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General Discussion
So Democrats gang up against Mamdani in NY, yet are not speaking out as much against Graham Plantner in ME?
By Chasstev365 - 11 hrs ago - 107 replies
So Democrats gang up against Mamdani in NY, yet are not speaking out as much against Graham Plantner in ME?
By Chasstev365 - 11 hrs ago - 107 replies
General Discussion
BREAKING: ICE to Monitor Americans' Social Media
By CentralMass - 23 hrs ago - 99 replies
BREAKING: ICE to Monitor Americans' Social Media
By CentralMass - 23 hrs ago - 99 replies
General Discussion
'WE'RE SHUTTING IT DOWN': COORDINATED ECONOMIC BLACKOUT SET FOR NOV. 25 - DEC. 2
By Jack Valentino - 19 hrs ago - 87 replies
'WE'RE SHUTTING IT DOWN': COORDINATED ECONOMIC BLACKOUT SET FOR NOV. 25 - DEC. 2
By Jack Valentino - 19 hrs ago - 87 replies
General Discussion
Jake Tapper clashes with House Dem in heated exchange: 'May not be a big deal for you!'
By SocialDemocrat61 - 10 hrs ago - 65 replies
Jake Tapper clashes with House Dem in heated exchange: 'May not be a big deal for you!'
By SocialDemocrat61 - 10 hrs ago - 65 replies
Latest Breaking News
Daylight saving time bill stalls again in US Senate
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 47 replies
Daylight saving time bill stalls again in US Senate
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 47 replies
Social Security & Medicare
Switching from Advantage Plan (which left my area, creating a qualifying event) to Original Medicare. Here's Why
By Joinfortmill - 8 hrs ago - 39 replies
Switching from Advantage Plan (which left my area, creating a qualifying event) to Original Medicare. Here's Why
By Joinfortmill - 8 hrs ago - 39 replies
General Discussion
Reality check: will Donald Trump seek and serve an illegal third term as president? (Poll)
By Fiendish Thingy - 8 hrs ago - 34 replies
Reality check: will Donald Trump seek and serve an illegal third term as president? (Poll)
By Fiendish Thingy - 8 hrs ago - 34 replies
Latest Breaking News
Toyota denies promising to invest $10bn in US after Trump announcement
By riversedge - 6 hrs ago - 33 replies
Toyota denies promising to invest $10bn in US after Trump announcement
By riversedge - 6 hrs ago - 33 replies
General Discussion
Trump administration cut $500 million in deliveries to food banks across the country.
By bigtree - 7 hrs ago - 29 replies
Trump administration cut $500 million in deliveries to food banks across the country.
By bigtree - 7 hrs ago - 29 replies
Latest Breaking News
Epstein Victim Virginia Giuffre Was 'Forced to Sexually Service' Prince Andrew, Author Tells Piers Morgan
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 26 replies
Epstein Victim Virginia Giuffre Was 'Forced to Sexually Service' Prince Andrew, Author Tells Piers Morgan
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 26 replies
General Discussion
This is the second time I make this ask: Re: Soros equivalents on the Right.
By Baitball Blogger - 10 hrs ago - 24 replies
This is the second time I make this ask: Re: Soros equivalents on the Right.
By Baitball Blogger - 10 hrs ago - 24 replies
Latest Breaking News
Brooke Rollins invites Soros to fund SNAP during shutdown
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 24 replies
Brooke Rollins invites Soros to fund SNAP during shutdown
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 24 replies
General Discussion
Three words in Letitia James' mortgage contract doom the fraud case against her
By bigtree - 6 hrs ago - 23 replies
Three words in Letitia James' mortgage contract doom the fraud case against her
By bigtree - 6 hrs ago - 23 replies
The DU Lounge
Horror movie tropes we've seen way too many times.
By Diamond_Dog - 22 hrs ago - 23 replies
Horror movie tropes we've seen way too many times.
By Diamond_Dog - 22 hrs ago - 23 replies
General Discussion
Police are warning parents of candy and chips that are infused with THC, but have very similar packaging to the origina
By riversedge - 3 hrs ago - 22 replies
Police are warning parents of candy and chips that are infused with THC, but have very similar packaging to the origina
By riversedge - 3 hrs ago - 22 replies
General Discussion
Navy launches review of Marines' and sailors' personal social media posts
By orangecrush - 10 hrs ago - 21 replies
Navy launches review of Marines' and sailors' personal social media posts
By orangecrush - 10 hrs ago - 21 replies
General Discussion
It is to laugh...not this time...this is a word of caution! Danger in mixing household cleaners.
By 3825-87867 - 20 hrs ago - 21 replies
It is to laugh...not this time...this is a word of caution! Danger in mixing household cleaners.
By 3825-87867 - 20 hrs ago - 21 replies
General Discussion
Greene says Johnson 'refused' to share health care plans during heated conference call
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 22 hrs ago - 21 replies
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Greene says Johnson 'refused' to share health care plans during heated conference call
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 22 hrs ago - 21 replies
General Discussion
BREAKING: TRUMP ADMITS HE CANNOT RUN FOR A THIRD TERM- "I guess I'm not allowed to run. So, we'll see what happens,"
By riversedge - 8 hrs ago - 20 replies
BREAKING: TRUMP ADMITS HE CANNOT RUN FOR A THIRD TERM- "I guess I'm not allowed to run. So, we'll see what happens,"
By riversedge - 8 hrs ago - 20 replies
Latest Breaking News
White House fires arts commission expected to review Trump construction projects
By highplainsdem - 22 hrs ago - 19 replies
White House fires arts commission expected to review Trump construction projects
By highplainsdem - 22 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
We aren't being governed, we're being looted -- Sabrina Haake
By erronis - 8 hrs ago - 18 replies
We aren't being governed, we're being looted -- Sabrina Haake
By erronis - 8 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
Trans Advocate Lia Smith Found Dead
By Deep State Witch - 23 hrs ago - 18 replies
Trans Advocate Lia Smith Found Dead
By Deep State Witch - 23 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
Tennessee sheriff defends jailing liberal activist for posting Trump meme (NewsChannel 5 Nashville)
By xocetaceans - 14 hrs ago - 17 replies
Tennessee sheriff defends jailing liberal activist for posting Trump meme (NewsChannel 5 Nashville)
By xocetaceans - 14 hrs ago - 17 replies
Latest Breaking News
US Senate passes bill with Republican support to rescind Trump's tariffs on Brazil
By groundloop - 19 hrs ago - 17 replies
US Senate passes bill with Republican support to rescind Trump's tariffs on Brazil
By groundloop - 19 hrs ago - 17 replies
Latest Breaking News
Kash Patel's nemesis busts him for using FBI jet to fly to his girlfriend's concert
By turbinetree - 3 hrs ago - 16 replies
Kash Patel's nemesis busts him for using FBI jet to fly to his girlfriend's concert
By turbinetree - 3 hrs ago - 16 replies
Latest Breaking News
Prosecutors placed on leave hours after describing Jan. 6 attack as a 'mob of rioters'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 4 hrs ago - 16 replies
Prosecutors placed on leave hours after describing Jan. 6 attack as a 'mob of rioters'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 4 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
Phil "Dr Phil" McGRAW's MAGA media company loses bankrupcy case, ruled to go to liquidation mode
By UTUSN - 4 hrs ago - 16 replies
Phil "Dr Phil" McGRAW's MAGA media company loses bankrupcy case, ruled to go to liquidation mode
By UTUSN - 4 hrs ago - 16 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump's decision to send aircraft carrier to South America will leave Mideast and Europe with none
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 16 replies
Trump's decision to send aircraft carrier to South America will leave Mideast and Europe with none
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
Sorry if this was already posted on DU but I just saw this today.
By llmart - 9 hrs ago - 16 replies
Sorry if this was already posted on DU but I just saw this today.
By llmart - 9 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
Oh My ... A Crown - South Korea to award Trump its highest medal, gift him a golden crown
By cliffside - 17 hrs ago - 16 replies
Oh My ... A Crown - South Korea to award Trump its highest medal, gift him a golden crown
By cliffside - 17 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
An ex-Intel CEO's mission to build a Christian AI: 'hasten the coming of Christ's return'
By Coventina - 5 hrs ago - 15 replies
An ex-Intel CEO's mission to build a Christian AI: 'hasten the coming of Christ's return'
By Coventina - 5 hrs ago - 15 replies
Latest Breaking News
Man deported to Laos despite US court order blocking his removal, attorneys say
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 15 replies
Man deported to Laos despite US court order blocking his removal, attorneys say
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Red Sox Fan here. Since before Bill Lee.
By OAITW r.2.0 - 21 hrs ago - 15 replies
Red Sox Fan here. Since before Bill Lee.
By OAITW r.2.0 - 21 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Truck carrying monkeys with hepatitis C, herpes, and COVID crashes in Mississippi; 1 still missing
By orleans - 23 hrs ago - 14 replies
Truck carrying monkeys with hepatitis C, herpes, and COVID crashes in Mississippi; 1 still missing
By orleans - 23 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Gregory Bovino thinks beating up people will give him a big dick
By dalton99a - 7 hrs ago - 13 replies
Gregory Bovino thinks beating up people will give him a big dick
By dalton99a - 7 hrs ago - 13 replies
Cooking & Baking
Why are you still eating bacon, ham and sausages?
By littlemissmartypants - 7 hrs ago - 13 replies
Why are you still eating bacon, ham and sausages?
By littlemissmartypants - 7 hrs ago - 13 replies
Latest Breaking News
Obamacare enrollees get first look at 2026 prices as premiums soar
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 13 replies
Obamacare enrollees get first look at 2026 prices as premiums soar
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 13 replies
Latest Breaking News
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill at least 104 overnight as ceasefire looks increasingly fragile
By muriel_volestrangler - 10 hrs ago - 13 replies
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill at least 104 overnight as ceasefire looks increasingly fragile
By muriel_volestrangler - 10 hrs ago - 13 replies
Latest Breaking News
Fed cuts rates again, but Powell raises doubts about easing at next meeting
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 12 replies
Fed cuts rates again, but Powell raises doubts about easing at next meeting
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
If Republicans were gutting Social Security, would you want Democrats to go along with it?
By kentuck - 7 hrs ago - 12 replies
If Republicans were gutting Social Security, would you want Democrats to go along with it?
By kentuck - 7 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
One off the cuff comment about not running for a third term and the media treats Trump's word as gospel.
By Chasstev365 - 9 hrs ago - 12 replies
One off the cuff comment about not running for a third term and the media treats Trump's word as gospel.
By Chasstev365 - 9 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Springfield OH Haitians Weren't "Eating The Dogs" - But Now They're Leaving The City As Business Owners Whine
By hatrack - 22 hrs ago - 12 replies
Springfield OH Haitians Weren't "Eating The Dogs" - But Now They're Leaving The City As Business Owners Whine
By hatrack - 22 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
That vile, disgusting tweet by Mike Davis is still up on X and I don't see any media coverage of it.
By Quiet Em - 1 hr ago - 11 replies
That vile, disgusting tweet by Mike Davis is still up on X and I don't see any media coverage of it.
By Quiet Em - 1 hr ago - 11 replies
Latest Breaking News
GM lays off 1,700 workers at plants in Michigan and Ohio amid slower EV demand
By Johnny2X2X - 3 hrs ago - 11 replies
GM lays off 1,700 workers at plants in Michigan and Ohio amid slower EV demand
By Johnny2X2X - 3 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Could this be my "get out of jail free" pass as a " moderate drinker"?
By Mme. Defarge - 4 hrs ago - 11 replies
Could this be my "get out of jail free" pass as a " moderate drinker"?
By Mme. Defarge - 4 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Reputed Aryan Brotherhood leader stabbed to death by inmates with Nazi tattoos
By Zorro - 5 hrs ago - 11 replies
Reputed Aryan Brotherhood leader stabbed to death by inmates with Nazi tattoos
By Zorro - 5 hrs ago - 11 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Bannon Admits MAGA Has Failed As Trump Has One Foot In The Grave - Raw News And Politics
By Rhiannon12866 - 17 hrs ago - 11 replies
Bannon Admits MAGA Has Failed As Trump Has One Foot In The Grave - Raw News And Politics
By Rhiannon12866 - 17 hrs ago - 11 replies
Latest Breaking News
10 GOP senators co-sponsor Hawley's SNAP funding bill
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 21 hrs ago - 11 replies
10 GOP senators co-sponsor Hawley's SNAP funding bill
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 21 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Truth Social Users Will Be Able To Trade Prediction Contracts Related To Major Events And Milestones, [ Like Elections ]
By MayReasonRule - 2 hrs ago - 10 replies
Truth Social Users Will Be Able To Trade Prediction Contracts Related To Major Events And Milestones, [ Like Elections ]
By MayReasonRule - 2 hrs ago - 10 replies
Latest Breaking News
US withdrawing some troops from Europe after Trump's warning to Nato allies
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - 10 replies
US withdrawing some troops from Europe after Trump's warning to Nato allies
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
South Korea welcomes Trump with its highest award, a golden crown and ketchup
By douglas9 - 5 hrs ago - 10 replies
South Korea welcomes Trump with its highest award, a golden crown and ketchup
By douglas9 - 5 hrs ago - 10 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump tells US troops he is ready to send 'more than the National Guard' into cities
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 10 replies
Trump tells US troops he is ready to send 'more than the National Guard' into cities
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Israel says it's resuming the ceasefire after its strikes in Gaza kill over 100 people
By Ping Tung - 8 hrs ago - 10 replies
Israel says it's resuming the ceasefire after its strikes in Gaza kill over 100 people
By Ping Tung - 8 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Republicans must think, (and maybe others) that healthcare will work with capitalism
By RoeVWade - 8 hrs ago - 10 replies
Republicans must think, (and maybe others) that healthcare will work with capitalism
By RoeVWade - 8 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Author Michael Wolff: Trump wanted to "hide" East Wing destruction..."can we do the demolition at night?"
By Miles Archer - 9 hrs ago - 10 replies
Author Michael Wolff: Trump wanted to "hide" East Wing destruction..."can we do the demolition at night?"
By Miles Archer - 9 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Kennedy directs CDC to study alleged harms of offshore wind farms
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 12 hrs ago - 10 replies
Kennedy directs CDC to study alleged harms of offshore wind farms
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 12 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Crowd calls border patrol commander Bovino a "Nazi f*ck"
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 14 hrs ago - 10 replies
Crowd calls border patrol commander Bovino a "Nazi f*ck"
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 14 hrs ago - 10 replies
Forum Spotlight: Cooking & Baking
What's for Dinner, Wed., Oct. 29. 2025Who doesn't love Dolly?
Dinner TOMORROW, after returning from Bawlmer: Montauk Fish Stew with Cod & Shrimp!!!
Latest Breaking News
Hurricane Melissa leaves dozens dead in trail of destruction across Cuba, Haiti and Jamaica
10 min ago - AP
10 min ago - AP
Several Microsoft services hit by worldwide outages, Alaska Airlines impacted
28 min ago - My Northwest
28 min ago - My Northwest
DOJ tried to subpoena an online trans health care provider. A judge quashed it.
34 min ago - Politico
34 min ago - Politico
Illinois deputy found guilty of murder in the shooting of Sonya Massey, a Black woman who called 911
2 hrs ago - Associated Press
2 hrs ago - Associated Press
Newspaper removes interview with Bill de Blasio after former NYC mayor says the quotes were 'fabricated'
2 hrs ago - NBC News
2 hrs ago - NBC News
KU won't sign Trump's higher education compact, was never invited to, provost says
2 hrs ago - https://www.kansan.com/news/ku-won-t-sign-higher-education-compact-was-never-invited-to-provost-says/article_aaea8512-a72a-4c9f-b45e-44f38dd835d4.html
2 hrs ago - https://www.kansan.com/news/ku-won-t-sign-higher-education-compact-was-never-invited-to-provost-says/article_aaea8512-a72a-4c9f-b45e-44f38dd835d4.html
US withdrawing some troops from Europe after Trump's warning to Nato allies
2 hrs ago - The Independent
2 hrs ago - The Independent
Kash Patel's nemesis busts him for using FBI jet to fly to his girlfriend's concert
3 hrs ago - Raw Story
3 hrs ago - Raw Story
Democratic congressional candidate indicted over ICE protests in the Chicago area
3 hrs ago - Associated Press
3 hrs ago - Associated Press
GM lays off 1,700 workers at plants in Michigan and Ohio amid slower EV demand
3 hrs ago - Associated Press
3 hrs ago - Associated Press
Prosecutors placed on leave hours after describing Jan. 6 attack as a 'mob of rioters'
4 hrs ago - Politico
4 hrs ago - Politico
Johnson doubles down on defense of federal agents targeting clergy, protesters
4 hrs ago - Courthouse News Service
4 hrs ago - Courthouse News Service
CBS News staffers to be laid off as part of massive round of cuts from Paramount
6 hrs ago - The Guardian
6 hrs ago - The Guardian
Trump's decision to send aircraft carrier to South America will leave Mideast and Europe with none
7 hrs ago - AP
7 hrs ago - AP
Trump tells US troops he is ready to send 'more than the National Guard' into cities
8 hrs ago - Reuters
8 hrs ago - Reuters
Va. Dems roll out redistricting 'safeguard' to counter GOP map changes in other states
9 hrs ago - Raw Story
9 hrs ago - Raw Story
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill at least 104 overnight as ceasefire looks increasingly fragile
10 hrs ago - The Guardian
10 hrs ago - The Guardian
Federal judge rules top federal prosecutor in Los Angeles is serving unlawfully
10 hrs ago - CBS News
10 hrs ago - CBS News
US appeals court overturns West Virginia landmark opioid lawsuit decision
12 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/AP
12 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/AP
Epstein Victim Virginia Giuffre Was 'Forced to Sexually Service' Prince Andrew, Author Tells Piers Morgan
12 hrs ago - MEDIAite
12 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Man deported to Laos despite US court order blocking his removal, attorneys say
13 hrs ago - The Guardian/AP
13 hrs ago - The Guardian/AP
Retirees and students in Florida are seeking to defend 2020 census results against a GOP challenge
13 hrs ago - AP
13 hrs ago - AP
U.S. intelligence agencies see no sign Russia is ready to compromise on Ukraine
14 hrs ago - NBC News
14 hrs ago - NBC News
'Malignant Clown!' Hakeem Jeffries Absolutely Nukes James Comer in Heated Rant Over Biden Autopen
14 hrs ago - MEDIAite
14 hrs ago - MEDIAite
US Senate passes bill with Republican support to rescind Trump's tariffs on Brazil
19 hrs ago - The Guardian
19 hrs ago - The Guardian
US consumer confidence slips to six-month low; worries over job availability rising
20 hrs ago - Reuters
20 hrs ago - Reuters
Air traffic controllers receive $0 paychecks as government shutdown stretches
21 hrs ago - The Guardian
21 hrs ago - The Guardian
Federal judge blocks the Trump administration from pulling funding for sex ed on gender diversity
22 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/AP
22 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/AP
Trump admin admits to 'factual discrepancy' that played pivotal role in appellate ruling of National Guard case
22 hrs ago - Law & Crime
22 hrs ago - Law & Crime
White House fires arts commission expected to review Trump construction projects
22 hrs ago - Washington Post
22 hrs ago - Washington Post
Trump administration moves to overrule state laws protecting credit reports from medical debt
22 hrs ago - AP
22 hrs ago - AP