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General Discussion
Hey, Dummy Donald: You Can't Revoke a Security Clearance That Doesn't Exist!
By Daleuhlmann - 4 min ago
Hey, Dummy Donald: You Can't Revoke a Security Clearance That Doesn't Exist!
By Daleuhlmann - 4 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump Voters FAFO - March 25, 2025 - Raw News And Politics
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 min ago
Trump Voters FAFO - March 25, 2025 - Raw News And Politics
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
Big Law's STUNNING Response to Trump's THREATS - Talking Feds
By Rhiannon12866 - 19 min ago
Big Law's STUNNING Response to Trump's THREATS - Talking Feds
By Rhiannon12866 - 19 min ago
General Discussion
Democrat wins special state Senate election in Pennsylvania in major upset
By LetMyPeopleVote - 30 min ago
Democrat wins special state Senate election in Pennsylvania in major upset
By LetMyPeopleVote - 30 min ago
General Discussion
Usha Vance is a wolf in sheep's clothing. ...
By littlemissmartypants - 30 min ago
Usha Vance is a wolf in sheep's clothing. ...
By littlemissmartypants - 30 min ago
Environment & Energy
WATCH: Sen. King asks Gabbard why climate change was not included in latest worldwide threats report - PBS NewsHour
By Rhiannon12866 - 31 min ago
WATCH: Sen. King asks Gabbard why climate change was not included in latest worldwide threats report - PBS NewsHour
By Rhiannon12866 - 31 min ago
Pennsylvania
Democrat wins special state Senate election in Pennsylvania in major upset
By LetMyPeopleVote - 31 min ago
Democrat wins special state Senate election in Pennsylvania in major upset
By LetMyPeopleVote - 31 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Democrat wins special state Senate election in Pennsylvania in major upset
By LetMyPeopleVote - 36 min ago
Democrat wins special state Senate election in Pennsylvania in major upset
By LetMyPeopleVote - 36 min ago
General Discussion
Missouri - red state losing millions from DOGE cuts to libraries
By Demovictory9 - 37 min ago
Missouri - red state losing millions from DOGE cuts to libraries
By Demovictory9 - 37 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Democrat wins Pennsylvania special election, handing party control of state House
By LetMyPeopleVote - 38 min ago
Democrat wins Pennsylvania special election, handing party control of state House
By LetMyPeopleVote - 38 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
Politicians Think Voters Are Dumb. Are They Right? - The Atlantic
By In It to Win It - 41 min ago
Politicians Think Voters Are Dumb. Are They Right? - The Atlantic
By In It to Win It - 41 min ago
General Discussion
Elon Musk's DOGE reviewing Signal group chat incident: White House official
By LetMyPeopleVote - 46 min ago
Elon Musk's DOGE reviewing Signal group chat incident: White House official
By LetMyPeopleVote - 46 min ago
Cable News Clips
Rep. Moulton (D-MA) on if Defense Secretary Hegseth was Incompetent or Drunk - C-SPAN
By Rhiannon12866 - 59 min ago
Rep. Moulton (D-MA) on if Defense Secretary Hegseth was Incompetent or Drunk - C-SPAN
By Rhiannon12866 - 59 min ago
Music Appreciation
I'm really sorry if I'm over-posting limit in the forum, but this was delivered and I had to share.
By OAITW r.2.0 - 1 hr ago
I'm really sorry if I'm over-posting limit in the forum, but this was delivered and I had to share.
By OAITW r.2.0 - 1 hr ago
Cable News Clips
WATCH: Trump's pick for Israel ambassador asked about taking Palestinian land during Senate hearing - PBS NewsHour
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
WATCH: Trump's pick for Israel ambassador asked about taking Palestinian land during Senate hearing - PBS NewsHour
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
Cable News Clips
'This is a big problem': Senate Intel Dem torches Trump who calls leaked group war chat 'no problem' - The Last Word MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
'This is a big problem': Senate Intel Dem torches Trump who calls leaked group war chat 'no problem' - The Last Word MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
Music Appreciation
Jorma, Happy Traum, Larry Campbell, Teresa Williams - Keep Your Lamplight Trimmed and Burni - Live at Fur Peace Ranch
By OAITW r.2.0 - 1 hr ago
Jorma, Happy Traum, Larry Campbell, Teresa Williams - Keep Your Lamplight Trimmed and Burni - Live at Fur Peace Ranch
By OAITW r.2.0 - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Vance to accompany wife to Greenland amid backlash
By Tennessee Hillbilly - 50 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Vance to accompany wife to Greenland amid backlash
By Tennessee Hillbilly - 50 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Mayor Michelle Wu - Making Boston A Home For Everyone The Daily Show
By YoshidaYui - 1 hr ago
Mayor Michelle Wu - Making Boston A Home For Everyone The Daily Show
By YoshidaYui - 1 hr ago
Asian Group
Mayor Michelle Wu - Making Boston A Home For Everyone The Daily Show
By YoshidaYui - 1 hr ago
Mayor Michelle Wu - Making Boston A Home For Everyone The Daily Show
By YoshidaYui - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Bubble Trouble: An AI bubble threatens Silicon Valley, and all of us.
By Celerity - 1 hr ago
Bubble Trouble: An AI bubble threatens Silicon Valley, and all of us.
By Celerity - 1 hr ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump Pardoned J6 Rioters. Now He's Open to Paying Them Too. - The Bulwark
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
Trump Pardoned J6 Rioters. Now He's Open to Paying Them Too. - The Bulwark
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump destroys voting rights with executive order using voter suppression to keep MAGA in power. - FIVE MINUTE NEWS
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
Trump destroys voting rights with executive order using voter suppression to keep MAGA in power. - FIVE MINUTE NEWS
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Hegseth accidentally texted war plans to The Atlantic's editor-in-chief
By Nevilledog - 100 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Hegseth accidentally texted war plans to The Atlantic's editor-in-chief
By Nevilledog - 100 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
My SS check, always deposited on this day
By randr - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
My SS check, always deposited on this day
By randr - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Liberal YouTubers
Trump & Johnson Make Most AUTHORITARIAN Move YET - Really American
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
Trump & Johnson Make Most AUTHORITARIAN Move YET - Really American
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
Liberal YouTubers
Signalgate Leaked War Plans, Expose Trump Admin Hypocrisy
By NowsTheTime - 1 hr ago
Signalgate Leaked War Plans, Expose Trump Admin Hypocrisy
By NowsTheTime - 1 hr ago
Sports
World Series champion Dodgers accept President Trump's invitation to visit White House.
By elleng - 2 hrs ago
World Series champion Dodgers accept President Trump's invitation to visit White House.
By elleng - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Democrat wins special state Senate election in Pennsylvania in major upset
By Wiz Imp - 2 hrs ago
Democrat wins special state Senate election in Pennsylvania in major upset
By Wiz Imp - 2 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Heated exchange between Sen. Bennet (D-CO) and CIA Director Ratcliffe - C-SPAN
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
Heated exchange between Sen. Bennet (D-CO) and CIA Director Ratcliffe - C-SPAN
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
WATCH: Gabbard says Signal group chat on Yemen strikes had 'discussion around targets in general' - PBS NewsHour
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
WATCH: Gabbard says Signal group chat on Yemen strikes had 'discussion around targets in general' - PBS NewsHour
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Anyone know if this is true? That every social security must prove their identity?
By Demsrule86 - 50 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
Anyone know if this is true? That every social security must prove their identity?
By Demsrule86 - 50 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
The DU Lounge
Hi Duer's. My name is debm55. and I have not had a cigarette since March2. I smoked 1 and a half pack a day. As I sit
By debm55 - 75 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
Hi Duer's. My name is debm55. and I have not had a cigarette since March2. I smoked 1 and a half pack a day. As I sit
By debm55 - 75 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
Liberal YouTubers
Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson: Politics, Trump, AOC, Elon & DOGE - Lex Fridman Podcast
By In It to Win It - 2 hrs ago
Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson: Politics, Trump, AOC, Elon & DOGE - Lex Fridman Podcast
By In It to Win It - 2 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Heated exchange between Sen. Ossoff (D-GA) and CIA Director Ratcliffe - C-SPAN
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
Heated exchange between Sen. Ossoff (D-GA) and CIA Director Ratcliffe - C-SPAN
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Senator Reverend Warnock Pushes Social Security Nominee To Keep Offices Open - Senator Warnock
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
Senator Reverend Warnock Pushes Social Security Nominee To Keep Offices Open - Senator Warnock
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
#WeTriedToTellYa! Vets Are Furious With Trump: Firings, Veterans Affairs Slashes, and Betrayal
By YoshidaYui - 2 hrs ago
#WeTriedToTellYa! Vets Are Furious With Trump: Firings, Veterans Affairs Slashes, and Betrayal
By YoshidaYui - 2 hrs ago
California
omg San Francisco got up to 77 degrees today and the humidity was at 82%
By YoshidaYui - 2 hrs ago
omg San Francisco got up to 77 degrees today and the humidity was at 82%
By YoshidaYui - 2 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump's Plan to Destroy Social Security EXPOSED! - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
Trump's Plan to Destroy Social Security EXPOSED! - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Warren Pressures, Social Security Nominee Commits To Meet Staffing Needs and Protect Benefits - Senator Elizebeth Warren
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
Warren Pressures, Social Security Nominee Commits To Meet Staffing Needs and Protect Benefits - Senator Elizebeth Warren
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
Walmart heiress worth $17.8 billion quietly enters political discourse with New York Times ad declaring 'the dignity of
By In It to Win It - 50 replies @ 3 hrs ago (Milestone)
Walmart heiress worth $17.8 billion quietly enters political discourse with New York Times ad declaring 'the dignity of
By In It to Win It - 50 replies @ 3 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Update re: David Jolly - He would run as a Democrat if he decides to run for FL GOV.
By tulipsandroses - 3 hrs ago
Update re: David Jolly - He would run as a Democrat if he decides to run for FL GOV.
By tulipsandroses - 3 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Bernie Sanders Asks Trump's SSA Chief Point Blank: Was Trump Lying About Social Security Fraud? - Forbes Breaking News
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
Bernie Sanders Asks Trump's SSA Chief Point Blank: Was Trump Lying About Social Security Fraud? - Forbes Breaking News
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
DOGE, Trump 'hellbent' on 'sabotage' of Social Security's ability to pay recipients, top Dem says - MSNBC Prime
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
DOGE, Trump 'hellbent' on 'sabotage' of Social Security's ability to pay recipients, top Dem says - MSNBC Prime
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
JB Pritzker at HRC in California -- "This will tell you why Donald Trump doesn't like me very much"...
By ancianita - 3 hrs ago
JB Pritzker at HRC in California -- "This will tell you why Donald Trump doesn't like me very much"...
By ancianita - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
Soccer player with tattoo logo his favorite team Real Madrid accused of being a gang member - sent to El Salvador Prison
By tulipsandroses - 3 hrs ago
Soccer player with tattoo logo his favorite team Real Madrid accused of being a gang member - sent to El Salvador Prison
By tulipsandroses - 3 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
'Bull**** answer': Trump National Security Adviser blames reporter added to war chat group HE made - MSNBC Prime
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
'Bull**** answer': Trump National Security Adviser blames reporter added to war chat group HE made - MSNBC Prime
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
Gaming
Assassin's Creed Shadows Social Media Account Claps Back at Elon Musk After He Calls Game "Terrible"
By AZProgressive - 3 hrs ago
Assassin's Creed Shadows Social Media Account Claps Back at Elon Musk After He Calls Game "Terrible"
By AZProgressive - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
Jeff Tiedrich eviserates the whole clown car administration.
By Swede - 3 hrs ago
Jeff Tiedrich eviserates the whole clown car administration.
By Swede - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
What is a SCIF room? (Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility)
By orangecrush - 3 hrs ago
What is a SCIF room? (Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility)
By orangecrush - 3 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
'These morons have been doing this on other operations': Top Dem accuses group chat war plan leakers - MSNBC Prime
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
'These morons have been doing this on other operations': Top Dem accuses group chat war plan leakers - MSNBC Prime
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
Hi Duer's. My name is debm55. and I have not had a cigarette since March2. I smoked 1 and a half pack a day. As I sit
By debm55 - 50 replies @ 3 hrs ago (Milestone)
Hi Duer's. My name is debm55. and I have not had a cigarette since March2. I smoked 1 and a half pack a day. As I sit
By debm55 - 50 replies @ 3 hrs ago (Milestone)
Forum Spotlight: Environment & Energy
WATCH: Sen. King asks Gabbard why climate change was not included in latest worldwide threats report - PBS NewsHourGQP Ready To Slash Everywhere Except Billions In Oil/Gas Tax Breaks; Big Oil, Meanwhle, Fighting For Fat New Tax Break
Democrats say EPA illegally canceled hundreds of grants aimed at boosting 'environmental justice'
Latest Breaking News
Democrat wins Pennsylvania special election, handing party control of state House
38 min ago - The Hill
38 min ago - The Hill
Pilot and 2 children survive the night on airplane wing after crashing into icy Alaska lake
5 hrs ago - AP
5 hrs ago - AP
CDC is pulling back $11B in Covid funding sent to health departments across the U.S.
7 hrs ago - NBC News
7 hrs ago - NBC News
Trump signs sweeping action overhauling US elections, including requiring proof of citizenship
8 hrs ago - AP
8 hrs ago - AP
Trump administration pauses some green card applications as part of aggressive vetting effort
9 hrs ago - CBS News
9 hrs ago - CBS News
Rising fears of Trump tariffs pummel US consumer confidence to four-year low
9 hrs ago - The Guardian
9 hrs ago - The Guardian
Trump SSA pick not seeking to privatize Social Security, will meet people 'where they want to be met'
9 hrs ago - ABC News
9 hrs ago - ABC News
Pope Francis' doctors considered stopping treatment to 'let him go' after serious breathing crisis
10 hrs ago - AP
10 hrs ago - AP
Trump nominates Republican once accused of mishandling taxpayer funds as HHS watchdog
10 hrs ago - AP
10 hrs ago - AP
As top Trump aides sent texts on Signal, flight data show a member of the group chat was in Russia
11 hrs ago - CBS News
11 hrs ago - CBS News
Exclusive: Secretive Chinese network tries to lure fired federal workers, research shows
12 hrs ago - Reuters
12 hrs ago - Reuters
Speaker Mike Johnson floats eliminating federal courts as GOP ramps up attacks on judges
12 hrs ago - NBC News
12 hrs ago - NBC News
AAUP, Middle East Studies Association, Knight Institute Sue Over Trump Policy of Arresting and Threatening to Deport ...
13 hrs ago - Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University
13 hrs ago - Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University
European universities offer 'scientific asylum' to US researchers fleeing Trump's cuts
14 hrs ago - The Guardian
14 hrs ago - The Guardian
Florida debates lifting some child labor laws to fill jobs vacated by undocumented immigrants
15 hrs ago - CNN Business
15 hrs ago - CNN Business
Conservatives target $8 billion internet and phone subsidy. Supreme Court weighs in.
16 hrs ago - USA Today
16 hrs ago - USA Today
Transgender Americans Aim to Block Trump's Passport Policy Change
17 hrs ago - US News and World Report/AP
17 hrs ago - US News and World Report/AP
Top intelligence leaders to testify about global threats amid questions over Yemen strike report
18 hrs ago - CBS News
18 hrs ago - CBS News
Long waits, waves of calls, web crashes: Social Security is breaking down
19 hrs ago - Washington Post (no PW on this msn-hosted article)
19 hrs ago - Washington Post (no PW on this msn-hosted article)
Report: Southwest jet from Omaha came within 200 feet of business jet in Chicago
19 hrs ago - Omaha World Herald
19 hrs ago - Omaha World Herald
Trump campaign manager sues the Daily Beast over stories on how much he earned
19 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/AP
19 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/AP