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BREAKING: three *more* women have come forward to @cnn.com and accuse Rep. Eric Swalwell of sexual misconduct...
By demmiblue - 12 hrs ago - 121 replies
BREAKING: three *more* women have come forward to @cnn.com and accuse Rep. Eric Swalwell of sexual misconduct...
By demmiblue - 12 hrs ago - 121 replies
General Discussion
Amanda Ungaro on X: Hello Melania, I was around you for 20 years.... Because I will expose everything I know.
By demmiblue - 23 hrs ago - 89 replies
Amanda Ungaro on X: Hello Melania, I was around you for 20 years.... Because I will expose everything I know.
By demmiblue - 23 hrs ago - 89 replies
General Discussion
Conversion to Catholism is suddenly "cool"?
By some_of_us_are_sane - 18 hrs ago - 64 replies
Conversion to Catholism is suddenly "cool"?
By some_of_us_are_sane - 18 hrs ago - 64 replies
General Discussion
CA-GOV: Swalwell campaign imploding after new sexual assault allegation
By RandySF - 13 hrs ago - 59 replies
CA-GOV: Swalwell campaign imploding after new sexual assault allegation
By RandySF - 13 hrs ago - 59 replies
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What is your favorite kind of cake? I enjoy raspberry torte. And you?
By debm55 - 19 hrs ago - 54 replies
What is your favorite kind of cake? I enjoy raspberry torte. And you?
By debm55 - 19 hrs ago - 54 replies
General Discussion
Swalwell loses campaign co-chairs, support from outside groups, facing "ugliest & most serious accusations imaginable"
By bigtree - 10 hrs ago - 53 replies
Swalwell loses campaign co-chairs, support from outside groups, facing "ugliest & most serious accusations imaginable"
By bigtree - 10 hrs ago - 53 replies
Latest Breaking News
Ex-staffer accuses Eric Swalwell of sexual assault, upending governor's race
By Jose Garcia - 12 hrs ago - 52 replies
Ex-staffer accuses Eric Swalwell of sexual assault, upending governor's race
By Jose Garcia - 12 hrs ago - 52 replies
General Discussion
🔥🔥 BREAKING: Pete Buttigieg is IN -- he'll be running for president in 2028!
By Swede - 12 hrs ago - 47 replies
🔥🔥 BREAKING: Pete Buttigieg is IN -- he'll be running for president in 2028!
By Swede - 12 hrs ago - 47 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump Promises Mass Pardons to Staff Before Leaving Office
By demmiblue - 13 hrs ago - 47 replies
Trump Promises Mass Pardons to Staff Before Leaving Office
By demmiblue - 13 hrs ago - 47 replies
Latest Breaking News
France to ditch Windows for Linux to reduce reliance on US tech
By highplainsdem - 15 hrs ago - 44 replies
France to ditch Windows for Linux to reduce reliance on US tech
By highplainsdem - 15 hrs ago - 44 replies
The DU Lounge
A beautiful woman makes one catastrophic error in judgment, and it affects her life
By DFW - 22 hrs ago - 44 replies
A beautiful woman makes one catastrophic error in judgment, and it affects her life
By DFW - 22 hrs ago - 44 replies
General Discussion
Wow! This is how Bruce Springsteen opened his concert in Los Angeles last night. 🔥🔥
By highplainsdem - 17 hrs ago - 43 replies
Wow! This is how Bruce Springsteen opened his concert in Los Angeles last night. 🔥🔥
By highplainsdem - 17 hrs ago - 43 replies
General Discussion
A Californian's view of the Governor race fiasco
By senseandsensibility - 12 hrs ago - 38 replies
A Californian's view of the Governor race fiasco
By senseandsensibility - 12 hrs ago - 38 replies
General Discussion
MONTANA CLEARS PATH TO KILL CITIZENS UNITED
By applegrove - 13 hrs ago - 36 replies
MONTANA CLEARS PATH TO KILL CITIZENS UNITED
By applegrove - 13 hrs ago - 36 replies
General Discussion
CNN: The First Nude "tried to sweep the Epstein saga away, but she ended up reviving it "
By Miles Archer - 22 hrs ago - 36 replies
CNN: The First Nude "tried to sweep the Epstein saga away, but she ended up reviving it "
By Miles Archer - 22 hrs ago - 36 replies
Photography
A few photos from a brief excursion outside . . .
By CaliforniaPeggy - 11 hrs ago - 35 replies
A few photos from a brief excursion outside . . .
By CaliforniaPeggy - 11 hrs ago - 35 replies
General Discussion
"Congratulations. You didn't elect a president. You hired a liquidator."
By Miles Archer - 21 hrs ago - 34 replies
"Congratulations. You didn't elect a president. You hired a liquidator."
By Miles Archer - 21 hrs ago - 34 replies
Latest Breaking News
'He's had plenty of time': Red state Trump voters ditch MAGA as energy bills skyrocket
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 34 replies
'He's had plenty of time': Red state Trump voters ditch MAGA as energy bills skyrocket
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 34 replies
General Discussion
Pic Of The Moment: Melania Publicly Denies Ties To Epstein
By EarlG - 20 hrs ago - 33 replies
Pic Of The Moment: Melania Publicly Denies Ties To Epstein
By EarlG - 20 hrs ago - 33 replies
General Discussion
Ex-White House doctor calls for 'medical evaluation' of Trump after disturbing new video
By LetMyPeopleVote - 14 hrs ago - 32 replies
Ex-White House doctor calls for 'medical evaluation' of Trump after disturbing new video
By LetMyPeopleVote - 14 hrs ago - 32 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump officials unveil designs for president's controversial 250-foot arch
By Zorro - 16 hrs ago - 31 replies
Trump officials unveil designs for president's controversial 250-foot arch
By Zorro - 16 hrs ago - 31 replies
General Discussion
Melania is TIRED of your MEAN SPIRITED COMMENTS!
By orangecrush - 12 hrs ago - 30 replies
Melania is TIRED of your MEAN SPIRITED COMMENTS!
By orangecrush - 12 hrs ago - 30 replies
Latest Breaking News
Man who killed sheriff's deputy in California dies after being run over with armored vehicle
By Beringia - 19 hrs ago - 30 replies
Man who killed sheriff's deputy in California dies after being run over with armored vehicle
By Beringia - 19 hrs ago - 30 replies
Latest Breaking News
Lawyer for Trump Sex Accuser, 13, Demands President Testify Under Oath
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 29 replies
Lawyer for Trump Sex Accuser, 13, Demands President Testify Under Oath
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 29 replies
Latest Breaking News
Service members are trying to find ways out early after anger over Iran war: 'It's been a mess'
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 24 replies
Service members are trying to find ways out early after anger over Iran war: 'It's been a mess'
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 24 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump's DOJ claims East Wing was 'infested' and 'dilapidated' in latest appeal over White House ballroom
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 24 replies
Trump's DOJ claims East Wing was 'infested' and 'dilapidated' in latest appeal over White House ballroom
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 24 replies
General Discussion
I'm thrilled they splashed down safely and successfully
By PCIntern - 10 hrs ago - 23 replies
I'm thrilled they splashed down safely and successfully
By PCIntern - 10 hrs ago - 23 replies
Latest Breaking News
A Crazy Expensive U.S. Drone Just Disappeared Over Strait Of Hormuz
By groundloop - 10 hrs ago - 23 replies
A Crazy Expensive U.S. Drone Just Disappeared Over Strait Of Hormuz
By groundloop - 10 hrs ago - 23 replies
General Discussion
If they can automatically register you for the draft
By orangecrush - 20 hrs ago - 23 replies
If they can automatically register you for the draft
By orangecrush - 20 hrs ago - 23 replies
General Discussion
Swalwell no longer taking contributions on "ActBlue"
By Cattledog - 4 hrs ago - 20 replies
Swalwell no longer taking contributions on "ActBlue"
By Cattledog - 4 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
adam parkhomenko (on swalwell story) "I'm very proud of my wife for sharing the details she did. I'm disgusted by all of
By orleans - 8 hrs ago - 20 replies
adam parkhomenko (on swalwell story) "I'm very proud of my wife for sharing the details she did. I'm disgusted by all of
By orleans - 8 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
Trump: "My Admin stands ready to use full Economic Might of US to strengthen Hungary's Economy...
By demmiblue - 12 hrs ago - 20 replies
Trump: "My Admin stands ready to use full Economic Might of US to strengthen Hungary's Economy...
By demmiblue - 12 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
Kegsbreath Lied About The 6 US Soldiers Killed By A Drone In Kuwait
By gab13by13 - 23 hrs ago - 20 replies
Kegsbreath Lied About The 6 US Soldiers Killed By A Drone In Kuwait
By gab13by13 - 23 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
Rick Scott: "This president is saving Republican lives and Democrat lives and independent lives with this actions
By Swede - 21 hrs ago - 19 replies
Rick Scott: "This president is saving Republican lives and Democrat lives and independent lives with this actions
By Swede - 21 hrs ago - 19 replies
Latest Breaking News
DNC votes down 'dark money' resolution singling out AIPAC, defers resolution on military aid to Israel
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 19 replies
DNC votes down 'dark money' resolution singling out AIPAC, defers resolution on military aid to Israel
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
It's Artemis II Go Time! Youtube live NASA link included!!
By chowder66 - 12 hrs ago - 18 replies
It's Artemis II Go Time! Youtube live NASA link included!!
By chowder66 - 12 hrs ago - 18 replies
Latest Breaking News
France to ditch Windows for Linux to reduce reliance on US tech
By BlueWavePsych - 14 hrs ago - 18 replies
France to ditch Windows for Linux to reduce reliance on US tech
By BlueWavePsych - 14 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
I posted the Amanda Ungaro story last year - Its worth taking a look at the info I found back then
By tulipsandroses - 15 hrs ago - 18 replies
I posted the Amanda Ungaro story last year - Its worth taking a look at the info I found back then
By tulipsandroses - 15 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
Mrs. Betty Bowers provides a pretty f*ckin' airtight case for Melanie being "just as big an assh*le as Donald"
By Miles Archer - 17 hrs ago - 18 replies
Mrs. Betty Bowers provides a pretty f*ckin' airtight case for Melanie being "just as big an assh*le as Donald"
By Miles Archer - 17 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
"I think Trump's behavior is atrocious but I would never vote for a Democrat."
By Redleg - 21 hrs ago - 16 replies
"I think Trump's behavior is atrocious but I would never vote for a Democrat."
By Redleg - 21 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
That was the first ever live splashdown I've seen of a space craft.
By Tommy Carcetti - 10 hrs ago - 15 replies
That was the first ever live splashdown I've seen of a space craft.
By Tommy Carcetti - 10 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Trump: "I'll pardon everyone who has come within 200 feet of the Oval" before leaving office
By Miles Archer - 12 hrs ago - 15 replies
Trump: "I'll pardon everyone who has come within 200 feet of the Oval" before leaving office
By Miles Archer - 12 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
That bastard Trump says "the only reason" Iranians are alive today is to negotiate.
By highplainsdem - 16 hrs ago - 15 replies
That bastard Trump says "the only reason" Iranians are alive today is to negotiate.
By highplainsdem - 16 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Staggering Reason Trump Made Such a Mess of His War Exposed
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 17 hrs ago - 15 replies
Staggering Reason Trump Made Such a Mess of His War Exposed
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 17 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Vance is headed to negotiations with Iran
By LetMyPeopleVote - 18 hrs ago - 15 replies
Vance is headed to negotiations with Iran
By LetMyPeopleVote - 18 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Planned "Arc de Trump" would be over twice as high as Lincoln Memorial
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 9 hrs ago - 14 replies
Planned "Arc de Trump" would be over twice as high as Lincoln Memorial
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 9 hrs ago - 14 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
Melania Trump adviser speaks on what led to her surprise Epstein statement
By Dulcinea - 15 hrs ago - 14 replies
Melania Trump adviser speaks on what led to her surprise Epstein statement
By Dulcinea - 15 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
DNC Struggles Financially as Big Donors Close Wallets
By RandySF - 23 hrs ago - 14 replies
DNC Struggles Financially as Big Donors Close Wallets
By RandySF - 23 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
The Joint Chiefs is now all-white, all-male, overseeing a force that is 20 percent female and 43 percent people of color
By bigtree - 20 hrs ago - 13 replies
The Joint Chiefs is now all-white, all-male, overseeing a force that is 20 percent female and 43 percent people of color
By bigtree - 20 hrs ago - 13 replies
The DU Lounge
Tailor Bird sews leaves together with plant fibre to form its nest!
By littlemissmartypants - 16 hrs ago - 12 replies
Tailor Bird sews leaves together with plant fibre to form its nest!
By littlemissmartypants - 16 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
"For people just catching up to the Amanda Ungaro / Paolo Zampolli story"
By mahatmakanejeeves - 19 hrs ago - 12 replies
"For people just catching up to the Amanda Ungaro / Paolo Zampolli story"
By mahatmakanejeeves - 19 hrs ago - 12 replies
The DU Lounge
what do you call a lazy kangaroo? Answer is a pouch potato.
By debm55 - 20 hrs ago - 12 replies
what do you call a lazy kangaroo? Answer is a pouch potato.
By debm55 - 20 hrs ago - 12 replies
Virginia
White House confirms Trump visiting Charlottesville on Friday
By mahatmakanejeeves - 22 hrs ago - 12 replies
White House confirms Trump visiting Charlottesville on Friday
By mahatmakanejeeves - 22 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
I've been thinking a lot about this and I hope you all hear me out?
By imanamerican63 - 7 hrs ago - 11 replies
I've been thinking a lot about this and I hope you all hear me out?
By imanamerican63 - 7 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Does anyone else think Luke Russert looks like a Bond Villain?
By surfered - 11 hrs ago - 11 replies
Does anyone else think Luke Russert looks like a Bond Villain?
By surfered - 11 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Melanie Might've Gone Public to Protect Herself
By Kid Berwyn - 12 hrs ago - 11 replies
Melanie Might've Gone Public to Protect Herself
By Kid Berwyn - 12 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
NY-10: Brad Lander (D) opposes U.S. funds to protect Israeli civilians from missiles and drones.
By RandySF - 14 hrs ago - 11 replies
NY-10: Brad Lander (D) opposes U.S. funds to protect Israeli civilians from missiles and drones.
By RandySF - 14 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Judge hammers Hegseth for trying to sneak illegal press rules back in
By LetMyPeopleVote - 18 hrs ago - 11 replies
Judge hammers Hegseth for trying to sneak illegal press rules back in
By LetMyPeopleVote - 18 hrs ago - 11 replies
Latest Breaking News
AP Exclusive: Trump administration admits a glaring error in its New York health fraud accusations
By Omaha Steve - 19 hrs ago - 11 replies
AP Exclusive: Trump administration admits a glaring error in its New York health fraud accusations
By Omaha Steve - 19 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Why Iran will probably not negotiate with Trump.
By surfered - 22 hrs ago - 11 replies
Why Iran will probably not negotiate with Trump.
By surfered - 22 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Katie Porter and influencer behind Swalwell allegations "don't have a relationship." Photos suggest otherwise...
By PeaceWave - 3 hrs ago - 10 replies
Katie Porter and influencer behind Swalwell allegations "don't have a relationship." Photos suggest otherwise...
By PeaceWave - 3 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Could somebody please post the video of Holly Near's "We're Still Here"
By niyad - 17 hrs ago - 10 replies
Could somebody please post the video of Holly Near's "We're Still Here"
By niyad - 17 hrs ago - 10 replies
Forum Spotlight: Washington
Granite Falls celebrates new $34 million wastewater plantEverett Gospel Mission plans for major shelter expansion
Frustration boils up after Ferguson vetoes two tiny grants in WA budget
Latest Breaking News
Trump team turns to unlikely group to fill much needed air traffic controller jobs - gamers
8 min ago - The Independent
8 min ago - The Independent
Judges done giving Trump DOJ benefit of the doubt after massive errors caught: report
35 min ago - Raw Story
35 min ago - Raw Story
FAA says proper use of anti-drone lasers that prompted Texas airspace closures is safe for flights
1 hr ago - AP
1 hr ago - AP
'Just the beginning': Artemis II crew splashes down after record-breaking moon flyby
2 hrs ago - The Guardian
2 hrs ago - The Guardian
Democratic lawmaker calls Alligator Alcatraz 'inhumane' after unannounced visit
11 hrs ago - Scripps News
11 hrs ago - Scripps News
James Comer Tells Fox News: Oversight Committee Will Hold Hearings With Epstein Victims
11 hrs ago - MEDIAite
11 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Ex-staffer accuses Eric Swalwell of sexual assault, upending governor's race
12 hrs ago - Sacramento Bee
12 hrs ago - Sacramento Bee
Raskin asks White House physician for 'comprehensive cognitive assessment' of Trump
12 hrs ago - The Hill
12 hrs ago - The Hill
The Next Phase of the Immigration Crackdown Is Quieter -- and More Destabilizing
13 hrs ago - NYTimes
13 hrs ago - NYTimes
Communities are waiting on billions in disaster funding from the Trump administration
13 hrs ago - NPR
13 hrs ago - NPR
Service members are trying to find ways out early after anger over Iran war: 'It's been a mess'
14 hrs ago - The Independent
14 hrs ago - The Independent
US Trade Court Weighs Legality of Trump's 10% Global Tariff
15 hrs ago - US News & World Report/Reuters
15 hrs ago - US News & World Report/Reuters
Trump officials unveil designs for president's controversial 250-foot arch
16 hrs ago - Washington Post
16 hrs ago - Washington Post
Trump team dismisses hot inflation print, promising energy shocks will 'very, very quickly go away'
17 hrs ago - Yahoo Finance
17 hrs ago - Yahoo Finance
Airline pilots fear retribution over refusing to fly in Middle East, aviators' group says
17 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/Reuters
17 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/Reuters
Trump's DOJ claims East Wing was 'infested' and 'dilapidated' in latest appeal over White House ballroom
18 hrs ago - The Independent
18 hrs ago - The Independent
AP Exclusive: Trump administration admits a glaring error in its New York health fraud accusations
19 hrs ago - AP
19 hrs ago - AP
Man who killed sheriff's deputy in California dies after being run over with armored vehicle
19 hrs ago - The Independent, US edition
19 hrs ago - The Independent, US edition
MTG, Alex Jones And Candace Owens Respond To Trump's 'Rambling' Attack On Them
19 hrs ago - Huff Post
19 hrs ago - Huff Post
Sheridan teachers union threatens recall of school board as strike drags on
19 hrs ago - Colorado Sun
19 hrs ago - Colorado Sun
'Illegal' forest service overhaul risks causing 'chaos' across US public lands, union claims
21 hrs ago - The Guardian
21 hrs ago - The Guardian
Agriculture secretary's religious Easter message to all employees sparks internal backlash and a formal complaint
21 hrs ago - CNN Politics
21 hrs ago - CNN Politics
DNC votes down 'dark money' resolution singling out AIPAC, defers resolution on military aid to Israel
21 hrs ago - ABC News
21 hrs ago - ABC News
'He's had plenty of time': Red state Trump voters ditch MAGA as energy bills skyrocket
23 hrs ago - Raw Story
23 hrs ago - Raw Story
White House staff received email warning them not to place bets on prediction markets, officials say
23 hrs ago - CBS News
23 hrs ago - CBS News
Confusion surrounds Trump effort to pay TSA, DHS; some could see last paycheck Friday
Yesterday - The Hill
Yesterday - The Hill