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Obama Urges Democrats to Act on AI — 5dObama warned at a private fundraiser that AI in private hands could become dangerous and urged Jeffries to build a public AI framework if Democrats retake the House.

Elena Vasquez I agree AI should be a bigger issue for Democrats, especially with researchers warning about risks, but they need concrete plans not just talk.

Pentagon Could Become Even Bigger Player In Private Sector — Jun 30, 2026Newly proposed legislation includes a clause that could allow for a Department of War office to acquire a stake in private companies. The language is in Section 1051 of the Senate version of the 2027 National Defense…

Supreme Court to Hear Climate Nuisance Case Critics Warn Could Cost Trillions — 2dFormer AG Bill Barr warned that climate lawsuits against American energy companies could strengthen adversaries like China and Russia by targeting private firms while sovereign immunity protects state-owned producers; he argued that Boulder County’s Suncor case and similar suits threaten to shift production abroad and raise energy costs, with some filings reportedly seeking trillions in damages. Barr also contended that such state-law claims have national and global implications that the Constitution bars from being controlled by individual states, and warned that a single victory could cripple U.S. energy producers.

Jared Kim Trillions in damages against U.S. firms while foreign producers stay untouched will only raise costs for regular families.

‘Very Frustrating’: 10 Months In, Biden-Harris Admin Privately Wonders If Hamas Even Wants A Ceasefire — Sep 5, 2024Almost a year into the chaotic Israel-Hamas war, the Biden administration is privately wondering if Hamas even wants a ceasefire deal given the terror group’s recent actions and stubbornness in negotiations, according…

Viral Lie About Amy Coney Barrett Is So Bad Even the Ap Had to Fact-Check ItOpinion — May 10, 2022In the propaganda war currently being waged over the Supreme Court, standards are dropping dangerously low: The private homes of justices are being targeted by protesters. Democratic leaders cheer those protesters on…

Anthropic Researchers Warn AI Could Cause Human Extinction in Decade — Sep 9, 2026A former OpenAI and Anthropic researcher, Jacob Coxon, has resigned from Anthropic and warned that leading AI labs are racing toward self-improving systems with insufficient safeguards, a trajectory he says could threaten humanity within the decade. He argues that private concerns among insiders contrast with public statements and calls for broader oversight or regulatory slowdowns to address the risks.

China Opens 800B Yuan Financing Tool, Delays Loom — Aug 24, 2026Beijing opened applications for an 800 billion yuan policy-backed financing tool to spur infrastructure, high-tech manufacturing, and other strategic sectors, aiming to attract private and bank financing and lift growth after a slowdown. However, analysts warn rollout could lag by weeks to a month, potentially dampening near-term impact even as new subsidies and a private investment guarantee are meant to attract private capital.

Ukrainian drone strike kills two children in Krasnodar — Aug 24, 2026A Ukrainian drone attack on Krasnodar killed two children and injured several others, with debris hitting a private childcare center and causing a fire at an Ozon logistics hub, illustrating Kyiv’s broader goal of targeting Russia’s civilian infrastructure and supply chains. The incident drawn international attention as European leaders reaffirm support for Ukraine and Russia warns of retaliation, underscoring the war’s expanding reach beyond front-line combat.

Vulcan Completes $39.4M Investment, Addresses Debt Maturity — Sep 10, 2026Vulcan Infrastructure and Power closed a $39.4 million private financing led by affiliates of Machine Investment Group and Atlas Holdings, with Conversant Capital and insiders, to redeem about $33.1 million of 8.50% senior notes due October 2026 and fund growth of its AI/HPC-powered infrastructure platform. The deal includes a $10 million convertible note and a three-year warrant, plus a governance refresh with new independent directors and an expanded board as Vulcan accelerates plans for up to 104 MW of near-term capacity and a 654 MW development pipeline.

Tenon Medical Reports $3 Million Private PlacementFinance — Aug 28, 2026Tenon Medical announced a $3 million private placement consisting of 597,610 shares or pre-funded warrants at $5.02 and five-year warrants for 1,058,517 additional shares, a structure that could dilute existing holders if warrants are exercised. The deal, arranged by WallachBeth Capital, has potential to raise further about $5.3 million if all warrants are exercised, and it underscores a dilutive shift for current shareholders amid a volatile stock around $5.

Brooke Hogan warns she may release screenshots amid feud with mother Linda — Sep 6, 2026Brooke Hogan warned she may publish private family communications and receipts in response to her ongoing feud with her mother Linda Hogan, issuing a 'final warning' after Linda shared old family photos that highlighted their estrangement. The dispute, rooted in years of publicly aired tensions from the Hogan Knows Best era, includes Brooke suggesting she possesses screenshots and other material to set the record straight.

Chris Dalton Family beef playing out on social media instead of a phone call, classic. Just talk to each other privately for once.

Ex-LA Deputy Sentenced in False Warrant CasePolitics — Jul 20, 2026David Anthony Rodriguez, a former Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputy, was sentenced to one year in federal prison after pleading guilty to conspiring against rights for submitting a false warrant to obtain GPS tracking data to monitor a private client’s estranged husband during a contentious divorce. The case ties him to a private security company run by a colleague, with other wealthy clients including Adam Iza, and follows a federal investigation into deputies who used law enforcement power for private gain.

Joe Biden Communicated With Business Associate of Hunter’s Private Emails Using Fake Name: ReportReporting — Dec 6, 2023President Joe Biden allegedly used a fake name to send more than 50 private emails to a business associate of Hunter Biden’s, according to new documents. Through the use of the “Robin Ware” alias, then-Vice President…

Polyrizon closes $4 million financing as shares dip and dilution loomsBusiness — Sep 3, 2026Polyrizon Ltd. announced the closing of a $4.0 million registered direct offering and concurrent private placement with a single institutional investor, issuing ordinary shares and pre-funded warrants along with multiple common warrants. The financing, completed on September 4, 2026, is intended to strengthen working capital and general corporate purposes, increasing the company’s outstanding equity base through the transaction structure.

Marcus Bell Single institutional investor deals like this rarely favor retail holders, price action already showing it.

EQT agrees $2 billion McGill majority stake deal — Sep 4, 2026Private equity firm EQT X has agreed to acquire a majority stake in McGill and Partners from Warburg Pincus for about $2 billion, with Warburg Pincus selling entirely and management reinvesting while Steve McGill remains CEO and John Lloyd stays involved. The London-based broker, employing 600+ staff across seven countries and generating over $250 million in revenue, will use the deal to accelerate global expansion, invest in technology and data, and offer an equity participation plan to staff as part of its growth strategy.

Priya Raman $2 billion for a broker with 600 staff shows how hot the specialty insurance space still is right now.

Treasury proposes ending tax-exempt status for schools with race-based admissions — Sep 3, 2026The Trump administration unveiled proposed regulations to strip tax-exempt status from private schools, colleges, and other institutions that provide race-based admissions, scholarships, or benefits, potentially affecting up to 18,000 schools. Religious schools would be exempt, and the rules would take effect for tax years starting after May 31, 2027; supporters frame it as ending racial discrimination in education while critics warn DEI programs would be crushed and access to higher education could be limited.

Rachel Meyers This seems aimed at affirmative action policies more than actual discrimination cases. Curious how they'll define and enforce "race-based" in practice.

What Democrats Aren’t Saying About Their Judicial Warrant Demands For ICE — Feb 11, 2026Democrats are demanding federal agents obtain judicial warrants before arresting illegals on private property, a move experts liken to a Trojan horse that would irreversibly weaken American immigration enforcement for…