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Foreign Affairs
Iran targets M365 accounts with password-spraying attacks
By littlemissmartypants - 44 min ago - Last reply 4 sec ago
Iran targets M365 accounts with password-spraying attacks
By littlemissmartypants - 44 min ago - Last reply 4 sec ago
General Discussion
There is only one way to CHANGE the Constitution
By dickthegrouch - 19 sec ago - Last reply 19 sec ago
There is only one way to CHANGE the Constitution
By dickthegrouch - 19 sec ago - Last reply 19 sec ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump calls America 'stupid' after abruptly leaving Supreme Court debate
By UpInArms - 21 min ago - Last reply 20 sec ago
Trump calls America 'stupid' after abruptly leaving Supreme Court debate
By UpInArms - 21 min ago - Last reply 20 sec ago
General Discussion
AI Courtroom sketch of President Trump listening to Ketanji Brown Jackson speak
By LetMyPeopleVote - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 27 sec ago
AI Courtroom sketch of President Trump listening to Ketanji Brown Jackson speak
By LetMyPeopleVote - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 27 sec ago
General Discussion
Jonathan the Giant Tortoise, the world's oldest living land animal, has died at 193.
By Nevilledog - 1 hr ago - Last reply 27 sec ago
Jonathan the Giant Tortoise, the world's oldest living land animal, has died at 193.
By Nevilledog - 1 hr ago - Last reply 27 sec ago
Latest Breaking News
CBS News chief Bari Weiss set to remake network's iconic 60 Minutes: report
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - Last reply 42 sec ago
CBS News chief Bari Weiss set to remake network's iconic 60 Minutes: report
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - Last reply 42 sec ago
Latest Breaking News
Nancy Pelosi Claims Republicans May Hack Voting Machines and Create 'Fake Count' in Midterms: 'Be On Guard'
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - Last reply 1 min ago
Nancy Pelosi Claims Republicans May Hack Voting Machines and Create 'Fake Count' in Midterms: 'Be On Guard'
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - Last reply 1 min ago
General Discussion
Disagree with those who think Trump was trying to intimidate the Court today.
By onenote - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 min ago
Disagree with those who think Trump was trying to intimidate the Court today.
By onenote - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 min ago
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Animals with voice overs of what they are thinking ( maybe)
By Figarosmom - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 min ago
Animals with voice overs of what they are thinking ( maybe)
By Figarosmom - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 min ago
General Discussion
Could we be kind to Noem's husband?
By KT2000 - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 2 min ago
Could we be kind to Noem's husband?
By KT2000 - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 2 min ago
General Discussion
OK, GOP! Have you had enough winning for one day! Ready to jettison your sacred leader, yet?
By lindysalsagal - 27 min ago - Last reply 2 min ago
OK, GOP! Have you had enough winning for one day! Ready to jettison your sacred leader, yet?
By lindysalsagal - 27 min ago - Last reply 2 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump to Address Nation Wednesday on Iran
By mahatmakanejeeves - 20 hrs ago - Last reply 2 min ago
Trump to Address Nation Wednesday on Iran
By mahatmakanejeeves - 20 hrs ago - Last reply 2 min ago
New Hampshire
New Hampshire voters to decide amendment to eliminate register of probate references from state constitution
By RandySF - 2 min ago - Last reply 2 min ago
New Hampshire voters to decide amendment to eliminate register of probate references from state constitution
By RandySF - 2 min ago - Last reply 2 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Rudy Giuliani loses every single argument in bid to dismiss sexual harassment and rape lawsuit filed by former assistant
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 3 min ago
Rudy Giuliani loses every single argument in bid to dismiss sexual harassment and rape lawsuit filed by former assistant
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 3 min ago
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Googly eyes may deter seagulls from stealing your beach food
By Tanuki - 12 min ago - Last reply 3 min ago
Googly eyes may deter seagulls from stealing your beach food
By Tanuki - 12 min ago - Last reply 3 min ago
Science
This star-forming galaxy is blowing out powerful winds topping 2 million mph
By Judi Lynn - 4 min ago - Last reply 4 min ago
This star-forming galaxy is blowing out powerful winds topping 2 million mph
By Judi Lynn - 4 min ago - Last reply 4 min ago
General Discussion
TN-09: One of the Democrats' Generational Battles: He's 76, His Opponent Is 31
By RandySF - 39 min ago - Last reply 4 min ago
TN-09: One of the Democrats' Generational Battles: He's 76, His Opponent Is 31
By RandySF - 39 min ago - Last reply 4 min ago
General Discussion
Trump's prized White House ballroom is turning into an unprecedented disaster
By Coldwater - 44 min ago - Last reply 4 min ago
Trump's prized White House ballroom is turning into an unprecedented disaster
By Coldwater - 44 min ago - Last reply 4 min ago
Latest Breaking News
'Communion': Is JD Vance preparing 2028 presidential run with release of new book?
By riversedge - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 4 min ago
'Communion': Is JD Vance preparing 2028 presidential run with release of new book?
By riversedge - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 4 min ago
General Discussion
Utah redistricting initiative to repeal Proposition 4 will not be on the ballot after voters withdraw their signatures
By RandySF - 5 min ago - Last reply 5 min ago
Utah redistricting initiative to repeal Proposition 4 will not be on the ballot after voters withdraw their signatures
By RandySF - 5 min ago - Last reply 5 min ago
Latest Breaking News
LISTEN: John Sauer Says 'I Think So' When Asked if Native Americans Are Birthright Citizens
By BumRushDaShow - 18 min ago - Last reply 5 min ago
LISTEN: John Sauer Says 'I Think So' When Asked if Native Americans Are Birthright Citizens
By BumRushDaShow - 18 min ago - Last reply 5 min ago
General Discussion
Can you change your mind after you mail in your ballot? It depends.
By RandySF - 11 min ago - Last reply 6 min ago
Can you change your mind after you mail in your ballot? It depends.
By RandySF - 11 min ago - Last reply 6 min ago
General Discussion
From what I understand trump cannot withdraw from NATO without Congress, and it would require 2/3 for Congress
By lostincalifornia - 18 min ago - Last reply 6 min ago
From what I understand trump cannot withdraw from NATO without Congress, and it would require 2/3 for Congress
By lostincalifornia - 18 min ago - Last reply 6 min ago
General Discussion
Marco "Dear GOD in the name of all that is HOLY can I take OFF these FLORSHEIMS" Rubio flip-flops on NATO.
By Miles Archer - 49 min ago - Last reply 7 min ago
Marco "Dear GOD in the name of all that is HOLY can I take OFF these FLORSHEIMS" Rubio flip-flops on NATO.
By Miles Archer - 49 min ago - Last reply 7 min ago
General Discussion
About Trump sitting in the Supreme Court hearing
By Baitball Blogger - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 7 min ago
About Trump sitting in the Supreme Court hearing
By Baitball Blogger - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 7 min ago
General Discussion
"What would happen if Trump was kidnapped by an enemy of the United States?"
By jmowreader - 23 hrs ago - Last reply 7 min ago
"What would happen if Trump was kidnapped by an enemy of the United States?"
By jmowreader - 23 hrs ago - Last reply 7 min ago
Foreign Affairs
Ukraine just turned 3 biggest Russian harbors to ashes - RFU News
By TexasTowelie - 23 min ago - Last reply 7 min ago
Ukraine just turned 3 biggest Russian harbors to ashes - RFU News
By TexasTowelie - 23 min ago - Last reply 7 min ago
General Discussion
Trump has a social media toddler tantrum after attending SCOTUS birthright citizenship hearing
By Miles Archer - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 7 min ago
Trump has a social media toddler tantrum after attending SCOTUS birthright citizenship hearing
By Miles Archer - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 7 min ago
Latest Breaking News
DHS pauses plans to buy warehouses for immigrant detention
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 9 min ago
DHS pauses plans to buy warehouses for immigrant detention
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 9 min ago
General Discussion
Pete Hegseth Confirms Helicopter Pilots Who Flew Over Kid Rock's 'Southern White House' Will Face 'No Punishment':
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago - Last reply 9 min ago
Pete Hegseth Confirms Helicopter Pilots Who Flew Over Kid Rock's 'Southern White House' Will Face 'No Punishment':
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago - Last reply 9 min ago
General Discussion
I've never in my life witnessed failure so celebrated
By EnergizedLib - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 10 min ago
I've never in my life witnessed failure so celebrated
By EnergizedLib - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 10 min ago
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So long Daniel Craig... The new James Bond is a woman
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago - Last reply 10 min ago
So long Daniel Craig... The new James Bond is a woman
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago - Last reply 10 min ago
General Discussion
ABC: Administration must restore legal status for thousands of immigrants, judge rules
By lindysalsagal - 48 min ago - Last reply 12 min ago
ABC: Administration must restore legal status for thousands of immigrants, judge rules
By lindysalsagal - 48 min ago - Last reply 12 min ago
General Discussion
$4.09/gal for regular gas is one thing . . .
By AverageOldGuy - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 12 min ago
$4.09/gal for regular gas is one thing . . .
By AverageOldGuy - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 12 min ago
General Discussion
"Never Interrupt Your Enemy When He's Making A Mistake"
By kpete - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 12 min ago
"Never Interrupt Your Enemy When He's Making A Mistake"
By kpete - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 12 min ago
General Discussion
North Carolina's electoral future may hinge on rural Black voters who feel ignored by Democrats
By Omaha Steve - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 13 min ago
North Carolina's electoral future may hinge on rural Black voters who feel ignored by Democrats
By Omaha Steve - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 13 min ago
General Discussion
Why are they even hearing this case?
By boston bean - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 13 min ago
Why are they even hearing this case?
By boston bean - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 13 min ago
Michigan
Why ballot curing is a potential secret weapon for Michigan campaigns
By RandySF - 14 min ago - Last reply 14 min ago
Why ballot curing is a potential secret weapon for Michigan campaigns
By RandySF - 14 min ago - Last reply 14 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump bolts from Supreme Court early as conservative justices skeptical of his arguments
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 14 min ago
Trump bolts from Supreme Court early as conservative justices skeptical of his arguments
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 14 min ago
General Discussion
My prediction about his effing ballroom.
By bif - 1 hr ago - Last reply 17 min ago
My prediction about his effing ballroom.
By bif - 1 hr ago - Last reply 17 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump isn't immune from civil claims his Jan. 6 rally speech incited riot, judge says
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 19 min ago
Trump isn't immune from civil claims his Jan. 6 rally speech incited riot, judge says
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 19 min ago
General Discussion
Iran gamble backfiring with voters
By struggle4progress - 22 min ago - Last reply 19 min ago
Iran gamble backfiring with voters
By struggle4progress - 22 min ago - Last reply 19 min ago
General Discussion
Trump strongly considering pulling out of NATO
By blue-wave - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 19 min ago
Trump strongly considering pulling out of NATO
By blue-wave - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 19 min ago
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Amazing. Twins, i have to wonder if their moves were worked out between them ?
By Figarosmom - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 20 min ago
Amazing. Twins, i have to wonder if their moves were worked out between them ?
By Figarosmom - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 20 min ago
General Discussion
🚨 216 Days Until Election Day! Link To 2026 Calendar and Election Information 🚨
By Wednesdays - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 21 min ago
🚨 216 Days Until Election Day! Link To 2026 Calendar and Election Information 🚨
By Wednesdays - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 21 min ago
Wisconsin
Disenfranchised Madison voters sound off on city, lawsuit
By RandySF - 21 min ago - Last reply 21 min ago
Disenfranchised Madison voters sound off on city, lawsuit
By RandySF - 21 min ago - Last reply 21 min ago
Foreign Affairs
President Zelenskyy: Today, (4.1.26) we had a detailed discussion with ...
By littlemissmartypants - 45 min ago - Last reply 22 min ago
President Zelenskyy: Today, (4.1.26) we had a detailed discussion with ...
By littlemissmartypants - 45 min ago - Last reply 22 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Iran's president suggests that diplomatic engagement possible in letter to American public
By tintinvotes - 22 min ago - Last reply 22 min ago
Iran's president suggests that diplomatic engagement possible in letter to American public
By tintinvotes - 22 min ago - Last reply 22 min ago
General Discussion
MAGAt Moses Mikey caves, announces the House would accept the Senate deal on funding DHS.
By Miles Archer - 43 min ago - Last reply 22 min ago
MAGAt Moses Mikey caves, announces the House would accept the Senate deal on funding DHS.
By Miles Archer - 43 min ago - Last reply 22 min ago
General Discussion
Pic Of The Moment: Trump Clears Things Up On Iran
By EarlG - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 25 min ago
Pic Of The Moment: Trump Clears Things Up On Iran
By EarlG - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 25 min ago
Latest Breaking News
IEA, IMF and World Bank to coordinate response to Middle East war's impact
By blue-wave - 25 min ago - Last reply 25 min ago
IEA, IMF and World Bank to coordinate response to Middle East war's impact
By blue-wave - 25 min ago - Last reply 25 min ago
General Discussion
Kristi Noem is asking for privacy and prayers tonight.
By bigtree - 19 hrs ago - Last reply 25 min ago
Kristi Noem is asking for privacy and prayers tonight.
By bigtree - 19 hrs ago - Last reply 25 min ago
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Starfleet Academy is canceled. Does anyone care?
By Intractable - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 26 min ago
Starfleet Academy is canceled. Does anyone care?
By Intractable - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 26 min ago
General Discussion
Alex Jones turns on Donald Trump: "He's gone"
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago - Last reply 26 min ago
Alex Jones turns on Donald Trump: "He's gone"
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago - Last reply 26 min ago
General Discussion
Training Waymos to stop for school buses hasn't worked
By struggle4progress - 26 min ago - Last reply 26 min ago
Training Waymos to stop for school buses hasn't worked
By struggle4progress - 26 min ago - Last reply 26 min ago
General Discussion
MI-GOV: Benson snags endorsements from more Democratic state legislators in gubernatorial race
By RandySF - 26 min ago - Last reply 26 min ago
MI-GOV: Benson snags endorsements from more Democratic state legislators in gubernatorial race
By RandySF - 26 min ago - Last reply 26 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Iran president to release open letter to American people in coming hours -- spokesperson
By littlemissmartypants - 1 hr ago - Last reply 27 min ago
Iran president to release open letter to American people in coming hours -- spokesperson
By littlemissmartypants - 1 hr ago - Last reply 27 min ago
General Discussion
Not Complicated (The Lincoln Project)
By DinahMoeHum - 28 min ago - Last reply 28 min ago
Not Complicated (The Lincoln Project)
By DinahMoeHum - 28 min ago - Last reply 28 min ago
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Last Night Drove Through Rural Pa. To The Burgh To My Daughter's House
By gab13by13 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 28 min ago
Last Night Drove Through Rural Pa. To The Burgh To My Daughter's House
By gab13by13 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 28 min ago
General Discussion
No Kings (The Lincoln Project)
By DinahMoeHum - 30 min ago - Last reply 30 min ago
No Kings (The Lincoln Project)
By DinahMoeHum - 30 min ago - Last reply 30 min ago
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On the Cuyahoga River in Cleveland Ohio- from twitter, a very twisty river
By irisblue - 55 min ago - Last reply 31 min ago
On the Cuyahoga River in Cleveland Ohio- from twitter, a very twisty river
By irisblue - 55 min ago - Last reply 31 min ago
Latest Breaking News
A speech from a British monarch returns to Capitol Hill as US-UK tensions simmer
By blue-wave - 1 hr ago - Last reply 32 min ago
A speech from a British monarch returns to Capitol Hill as US-UK tensions simmer
By blue-wave - 1 hr ago - Last reply 32 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Retail sales rise 0.6% in February, but impact of Iran war threatens to derail spending
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 32 min ago
Retail sales rise 0.6% in February, but impact of Iran war threatens to derail spending
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 32 min ago
General Discussion
The Biggest Winner of Trump's Foreign Policy Isn't Who You Think
By blue-wave - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 34 min ago
The Biggest Winner of Trump's Foreign Policy Isn't Who You Think
By blue-wave - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 34 min ago
General Discussion
14 Powerful Lines From Justice Jackson's Dissent on Conversion Therapy: 'Like It or Not, Treatment Standards Exist in
By justaprogressive - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 35 min ago
14 Powerful Lines From Justice Jackson's Dissent on Conversion Therapy: 'Like It or Not, Treatment Standards Exist in
By justaprogressive - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 35 min ago
General Discussion
If Groucho Marx was in attendance at the Supreme Court today
By kairos12 - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 36 min ago
If Groucho Marx was in attendance at the Supreme Court today
By kairos12 - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 36 min ago
General Discussion
Anyone Find Out Where Krasnov Stole The Money To Pay TSA Workers
By gab13by13 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 39 min ago
Anyone Find Out Where Krasnov Stole The Money To Pay TSA Workers
By gab13by13 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 39 min ago
General Discussion
Unsuspecting windsurfer collides with gray whale in the San Francisco Bay
By erronis - 40 min ago - Last reply 40 min ago
Unsuspecting windsurfer collides with gray whale in the San Francisco Bay
By erronis - 40 min ago - Last reply 40 min ago
Forum Spotlight: Science
This star-forming galaxy is blowing out powerful winds topping 2 million mphWe're about to send people to the moon!
Scientists Create Plant That Produces Ayahuasca, Shrooms, and Toad Psychedelics All At Once
Latest Breaking News
LISTEN: John Sauer Says 'I Think So' When Asked if Native Americans Are Birthright Citizens
18 min ago - MEDIAite
18 min ago - MEDIAite
Trump calls America 'stupid' after abruptly leaving Supreme Court debate
21 min ago - The Independent UK
21 min ago - The Independent UK
Iran's president suggests that diplomatic engagement possible in letter to American public
22 min ago - NY Times
22 min ago - NY Times
CBS News chief Bari Weiss set to remake network's iconic 60 Minutes: report
1 hr ago - The Independent
1 hr ago - The Independent
Iran president to release open letter to American people in coming hours -- spokesperson
1 hr ago - Times of Israel
1 hr ago - Times of Israel
Luigi Mangione's federal trial delayed until October in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO
2 hrs ago - AP News
2 hrs ago - AP News
Retail sales rise 0.6% in February, but impact of Iran war threatens to derail spending
2 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
2 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
'Communion': Is JD Vance preparing 2028 presidential run with release of new book?
2 hrs ago - yahoo.com
2 hrs ago - yahoo.com
Victim's father says he met suspect dozens of times before Texas Killing Fields arrest
3 hrs ago - KHOU 11
3 hrs ago - KHOU 11
Trump bolts from Supreme Court early as conservative justices skeptical of his arguments
4 hrs ago - Raw Story
4 hrs ago - Raw Story
Rudy Giuliani loses every single argument in bid to dismiss sexual harassment and rape lawsuit filed by former assistant
5 hrs ago - Law & Crime
5 hrs ago - Law & Crime
Trump's lawyer faces pushback early on in Supreme Court hearing on birthright citizenship
5 hrs ago - Associated Press
5 hrs ago - Associated Press
Over 17,000 Teamsters Avert Nationwide Strike at First Student, Reach Tentative Agreement
7 hrs ago - Teamsters
7 hrs ago - Teamsters
US judge rejects IRS pact allowing churches to endorse political candidates
9 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/Reuters
9 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/Reuters
Businesses start to add fuel surcharges to deliver products as oil price increases from Iran war hit home
10 hrs ago - The Independent
10 hrs ago - The Independent
US strips citizenship from couple in trade theft case, part of Trump immigration push
11 hrs ago - Reuters
11 hrs ago - Reuters
Federal funding for reproductive health care could lapse Wednesday due to Trump administration delays
11 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/NBC News
11 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/NBC News
Nancy Pelosi Claims Republicans May Hack Voting Machines and Create 'Fake Count' in Midterms: 'Be On Guard'
12 hrs ago - MEDIAite
12 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Kristi Noem 'blindsided' by cross-dressing husband who put her at risk for blackmail
14 hrs ago - The Independent
14 hrs ago - The Independent
DOJ defends failed lawsuit against 15 federal judges as 'most efficient' path, claims acting normally would not solve
20 hrs ago - Law & Crime
20 hrs ago - Law & Crime
Hegseth says suspensions lifted for helicopter crews who hovered over Kid Rock home
20 hrs ago - The Guardian
20 hrs ago - The Guardian
Data centers are creating 'heat islands' on land around them - warming them by up to 16 degrees, researchers warn
21 hrs ago - The Independent
21 hrs ago - The Independent
Georgia proposal could take DNA swabs from immigrants in custody for minor offenses
21 hrs ago - Los Angles Times
21 hrs ago - Los Angles Times
Vermont defends its landmark climate superfund law against Trump administration lawsuit
22 hrs ago - Vermont Public/NPR
22 hrs ago - Vermont Public/NPR
Three-judge panel rejects lawsuit to toss Wisconsin's congressional maps
22 hrs ago - Wisconsin Examiner
22 hrs ago - Wisconsin Examiner
Chatter and fear about US military draft emerge as Trump's Iran war drags on
23 hrs ago - The Guardian
23 hrs ago - The Guardian