, adding to fears of extreme weather around the world
6 hrs ago - NBC News
6 hrs ago - NBC News
ACLU urges full court of appeals to revive Judge Boasberg's 'courageous' contempt inquiry into deportation flights
7 hrs ago - Law & Crime
7 hrs ago - Law & Crime
Dept. of Justice investigating Fairfax County's top attorney over handling of cases involving immigrants [Virginia]
10 hrs ago - WTOP
10 hrs ago - WTOP
Ukraine rejects Russia's 'Victory Day' truce after Moscow violates Kyiv's ceasefire
11 hrs ago - Kyiv Independent
11 hrs ago - Kyiv Independent
Trump counterterrorism strategy targets 'violent left-wing extremists' with 'transgender ideology'
14 hrs ago - Politico
14 hrs ago - Politico
Trump's abrupt U-turn on a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz came after backlash from allies
15 hrs ago - NBC
15 hrs ago - NBC
Justice Department agrees to return Rep. Andy Ogles' phone, signaling end of campaign finance probe
16 hrs ago - AP
16 hrs ago - AP
'Another layer of suppression': Groups ask 11th Circuit to fast-track their appeal of Judge Cannon's order burying Mar-a
16 hrs ago - msn.com
16 hrs ago - msn.com
Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine more effective than standard shot in late-stage trial
16 hrs ago - NBC News
16 hrs ago - NBC News
Trump Official Drops Odd Boast About Economy: 'Credit Card Spending Is Through the Roof!'
17 hrs ago - MEDIAite
17 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Supreme Court shuts down last-ditch effort to rein in landmark voting ruling
17 hrs ago - Courthouse News Service
17 hrs ago - Courthouse News Service
Trump Official Insists Fed Governor Lisa Cook Will Be Indicted 'No Matter What the Supreme Court Does'
19 hrs ago - MEDIAite
19 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo is not running in the Preakness
19 hrs ago - Associated Press, via WTOP
19 hrs ago - Associated Press, via WTOP
Georgia officials knew chemicals from carpet mills were polluting local water. The people did not
19 hrs ago - Atlanta Journal-Constitution and ASSOCIATED PRESS
19 hrs ago - Atlanta Journal-Constitution and ASSOCIATED PRESS
Trump's third surgeon general pick is deleting old posts critical of president's agenda and fitness
19 hrs ago - The Independent
19 hrs ago - The Independent
US fires on Iranian oil tanker as Trump pressures Tehran for deal to end war
20 hrs ago - Associated Press
20 hrs ago - Associated Press
South Korea suspends review of Trump's call to participate in 'Project Freedom'
20 hrs ago - msn/Reuters
20 hrs ago - msn/Reuters
Epstein-linked billionaire accused of rape privately reached out to federal judge to defend his 'good name'
20 hrs ago - The Guardian
20 hrs ago - The Guardian
ICE plans to scrap shortened training program for new immigration officers
21 hrs ago - Washington Post
21 hrs ago - Washington Post
US military strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in the eastern Pacific
21 hrs ago - Associated Press, via WTOP
21 hrs ago - Associated Press, via WTOP
South Carolina joins Southern redistricting push after US Supreme Court ruling on minority districts
22 hrs ago - AP
22 hrs ago - AP