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Regarding Cloudflare security pages popping up on DU (UPDATE 7PM ET JULY 14)
By EarlG - 6 hrs ago - 253 recs
Regarding Cloudflare security pages popping up on DU (UPDATE 7PM ET JULY 14)
By EarlG - 6 hrs ago - 253 recs
General Discussion
"BREAKING: E Jean Carroll has her money. www.ms.now/news/e-jean-... "
By orleans - 8 hrs ago - 183 recs
"BREAKING: E Jean Carroll has her money. www.ms.now/news/e-jean-... "
By orleans - 8 hrs ago - 183 recs
General Discussion
If you are in SC, please stop focusing on Graham's sister.
By TNNurse - 11 hrs ago - 176 recs
If you are in SC, please stop focusing on Graham's sister.
By TNNurse - 11 hrs ago - 176 recs
General Discussion
The little girl was still in Bluey pajamas. No older than 3, she was trying to smell the flowers.
By sheshe2 - 23 hrs ago - 167 recs
The little girl was still in Bluey pajamas. No older than 3, she was trying to smell the flowers.
By sheshe2 - 23 hrs ago - 167 recs
General Discussion
Trump to Declare Georgia Senators Illegitimate
By angrychair - 22 hrs ago - 140 recs
Trump to Declare Georgia Senators Illegitimate
By angrychair - 22 hrs ago - 140 recs
General Discussion
Bernie Sanders visited Mitch McConnell at rehab today.
By KS Toronado - 6 hrs ago - 128 recs
Bernie Sanders visited Mitch McConnell at rehab today.
By KS Toronado - 6 hrs ago - 128 recs
General Discussion
trump was reportedly "apocalyptically angry" that everyone is calling the diarrhea epidemic "Trumporrhea."
By LetMyPeopleVote - 2 hrs ago - 111 recs
trump was reportedly "apocalyptically angry" that everyone is calling the diarrhea epidemic "Trumporrhea."
By LetMyPeopleVote - 2 hrs ago - 111 recs
General Discussion
Four years ago networks refused to air Biden speech because it was "political"
By Quiet Em - 3 hrs ago - 105 recs
Four years ago networks refused to air Biden speech because it was "political"
By Quiet Em - 3 hrs ago - 105 recs
General Discussion
If I hear the mainstream media, PBS or NPR...
By 4bonhoffer - 9 hrs ago - 104 recs
If I hear the mainstream media, PBS or NPR...
By 4bonhoffer - 9 hrs ago - 104 recs
General Discussion
Pilot known for 'Miracle on the Hudson' river plane landing reveals Alzheimer's diagnosis
By erronis - 5 hrs ago - 90 recs
Pilot known for 'Miracle on the Hudson' river plane landing reveals Alzheimer's diagnosis
By erronis - 5 hrs ago - 90 recs
General Discussion
He is going to declare the Democrats the enemy of America.
By kentuck - 11 hrs ago - 87 recs
He is going to declare the Democrats the enemy of America.
By kentuck - 11 hrs ago - 87 recs
General Discussion
This is who is telling us Social Security is running out of money sooner than they thought
By Eliot Rosewater - 3 hrs ago - 75 recs
This is who is telling us Social Security is running out of money sooner than they thought
By Eliot Rosewater - 3 hrs ago - 75 recs
General Discussion
Trump will not leave Office at the end of his term at the end of his term....
By ashredux - 8 hrs ago - 70 recs
Trump will not leave Office at the end of his term at the end of his term....
By ashredux - 8 hrs ago - 70 recs
Latest Breaking News
Pat Oliphant, Cartoonist Who Skewered the Powerful, Dies at 90
By LearnedHand - 20 hrs ago - 70 recs
Pat Oliphant, Cartoonist Who Skewered the Powerful, Dies at 90
By LearnedHand - 20 hrs ago - 70 recs
Latest Breaking News
E. Jean Carroll finally gets Trump's $5 million -- plus interest
By riversedge - 8 hrs ago - 68 recs
E. Jean Carroll finally gets Trump's $5 million -- plus interest
By riversedge - 8 hrs ago - 68 recs
General Discussion
"As a retired tile installer of 44 years, I was mortified to see ..Trump in his 15,000- to 20,000-pound armored SUV
By riversedge - 7 hrs ago - 66 recs
"As a retired tile installer of 44 years, I was mortified to see ..Trump in his 15,000- to 20,000-pound armored SUV
By riversedge - 7 hrs ago - 66 recs
General Discussion
Ron Filipkowski has a warning for us about trump's speech Thursday
By senseandsensibility - 22 hrs ago - 66 recs
Ron Filipkowski has a warning for us about trump's speech Thursday
By senseandsensibility - 22 hrs ago - 66 recs
General Discussion
The Backlash Is So Strong That People With "Pervert Glasses" Are Afraid to Use Them in Public
By dalton99a - 11 hrs ago - 63 recs
The Backlash Is So Strong That People With "Pervert Glasses" Are Afraid to Use Them in Public
By dalton99a - 11 hrs ago - 63 recs
General Discussion
Dear MAGA, the question is no longer whether we will stop you, but whether enough of you will stop yourselves
By lostnfound - 13 hrs ago - 58 recs
Dear MAGA, the question is no longer whether we will stop you, but whether enough of you will stop yourselves
By lostnfound - 13 hrs ago - 58 recs
General Discussion
This is Timothy Donahue, the ICE Agent who killed the 26-Year-Old man in Biddeford, Maine!
By riversedge - 2 hrs ago - 56 recs
This is Timothy Donahue, the ICE Agent who killed the 26-Year-Old man in Biddeford, Maine!
By riversedge - 2 hrs ago - 56 recs
General Discussion
Trump is losing control. The signs are evident.
By Baitball Blogger - 21 hrs ago - 54 recs
Trump is losing control. The signs are evident.
By Baitball Blogger - 21 hrs ago - 54 recs
Latest Breaking News
Rubio says US will dismantle ICC 'brick by brick'
By LymphocyteLover - 23 hrs ago - 54 recs
Rubio says US will dismantle ICC 'brick by brick'
By LymphocyteLover - 23 hrs ago - 54 recs
General Discussion
This morning Mike Johnson angrily lectured the press
By senseandsensibility - 4 hrs ago - 53 recs
This morning Mike Johnson angrily lectured the press
By senseandsensibility - 4 hrs ago - 53 recs
General Discussion
So it wasn't vandals with box cutters that ruined the Reflecting Pool on the National Mall but it was Trump.
By Botany - 5 hrs ago - 52 recs
So it wasn't vandals with box cutters that ruined the Reflecting Pool on the National Mall but it was Trump.
By Botany - 5 hrs ago - 52 recs
Latest Breaking News
Democratic members of US Congress visit Cuba and compare US energy embargo to 'silent Gaza'
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 50 recs
Democratic members of US Congress visit Cuba and compare US energy embargo to 'silent Gaza'
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 50 recs
Latest Breaking News
"Huge reversal" as ICE suspends most traffic stops after two fatal shootings: report
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 47 recs
"Huge reversal" as ICE suspends most traffic stops after two fatal shootings: report
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 47 recs
General Discussion
Republicans have made the decision to sink or swim with Trump.
By kentuck - 10 hrs ago - 47 recs
Republicans have made the decision to sink or swim with Trump.
By kentuck - 10 hrs ago - 47 recs
General Discussion
They figured out some of long covid in Japan:
By applegrove - 22 hrs ago - 45 recs
They figured out some of long covid in Japan:
By applegrove - 22 hrs ago - 45 recs
General Discussion
'Misuse' of crowd control weapons on ICE protesters led to blindings and traumatic brain injuries, report finds
By Jilly_in_VA - 12 hrs ago - 44 recs
'Misuse' of crowd control weapons on ICE protesters led to blindings and traumatic brain injuries, report finds
By Jilly_in_VA - 12 hrs ago - 44 recs
General Discussion
List of fruits and vegetables that are safe from cyclospora parasite
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 22 hrs ago - 42 recs
List of fruits and vegetables that are safe from cyclospora parasite
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 22 hrs ago - 42 recs
General Discussion
Miles Taylor: "I helped oversee election security for Trump. He's about to swap the "Big Lie" for a Bigger Lie."
By Nevilledog - 2 hrs ago - 39 recs
Miles Taylor: "I helped oversee election security for Trump. He's about to swap the "Big Lie" for a Bigger Lie."
By Nevilledog - 2 hrs ago - 39 recs
Baseball
Sure would've been nice to watch the home run derby
By The Polack MSgt - 21 hrs ago - 32 recs
Sure would've been nice to watch the home run derby
By The Polack MSgt - 21 hrs ago - 32 recs
General Discussion
Elon Musk has been referred for criminal prosecution
By cally - 2 hrs ago - 31 recs
Elon Musk has been referred for criminal prosecution
By cally - 2 hrs ago - 31 recs
Latest Breaking News
Georgia 2-year-old shot, killed by 4-year-old as family checked into vacation rental
By groundloop - 7 hrs ago - 31 recs
Georgia 2-year-old shot, killed by 4-year-old as family checked into vacation rental
By groundloop - 7 hrs ago - 31 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump to assert voting machine vulnerabilities in Thursday speech
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 30 recs
Trump to assert voting machine vulnerabilities in Thursday speech
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 30 recs
Latest Breaking News
Minnesota prosecutors obtain long withheld evidence in probe into fatal shootings of Good, Pretti
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 30 recs
Minnesota prosecutors obtain long withheld evidence in probe into fatal shootings of Good, Pretti
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 30 recs
General Discussion
The race to unseat Susan Collins is resetting around abortion
By marmar - 10 hrs ago - 27 recs
The race to unseat Susan Collins is resetting around abortion
By marmar - 10 hrs ago - 27 recs
General Discussion
Harry Litman: A Foul Smell from the ICE Fatal Shooting in Texas
By Nevilledog - 21 hrs ago - 25 recs
Harry Litman: A Foul Smell from the ICE Fatal Shooting in Texas
By Nevilledog - 21 hrs ago - 25 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump's DC Golf Club restaurant cited for swarms of flies, unsafe food, and multiple health code violations
By riversedge - 6 hrs ago - 23 recs
Trump's DC Golf Club restaurant cited for swarms of flies, unsafe food, and multiple health code violations
By riversedge - 6 hrs ago - 23 recs
Latest Breaking News
US government rescinds $10 billion freeze for 5 states governed by Democrats
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 23 recs
US government rescinds $10 billion freeze for 5 states governed by Democrats
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 23 recs
Vermont
No one struggling to pay rent can meet a $12,000 deductible
By erronis - 5 hrs ago - 22 recs
No one struggling to pay rent can meet a $12,000 deductible
By erronis - 5 hrs ago - 22 recs
General Discussion
In Israel's prisons, torture and death have become a norm that it barely tries to hide
By Celerity - 15 hrs ago - 22 recs
In Israel's prisons, torture and death have become a norm that it barely tries to hide
By Celerity - 15 hrs ago - 22 recs
Latest Breaking News
Todd Blanche in jeopardy of $1,000-a-day fine for violating Epstein files ruling
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 21 recs
Todd Blanche in jeopardy of $1,000-a-day fine for violating Epstein files ruling
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 21 recs
Colorado
Helicopter Pilot Dies While Fighting Wildfire in Western Colorado
By mahatmakanejeeves - 15 hrs ago - 21 recs
Helicopter Pilot Dies While Fighting Wildfire in Western Colorado
By mahatmakanejeeves - 15 hrs ago - 21 recs
Liberal YouTubers
TOTAL ANNIHILATION: Patel Sits in SILENCE as Jasmine Crockett RIPS Him to Pieces
By Rhiannon12866 - 15 hrs ago - 21 recs
TOTAL ANNIHILATION: Patel Sits in SILENCE as Jasmine Crockett RIPS Him to Pieces
By Rhiannon12866 - 15 hrs ago - 21 recs
The DU Lounge
Couple does sweetest thing for scared dog that shows up at their house
By catbyte - 7 hrs ago - 20 recs
Couple does sweetest thing for scared dog that shows up at their house
By catbyte - 7 hrs ago - 20 recs
General Discussion
Who is Dr. Annie Andrews? Senate candidate is in the spotlight after Lindsey Graham's death
By marmar - 10 hrs ago - 20 recs
Who is Dr. Annie Andrews? Senate candidate is in the spotlight after Lindsey Graham's death
By marmar - 10 hrs ago - 20 recs
Latest Breaking News
Thief tries to rob bank in Beltsville [Maryland] with stolen kitten in hand
By mahatmakanejeeves - 11 hrs ago - 20 recs
Thief tries to rob bank in Beltsville [Maryland] with stolen kitten in hand
By mahatmakanejeeves - 11 hrs ago - 20 recs
Latest Breaking News
DoD watchdog finds 155mm artillery plant built 2 years ago has produced nothing
By riversedge - 2 hrs ago - 19 recs
DoD watchdog finds 155mm artillery plant built 2 years ago has produced nothing
By riversedge - 2 hrs ago - 19 recs
General Discussion
Aaron Parnas- tire marks on the bottom of the reflecting pool, no slash
By Figarosmom - 5 hrs ago - 19 recs
Aaron Parnas- tire marks on the bottom of the reflecting pool, no slash
By Figarosmom - 5 hrs ago - 19 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump backtracks on plan to charge 20 percent fee for ships traveling through Strait of Hormuz
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 19 recs
Trump backtracks on plan to charge 20 percent fee for ships traveling through Strait of Hormuz
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 19 recs
General Discussion
Hakeem Jeffries says he will oppose bid to cut off Israel aid
By demmiblue - 9 hrs ago - 19 recs
Hakeem Jeffries says he will oppose bid to cut off Israel aid
By demmiblue - 9 hrs ago - 19 recs
General Discussion
"Where is Susan Collins at today after the ICE shooting in Maine? Time to spin the wheel for her talking point."
By orleans - 17 hrs ago - 19 recs
"Where is Susan Collins at today after the ICE shooting in Maine? Time to spin the wheel for her talking point."
By orleans - 17 hrs ago - 19 recs
General Discussion
CNN duped by fake Calif. politician during Mitch McConnell coverage
By RandySF - 19 hrs ago - 19 recs
CNN duped by fake Calif. politician during Mitch McConnell coverage
By RandySF - 19 hrs ago - 19 recs
General Discussion
'That is not true': CNN's Erin Burnett exposes major flaw in Trump's Iran war claim
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 6 hrs ago - 18 recs
'That is not true': CNN's Erin Burnett exposes major flaw in Trump's Iran war claim
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 6 hrs ago - 18 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
Marc Elias: "The media has one job Thursday night: Tell the truth about Trump's lies"
By FakeNoose - 7 hrs ago - 18 recs
Marc Elias: "The media has one job Thursday night: Tell the truth about Trump's lies"
By FakeNoose - 7 hrs ago - 18 recs
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Latest Breaking News
Pa. says it will not hand over voter rolls to federal government in reply to DOJ letter
25 min ago - Philadelphia Inquirer
25 min ago - Philadelphia Inquirer
Trump and DOJ spend 130 pages supporting Judge Cannon's 'discretion' in burying Mar-a-Lago secrets
52 min ago - Law & Crime
52 min ago - Law & Crime
CNN: Person fleeing ICE agents in Florida fatally struck by vehicle, highway patrol says
1 hr ago - CNN
1 hr ago - CNN
Todd Blanche ripped into Trump's weaponization czar and directed key prosecutions of president's enemies, emails show
1 hr ago - The Independent
1 hr ago - The Independent
Minnesota wildfires: 17 airlifted from Boundary Waters, winds to push Camp Fire south
1 hr ago - BringmetheNews.com
1 hr ago - BringmetheNews.com
Elon Musk likely broke the law by giving voters $1 million, Wisconsin board says
2 hrs ago - CNN Politics/AP
2 hrs ago - CNN Politics/AP
Bipartisan group of senators introduces legislation to avert looming Social Security shortfall
2 hrs ago - AP News
2 hrs ago - AP News
DoD watchdog finds 155mm artillery plant built 2 years ago has produced nothing
2 hrs ago - yahoo.com
2 hrs ago - yahoo.com
Facing funding losses, states call out big businesses with employees on Medicaid
2 hrs ago - CBS News
2 hrs ago - CBS News
Trump downplays FBI role after Graham death: 'I wish he took better care of himself'
4 hrs ago - The Hill
4 hrs ago - The Hill
Senior ICE officials blame Donald Trump's new arrest quotas for fatal shooting spree
5 hrs ago - msn/Daily Beast
5 hrs ago - msn/Daily Beast
🚨BREAKING: Iranian Ballistic Missiles Impact US Targets In Bahrain The strike came with no prior warning.
5 hrs ago - mint press
5 hrs ago - mint press
He's Pete Hegseth's Wealth Manager. He Also Pushes "Pro-Israel Policies" Like War With Iran.
5 hrs ago - Mother Jones
5 hrs ago - Mother Jones
Trump's DC Golf Club restaurant cited for swarms of flies, unsafe food, and multiple health code violations
6 hrs ago - dailyboulder.com
6 hrs ago - dailyboulder.com
Georgia 2-year-old shot, killed by 4-year-old as family checked into vacation rental
7 hrs ago - WSB TV
7 hrs ago - WSB TV
Trump backtracks on plan to charge 20 percent fee for ships traveling through Strait of Hormuz
7 hrs ago - Politico
7 hrs ago - Politico
Meta used AI to target workers with medical conditions for layoffs, lawsuit claims
7 hrs ago - Reuters
7 hrs ago - Reuters
"Huge reversal" as ICE suspends most traffic stops after two fatal shootings: report
7 hrs ago - Raw Story
7 hrs ago - Raw Story
'Misuse' of crowd control weapons on ICE protesters led to blindings and traumatic brain injuries, report finds
9 hrs ago - The Guardian
9 hrs ago - The Guardian
Trump says Reflecting Pool has been drained and will be 'put back into service soon'
10 hrs ago - CNN Politics
10 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Consumer prices rose 3.5% annually in June, less than expected as energy prices eased
11 hrs ago - CNBC
11 hrs ago - CNBC
Thief tries to rob bank in Beltsville [Maryland] with stolen kitten in hand
11 hrs ago - NBC4 Washington
11 hrs ago - NBC4 Washington
Federal judge tosses DOJ suit over unredacted West Virginia voter data
12 hrs ago - WCHS-TV Charleston, WV
12 hrs ago - WCHS-TV Charleston, WV
Todd Blanche in jeopardy of $1,000-a-day fine for violating Epstein files ruling
13 hrs ago - Raw Story
13 hrs ago - Raw Story
Democratic members of US Congress visit Cuba and compare US energy embargo to 'silent Gaza'
13 hrs ago - AP
13 hrs ago - AP
Pingree, King say man killed by ICE not the target of warrant
14 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/Maine Morning Star
14 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/Maine Morning Star
Trump clean energy policies linked to $83 billion in delayed or canceled projects
14 hrs ago - Reuters
14 hrs ago - Reuters
Minnesota prosecutors obtain long withheld evidence in probe into fatal shootings of Good, Pretti
16 hrs ago - PBS News/AP
16 hrs ago - PBS News/AP