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Cable News Clips
Prosecutors play Michael Cohen's secret recording of Trump - CBS News
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago - 2 recs
Prosecutors play Michael Cohen's secret recording of Trump - CBS News
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago - 2 recs
General Discussion
This might get you a little hot under the collar
By misanthrope - 2 hrs ago - 2 recs
This might get you a little hot under the collar
By misanthrope - 2 hrs ago - 2 recs
Foreign Affairs
U.S. Balances Priorities - Eastern Express - TVP World
By TexasTowelie - 3 hrs ago - 2 recs
U.S. Balances Priorities - Eastern Express - TVP World
By TexasTowelie - 3 hrs ago - 2 recs
Latin America
'World's most elusive drug lord' fighting secret health battle but remains 'untouchable'
By Judi Lynn - 3 hrs ago - 2 recs
'World's most elusive drug lord' fighting secret health battle but remains 'untouchable'
By Judi Lynn - 3 hrs ago - 2 recs
Cable News Clips
'It was fireworks': Trump defense team tries to paint Stormy Daniels lawyer as extortionist - Deadline - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago - 2 recs
'It was fireworks': Trump defense team tries to paint Stormy Daniels lawyer as extortionist - Deadline - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago - 2 recs
Cable News Clips
Trump's legal team trying to convince jury it's an 'old fashioned shakedown scheme' - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago - 2 recs
Trump's legal team trying to convince jury it's an 'old fashioned shakedown scheme' - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago - 2 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Trump sinks his own defense with bombshell admission - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 5 hrs ago - 2 recs
Trump sinks his own defense with bombshell admission - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 5 hrs ago - 2 recs
Cable News Clips
Is the hush money trial helping Donald Trump politically? - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago - 2 recs
Is the hush money trial helping Donald Trump politically? - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago - 2 recs
General Discussion
Arizona's Democratic governor signs a bill to repeal 1864 ban on most abortions
By In It to Win It - 5 hrs ago - 2 recs
Arizona's Democratic governor signs a bill to repeal 1864 ban on most abortions
By In It to Win It - 5 hrs ago - 2 recs
Cable News Clips
'Process is the punishment': Hush money trial is 'deeply unpleasant' for Trump - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago - 2 recs
'Process is the punishment': Hush money trial is 'deeply unpleasant' for Trump - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago - 2 recs
General Discussion
Right-Wing Legal Group Files Lawsuits to Access Voter Rolls in Minnesota and Wisconsin
By RandySF - 7 hrs ago - 2 recs
Right-Wing Legal Group Files Lawsuits to Access Voter Rolls in Minnesota and Wisconsin
By RandySF - 7 hrs ago - 2 recs
Virginia
A campaign is calling on UVa's rector to resign. But who is funding it?
By mahatmakanejeeves - 7 hrs ago - 2 recs
A campaign is calling on UVa's rector to resign. But who is funding it?
By mahatmakanejeeves - 7 hrs ago - 2 recs
The DU Lounge
The Daily B***h*: "Pretzels are just breadsticks doing yoga."
By niyad - 7 hrs ago - 2 recs
The Daily B***h*: "Pretzels are just breadsticks doing yoga."
By niyad - 7 hrs ago - 2 recs
Latest Breaking News
Apple announces largest-ever $110 billion share buyback as iPhone sales drop 10%
By Mr. Sparkle - 8 hrs ago - 2 recs
Apple announces largest-ever $110 billion share buyback as iPhone sales drop 10%
By Mr. Sparkle - 8 hrs ago - 2 recs
General Discussion
Trump Auditions VP Picks Before Wealthy Donors
By applegrove - 8 hrs ago - 2 recs
Trump Auditions VP Picks Before Wealthy Donors
By applegrove - 8 hrs ago - 2 recs
General Discussion
Missouri reproductive freedom campaign to submit signature petitions tomorrow.
By RandySF - 8 hrs ago - 2 recs
Missouri reproductive freedom campaign to submit signature petitions tomorrow.
By RandySF - 8 hrs ago - 2 recs
General Discussion
Elon Musk is allowing Nick Fuentes back on Twitter
By highplainsdem - 9 hrs ago - 2 recs
Elon Musk is allowing Nick Fuentes back on Twitter
By highplainsdem - 9 hrs ago - 2 recs
General Discussion
Project 2025: Is there a good, concise list of what project 2025 proposes anywhere?
By rurallib - 10 hrs ago - 2 recs
Project 2025: Is there a good, concise list of what project 2025 proposes anywhere?
By rurallib - 10 hrs ago - 2 recs
Cable News Clips
'Hourslong struggle': Police arrest hundreds of protestors at UCLA encampment - MSNBC Reports
By TexasTowelie - 11 hrs ago - 2 recs
'Hourslong struggle': Police arrest hundreds of protestors at UCLA encampment - MSNBC Reports
By TexasTowelie - 11 hrs ago - 2 recs
Cooking & Baking
Rich and Hearty Spinach Beet Barley Soup Recipe (video)
By Saviolo - 11 hrs ago - 2 recs
Rich and Hearty Spinach Beet Barley Soup Recipe (video)
By Saviolo - 11 hrs ago - 2 recs
General Discussion
Cooper Union sued by Lawfare Project and Arnold & Porter
By JustAnotherGen - 11 hrs ago - 2 recs
Cooper Union sued by Lawfare Project and Arnold & Porter
By JustAnotherGen - 11 hrs ago - 2 recs
General Discussion
May Day organizers paint 10th Street in front of California Capitol: 'Educate, agitate, organize!'
By David__77 - 13 hrs ago - 2 recs
May Day organizers paint 10th Street in front of California Capitol: 'Educate, agitate, organize!'
By David__77 - 13 hrs ago - 2 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Trump Gets Fined & Held In Criminal Contempt & Faces Incriminating Testimony By More Key Witnesses - Rodecast
By TexasTowelie - 13 hrs ago - 2 recs
Trump Gets Fined & Held In Criminal Contempt & Faces Incriminating Testimony By More Key Witnesses - Rodecast
By TexasTowelie - 13 hrs ago - 2 recs
Iowa
video of Repug Chair Jeff Kaufmann at Monticello last Saturday - triple barf
By rurallib - 14 hrs ago - 2 recs
video of Repug Chair Jeff Kaufmann at Monticello last Saturday - triple barf
By rurallib - 14 hrs ago - 2 recs
Wisconsin
Can someone tell this station in Waukesha that he is a FORMER PRESIDENT?
By question everything - 14 hrs ago - 2 recs
Can someone tell this station in Waukesha that he is a FORMER PRESIDENT?
By question everything - 14 hrs ago - 2 recs
Pennsylvania
Tyson Foods plant in Lancaster County polluted waterways with millions of pounds of nitrogen, phosphorus
By FakeNoose - 14 hrs ago - 2 recs
Tyson Foods plant in Lancaster County polluted waterways with millions of pounds of nitrogen, phosphorus
By FakeNoose - 14 hrs ago - 2 recs
The DU Lounge
Man says his emotional support alligator, known for its big social media audience, has gone missing
By brooklynite - 14 hrs ago - 2 recs
Man says his emotional support alligator, known for its big social media audience, has gone missing
By brooklynite - 14 hrs ago - 2 recs
Latest Breaking News
US Labor Costs Rise by Most in a Year as Productivity Cools
By mahatmakanejeeves - 14 hrs ago - 2 recs
US Labor Costs Rise by Most in a Year as Productivity Cools
By mahatmakanejeeves - 14 hrs ago - 2 recs
Computer Help and Support
CISA Warns of Active Exploitation of Severe GitLab Password Reset Vulnerability
By Passages - 14 hrs ago - 2 recs
CISA Warns of Active Exploitation of Severe GitLab Password Reset Vulnerability
By Passages - 14 hrs ago - 2 recs
General Discussion
With lawsuits and recount petitions rising, some Texas elections seem to go on forever
By RandySF - 14 hrs ago - 2 recs
With lawsuits and recount petitions rising, some Texas elections seem to go on forever
By RandySF - 14 hrs ago - 2 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
How Protesters Can Actually Help Palestinians - Nicholas Kristof
By BootinUp - 15 hrs ago - 2 recs
How Protesters Can Actually Help Palestinians - Nicholas Kristof
By BootinUp - 15 hrs ago - 2 recs
General Discussion
California politicians face rampant threats. Some want to use campaign cash for protection
By RandySF - 15 hrs ago - 2 recs
California politicians face rampant threats. Some want to use campaign cash for protection
By RandySF - 15 hrs ago - 2 recs
General Discussion
You raised $564.99 on May 1, 2024 DU for Biden-Harris 2024
By Omaha Steve - 15 hrs ago - 2 recs
You raised $564.99 on May 1, 2024 DU for Biden-Harris 2024
By Omaha Steve - 15 hrs ago - 2 recs
Kansas
Man accused of intentionally contaminating food at Kan. steakhouse
By KS Toronado - 16 hrs ago - 2 recs
Man accused of intentionally contaminating food at Kan. steakhouse
By KS Toronado - 16 hrs ago - 2 recs
General Discussion
Members of Congress demand answers on Mario Andretti's rejection from F1 races
By Hotler - 16 hrs ago - 2 recs
Members of Congress demand answers on Mario Andretti's rejection from F1 races
By Hotler - 16 hrs ago - 2 recs
General Discussion
Anti-abortion groups say more aggressive approach necessary to stop Missouri amendment
By RandySF - 16 hrs ago - 2 recs
Anti-abortion groups say more aggressive approach necessary to stop Missouri amendment
By RandySF - 16 hrs ago - 2 recs
General Discussion
Police breaking up pro-Gaza camp at UCLA (live on CNN)
By brooklynite - 17 hrs ago - 2 recs
Police breaking up pro-Gaza camp at UCLA (live on CNN)
By brooklynite - 17 hrs ago - 2 recs
General Discussion
Re: Campus Demonstrations. Angry Morning Joe lecturing Democrats this morning, how refreshing. ... click.....
By Hotler - 17 hrs ago - 2 recs
Re: Campus Demonstrations. Angry Morning Joe lecturing Democrats this morning, how refreshing. ... click.....
By Hotler - 17 hrs ago - 2 recs
Foreign Affairs
As India votes, misinformation surges on social media: 'The whole country is paying the price'
By sl8 - 17 hrs ago - 2 recs
As India votes, misinformation surges on social media: 'The whole country is paying the price'
By sl8 - 17 hrs ago - 2 recs
General Discussion
CHP deploying flashbangs into the UCLA encampment
By RandySF - 18 hrs ago - 2 recs
CHP deploying flashbangs into the UCLA encampment
By RandySF - 18 hrs ago - 2 recs
General Discussion
UCLA live stream. Lots of people aren't getting any sleep: journalists, protestors and cops are awake
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 20 hrs ago - 2 recs
UCLA live stream. Lots of people aren't getting any sleep: journalists, protestors and cops are awake
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 20 hrs ago - 2 recs
Cable News Clips
Greene vows to force a vote to oust Speaker Johnson next week - The 11th Hour - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 21 hrs ago - 2 recs
Greene vows to force a vote to oust Speaker Johnson next week - The 11th Hour - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 21 hrs ago - 2 recs
Cable News Clips
From his trial to the campaign trail: Trump's day off from court - The 11th Hour - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 21 hrs ago - 2 recs
From his trial to the campaign trail: Trump's day off from court - The 11th Hour - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 21 hrs ago - 2 recs
Cable News Clips
Toxic U.S. political themes distort view of campus Gaza protests - Alex Wagner - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 21 hrs ago - 2 recs
Toxic U.S. political themes distort view of campus Gaza protests - Alex Wagner - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 21 hrs ago - 2 recs
General Discussion
IL: House Democrats advance November ballot questions aimed at driving party turnout
By RandySF - 21 hrs ago - 2 recs
IL: House Democrats advance November ballot questions aimed at driving party turnout
By RandySF - 21 hrs ago - 2 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Trump''s Coup Clowns - May 1, 2024 Updates - Raw News And Politics
By Rhiannon12866 - 22 hrs ago - 2 recs
Trump''s Coup Clowns - May 1, 2024 Updates - Raw News And Politics
By Rhiannon12866 - 22 hrs ago - 2 recs
General Discussion
Do you support term limits for Supreme Court justices? (Poll)
By BWdem4life - 23 hrs ago - 2 recs
Do you support term limits for Supreme Court justices? (Poll)
By BWdem4life - 23 hrs ago - 2 recs
General Discussion
Tom Nichols: A Failure of Imagination About Trump
By Nevilledog - 11 min ago - 1 recs
Tom Nichols: A Failure of Imagination About Trump
By Nevilledog - 11 min ago - 1 recs
Veterans
John 'Lucky' Luckadoo, 101, WWII; Bloody Hundredth, 8th USAF, 'Masters of the Air' Apple TV+
By appalachiablue - 30 min ago - 1 recs
John 'Lucky' Luckadoo, 101, WWII; Bloody Hundredth, 8th USAF, 'Masters of the Air' Apple TV+
By appalachiablue - 30 min ago - 1 recs
Cable News Clips
Hush money bombshell: Cohen complained Trump 'won't even pay me back' after financing payment - The ReidOut - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 32 min ago - 1 recs
Hush money bombshell: Cohen complained Trump 'won't even pay me back' after financing payment - The ReidOut - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 32 min ago - 1 recs
Music Appreciation
Small Faces - What'cha Gonna to Do About It
By marble falls - 42 min ago - 1 recs
Small Faces - What'cha Gonna to Do About It
By marble falls - 42 min ago - 1 recs
Forum Spotlight: Editorials & Other Articles
The complicated realities of peace in the Israel-Hamas war that protesters need to realize.On This Day: Combat swimmers sink U.S. ship - back in service 7 months later - May 2, 1964
Covering the Friends of the Court
Latest Breaking News
Judge throws out lawsuit Michael Flynn's family members brought against CNN over 'QAnon followers' report
Friday - Law & Crime
Friday - Law & Crime
Federal Student Aid head will step down. His office has been roiled by FAFSA problems
Friday - CNN Politics
Friday - CNN Politics
Poultry producers must reduce salmonella levels in certain frozen chicken products, USDA says
Friday - CBS News/AP
Friday - CBS News/AP
Blinken tells CNN the US has seen evidence of China attempting to influence upcoming US elections
Friday - CNN Politics
Friday - CNN Politics
Boeing and NASA decide to move forward with historic crewed launch of new spacecraft
Friday - CNN World
Friday - CNN World
US expected to provide $6 billion to fund long-term weapons contracts for Ukraine, officials say
Friday - AP
Friday - AP
Biden Administration to Implement Most Sweeping Gun Export Regulations in Decades
Friday - Time/Bloomberg
Friday - Time/Bloomberg
'Selfless and strong': memorial honours World Central Kitchen aid workers killed in Gaza
Friday - The Guardian/AP
Friday - The Guardian/AP
Newly minted RNC chair Lara Trump says they've got lawsuits cooking in 81 states. There are 50 states.
Friday - Business Insider
Friday - Business Insider
Jan. 6 rioter who assaulted cops with metal whip has sentencing go haywire after judge wants to add enhancement
Friday - Law & Crime
Friday - Law & Crime
US military begins construction of pier off Gaza for complex and dangerous aid delivery mission
Friday - CNN Politics
Friday - CNN Politics
US VP Harris Hosts Kim Kardashian to Discuss Criminal Justice Reform
Apr 25 - US News and World Report/Reuters
Apr 25 - US News and World Report/Reuters
Alito complains 'special' Trump shouldn't be 'subject to criminal laws like anybody else'
Apr 25 - raw story
Apr 25 - raw story
Tesla driver in Seattle-area crash that killed motorcyclist told police he was using Autopilot
Apr 25 - Associated Press, via Scripps News and KTVQ
Apr 25 - Associated Press, via Scripps News and KTVQ
"Wreak havoc": Text messages suggest a top Wisconsin Republican tried to suppress Black vote
Apr 25 - Salon
Apr 25 - Salon
Hundreds Arrested: Students Across U.S. Protest for Palestine as Campus Crackdown Intensifies
Apr 25 - Democracy Now
Apr 25 - Democracy Now
First cargo ship passes through newly opened channel in Baltimore since bridge collapse
Apr 25 - Associated Press, via WTOP
Apr 25 - Associated Press, via WTOP
Trump Lawyer Says Having Political Rival Killed Could Constitute 'Official' Presidential Act
Apr 25 - Rolling Stone
Apr 25 - Rolling Stone
Florida man had no idea he was being deported to Haiti amid surge of gang violence
Apr 25 - NBC Miami
Apr 25 - NBC Miami