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Latest Breaking News
Trump's decision to send aircraft carrier to South America will leave Mideast and Europe with none
By BumRushDaShow - 6 min ago
Trump's decision to send aircraft carrier to South America will leave Mideast and Europe with none
By BumRushDaShow - 6 min ago
General Discussion
Gregory Bovino thinks beating up people will give him a big dick
By dalton99a - 9 min ago
Gregory Bovino thinks beating up people will give him a big dick
By dalton99a - 9 min ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Federal judges using AI filed court orders with false quotes, fake names
By milestogo - 14 min ago
Federal judges using AI filed court orders with false quotes, fake names
By milestogo - 14 min ago
Foreign Affairs
Sudan's military expels top UN food aid officials as conflict escalates
By muriel_volestrangler - 16 min ago
Sudan's military expels top UN food aid officials as conflict escalates
By muriel_volestrangler - 16 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
IHIP: trump can Identify Giraffes; and LEAKED Docs Expose His Third Term SCHEME!!
By MagaSmash - 17 min ago
IHIP: trump can Identify Giraffes; and LEAKED Docs Expose His Third Term SCHEME!!
By MagaSmash - 17 min ago
North Carolina
The upcoming SNAP suspension will impact more than 1.3 million North Carolinians. Here's our guide to food resources ...
By littlemissmartypants - 30 min ago
The upcoming SNAP suspension will impact more than 1.3 million North Carolinians. Here's our guide to food resources ...
By littlemissmartypants - 30 min ago
Social Security & Medicare
Switching from Advantage Plan (which left my area, creating a qualifying event) to Original Medicare. Here's Why
By Joinfortmill - 25 replies @ 35 min ago (Milestone)
Switching from Advantage Plan (which left my area, creating a qualifying event) to Original Medicare. Here's Why
By Joinfortmill - 25 replies @ 35 min ago (Milestone)
Cooking & Baking
Why are you still eating bacon, ham and sausages?
By littlemissmartypants - 35 min ago
Why are you still eating bacon, ham and sausages?
By littlemissmartypants - 35 min ago
General Discussion
Our Survey Says! The internet loves the "Epstein Ballroom" name.
By usonian - 37 min ago
Our Survey Says! The internet loves the "Epstein Ballroom" name.
By usonian - 37 min ago
The DU Lounge
October 29 - today's my birthday. I'm 72.
By MIButterfly - 25 replies @ 40 min ago (Milestone)
October 29 - today's my birthday. I'm 72.
By MIButterfly - 25 replies @ 40 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
If Republicans were gutting Social Security, would you want Democrats to go along with it?
By kentuck - 41 min ago
If Republicans were gutting Social Security, would you want Democrats to go along with it?
By kentuck - 41 min ago
Editorials & Other Articles
'OUR TRUMP DUMP'...'New York Magazine's look back on the GOP prince's days as an NYC clown.'
By sop - 41 min ago
'OUR TRUMP DUMP'...'New York Magazine's look back on the GOP prince's days as an NYC clown.'
By sop - 41 min ago
Cooking & Baking
Here are the 12 finalists for the Tribune's 2025 Holiday Cookie Contest
By littlemissmartypants - 41 min ago
Here are the 12 finalists for the Tribune's 2025 Holiday Cookie Contest
By littlemissmartypants - 41 min ago
Public Transportation and Smart Growth
DC/MD/VA: Metro GM says older rail equipment is 'safe but not reliable long term'
By marmar - 44 min ago
DC/MD/VA: Metro GM says older rail equipment is 'safe but not reliable long term'
By marmar - 44 min ago
General Discussion
Trump administration cut $500 million in deliveries to food banks across the country.
By bigtree - 46 min ago
Trump administration cut $500 million in deliveries to food banks across the country.
By bigtree - 46 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
Let's talk about why the GOP caving on an ACA vote wasn't enough.... - Belle of the Ranch
By TexasTowelie - 46 min ago
Let's talk about why the GOP caving on an ACA vote wasn't enough.... - Belle of the Ranch
By TexasTowelie - 46 min ago
General Discussion
So Democrats gang up against Mamdani in NY, yet are not speaking out as much against Graham Plantner in ME?
By Chasstev365 - 50 replies @ 53 min ago (Milestone)
So Democrats gang up against Mamdani in NY, yet are not speaking out as much against Graham Plantner in ME?
By Chasstev365 - 50 replies @ 53 min ago (Milestone)
Cooking & Baking
Stracciatella: One Name, Three Different Foods
By littlemissmartypants - 53 min ago
Stracciatella: One Name, Three Different Foods
By littlemissmartypants - 53 min ago
General Discussion
Trump is such a great liar that he believes his own lies...
By kentuck - 58 min ago
Trump is such a great liar that he believes his own lies...
By kentuck - 58 min ago
Foreign Affairs
US-Ukraine Team Unveils 300 mph Interceptor Drone to Hunt Shaheds for NATO
By Passages - 59 min ago
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US-Ukraine Team Unveils 300 mph Interceptor Drone to Hunt Shaheds for NATO
By Passages - 59 min ago
General Discussion
Trump uses fake Indian accent to impersonate India's leader in rambling speech to Korean delegation
By Botany - 1 hr ago
Trump uses fake Indian accent to impersonate India's leader in rambling speech to Korean delegation
By Botany - 1 hr ago
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 - 1 hr ago
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 - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump tells US troops he is ready to send 'more than the National Guard' into cities
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
Trump tells US troops he is ready to send 'more than the National Guard' into cities
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Israel says it's resuming the ceasefire after its strikes in Gaza kill over 100 people
By Ping Tung - 1 hr ago
Israel says it's resuming the ceasefire after its strikes in Gaza kill over 100 people
By Ping Tung - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Jake Tapper clashes with House Dem in heated exchange: 'May not be a big deal for you!'
By SocialDemocrat61 - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Jake Tapper clashes with House Dem in heated exchange: 'May not be a big deal for you!'
By SocialDemocrat61 - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Heather Cox Richardson - echoes from the Republican financial disaster in 1929 into the 30s
By erronis - 1 hr ago
Heather Cox Richardson - echoes from the Republican financial disaster in 1929 into the 30s
By erronis - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Reality check: will Donald Trump seek and serve an illegal third term as president? (Poll)
By Fiendish Thingy - 1 hr ago
Reality check: will Donald Trump seek and serve an illegal third term as president? (Poll)
By Fiendish Thingy - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
TX Attorney General Ken Paxton beclowns himself to get Trump to endorse his Senate run
By marmar - 1 hr ago
TX Attorney General Ken Paxton beclowns himself to get Trump to endorse his Senate run
By marmar - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Republicans must think, (and maybe others) that healthcare will work with capitalism
By RoeVWade - 1 hr ago
Republicans must think, (and maybe others) that healthcare will work with capitalism
By RoeVWade - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
We aren't being governed, we're being looted -- Sabrina Haake
By erronis - 1 hr ago
We aren't being governed, we're being looted -- Sabrina Haake
By erronis - 1 hr ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Tucker Carlson's crash out is Charlie Kirk's legacy
By marmar - 1 hr ago
Tucker Carlson's crash out is Charlie Kirk's legacy
By marmar - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Daylight saving time bill stalls again in US Senate
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Daylight saving time bill stalls again in US Senate
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Social Security & Medicare
Switching from Advantage Plan (which left my area, creating a qualifying event) to Original Medicare. Here's Why
By Joinfortmill - 1 hr ago
Switching from Advantage Plan (which left my area, creating a qualifying event) to Original Medicare. Here's Why
By Joinfortmill - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Obamacare enrollees get first look at 2026 prices as premiums soar
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
Obamacare enrollees get first look at 2026 prices as premiums soar
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
😢 for Jamaica. Maybe Trump could send Jamaica some of that $40 billion going to Argentina
By surfered - 1 hr ago
😢 for Jamaica. Maybe Trump could send Jamaica some of that $40 billion going to Argentina
By surfered - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Author Michael Wolff: Trump wanted to "hide" East Wing destruction..."can we do the demolition at night?"
By Miles Archer - 2 hrs ago
Author Michael Wolff: Trump wanted to "hide" East Wing destruction..."can we do the demolition at night?"
By Miles Archer - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
How NDAs keep AI data center details hidden from Americans
By jfz9580m - 2 hrs ago
How NDAs keep AI data center details hidden from Americans
By jfz9580m - 2 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Va. Dems roll out redistricting 'safeguard' to counter GOP map changes in other states
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
Va. Dems roll out redistricting 'safeguard' to counter GOP map changes in other states
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Now we know why the oligarchs are afraid of carbon taxes.
By applegrove - 2 hrs ago
Now we know why the oligarchs are afraid of carbon taxes.
By applegrove - 2 hrs ago
Omaha Steve's Labor Group
Unionized Starbucks workers rally in Des Moines ahead of potential national strike
By Omaha Steve - 2 hrs ago
Unionized Starbucks workers rally in Des Moines ahead of potential national strike
By Omaha Steve - 2 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
Facebook link to the alleged Lourve thieves who were caught.
By Baitball Blogger - 2 hrs ago
Facebook link to the alleged Lourve thieves who were caught.
By Baitball Blogger - 2 hrs ago
Virginia
VA-AG: Virginia Republicans are spending more on the race for attorney general than for governor
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
VA-AG: Virginia Republicans are spending more on the race for attorney general than for governor
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
So Democrats gang up against Mamdani in NY, yet are not speaking out as much against Graham Plantner in ME?
By Chasstev365 - 25 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
So Democrats gang up against Mamdani in NY, yet are not speaking out as much against Graham Plantner in ME?
By Chasstev365 - 25 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Sorry if this was already posted on DU but I just saw this today.
By llmart - 2 hrs ago
Sorry if this was already posted on DU but I just saw this today.
By llmart - 2 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
US Cuts 13 Routes for Mexican Airlines Flying Into Country
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
US Cuts 13 Routes for Mexican Airlines Flying Into Country
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Melissa coming ashore in St Elizabeth now
By malaise - 75 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
Melissa coming ashore in St Elizabeth now
By malaise - 75 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
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 - 2 hrs ago
One off the cuff comment about not running for a third term and the media treats Trump's word as gospel.
By Chasstev365 - 2 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Building a More Effective, Responsive Government: Lessons Learned from the Biden-Harris Administration
By Passages - 2 hrs ago
Building a More Effective, Responsive Government: Lessons Learned from the Biden-Harris Administration
By Passages - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Jake Tapper clashes with House Dem in heated exchange: 'May not be a big deal for you!'
By SocialDemocrat61 - 3 hrs ago
Jake Tapper clashes with House Dem in heated exchange: 'May not be a big deal for you!'
By SocialDemocrat61 - 3 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill at least 104 overnight as ceasefire looks increasingly fragile
By muriel_volestrangler - 3 hrs ago
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill at least 104 overnight as ceasefire looks increasingly fragile
By muriel_volestrangler - 3 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Senator Schumer sees US shutdown stretching into November
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago
Senator Schumer sees US shutdown stretching into November
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
Every SNAP recipient with a phone should make a TikTok video with a simple message
By Aviation Pro - 3 hrs ago
Every SNAP recipient with a phone should make a TikTok video with a simple message
By Aviation Pro - 3 hrs ago
Forum Spotlight: TV Chat
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Latest Breaking News
Trump's decision to send aircraft carrier to South America will leave Mideast and Europe with none
6 min ago - AP
6 min ago - AP
Trump tells US troops he is ready to send 'more than the National Guard' into cities
1 hr ago - Reuters
1 hr ago - Reuters
Va. Dems roll out redistricting 'safeguard' to counter GOP map changes in other states
2 hrs ago - Raw Story
2 hrs ago - Raw Story
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill at least 104 overnight as ceasefire looks increasingly fragile
3 hrs ago - The Guardian
3 hrs ago - The Guardian
Epstein Victim Virginia Giuffre Was 'Forced to Sexually Service' Prince Andrew, Author Tells Piers Morgan
6 hrs ago - MEDIAite
6 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Man deported to Laos despite US court order blocking his removal, attorneys say
6 hrs ago - The Guardian/AP
6 hrs ago - The Guardian/AP
Retirees and students in Florida are seeking to defend 2020 census results against a GOP challenge
6 hrs ago - AP
6 hrs ago - AP
'Malignant Clown!' Hakeem Jeffries Absolutely Nukes James Comer in Heated Rant Over Biden Autopen
7 hrs ago - MEDIAite
7 hrs ago - MEDIAite
US Senate passes bill with Republican support to rescind Trump's tariffs on Brazil
12 hrs ago - The Guardian
12 hrs ago - The Guardian
US consumer confidence slips to six-month low; worries over job availability rising
13 hrs ago - Reuters
13 hrs ago - Reuters
Air traffic controllers receive $0 paychecks as government shutdown stretches
14 hrs ago - The Guardian
14 hrs ago - The Guardian
Federal judge blocks the Trump administration from pulling funding for sex ed on gender diversity
15 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/AP
15 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/AP
Trump admin admits to 'factual discrepancy' that played pivotal role in appellate ruling of National Guard case
15 hrs ago - Law & Crime
15 hrs ago - Law & Crime
White House fires arts commission expected to review Trump construction projects
15 hrs ago - Washington Post
15 hrs ago - Washington Post
Trump administration moves to overrule state laws protecting credit reports from medical debt
15 hrs ago - AP
15 hrs ago - AP
Democrats blast Trump's decision to export US-made guns, saying they can wind up in hands of terrorists
16 hrs ago - The Independent
16 hrs ago - The Independent
Shutdown stretches into 28th day as Senate again fails to pass spending legislation
16 hrs ago - The Guardian
16 hrs ago - The Guardian
Pentagon moves to fire civilian personnel with 'speed and conviction'
17 hrs ago - msn/Washington Post
17 hrs ago - msn/Washington Post
'A clear and present danger': Judge threatens Bondi, Noem with sanctions after 'troubling' public slams of Abrego Garcia
19 hrs ago - Law & Crime
19 hrs ago - Law & Crime
Judge extends order barring the Trump administration from firing federal workers during the shutdown
20 hrs ago - AP
20 hrs ago - AP
Exclusive: US military officials required to sign NDAs tied to Latin America mission, sources say
20 hrs ago - Reuters
20 hrs ago - Reuters
Trump bonds with Japan's new prime minister and says her nation is delivering on US investments
20 hrs ago - AP
20 hrs ago - AP
Catholic statues thrust a Massachusetts city into a national religious liberty debate
20 hrs ago - USA Today
20 hrs ago - USA Today
Marjorie Taylor Greene vents frustration over shutdown strategy at Speaker Johnson on private call with House Republican
21 hrs ago - CNN
21 hrs ago - CNN
Johnson says he's spoken with Trump about 'the constrictions of the Constitution' on a third term
21 hrs ago - CNN
21 hrs ago - CNN
Judge orders daily meetings with Border Patrol official Bovino on Chicago immigration crackdown
22 hrs ago - WRAL and Associated Press
22 hrs ago - WRAL and Associated Press
States Sue Over Trump Administration Suspending Food Benefits During Shutdown
22 hrs ago - USA Today/Reuters
22 hrs ago - USA Today/Reuters
Russia's Lukoil says it plans to sell international assets due to Western sanctions
22 hrs ago - Reuters
22 hrs ago - Reuters
Flight is diverted to Boston after a passenger stabs 2 teens with a fork, authorities say
23 hrs ago - AP
23 hrs ago - AP