AXIOS (Dan Primack) - SpaceX raises $75 billion in its IPO
SpaceX on Thursday night raised $75 billion in its IPO, valuing Elon Musk's company at around $1.77 trillion. Why it matters: This is the largest U.S. IPO ever, at least until Anthropic and OpenAI go public later this year, and makes SpaceX one of the world's most valuable companies. Zoom in: SpaceX sold 555.56 million shares at $135 each, as expected. - Reports say the offering was very oversubscribed, including by retail investors who were allocated an unusually large number of shares. By the numbers: Musk didn't sell any shares in the offering, which valued his position at over $866 billion. - He's now the world's first trillionaire, at least on paper, when his Tesla holdings are added. Look ahead: SpaceX is expected to begin trading…
YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Disclosure could make space technology 'obsolete'
“The Endless Void” host Kristin Fisher on how disclosure would make current day space technology obsolete. Watch this full episode of "Unreported": https://youtu.be/f2cwRltbYs8 #disclosure #technology #spaceexploration
YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Tim Howard on World Cup 2026 versus World Cup 1994
Tim Howard is a U.S. men’s national soccer team legend and the most capped goalkeeper in history. "The Secretary of Defense" shares insights on the U.S. hosting the World Cup this year, the evolution of soccer in America and his experiences with EA Sports. Learn how Howard sees the sport growing in the U.S., the impact of video games on fan engagement and Howard's personal journey from player to commentator.
NYTIMES (Simon Romero) - U.S. Blocks Deal by Florida-based Vanguard Energy to Supply Fuel to Cuba
The deal to ship 250,000 barrels of fuel to Cuba could have eased an energy crisis. But the Trump administration says Vanguard Energy lacks the authorization to proceed.
AMERICANTHINKER - ActBlue guilty of fraudulent act?
Democrats tried to say it was a Republican witch hunt, but it was a member of Joe Biden’s team that blew the whistle.
JUSTTHENEWS (Misty Severi) - Senate Armed Services Committee advances effort to rename Defense Department as Department of War
The move was approved during the panel's mark-up of its 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, which passed out of committee late Wednesday night in a 18-9 split.
YOUTUBE (The Hill) - WATCH: Crews set up UFC Octagon at White House ahead of Freedom 250 celebration
Crews have been setting up the UFC Octagon outside the White House ahead of the Freedom 250 celebration. This comes as part of the celebration for America's 250th anniversary. #ufc #whitehouse #america250
YOUTUBE (The Hill) - WATCH: Crews set up UFC Octagon at White House ahead of Freedom 250 celebration
Crews have been setting up the UFC Octagon outside the White House ahead of the Freedom 250 celebration. This comes as part of ongoing events honoring America's 250th anniversary. #ufc #whitehouse #america250
STONEZONE (Roger Stone) - The Foreign Interference Scandal Nobody Wants to Talk About
One of the most significant proven cases of foreign money entering American politics has received little attention. For nearly a decade foreign interference in American elections dominated cable news coverage, congressional hearings, and political debate. Many warned that foreign money and influence posed a serious threat to democracy. Yet one of the most significant proven […] The post The Foreign Interference Scandal Nobody Wants to Talk About appeared first on StoneZone .
One of the most significant proven cases of foreign money entering American politics has received little attention. For nearly a decade foreign interference in American elections dominated cable news coverage, congressional hearings, and political debate. Many warned that foreign money and influence posed a serious threat to democracy. Yet one of the most significant proven cases of foreign money entering American politics has received comparatively little attention. Prakazrel “Pras” Michel, the Grammy winning member of the band The Fugees, has now begun serving a 14 year federal prison sentence after a jury convicted him on ten criminal counts arising from an international influence operation tied to fugitive Malaysian financier Jho…Open