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Latest Breaking News
Hegseth Holds Protestant-Only Religious Service at Pentagon
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 37 sec ago
Hegseth Holds Protestant-Only Religious Service at Pentagon
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 37 sec ago
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I don't want to process through PayPal AT ALL to get my star renewed
By Captain Zero - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 46 sec ago
I don't want to process through PayPal AT ALL to get my star renewed
By Captain Zero - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 46 sec ago
General Discussion
You may be a defacto Canadian citizen and not know it.
By Disaffected - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 1 min ago
You may be a defacto Canadian citizen and not know it.
By Disaffected - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 1 min ago
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Tiny kitten meets golden retriever puppy
By ShazzieB - 9 min ago - Last reply 2 min ago
Tiny kitten meets golden retriever puppy
By ShazzieB - 9 min ago - Last reply 2 min ago
General Discussion
I've been an old-fashioned, dyed-in-the-wool, DFL-style Democrat for 50 years, but recently I've found.....
By FadedMullet - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 2 min ago
I've been an old-fashioned, dyed-in-the-wool, DFL-style Democrat for 50 years, but recently I've found.....
By FadedMullet - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 2 min ago
National Security & Defense
Right to repair: Why the US military can't fix much of its own equipment
By mahatmakanejeeves - 10 min ago - Last reply 3 min ago
Right to repair: Why the US military can't fix much of its own equipment
By mahatmakanejeeves - 10 min ago - Last reply 3 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
All HELL BREAKS LOOSE as Trump GIVES UP to RUSSIA IN WAR!!! - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 min ago - Last reply 3 min ago
All HELL BREAKS LOOSE as Trump GIVES UP to RUSSIA IN WAR!!! - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 min ago - Last reply 3 min ago
General Discussion
Trmp couldn't resist punching the tar baby.
By eppur_se_muova - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 4 min ago
Trmp couldn't resist punching the tar baby.
By eppur_se_muova - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 4 min ago
General Discussion
About the F-15 downed over Iran
By AverageOldGuy - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 5 min ago
About the F-15 downed over Iran
By AverageOldGuy - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 5 min ago
General Discussion
So.... alot of fellow DUer's have asked to let them know how my first date went and follow up dates,
By MarineCombatEngineer - 27 min ago - Last reply 5 min ago
So.... alot of fellow DUer's have asked to let them know how my first date went and follow up dates,
By MarineCombatEngineer - 27 min ago - Last reply 5 min ago
Classical Music
Thorvaldsdottir - 'Hear Us From Heaven'
By sprinkleeninow - 1 hr ago - Last reply 6 min ago
Thorvaldsdottir - 'Hear Us From Heaven'
By sprinkleeninow - 1 hr ago - Last reply 6 min ago
Vegetarian, Vegan and Animal Rights
Three Stray Cats Broke The Quiet Night - After I Built This Shelter
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 24 min ago - Last reply 7 min ago
Three Stray Cats Broke The Quiet Night - After I Built This Shelter
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 24 min ago - Last reply 7 min ago
Editorials & Other Articles
AI Is a Threat to Everything the American People Hold Dear - Bernie Sanders WSJ op-ed
By question everything - 8 min ago - Last reply 8 min ago
AI Is a Threat to Everything the American People Hold Dear - Bernie Sanders WSJ op-ed
By question everything - 8 min ago - Last reply 8 min ago
General Discussion
The list for the last 48 hours. One F-15, one F-16(?), one A-10 warthog, and 1 or 2 Blackhawk Helicopters ...
By Botany - 1 hr ago - Last reply 9 min ago
The list for the last 48 hours. One F-15, one F-16(?), one A-10 warthog, and 1 or 2 Blackhawk Helicopters ...
By Botany - 1 hr ago - Last reply 9 min ago
General Discussion
Pass the T.R.U.M.P. Act! (From Bluesky)
By orangecrush - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 9 min ago
Pass the T.R.U.M.P. Act! (From Bluesky)
By orangecrush - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 9 min ago
Latest Breaking News
President Trump delivers new executive order attempting to regulate college sports
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 10 min ago
President Trump delivers new executive order attempting to regulate college sports
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 10 min ago
The DU Lounge
Headache's gone! Time for Friday Night Vodka Buzz. Ask me anything.
By Aristus - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 10 min ago
Headache's gone! Time for Friday Night Vodka Buzz. Ask me anything.
By Aristus - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 10 min ago
Cable News Clips
Trump war costs explode: Melber & govt vets on gas, F-15, TRILLION $ Plan & 'MISSION DEFICIT' - The Beat - MS NOW
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 11 min ago
Trump war costs explode: Melber & govt vets on gas, F-15, TRILLION $ Plan & 'MISSION DEFICIT' - The Beat - MS NOW
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 11 min ago
General Discussion
Just read the funniest thing about trump on reddit
By Javaman - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 12 min ago
Just read the funniest thing about trump on reddit
By Javaman - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 12 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Second US Combat Plane Crashes Near Hormuz After Iran Shootdown: Report
By ruet - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 13 min ago
Second US Combat Plane Crashes Near Hormuz After Iran Shootdown: Report
By ruet - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 13 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Exclusive: Justice Samuel Alito was taken to a hospital last month in previously undisclosed incident
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 14 min ago
Exclusive: Justice Samuel Alito was taken to a hospital last month in previously undisclosed incident
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 14 min ago
The DU Lounge
Anyone have ideas about the best places to go to find work online? Or to just find jobs that pay
By Maraya1969 - 26 min ago - Last reply 14 min ago
Anyone have ideas about the best places to go to find work online? Or to just find jobs that pay
By Maraya1969 - 26 min ago - Last reply 14 min ago
Cable News Clips
'Your hands are full of blood': Pope Leo REBUKES Hegseth's war prayers - All In - MS NOW
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 15 min ago
'Your hands are full of blood': Pope Leo REBUKES Hegseth's war prayers - All In - MS NOW
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 15 min ago
Michigan
Mason mayor, council woman face possible recall over data center votes
By RandySF - 15 min ago - Last reply 15 min ago
Mason mayor, council woman face possible recall over data center votes
By RandySF - 15 min ago - Last reply 15 min ago
General Discussion
Trump claims Iran "Has no anti aircraft."
By surfered - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 15 min ago
Trump claims Iran "Has no anti aircraft."
By surfered - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 15 min ago
General Discussion
For first time ever, Army chief of chaplains fired -- by Hegseth (he fired Maj. Gen. William Green, who is black)
By highplainsdem - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 15 min ago
For first time ever, Army chief of chaplains fired -- by Hegseth (he fired Maj. Gen. William Green, who is black)
By highplainsdem - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 15 min ago
Arizona
Turning Point USA is 'ballot harvesting' -- the practice its leaders spent years demonizing
By RandySF - 1 hr ago - Last reply 16 min ago
Turning Point USA is 'ballot harvesting' -- the practice its leaders spent years demonizing
By RandySF - 1 hr ago - Last reply 16 min ago
The DU Lounge
The dogs love their bus rides to their play day at the park
By Figarosmom - 47 min ago - Last reply 19 min ago
The dogs love their bus rides to their play day at the park
By Figarosmom - 47 min ago - Last reply 19 min ago
General Discussion
Turning Point USA is 'ballot harvesting' -- the practice its leaders spent years demonizing
By RandySF - 1 hr ago - Last reply 19 min ago
Turning Point USA is 'ballot harvesting' -- the practice its leaders spent years demonizing
By RandySF - 1 hr ago - Last reply 19 min ago
General Discussion
Marco Rubio triggers avalanche of mockery with State Dept.'s first dress code in history
By turbinetree - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 21 min ago
Marco Rubio triggers avalanche of mockery with State Dept.'s first dress code in history
By turbinetree - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 21 min ago
The DU Lounge
What do you like on your French fries--ketchup on top or beside. plain, vinegar ,cheese or other. I like kethup on the
By debm55 - 11 hrs ago - Last reply 21 min ago
What do you like on your French fries--ketchup on top or beside. plain, vinegar ,cheese or other. I like kethup on the
By debm55 - 11 hrs ago - Last reply 21 min ago
General Discussion
JFK had it right in this address 60+ years ago.
By sheshe2 - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 22 min ago
JFK had it right in this address 60+ years ago.
By sheshe2 - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 22 min ago
Florida
Rialto Apartments evacuation: Engineers "observed a gap between the soil and the ground-level slab" 3 feet deep
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 1 hr ago - Last reply 24 min ago
Rialto Apartments evacuation: Engineers "observed a gap between the soil and the ground-level slab" 3 feet deep
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 1 hr ago - Last reply 24 min ago
Arizona
County recorders, Republican lawmakers push for more say on elections rule book
By RandySF - 26 min ago - Last reply 26 min ago
County recorders, Republican lawmakers push for more say on elections rule book
By RandySF - 26 min ago - Last reply 26 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
Judge Cannon BACKED into CORNER as CRITICAL Trump EVIDENCE Leaks - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 27 min ago
Judge Cannon BACKED into CORNER as CRITICAL Trump EVIDENCE Leaks - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 27 min ago
General Discussion
Quebec enforces secularism, bans street prayers, prayer rooms in universities, wearing of religious symbols by educators
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 27 min ago
Quebec enforces secularism, bans street prayers, prayer rooms in universities, wearing of religious symbols by educators
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 27 min ago
General Discussion
God I hate all these stupid drug commercials, but that recent Ro
By FoxNewsSucks - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 28 min ago
God I hate all these stupid drug commercials, but that recent Ro
By FoxNewsSucks - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 28 min ago
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Beantown Bully showing his big tough guy side
By Figarosmom - 1 hr ago - Last reply 30 min ago
Beantown Bully showing his big tough guy side
By Figarosmom - 1 hr ago - Last reply 30 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Macron Says Nations Should Stand Up To U.S. And China As Trump Feud Grows
By BlueWavePsych - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 33 min ago
Macron Says Nations Should Stand Up To U.S. And China As Trump Feud Grows
By BlueWavePsych - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 33 min ago
General Discussion
The fact that Tiger Woods thought he could call Trump to stop his arrest for his
By Baitball Blogger - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 38 min ago
The fact that Tiger Woods thought he could call Trump to stop his arrest for his
By Baitball Blogger - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 38 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump seeks $152 million to reopen Alcatraz as active prison
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - Last reply 38 min ago
Trump seeks $152 million to reopen Alcatraz as active prison
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - Last reply 38 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Susie Wiles secretly alarmed Trump has been shielded from disastrous Iran fallout: report
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - Last reply 40 min ago
Susie Wiles secretly alarmed Trump has been shielded from disastrous Iran fallout: report
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - Last reply 40 min ago
General Discussion
What I said to a MAGAT acquaintance
By Pototan - 40 min ago - Last reply 40 min ago
What I said to a MAGAT acquaintance
By Pototan - 40 min ago - Last reply 40 min ago
Cable News Clips
'It's not just about me': Rep. LaMonica McIver warns of Trump DOJ's targeting of political foes - The Weeknight - MS NOW
By Rhiannon12866 - 41 min ago - Last reply 41 min ago
'It's not just about me': Rep. LaMonica McIver warns of Trump DOJ's targeting of political foes - The Weeknight - MS NOW
By Rhiannon12866 - 41 min ago - Last reply 41 min ago
Environment & Energy
Much like the old (more honest) days: What so called "renewable energy" is all about.
By NNadir - 8 hrs ago - Last reply 41 min ago
Much like the old (more honest) days: What so called "renewable energy" is all about.
By NNadir - 8 hrs ago - Last reply 41 min ago
Cable News Clips
'He does NOT know how to get out of this': Fmr. Marine pilot SLAMS Trump's erratic Iran policy - Deadline - MS NOW
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 42 min ago
'He does NOT know how to get out of this': Fmr. Marine pilot SLAMS Trump's erratic Iran policy - Deadline - MS NOW
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 42 min ago
General Discussion
Oil Wars in the Mid East, since 1990. Every Republican President has started a war there.
By OAITW r.2.0 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 44 min ago
Oil Wars in the Mid East, since 1990. Every Republican President has started a war there.
By OAITW r.2.0 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 44 min ago
General Discussion
I wonder what compensation Paula White-Cain receives
By BeneteauBum - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 46 min ago
I wonder what compensation Paula White-Cain receives
By BeneteauBum - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 46 min ago
Cable News Clips
Thom Tillis Vows To Block Trump's Next AG Nom If They 'Excused The Events Of January 6' - Forbes Breaking News
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 48 min ago
Thom Tillis Vows To Block Trump's Next AG Nom If They 'Excused The Events Of January 6' - Forbes Breaking News
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 48 min ago
The DU Lounge
I closed on a real estate transaction today!
By True Dough - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 48 min ago
I closed on a real estate transaction today!
By True Dough - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 48 min ago
General Discussion
Some bar complaints for Pam
By struggle4progress - 49 min ago - Last reply 49 min ago
Some bar complaints for Pam
By struggle4progress - 49 min ago - Last reply 49 min ago
Latest Breaking News
University of Illinois Springfield faculty go on strike
By Omaha Steve - 50 min ago - Last reply 50 min ago
University of Illinois Springfield faculty go on strike
By Omaha Steve - 50 min ago - Last reply 50 min ago
Cable News Clips
'Spineless individuals': The Weeknight hosts blast Trump's careless war strategy - The Weeknight - MS NOW
By Rhiannon12866 - 54 min ago - Last reply 54 min ago
'Spineless individuals': The Weeknight hosts blast Trump's careless war strategy - The Weeknight - MS NOW
By Rhiannon12866 - 54 min ago - Last reply 54 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Meta Smart Glasses Can Now Track All the Food You Put Into Your Mouth
By highplainsdem - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 55 min ago
Meta Smart Glasses Can Now Track All the Food You Put Into Your Mouth
By highplainsdem - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 55 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Researchers Discover How to Add Psilocybin, DMT, and Other Psychedelics to Tobacco
By highplainsdem - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 57 min ago
Researchers Discover How to Add Psilocybin, DMT, and Other Psychedelics to Tobacco
By highplainsdem - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 57 min ago
General Discussion
Martin Rowson illustration in the Guardian today
By dweller - 1 hr ago - Last reply 59 min ago
Martin Rowson illustration in the Guardian today
By dweller - 1 hr ago - Last reply 59 min ago
General Discussion
This 5 yr old boy spent more time in jail than any of the politicians in the Epstein files
By DBoon - 1 hr ago - Last reply 59 min ago
This 5 yr old boy spent more time in jail than any of the politicians in the Epstein files
By DBoon - 1 hr ago - Last reply 59 min ago
General Discussion
So far, one F15, one A10 and one, maybe two Blackhawks lost.
By drray23 - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 59 min ago
So far, one F15, one A10 and one, maybe two Blackhawks lost.
By drray23 - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 59 min ago
Classical Music
Vasks 'Concerto No. 2 for Cello and String Orchestra, III. - Adagio'
By sprinkleeninow - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Vasks 'Concerto No. 2 for Cello and String Orchestra, III. - Adagio'
By sprinkleeninow - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Science
Artemis crew eating 4:00 , exercising 3:00 and shammy bathing 7:00 in very tight quarters
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Artemis crew eating 4:00 , exercising 3:00 and shammy bathing 7:00 in very tight quarters
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Liberal YouTubers
Former US Attorney/Senator Doug Jones on the real reason Pam Bondi was fired! - The Dean Obeidallah Show
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Former US Attorney/Senator Doug Jones on the real reason Pam Bondi was fired! - The Dean Obeidallah Show
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump PANICS as CENTCOM GOES SILENT in WAR!!!! - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Trump PANICS as CENTCOM GOES SILENT in WAR!!!! - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Which Trump appointee is the most unqualified?
By red dog 1 - 10 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Which Trump appointee is the most unqualified?
By red dog 1 - 10 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Iran Assures Philippine Ships Safe Passage
By Pototan - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Iran Assures Philippine Ships Safe Passage
By Pototan - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Classical Music
George Walker's 'Lyric for Strings', performed by Chicago Sinfonietta
By sprinkleeninow - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
George Walker's 'Lyric for Strings', performed by Chicago Sinfonietta
By sprinkleeninow - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Cable News Clips
'Stunning day': U.S. sees difficult day in Iran as downed pilot remains missing - All In - MS NOW
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
'Stunning day': U.S. sees difficult day in Iran as downed pilot remains missing - All In - MS NOW
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Blanche: Epstein Files 'Should Not Be a Part of Anything Going Forward' at DOJ
By ruet - 10 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Blanche: Epstein Files 'Should Not Be a Part of Anything Going Forward' at DOJ
By ruet - 10 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump plans spending $377M on executive residence renovations - and wants $174M more
By LetMyPeopleVote - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Trump plans spending $377M on executive residence renovations - and wants $174M more
By LetMyPeopleVote - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Forum Spotlight: Science
Artemis crew eating 4:00 , exercising 3:00 and shammy bathing 7:00 in very tight quartersHow 0.7 Grams of Matter Destroyed Hiroshima
How the human brain builds our sense of time
Latest Breaking News
VA reverses course, restores union contracts following judge's rebuke
1 hr ago - Federal News network
1 hr ago - Federal News network
President Trump delivers new executive order attempting to regulate college sports
2 hrs ago - Yahoo Sports
2 hrs ago - Yahoo Sports
Trump announces 'fraud' crackdown in Democratic states as arrests begin in California
4 hrs ago - The Guardian
4 hrs ago - The Guardian
Trump plans spending $377M on executive residence renovations - and wants $174M more
5 hrs ago - Politico
5 hrs ago - Politico
'No air defenses': Trump, Hegseth touted American dominance in Iran before jet was downed
5 hrs ago - ABC News
5 hrs ago - ABC News
Trump made Supreme Court move his seat to right in front of the judges during birthright hearing, ACLU head says
6 hrs ago - The Independent
6 hrs ago - The Independent
AI Training Data Giant Mercor Is Reportedly Looking to Buy the Work You Did at Your Old Job
6 hrs ago - Gizmodo
6 hrs ago - Gizmodo
Researchers Discover How to Add Psilocybin, DMT, and Other Psychedelics to Tobacco
7 hrs ago - Gizmodo
7 hrs ago - Gizmodo
Senate Democrat demands that TSA lift its "shoes-on" policy, calling it a "reckless" safety risk
7 hrs ago - CBS News
7 hrs ago - CBS News
Former CIA director calls conflict with Iran 'war of choice,' not regime change
8 hrs ago - Scripps News/AP
8 hrs ago - Scripps News/AP
Exclusive: Justice Samuel Alito was taken to a hospital last month in previously undisclosed incident
9 hrs ago - CNN Politics
9 hrs ago - CNN Politics
One Crew Member From Us Fighter Jet Downed in Iran Has Been Rescued, US Media Report
11 hrs ago - BBC
11 hrs ago - BBC
Las Vegas Review-Journal will no longer print a competing newspaper
12 hrs ago - The Associated Press, via WTOP
12 hrs ago - The Associated Press, via WTOP
Trump accused of running 'misogynistic administration' after Bondi dismissal
13 hrs ago - The Guardian
13 hrs ago - The Guardian
Iran hits Gulf refineries as Trump warns U.S. will attack Iranian bridges, power plants
14 hrs ago - NPR
14 hrs ago - NPR
Iranian Media Offers Reward To Citizens Who Find Pilots Who Reportedly Ejected From Downed Jet
14 hrs ago - International Business Times
14 hrs ago - International Business Times
French ship makes first Western European transit of Hormuz since Iran conflict
16 hrs ago - RFI, Radio France International
16 hrs ago - RFI, Radio France International
Inspection Finds 49 Violations of Detention Standards at Largest US Migrant Detention Camp
16 hrs ago - US News & World Report/Reuters
16 hrs ago - US News & World Report/Reuters
Justice Department employee who was prosecuted over Jan. 6 Capitol attack says he resigned
17 hrs ago - CBS News
17 hrs ago - CBS News