The Coming GOP Bloodbath?
October 1st, 2026— cryptogon (@cryptogon) September 27, 2026
Via: Ron Paul:
Most indicators suggest that the Republicans in the House and Senate are going to face a brutal backlash from the American people in November. Polling with generic ballots suggest a big win for the Democrats and likely the loss of Republican control of both houses of Congress.
There is little reason to cheer a Democratic party victory, however Republicans in charge have for the most part earned what is coming to them. They have refused to uphold their Constitutional obligation to take leading responsibility for war powers.
Russia Extends Diesel Export Ban Through Oct. 31
October 1st, 2026Via: OilPrice:
Russia’s government on Wednesday extended the ban on exports of diesel, marine fuel, and gasoil for all fuel producers by October 31, which effectively extends the period in which the tightening global market will have to cope without Russian diesel shipments for another month.
The government took the decision to extend the ban, which has been in place since the summer, “to maintain a stable situation on the domestic fuel market, including to meet higher demand for fuel during the harvest season.”
Russia has been extending the ban on diesel and other fuel exports by one month for months as Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries are crippling domestic fuel production.
Ukraine continues its campaign to cripple Russian refining capacity, fuel supply, and export revenues.
Russia has been suffering from a gasoline and diesel crunch since the spring, when Ukraine intensified its drone attacks at Russian refineries, aiming to cripple fuel supply to the front lines and to the domestic Russian market.
Autonomous Warfare Command (AUTOWARCOM): Pentagon Setting Up New Combat Command for Autonomous and Robotic Capabilities
October 1st, 2026Also, Elon Musk, Palmer Luckey and Newt Gingrich (not a typo) will, “Map the trajectory of future warfare, identify critical capability gaps, and propose actionable solutions.”
Via: The War Zone:
The Pentagon has announced plans for a new functional combatant command, very broadly akin to U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) or U.S. Space Command (SPACECOM), but for operational activities involving autonomous and robotic capabilities. Secretary Pete Hegseth has also announced new initiatives to help further accelerate the fielding of uncrewed systems in the air, at sea, and on land, as well as explore future warfighting challenges. All of this builds on previous and long-overdue efforts to prioritize the fielding of various tiers of drones, as well as artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies, across domains, but there are questions about how these new efforts will translate into tangible developments.
Secretary Hegseth unveiled plans for what is tentatively dubbed Autonomous Warfare Command (AUTOWARCOM), as well as the aforementioned initiatives, called Project Agincourt and Project Meridian, during a speech to service members today at the U.S. Marine Corps’ base in Quantico, Virginia. Hegseth called this a State of the Force address, and said he planned to make it an annual event.
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Furthermore, “Project Meridian will leverage critical perspectives from outside the Pentagon, drawing upon a group of top technologists, innovators, business leaders, policy makers, and national security experts,” according to the memo. “Project Meridian’s primary function will be to map the trajectory of future warfare, identify critical capability gaps, and propose actionable solutions in furtherance of the identified goals in the 2026 National Security Science and Technology Strategy.”
This is also very much a near-term initiative, with Hegseth demanding a final report no later 120 days from now, or January 28, 2027. The Pentagon’s Chief Technology Officer, Emil Michael, has been directed to set up this project. Today, Hegseth also named Elon Musk, Palmer Luckey, and Newt Gingrich as key members.
Leaked Anthropic IPO Prospectus Shows $42BN Net Loss, $518BN In Unfunded Spending Commitments, And $20BN In Cash
September 30th, 2026Via: Reuters:
When Anthropic confidentially submitted its draft S-1 to the SEC back in June, it was clear there were many shocking numbers in the IPO prospectus which the company did not want made public amid speculation of massive ongoing losses, but few were prepared for what was leaked today to Reuters.
According to a copy of the IPO prospectus leaked by Reuters, Anthropic is making a massive bet that AI will transform the global economy more profoundly than industrialization, electricity and ?the internet. But, as Reuters correctly puts it, “the cost to get there will be staggering” – the company reported a net loss of $42 billion in 2025. And while revenue grew 12-fold in 2025 to nearly $4.6 billion, the company lost more than $8 billion on an operating basis, with compute spend soaring to $7.33 billion, accounting for 58% of its $12.65 billion in total operating expenses.
In other words, Anthropic lost almost $2 for every dollar it made in sales, and that trend is accelerating.
Palantir CEO Alex Karp Quietly Purchased 37,000 Acres of Forests in Sweden
September 30th, 2026Via: Fortune:
Palantir cofounder and CEO Alex Karp is best known in the U.S. for his controversial $450 billion AI defense company, but in Sweden, he’s ruffled feathers for another reason: snapping up thousands of acres of land that’s disrupted local hunting.
Karp has purchased 15,000 hectares (37,000 acres) of forest in Härjedalen, Sweden, through his newly registered company Cladonia Skog AB, of which he is the beneficial owner. The sale was reportedly for 235 million kronor, or $22 million. Swedish newspaper Tidningen Härjedalen first reported the deal.
The outlet spoke to hunters who had received notifications in the mail alerting them they could no longer lease the land to hunt south of the quiet village of Storsjö Kapell, known for its hiking and fishing. Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget (SCA), a paper manufacturer that previously owned the land, confirmed it had sold the property because it was suboptimal for forestry.
Google Earth Exposes Devastation in Gaza with New Updated Images
September 29th, 2026Via: Independent:
Google Earth has updated its images to show the devastating scale of destruction across Gaza with swathes of the strip reduced to rubble.
Israeli’s military action in Gaza has led to the damage and destruction of the majority of housing, hospitals, schools, and buildings across the 141 square mile territory, which is widely considered one of the most densely populated areas in the world.
Benjamin Netanyahu’s government has not allowed foreign journalists, independent investigators or several human rights groups into the strip.
5 Suicides in 5 Weeks at U.S. Cyber Command at Fort Meade
September 29th, 2026Via: The Banner:
Five people whose work supported missions at U.S. Cyber Command and the National Security Agency at Fort George G. Meade died by suicide within a month of each other this summer.
SpaceX Sends Starship to Orbit for First Time, Deploys 26 of 26 Starlink V3 Satellites
September 28th, 2026This is a huge milestone for SpaceX and Starlink. Each Starlink V3 satellite is capable of 10X greater download capacity, 22X greater upload capacity and 8X greater backhaul capacity than their V2 satellites.
Starship’s 14th flight is set to launch on Monday, Sept 28. The 75-minute launch window opens at 7:15 a.m. CT. Live coverage of the mission starts ~35 minutes before launch ? https://t.co/uQKQvgaTmJ
— SpaceX (@SpaceX) September 27, 2026
Via: Space.com:
Starship has just gone where it has never gone before.
SpaceX’s Starship and Super Heavy megarocket — the biggest and most powerful launch vehicle ever built — reached orbit today (Sept. 28), notching a huge milestone on the road to operational flight.
Britain: Major Incident at RAF Fairford, Army Bomb Squad Deployed, Multiple Men Arrested
September 27th, 2026Update: Something VERY ODD Is Going On
Via: Paul Watson:
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Update: Men Arrested Over RAF Fairford ‘Bomb Plot’ Released on Bail
Via: Independent:
Five men arrested over a suspected bomb plot near an RAF base have been released on bail, the Metropolitan Police has said.
The suspects, who are all British nationals aged in their twenties and from London, were arrested over potential terror offences in Whelford, Gloucestershire, in the early hours of Sunday.
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Update: No ‘Viable Explosives’ Were Found
Via: Metro:
Five men detained over a potential terror plot near an RAF base used by US forces have been released on bail, counter-terrorism police have confirmed.
Assistant Commissioner Laurence Taylor confirmed on Monday afternoon that the men – all British nationals from London between the ages of 23 and 25 – had been released but that inquiries remain ongoing.
No ‘viable explosives’ were found in the vans searched at the scene, but police are keeping an ‘open mind’ as to who may be behind the suspected planned attack.
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Via: Daily Mail:
A major incident has been declared at RAF Fairford after ‘several’ men were arrested and homes were evacuated.
The men were arrested on suspicion of offences under the Explosives Act as armed police swarmed the US air base and reportedly checked nearby cars for bombs.
It is understood the base has been put on Delta alert, the highest threat level that can be issued by Washington’s Department of Defense.
Meanwhile security has been tightened at other US bases in the UK, with reports RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk has been placed on Charlie alert, the second-highest threat level.
Residents living near RAF Fairford are being evacuated to a leisure centre as the British Army’s specialist explosive ordnance disposal team examine vehicles near the base amid what is understood to be a possible car bomb threat.
More: British Police Arrest Men Driving Toward U.S. Bomber Base In The U.K. With Suspected Explosives
New Satellite Engine Could Use Earth’s Atmosphere as Fuel to Stay in Orbit Indefinitely
September 26th, 2026Via: SciTechDaily:
A satellite engine that uses atmospheric gases as fuel shows promise in laboratory tests and modeling, but its performance on a mission remains unproven.
Choosing an orbit for a satellite involves balancing benefits and drawbacks. Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO), which spans roughly 100 to 450 km (62 to 280 miles) above Earth, offers several advantages. Remote sensing cameras can capture sharper images, communications and radar systems need less power, and atmospheric drag helps remove inactive satellites from orbit naturally.
That same atmosphere also creates a major challenge. Even at these altitudes, air resistance slows spacecraft down, so satellites must produce thrust almost continuously to remain in orbit. Conventional propulsion systems require onboard fuel, often costly gases such as xenon.
As part of his PhD research at the University of Stuttgart, published on arXiv, Francesco Romano explored a different approach. His concept uses the atmospheric molecules responsible for drag as fuel for a plasma engine, potentially allowing satellites to remain in VLEO indefinitely without carrying a conventional supply of propellant.
The technology belongs to a class known as atmosphere-breathing electric propulsion (ABEP). These systems collect the extremely thin air in front of a spacecraft (or, in some cases, a missile) and direct it into an electric engine. The engine converts the incoming molecules into plasma and expels it from the rear to generate thrust.
Related: Starlink Satellites Deorbit Daily
