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Cable News Clips
Needless economic pain from Trump not even worth it if his tariff gambit works: Economist - Ayman Mohyeldin - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 17 sec ago - Last reply 17 sec ago
Needless economic pain from Trump not even worth it if his tariff gambit works: Economist - Ayman Mohyeldin - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 17 sec ago - Last reply 17 sec ago
The DU Lounge
I'm trying to remember the title of a movie...
By Archae - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 55 sec ago
I'm trying to remember the title of a movie...
By Archae - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 55 sec ago
General Discussion
Bay Area tech CEOs who sucked up to rump just got rocked by new tariffs
By usonian - 17 min ago - Last reply 1 min ago
Bay Area tech CEOs who sucked up to rump just got rocked by new tariffs
By usonian - 17 min ago - Last reply 1 min ago
General Discussion
So, Russia and Israel not on the tariff list?
By Jit423 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 min ago
So, Russia and Israel not on the tariff list?
By Jit423 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 min ago
General Discussion
Lithuania mourns. The pain of the U.S. soldiers' families is our pain, and we stand together in this time of sorrow.
By riversedge - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 1 min ago
Lithuania mourns. The pain of the U.S. soldiers' families is our pain, and we stand together in this time of sorrow.
By riversedge - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 1 min ago
General Discussion
Trump Orders Tariffs Against Penguins!🐧
By Daleuhlmann - 4 min ago - Last reply 1 min ago
Trump Orders Tariffs Against Penguins!🐧
By Daleuhlmann - 4 min ago - Last reply 1 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
Conway's FURY: "How Can You Look at Yourself in the Mirror?"
By MagaSmash - 1 min ago - Last reply 1 min ago
Conway's FURY: "How Can You Look at Yourself in the Mirror?"
By MagaSmash - 1 min ago - Last reply 1 min ago
Latest Breaking News
High just got higher: Trump tariffs to raise prices for US cannabis users
By highplainsdem - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 1 min ago
High just got higher: Trump tariffs to raise prices for US cannabis users
By highplainsdem - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 1 min ago
General Discussion
Could Trump's destruction of the US be as simple as self hate?
By Quixote1818 - 34 min ago - Last reply 2 min ago
Could Trump's destruction of the US be as simple as self hate?
By Quixote1818 - 34 min ago - Last reply 2 min ago
General Discussion
Whoever thinks they're an economist in the WH should resign in disgrace
By struggle4progress - 36 min ago - Last reply 2 min ago
Whoever thinks they're an economist in the WH should resign in disgrace
By struggle4progress - 36 min ago - Last reply 2 min ago
The DU Lounge
Tech question regarding projecting an image from a laptop directly onto a screen.
By Baitball Blogger - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 3 min ago
Tech question regarding projecting an image from a laptop directly onto a screen.
By Baitball Blogger - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 3 min ago
General Discussion
Aurora asylum seeker from Venezuela, faces 20th birthday in El Salvador prison
By struggle4progress - 18 min ago - Last reply 3 min ago
Aurora asylum seeker from Venezuela, faces 20th birthday in El Salvador prison
By struggle4progress - 18 min ago - Last reply 3 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump administration is months away from direct payments to farmers, agriculture secretary says
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 4 min ago
Trump administration is months away from direct payments to farmers, agriculture secretary says
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 4 min ago
General Discussion
I always buy German beer and Colombian coffee
By FakeNoose - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 4 min ago
I always buy German beer and Colombian coffee
By FakeNoose - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 4 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump MOCKED after Placing Tariffs on UNINHABITED ISLANDS - Really American
By Rhiannon12866 - 19 min ago - Last reply 5 min ago
Trump MOCKED after Placing Tariffs on UNINHABITED ISLANDS - Really American
By Rhiannon12866 - 19 min ago - Last reply 5 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump says things are 'going very well' after worst stock market drop in years over tariffs
By Zorro - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 7 min ago
Trump says things are 'going very well' after worst stock market drop in years over tariffs
By Zorro - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 7 min ago
General Discussion
How long until Trump is removed from office by his own party?
By Doodley - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 7 min ago
How long until Trump is removed from office by his own party?
By Doodley - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 7 min ago
General Discussion
Was Trump thing of food at the time he decided his countries to add tariffs too?
By imanamerican63 - 53 min ago - Last reply 8 min ago
Was Trump thing of food at the time he decided his countries to add tariffs too?
By imanamerican63 - 53 min ago - Last reply 8 min ago
General Discussion
Will one DUer out there please tell me I am wrong.
By Jit423 - 17 hrs ago - Last reply 9 min ago
Will one DUer out there please tell me I am wrong.
By Jit423 - 17 hrs ago - Last reply 9 min ago
General Discussion
Trump administration's appeal of a temporary restraining order preventing DOGE access to Social Security data is denied
By Beachnutt - 8 hrs ago - Last reply 9 min ago
Trump administration's appeal of a temporary restraining order preventing DOGE access to Social Security data is denied
By Beachnutt - 8 hrs ago - Last reply 9 min ago
General Discussion
My plan as a poor retired guy on a fixed income is to stop buying stuff, I don't buy much now so?
By wcmagumba - 40 min ago - Last reply 10 min ago
My plan as a poor retired guy on a fixed income is to stop buying stuff, I don't buy much now so?
By wcmagumba - 40 min ago - Last reply 10 min ago
General Discussion
Democrats, Stop Being Timid and Start Being Mean!
By Celerity - 12 hrs ago - Last reply 11 min ago
Democrats, Stop Being Timid and Start Being Mean!
By Celerity - 12 hrs ago - Last reply 11 min ago
Cable News Clips
Lack of answers from Trump on tariff game plan leaves investors uneasy - Ayman Mohyeldin - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 11 min ago - Last reply 11 min ago
Lack of answers from Trump on tariff game plan leaves investors uneasy - Ayman Mohyeldin - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 11 min ago - Last reply 11 min ago
General Discussion
11 Bluesky texts from Senator Chris Murphy, posted overnight to explain what Trump's tariffs are really all about:
By sop - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 11 min ago
11 Bluesky texts from Senator Chris Murphy, posted overnight to explain what Trump's tariffs are really all about:
By sop - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 11 min ago
General Discussion
Tariff rates may have been suggested by AI Large Language Models
By muriel_volestrangler - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 12 min ago
Tariff rates may have been suggested by AI Large Language Models
By muriel_volestrangler - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 12 min ago
General Discussion
Newsom: He took water that was set aside for this summer from one part of Central Valley and dumped it into another part
By applegrove - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 13 min ago
Newsom: He took water that was set aside for this summer from one part of Central Valley and dumped it into another part
By applegrove - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 13 min ago
General Discussion
My sister bought a Chevy Blazer today.
By BlueKota - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 15 min ago
My sister bought a Chevy Blazer today.
By BlueKota - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 15 min ago
General Discussion
They may as well rename it the Dept of Disease. Sen Patty Murray (D)
By sheshe2 - 46 min ago - Last reply 18 min ago
They may as well rename it the Dept of Disease. Sen Patty Murray (D)
By sheshe2 - 46 min ago - Last reply 18 min ago
General Discussion
Meet Marjorie Taylor Green's ex-husband, drives Cybertruck, harasses girls at shopping mall lot
By IrishBubbaLiberal - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 18 min ago
Meet Marjorie Taylor Green's ex-husband, drives Cybertruck, harasses girls at shopping mall lot
By IrishBubbaLiberal - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 18 min ago
General Discussion
"someone needs to walk into the oval office and say mr. president, we just fired the person who may have saved your life
By orleans - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 19 min ago
"someone needs to walk into the oval office and say mr. president, we just fired the person who may have saved your life
By orleans - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 19 min ago
General Discussion
🔴🐧🇺🇲 BREAKING: The PM of Hearth and McDonald Islands is negotiating the lifting of tariffs at the White House right
By riversedge - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 20 min ago
🔴🐧🇺🇲 BREAKING: The PM of Hearth and McDonald Islands is negotiating the lifting of tariffs at the White House right
By riversedge - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 20 min ago
General Discussion
a right wing koch backed orginization just sued to stop the tariffs
By moonshinegnomie - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 21 min ago
a right wing koch backed orginization just sued to stop the tariffs
By moonshinegnomie - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 21 min ago
General Discussion
I wish that the Florida special elections had been next week instead of last Tuesday
By ThoughtCriminal - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 22 min ago
I wish that the Florida special elections had been next week instead of last Tuesday
By ThoughtCriminal - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 22 min ago
General Discussion
Article I, Section 9, Clause 8: Emoluments
By edhopper - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 26 min ago
Article I, Section 9, Clause 8: Emoluments
By edhopper - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 26 min ago
Missouri
Anthem removes access to MU Health Care for thousands of patients
By xocetaceans - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 26 min ago
Anthem removes access to MU Health Care for thousands of patients
By xocetaceans - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 26 min ago
California
San Francisco -some parts of it is blacked out right now there's a power outage
By YoshidaYui - 1 hr ago - Last reply 27 min ago
San Francisco -some parts of it is blacked out right now there's a power outage
By YoshidaYui - 1 hr ago - Last reply 27 min ago
General Discussion
DOGE effort to rewrite Social Security code could have catastrophic consequences
By struggle4progress - 1 hr ago - Last reply 28 min ago
DOGE effort to rewrite Social Security code could have catastrophic consequences
By struggle4progress - 1 hr ago - Last reply 28 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Senate confirms Mehmet Oz to lead Medicaid and Medicare
By LetMyPeopleVote - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 28 min ago
Senate confirms Mehmet Oz to lead Medicaid and Medicare
By LetMyPeopleVote - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 28 min ago
Cooking & Baking
What's for Dinner, Thurs., April 3, 2025
By NJCher - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 29 min ago
What's for Dinner, Thurs., April 3, 2025
By NJCher - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 29 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
Democratic Congresswoman SEEKS TO DRUG TEST ELON MUSK!!!
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago - Last reply 29 min ago
Democratic Congresswoman SEEKS TO DRUG TEST ELON MUSK!!!
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago - Last reply 29 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
Top 10 Things Trump Has Gotten Wrong...So Far - Congressman Eric Swalwell
By Rhiannon12866 - 30 min ago - Last reply 30 min ago
Top 10 Things Trump Has Gotten Wrong...So Far - Congressman Eric Swalwell
By Rhiannon12866 - 30 min ago - Last reply 30 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Cultural groups across U.S. told that federal humanities grants are terminated
By iemanja - 35 min ago - Last reply 35 min ago
Cultural groups across U.S. told that federal humanities grants are terminated
By iemanja - 35 min ago - Last reply 35 min ago
General Discussion
The saddest story I heard tonight was on WAMU about the National Parks.
By Jit423 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 35 min ago
The saddest story I heard tonight was on WAMU about the National Parks.
By Jit423 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 35 min ago
Latest Breaking News
'We're All Dead': GOP Senator Reacts To Trump Tariffs
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 38 min ago
'We're All Dead': GOP Senator Reacts To Trump Tariffs
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 38 min ago
General Discussion
I have always loved and admired Dan Rather
By question everything - 8 hrs ago - Last reply 38 min ago
I have always loved and admired Dan Rather
By question everything - 8 hrs ago - Last reply 38 min ago
General Discussion
In Trump's Fascist America: Emails show Trump admin targeted state's Social Security as political revenge
By B.See - 40 min ago - Last reply 40 min ago
In Trump's Fascist America: Emails show Trump admin targeted state's Social Security as political revenge
By B.See - 40 min ago - Last reply 40 min ago
Music Appreciation
Wynton Marsalis. Standard Time
By OAITW r.2.0 - 41 min ago - Last reply 41 min ago
Wynton Marsalis. Standard Time
By OAITW r.2.0 - 41 min ago - Last reply 41 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
Congressman Goldman: To Trump Presidency is a "Cash Grab" - Congressman Dan Goldman
By Rhiannon12866 - 41 min ago - Last reply 41 min ago
Congressman Goldman: To Trump Presidency is a "Cash Grab" - Congressman Dan Goldman
By Rhiannon12866 - 41 min ago - Last reply 41 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Lincoln-area gun owners tell Nebraska Supreme Court they have standing to sue city
By Omaha Steve - 42 min ago - Last reply 42 min ago
Lincoln-area gun owners tell Nebraska Supreme Court they have standing to sue city
By Omaha Steve - 42 min ago - Last reply 42 min ago
General Discussion
This Is What Voters Wanted, Right?
By applegrove - 11 hrs ago - Last reply 42 min ago
This Is What Voters Wanted, Right?
By applegrove - 11 hrs ago - Last reply 42 min ago
General Discussion
Backlash Grows Over Tariff Hike
By struggle4progress - 1 hr ago - Last reply 42 min ago
Backlash Grows Over Tariff Hike
By struggle4progress - 1 hr ago - Last reply 42 min ago
General Discussion
Amy Klobuchar Nails Ted Cruz: You're A Liar
By turbinetree - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 43 min ago
Amy Klobuchar Nails Ted Cruz: You're A Liar
By turbinetree - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 43 min ago
General Discussion
Economists Warn of Recession
By struggle4progress - 47 min ago - Last reply 44 min ago
Economists Warn of Recession
By struggle4progress - 47 min ago - Last reply 44 min ago
General Discussion
'Record-setting': DOGE layoffs fueling worst unemployment surge since first Trump admin
By B.See - 45 min ago - Last reply 45 min ago
'Record-setting': DOGE layoffs fueling worst unemployment surge since first Trump admin
By B.See - 45 min ago - Last reply 45 min ago
General Discussion
"fifty years of "trickle down" has turned
By orleans - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 48 min ago
"fifty years of "trickle down" has turned
By orleans - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 48 min ago
General Discussion
Dummies elect dummy dictator who unleashed dumb international crap
By lindysalsagal - 48 min ago - Last reply 48 min ago
Dummies elect dummy dictator who unleashed dumb international crap
By lindysalsagal - 48 min ago - Last reply 48 min ago
General Discussion
Just saw where Mark Cuban is telling people
By leftyladyfrommo - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 49 min ago
Just saw where Mark Cuban is telling people
By leftyladyfrommo - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 49 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
'Trump's Up to Something SINISTER No One is Talking About' - Robert Reich - Political Voices Network
By Rhiannon12866 - 49 min ago - Last reply 49 min ago
'Trump's Up to Something SINISTER No One is Talking About' - Robert Reich - Political Voices Network
By Rhiannon12866 - 49 min ago - Last reply 49 min ago
General Discussion
MaddowBlog-Trump's pitch on tariffs was built on a foundation of strange lies
By LetMyPeopleVote - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 50 min ago
MaddowBlog-Trump's pitch on tariffs was built on a foundation of strange lies
By LetMyPeopleVote - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 50 min ago
Music Appreciation
Grateful Dead - Ron McKernan - (Live at Fillmore East, New York City, April 1971) Hard to Handle
By OAITW r.2.0 - 50 min ago - Last reply 50 min ago
Grateful Dead - Ron McKernan - (Live at Fillmore East, New York City, April 1971) Hard to Handle
By OAITW r.2.0 - 50 min ago - Last reply 50 min ago
Music Appreciation
Aerosmith - Dream On (Official HD Video)
By Uncle Joe - 54 min ago - Last reply 54 min ago
Aerosmith - Dream On (Official HD Video)
By Uncle Joe - 54 min ago - Last reply 54 min ago
General Discussion
Does anyone have a link to how Trump determined how much another country was charging us for tariffs?
By Baitball Blogger - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 54 min ago
Does anyone have a link to how Trump determined how much another country was charging us for tariffs?
By Baitball Blogger - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 54 min ago
General Discussion
They seem to be working hard to recreate the absolute monarchy of centuries ago
By DavidDvorkin - 55 min ago - Last reply 55 min ago
They seem to be working hard to recreate the absolute monarchy of centuries ago
By DavidDvorkin - 55 min ago - Last reply 55 min ago
General Discussion
What Mafia bosses do to neighborhoods, Trump is doing to the world
By Kablooie - 1 hr ago - Last reply 55 min ago
What Mafia bosses do to neighborhoods, Trump is doing to the world
By Kablooie - 1 hr ago - Last reply 55 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Judge Boasberg says he's contemplating 'contempt proceedings' over Trump deportations
By MayReasonRule - 8 hrs ago - Last reply 56 min ago
Judge Boasberg says he's contemplating 'contempt proceedings' over Trump deportations
By MayReasonRule - 8 hrs ago - Last reply 56 min ago
General Discussion
Trump is trying to Make America Affordable..... for Oligarchs! eom
By SalamanderSleeps - 1 hr ago - Last reply 57 min ago
Trump is trying to Make America Affordable..... for Oligarchs! eom
By SalamanderSleeps - 1 hr ago - Last reply 57 min ago
General Discussion
We've had bright Presidents, dumb Presidents, perceptive
By Colgate 64 - 10 hrs ago - Last reply 58 min ago
We've had bright Presidents, dumb Presidents, perceptive
By Colgate 64 - 10 hrs ago - Last reply 58 min ago
General Discussion
Trump's Tariff Formula Slammed As 'Fake' And 'Incredibly Stupid' By Experts
By LetMyPeopleVote - 11 hrs ago - Last reply 59 min ago
Trump's Tariff Formula Slammed As 'Fake' And 'Incredibly Stupid' By Experts
By LetMyPeopleVote - 11 hrs ago - Last reply 59 min ago
General Discussion
Washington Post-Economists say the way Trump calculated tariffs makes no sense
By LetMyPeopleVote - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Washington Post-Economists say the way Trump calculated tariffs makes no sense
By LetMyPeopleVote - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Forum Spotlight: Texas
Transparency Takes A Hit In the Texas HouseMeasles case reported in Harris County
Houston fans have perfect plan to keep Ted Cruz away from Final Four
Latest Breaking News
Lincoln-area gun owners tell Nebraska Supreme Court they have standing to sue city
42 min ago - Nebraska Examiner
42 min ago - Nebraska Examiner
Trump, Elon Musk protests: Florida has 45 in one day, including some near Mar-a-Lago
5 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/The Palm Beach Post
5 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/The Palm Beach Post
Trump says things are 'going very well' after worst stock market drop in years over tariffs
6 hrs ago - AP via Yahoo Finance
6 hrs ago - AP via Yahoo Finance
Federal judge temporarily pauses RFK Jr. effort to rescind billions of public health funds
6 hrs ago - The Hill
6 hrs ago - The Hill
Trump administration is months away from direct payments to farmers, agriculture secretary says
7 hrs ago - Reuters
7 hrs ago - Reuters
Storms kill 6 in the South and Midwest as forecasters warn of catastrophic rains, floods this week
7 hrs ago - AP
7 hrs ago - AP
Judge Boasberg says he's contemplating 'contempt proceedings' over Trump deportations
8 hrs ago - ABC News via yahoo!News
8 hrs ago - ABC News via yahoo!News
Trump and Elon Musk to blame for '2020-style layoffs' in breaking news report: CNN analyst
9 hrs ago - Raw Story
9 hrs ago - Raw Story
Canada slaps matching 25% tariff on U.S.-made vehicles in latest response to Trump's trade war
9 hrs ago - cbc.ca
9 hrs ago - cbc.ca
Small-cap benchmark Russell 2000 becomes first major U.S. stock measure to enter bear market
10 hrs ago - CNBC
10 hrs ago - CNBC
Senators Maria Cantwell, Chuck Grassley introduce bipartisan bill to check Trump's power to unilaterally set tariffs
10 hrs ago - The Cascadia Advocate
10 hrs ago - The Cascadia Advocate
Nebraska's Dan Osborn exploring midterm bid against U.S. Sen Pete Ricketts
11 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
11 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
Republicans panic over Trump tariffs: Last time "we lost the House and the Senate for 60 years"
11 hrs ago - Salon
11 hrs ago - Salon
HHS guts the teams that fulfill public records requests for health agencies
11 hrs ago - NPR, National Public Radio
11 hrs ago - NPR, National Public Radio
Dow drops 1,500 points, S&P 500 loses 4% as stock market rout on Trump's tariffs worsens: Live updates
13 hrs ago - NBC NY
13 hrs ago - NBC NY
Eight OPEC+ producers accelerate crude oil output hikes, pushing oil prices 6% lower
15 hrs ago - CNBC
15 hrs ago - CNBC
US announced job cuts surge in March on Doge hit, recruitment firm Challenger says
15 hrs ago - Reuters, via Yahoo! Finance
15 hrs ago - Reuters, via Yahoo! Finance
Fewer Americans file for jobless benefits last week as labor market continues to show strength
15 hrs ago - Associated Press, via Yahoo! Finance
15 hrs ago - Associated Press, via Yahoo! Finance
High-stakes hearing set for Trump administration to argue that it didn't violate a judge's order with deportation flight
16 hrs ago - CNN Politics
16 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Netanyahu jets to Orbn's Hungary, a safe haven from his international arrest warrant
16 hrs ago - CNN
16 hrs ago - CNN
Danish prime minister visits Greenland as Trump seeks control of the Arctic territory
16 hrs ago - ap
16 hrs ago - ap
US bans government personnel in China from romantic or sexual relations with Chinese citizens
17 hrs ago - AP
17 hrs ago - AP
GOP senator defends telling man who said he was fired from HHS he 'probably deserved' it
17 hrs ago - ABC News
17 hrs ago - ABC News