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Pic Of The Moment: Mike Johnson Says Effort To Gerrymander Black Representation Out Of Congress "Brings Back Fairness"
By EarlG - 13 hrs ago - 108 recs
Pic Of The Moment: Mike Johnson Says Effort To Gerrymander Black Representation Out Of Congress "Brings Back Fairness"
By EarlG - 13 hrs ago - 108 recs
General Discussion
Americans are leaving the U.S. in record numbers and spending hundreds to learn how to do it - CNBC
By BlueWavePsych - 15 hrs ago - 96 recs
Americans are leaving the U.S. in record numbers and spending hundreds to learn how to do it - CNBC
By BlueWavePsych - 15 hrs ago - 96 recs
Latest Breaking News
Marjorie Taylor Greene Sends 'Revolution' Warning To Donald Trump: 'I'll Make Sure Of It'
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 94 recs
Marjorie Taylor Greene Sends 'Revolution' Warning To Donald Trump: 'I'll Make Sure Of It'
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 94 recs
Announcements
This week is DU's pop-up tip jar fund drive! And for the non-PayPal users, I have news...
By EarlG - 11 hrs ago - 86 recs
This week is DU's pop-up tip jar fund drive! And for the non-PayPal users, I have news...
By EarlG - 11 hrs ago - 86 recs
General Discussion
Javier Bardem Trashes Donald Trump Over 1 'F**king Toxic Male Behavior' In NSFW Takedown
By ProudMNDemocrat - 16 hrs ago - 71 recs
Javier Bardem Trashes Donald Trump Over 1 'F**king Toxic Male Behavior' In NSFW Takedown
By ProudMNDemocrat - 16 hrs ago - 71 recs
General Discussion
I believe that the drive to amass more & more wealth, no matter how much the person already has is
By tblue37 - 5 hrs ago - 65 recs
I believe that the drive to amass more & more wealth, no matter how much the person already has is
By tblue37 - 5 hrs ago - 65 recs
General Discussion
I miss having a real President who wants the best for everyone in the country:
By applegrove - 5 hrs ago - 60 recs
I miss having a real President who wants the best for everyone in the country:
By applegrove - 5 hrs ago - 60 recs
General Discussion
Trump Just posted this photo-It's almost as if he knows he is losing so much that he has to run on fiction.
By riversedge - 15 hrs ago - 59 recs
Trump Just posted this photo-It's almost as if he knows he is losing so much that he has to run on fiction.
By riversedge - 15 hrs ago - 59 recs
General Discussion
Xi and Putin Reach Agreement on Joint Ownership of Trump
By Zorro - 12 hrs ago - 58 recs
Xi and Putin Reach Agreement on Joint Ownership of Trump
By Zorro - 12 hrs ago - 58 recs
General Discussion
Aaron Rupar: I regret to inform you that the president is awake and crazy-posting
By highplainsdem - 12 hrs ago - 53 recs
Aaron Rupar: I regret to inform you that the president is awake and crazy-posting
By highplainsdem - 12 hrs ago - 53 recs
The DU Lounge
The reunion of two loyal friends after a long separation - A Ukrainian soldier & his dog.
By red dog 1 - 6 hrs ago - 51 recs
The reunion of two loyal friends after a long separation - A Ukrainian soldier & his dog.
By red dog 1 - 6 hrs ago - 51 recs
General Discussion
The Rude Pundit: In Foreign Policy, Trump Learns That White Doesn't Make Right
By babylonsister - 14 hrs ago - 50 recs
The Rude Pundit: In Foreign Policy, Trump Learns That White Doesn't Make Right
By babylonsister - 14 hrs ago - 50 recs
General Discussion
Trump Can't Be on Both Sides of IRS Settlement, Democrats Say
By LetMyPeopleVote - 9 hrs ago - 49 recs
Trump Can't Be on Both Sides of IRS Settlement, Democrats Say
By LetMyPeopleVote - 9 hrs ago - 49 recs
Latest Breaking News
Anderson Cooper emotionally signs off '60 Minutes' after 2 decades
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 47 recs
Anderson Cooper emotionally signs off '60 Minutes' after 2 decades
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 47 recs
General Discussion
THE U.S. 🇺🇸 BACKED PRESIDENT OF BOLIVIA 🇧🇴 HAS FLED THE COUNTRY
By riversedge - 13 hrs ago - 46 recs
THE U.S. 🇺🇸 BACKED PRESIDENT OF BOLIVIA 🇧🇴 HAS FLED THE COUNTRY
By riversedge - 13 hrs ago - 46 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump drops $10 billion lawsuit against IRS
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 46 recs
Trump drops $10 billion lawsuit against IRS
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 46 recs
General Discussion
An asteroid discovered days ago will narrowly miss Earth (today, just before 6pm eastern time) uh-oh!
By orleans - 8 hrs ago - 43 recs
An asteroid discovered days ago will narrowly miss Earth (today, just before 6pm eastern time) uh-oh!
By orleans - 8 hrs ago - 43 recs
General Discussion
What a Surprise!! Elon's DOGE Cuts Were Based Upon Race and Gender
By B.See - 3 hrs ago - 42 recs
What a Surprise!! Elon's DOGE Cuts Were Based Upon Race and Gender
By B.See - 3 hrs ago - 42 recs
Latest Breaking News
Stacey Abrams Accuses Mike Johnson of Celebrating The 'Return of Jim Crow'
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 39 recs
Stacey Abrams Accuses Mike Johnson of Celebrating The 'Return of Jim Crow'
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 39 recs
The DU Lounge
First the sump pump, then the mower, and then a power outage!?!?!?!?!??!?!
By Siwsan - 5 hrs ago - 38 recs
First the sump pump, then the mower, and then a power outage!?!?!?!?!??!?!
By Siwsan - 5 hrs ago - 38 recs
General Discussion
Pardoned Capitol Rioter Who Vowed to 'Bring Violence' Arrested Again
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 10 hrs ago - 38 recs
Pardoned Capitol Rioter Who Vowed to 'Bring Violence' Arrested Again
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 10 hrs ago - 38 recs
General Discussion
Reporter: "Why should taxpayers pay for the J6ers?" Trump: "This is reimbursing people that were horribly treated"
By Miles Archer - 4 hrs ago - 37 recs
Reporter: "Why should taxpayers pay for the J6ers?" Trump: "This is reimbursing people that were horribly treated"
By Miles Archer - 4 hrs ago - 37 recs
General Discussion
Patel avoiding sobriety test? Van Hollen hammers away
By DoBW - 11 hrs ago - 37 recs
Patel avoiding sobriety test? Van Hollen hammers away
By DoBW - 11 hrs ago - 37 recs
General Discussion
A Crack in the Polling Floor Puts Trump in New Territory
By RandySF - 17 hrs ago - 37 recs
A Crack in the Polling Floor Puts Trump in New Territory
By RandySF - 17 hrs ago - 37 recs
General Discussion
Elon Musk worried about national debt after planting his face between Trump's butt cheeks
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 8 hrs ago - 36 recs
Elon Musk worried about national debt after planting his face between Trump's butt cheeks
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 8 hrs ago - 36 recs
General Discussion
DHS apparently feels they are murdering innocent civilians on our streets "guided by the light of our Savior"
By Miles Archer - 13 hrs ago - 36 recs
DHS apparently feels they are murdering innocent civilians on our streets "guided by the light of our Savior"
By Miles Archer - 13 hrs ago - 36 recs
Latest Breaking News
Ukraine's First Precision Guided Bomb Built Entirely in Country, Now Combat-Ready, Defense Minister Says
By blue-wave - 5 hrs ago - 34 recs
Ukraine's First Precision Guided Bomb Built Entirely in Country, Now Combat-Ready, Defense Minister Says
By blue-wave - 5 hrs ago - 34 recs
General Discussion
Not only severe weather conditions in upper Midwest!
By imanamerican63 - 11 hrs ago - 32 recs
Not only severe weather conditions in upper Midwest!
By imanamerican63 - 11 hrs ago - 32 recs
General Discussion
Elon Musk Offered to Pay Employees for Their Tax Returns, You Can Probably Guess What Happened Next
By highplainsdem - 5 hrs ago - 31 recs
Elon Musk Offered to Pay Employees for Their Tax Returns, You Can Probably Guess What Happened Next
By highplainsdem - 5 hrs ago - 31 recs
Latest Breaking News
Man crashed into Calif. national park island, set off major wildfire
By Beringia - 10 hrs ago - 31 recs
Man crashed into Calif. national park island, set off major wildfire
By Beringia - 10 hrs ago - 31 recs
Liberal YouTubers
NEW Randy Rainbow!!!! WHERE THE HELL IS OUR CONGRESS? A Randy Rainbow Song Parody
By ihaveaquestion - 12 hrs ago - 31 recs
NEW Randy Rainbow!!!! WHERE THE HELL IS OUR CONGRESS? A Randy Rainbow Song Parody
By ihaveaquestion - 12 hrs ago - 31 recs
General Discussion
"Have you taken up arms against your government? Or tried to overturn an election? You may be entitled to compensation!"
By mahatmakanejeeves - 4 hrs ago - 30 recs
"Have you taken up arms against your government? Or tried to overturn an election? You may be entitled to compensation!"
By mahatmakanejeeves - 4 hrs ago - 30 recs
General Discussion
I am amazed when seemingly intelligent people talk about the end of
By prodigitalson - 12 hrs ago - 30 recs
I am amazed when seemingly intelligent people talk about the end of
By prodigitalson - 12 hrs ago - 30 recs
General Discussion
Far-Left Podcaster Claims 'Many' Liberals Would Vote for Tucker Carlson Over AOC
By SocialDemocrat61 - 13 hrs ago - 30 recs
Far-Left Podcaster Claims 'Many' Liberals Would Vote for Tucker Carlson Over AOC
By SocialDemocrat61 - 13 hrs ago - 30 recs
The DU Lounge
Nothing quite like starting my day at 5:30 with a sump pump emergency
By Siwsan - 17 hrs ago - 29 recs
Nothing quite like starting my day at 5:30 with a sump pump emergency
By Siwsan - 17 hrs ago - 29 recs
Latest Breaking News
CBS's Brennan Grills Trump Official Over China Trade Deal Claims: The WSJ Says You're Playing a 'Shell Game'
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 29 recs
CBS's Brennan Grills Trump Official Over China Trade Deal Claims: The WSJ Says You're Playing a 'Shell Game'
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 29 recs
General Discussion
Prince Harry warns of 'deeply troubling rise' in antisemitism in UK after spate of attacks
By RandySF - 18 hrs ago - 28 recs
Prince Harry warns of 'deeply troubling rise' in antisemitism in UK after spate of attacks
By RandySF - 18 hrs ago - 28 recs
General Discussion
Any system that facilitates this compensation fund
By malaise - 9 hrs ago - 27 recs
Any system that facilitates this compensation fund
By malaise - 9 hrs ago - 27 recs
Latest Breaking News
Minnesota county charges an ICE officer in a nonfatal shooting during Trump's immigration crackdown
By Eugene - 5 hrs ago - 26 recs
Minnesota county charges an ICE officer in a nonfatal shooting during Trump's immigration crackdown
By Eugene - 5 hrs ago - 26 recs
Latest Breaking News
60 Minutes Reveals Insider Trading on US Military Conflicts Is Exploding: 'Luck Alone Can't Explain The Numbers'
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 25 recs
60 Minutes Reveals Insider Trading on US Military Conflicts Is Exploding: 'Luck Alone Can't Explain The Numbers'
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 25 recs
Latest Breaking News
Workers racing to turn reflecting pool blue for Trump may be at risk, union warns
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 25 recs
Workers racing to turn reflecting pool blue for Trump may be at risk, union warns
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 25 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
The real reason RFK Jr. is coming for your antidepressants
By marmar - 13 hrs ago - 24 recs
The real reason RFK Jr. is coming for your antidepressants
By marmar - 13 hrs ago - 24 recs
Latest Breaking News
Greenland's prime minister tells Trump's envoy self-determination cannot be negotiated
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 9 hrs ago - 23 recs
Greenland's prime minister tells Trump's envoy self-determination cannot be negotiated
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 9 hrs ago - 23 recs
General Discussion
"Wow! Kyle Rittenhouse turned out to be a complete d*****bag" says MAGA commentatory after Kyle endorses Massie
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 19 hrs ago - 23 recs
"Wow! Kyle Rittenhouse turned out to be a complete d*****bag" says MAGA commentatory after Kyle endorses Massie
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 19 hrs ago - 23 recs
General Discussion
Judge is taking the position that the lawsuit does not include any settlement
By LetMyPeopleVote - 2 hrs ago - 22 recs
Judge is taking the position that the lawsuit does not include any settlement
By LetMyPeopleVote - 2 hrs ago - 22 recs
General Discussion
Thank you for lunch President Obama!! (James Talarico)
By pat_k - 23 hrs ago - 22 recs
Thank you for lunch President Obama!! (James Talarico)
By pat_k - 23 hrs ago - 22 recs
General Discussion
The smoking guns in Trump's new financial disclosure
By Nevilledog - 10 hrs ago - 21 recs
The smoking guns in Trump's new financial disclosure
By Nevilledog - 10 hrs ago - 21 recs
Latest Breaking News
Justice Department announces a $1.7B fund to compensate Trump allies in a deal to drop IRS suit
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 21 recs
Justice Department announces a $1.7B fund to compensate Trump allies in a deal to drop IRS suit
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 21 recs
General Discussion
Americans arrested after man climbs into Punch the monkey's enclosure at Japanese zoo
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 3 hrs ago - 20 recs
Americans arrested after man climbs into Punch the monkey's enclosure at Japanese zoo
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 3 hrs ago - 20 recs
General Discussion
Ohh That's Rich - trumps white taliban rally
By Figarosmom - 23 hrs ago - 20 recs
Ohh That's Rich - trumps white taliban rally
By Figarosmom - 23 hrs ago - 20 recs
General Discussion
Rochester man says immigration agents left him 'like a dog,' incapacitated on the street
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 3 hrs ago - 19 recs
Rochester man says immigration agents left him 'like a dog,' incapacitated on the street
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 3 hrs ago - 19 recs
General Discussion
Trumpy is all dressed up and ready to party.........
By riversedge - 4 hrs ago - 19 recs
Trumpy is all dressed up and ready to party.........
By riversedge - 4 hrs ago - 19 recs
General Discussion
Quentin Tarantino tapped to lead Army chaplain corps
By Zorro - 11 hrs ago - 19 recs
Quentin Tarantino tapped to lead Army chaplain corps
By Zorro - 11 hrs ago - 19 recs
Latest Breaking News
Epstein prison guard to testify in front of House Oversight Committee today
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 19 recs
Epstein prison guard to testify in front of House Oversight Committee today
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 19 recs
Photography
Georgia O'Keeffe and Remembering to Take the Time to Look Up ︵.︵
By SorellaLaBefana - 15 hrs ago - 19 recs
Georgia O'Keeffe and Remembering to Take the Time to Look Up ︵.︵
By SorellaLaBefana - 15 hrs ago - 19 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
Oil markets could be a month away from the moment of truth. Brace for a 'non-linear' price spike and panic buying
By Dulcinea - 15 hrs ago - 19 recs
Oil markets could be a month away from the moment of truth. Brace for a 'non-linear' price spike and panic buying
By Dulcinea - 15 hrs ago - 19 recs
Latest Breaking News
Researchers Wanted Preschool Teachers to Wear Cameras to Train AI
By pnwmom - 9 hrs ago - 18 recs
Researchers Wanted Preschool Teachers to Wear Cameras to Train AI
By pnwmom - 9 hrs ago - 18 recs
Cable News Clips
Democrats declare 'a new phase' in Epstein files story with key testimonies coming soon - MS NOW Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 17 hrs ago - 18 recs
Democrats declare 'a new phase' in Epstein files story with key testimonies coming soon - MS NOW Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 17 hrs ago - 18 recs
Latest Breaking News
CDC to escalate Ebola response after WHO declares emergency
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 18 recs
CDC to escalate Ebola response after WHO declares emergency
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 18 recs
General Discussion
Fetterman: Democratic base becoming 'increasingly anti-American'
By durablend - 6 hrs ago - 17 recs
Fetterman: Democratic base becoming 'increasingly anti-American'
By durablend - 6 hrs ago - 17 recs
Forum Spotlight: TV Chat
ICYMI: China Scholar on Taiwan, Trump-Xi and the Chinese View of U.S. PowerTonight on Amanpour and Company, Monday, May 18th, 2026
This is the FINAL WEEK of Stephen Colbert's Late Show
Latest Breaking News
Meta to receive over $3 billion in tax breaks for its 2,250 acre Louisiana data center - enough to fund the state's poli
1 hr ago - TechRadar
1 hr ago - TechRadar
Federal appeals court keeps union contract for 300K VA employees in place amid lawsuit
3 hrs ago - Federal News Nework
3 hrs ago - Federal News Nework
Mark Fuhrman, former LA police detective convicted of lying during OJ Simpson murder trial, has died
3 hrs ago - AP
3 hrs ago - AP
Ukraine's First Precision Guided Bomb Built Entirely in Country, Now Combat-Ready, Defense Minister Says
5 hrs ago - Kyiv Post
5 hrs ago - Kyiv Post
Minnesota county charges an ICE officer in a nonfatal shooting during Trump's immigration crackdown
5 hrs ago - Associated Press
5 hrs ago - Associated Press
Police investigating 'active shooter' report at Islamic Center of San Diego
7 hrs ago - San Diego Union-Tribune
7 hrs ago - San Diego Union-Tribune
IEA chief warns commercial oil inventories are depleting rapidly, only weeks left
7 hrs ago - Reuters
7 hrs ago - Reuters
Greenland's prime minister tells Trump's envoy self-determination cannot be negotiated
9 hrs ago - AP
9 hrs ago - AP
Supreme Court tells lower courts to take new look at 2 major voting rights cases
10 hrs ago - CBS News
10 hrs ago - CBS News
Global scramble to contain new Ebola outbreak as US moves to limit entry from virus-hit region
10 hrs ago - CNN World
10 hrs ago - CNN World
Justice Department announces a $1.7B fund to compensate Trump allies in a deal to drop IRS suit
11 hrs ago - AP
11 hrs ago - AP
Redistricting debate shifts to South Carolina as Republicans seek clean sweep of US House seats
11 hrs ago - AP
11 hrs ago - AP
Former assistant principal in Virginia set for trial 3 years after 6-year-old student shot teacher
11 hrs ago - Associated Press via WTOP
11 hrs ago - Associated Press via WTOP
[Washington Nationals baseball team bans] individual who displayed white nationalist sign at game
12 hrs ago - Reuters
12 hrs ago - Reuters
State Judge Blocks Evidence from Luigi Mangione Backpack in UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder Case
13 hrs ago - CNBC - Dan Mangan
13 hrs ago - CNBC - Dan Mangan
Hungarian President Resists Magyar's Calls to Quit, News Site Reports
13 hrs ago - US News & World Report/Reuters
13 hrs ago - US News & World Report/Reuters
60 Minutes Reveals Insider Trading on US Military Conflicts Is Exploding: 'Luck Alone Can't Explain The Numbers'
15 hrs ago - MEDIAite
15 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Workers racing to turn reflecting pool blue for Trump may be at risk, union warns
15 hrs ago - The Guardian
15 hrs ago - The Guardian
Marjorie Taylor Greene Sends 'Revolution' Warning To Donald Trump: 'I'll Make Sure Of It'
15 hrs ago - Huff Post
15 hrs ago - Huff Post
Oil Touches Two-Week High After Drone Attack on UAE Nuclear Power Plant
17 hrs ago - US News & World Report/Reuters
17 hrs ago - US News & World Report/Reuters
CBS's Brennan Grills Trump Official Over China Trade Deal Claims: The WSJ Says You're Playing a 'Shell Game'
18 hrs ago - MEDIAite
18 hrs ago - MEDIAite
GOP lawmakers battle as conservatives press for third budget reconciliation bill
19 hrs ago - The Hill
19 hrs ago - The Hill
Midair collision between two jets at air show prompts Idaho Air Force base lockdown
Yesterday - ABC News
Yesterday - ABC News
Trump admin considers nearly $1.8 billion fund to compensate allies targeted in DOJ investigations, sources say
Yesterday - CNN
Yesterday - CNN
'Filed in error': Trump admin admits DOJ filed wrong document in voting fraud case meant for another state entirely
Yesterday - Law & Crime
Yesterday - Law & Crime
Ahead of Tuesday primary, Trump target Massie says billionaires are trying to 'buy' his seat
Yesterday - ABC News
Yesterday - ABC News
Mike Johnson shrugs off Black voters' concerns about GOP gerrymandering: 'This brings back fairness'
Yesterday - The Independent
Yesterday - The Independent
New York governor pleads with unions to resume talks amid North America's largest commuter rail system shut down
Yesterday - PBS-AP
Yesterday - PBS-AP