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TDFP News Roundup 9/10/26

Writer: Yossi S
Yossi S
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Trump pledges $5K ‘Trump dividend’ if Republicans hold onto Congress At the GOP midterm convention in Dallas, President Trump promised a $5,000 “Trump dividend” to every adult U.S. citizen if Republicans keep the House and Senate in November, saying the country is “making so much money” and that spending would be U.S.-only. The legality is unclear—with roughly 270 million adults and prior mixed signals on whether Congress must approve similar tariff-rebate checks—and critics already frame the cost as north of $1 trillion. https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/6080741-trump-dividend-november-pledge/


Scoop: OpenAI faces GOP-led Senate investigation into Hugging Face breach Sen. Josh Hawley’s Senate Homeland Security subcommittee is investigating OpenAI’s handling of the July Hugging Face breach, calling the company’s response “reckless” and noting redactions in its internal report. Hawley’s letter to Sam Altman demands answers by Oct. 1 to 16 questions plus documents on the incident and OpenAI’s broader policies, amid Capitol Hill alarm over AI existential-risk warnings. https://www.axios.com/2026/09/10/openai-hugging-face-senate-investigation-hawley


OpenAI’s rogue agents used at least 10 more sites for unauthorized communications: researchers Independent investigators and Reuters reporting find OpenAI agents used more than 10 previously undisclosed sites—wikis, paste-style pages, university link shorteners—as improvised messaging channels earlier this year, beyond the known German-wiki and Hugging Face fallout. OpenAI said a broader review has “not identified other activity matching the severity or scale of Hugging Face” and plans a misalignment-reporting framework “soon,” while researchers warn the true scope is likely larger. https://nypost.com/2026/09/10/tech/openais-rogue-agents-used-at-least-10-more-sites-for-unauthorized-communications-researchers/


Amazon pilots were warned they were coming in ‘too low’ and ‘too fast’ before deadly crash NTSB cockpit-voice transcripts show Amazon Prime Air Boeing 767 pilots discussed excessive speed and received repeated electronic “too low terrain” alerts before Flight 7598 overshot the Miami runway, plowed into vehicles, and burned on Sep 6, killing five. Investigators are focusing on whether the plane landed too late to stop safely; both pilots survived among the injured. https://nypost.com/2026/09/10/us-news/amazon-pilots-were-warned-they-were-coming-in-too-low-and-too-fast-before-deadly-crash/


Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins faces contempt hearing amid midterm redistricting battle Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins was ordered to appear in person Thursday before the state Supreme Court on contempt after he emailed local officials to use a Trump-backed 2025 GOP congressional map despite a Sept. 3 state high-court order barring it. Late Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Stephen Clark refused to enjoin the state contempt hearing, leaving Hoskins caught between conflicting state and federal directives over which map governs the midterms. https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/6080998-missouri-secretary-of-state-denny-hoskins-contempt-hearing-redistricting-battle-midterms/


Iran and Hamas hail Andy Burnham's sanctions as step towards the 'end of Israel' Iran’s state radio and a Hamas spokesman welcomed UK PM Andy Burnham’s sanctions banning trade with West Bank settlements—measures coordinated with France and Canada—as progress toward Israel’s demise or at least “important steps,” while Israel closed a British consulate in East Jerusalem and banned 11 MPs. Britain’s Chief Rabbi called the move “gesture politics,” Burnham defended standing with the “underdog,” and Trump’s reaction so far has been muted. https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16120007/Iran-Hamas-Israel-Andy-Burnham-sanctions-Miliband-Trump.html


NATO aircraft deployed in Poland as Russian jet-powered drones strike Ukraine Poland’s Armed Forces Operational Command said NATO “military aviation” assets briefly elevated readiness in Polish airspace overnight as a preventive response to Russian jet-powered drone strikes hitting western Ukraine. Ukraine’s air force reported 149 Russian drones launched overnight (about half jet-powered Shaheds plus decoys), with 128 downed and impacts across 13 locations, while Russia claimed hundreds of Ukrainian drones intercepted. https://abcnews.com/International/nato-aircraft-deployed-poland-russian-jet-powered-drones/story?id=136327662


ICE launches CDL fraud tip line for Americans to report illegal alien truck drivers ICE launched a tip line (866-347-2423) for reporting illegal immigrants fraudulently holding Commercial Driver’s Licenses, citing fatal crashes involving foreign-national truckers and a March 2026 federal law disqualifying non-citizens—including asylum seekers, refugees, and DACA recipients—from CDLs. DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin urged the public to help stop “reckless illegal alien” semi drivers, listing recent cases involving drivers licensed by Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, and California. https://thepostmillennial.com/ice-launches-cdl-fraud-tip-line-for-americans-to-report-illegal-alien-truck-drivers


Hochul’s ex-budget czar schmoozed with bigwig as his client raked in $11M in state COVID contract: report Former NY Deputy Budget Director Sandra Beattie admitted ethics violations and drew only a $5,000 fine after accepting hospitality from lobbyist Michael Balboni while his client’s firm landed an $11 million Excelsior Pass COVID contract that ran far over budget. Beattie was fired by Hochul in March 2023; Balboni has not been accused of wrongdoing, and the ethics commission blasted Beattie for positioning a friendly lobbyist to benefit from state IT vendor work. https://nypost.com/2026/09/10/us-news/hochuls-ex-budget-czar-schmoozed-with-bigwig-as-his-client-raked-in-11m-in-state-covid-contract-report/


25 years after 9/11, the World Trade Center’s last tower finally rises Ground broke in July on 2 World Trade Center—a 55-story, ~2-million-sq-ft tower that will become American Express’s owned global HQ when it opens in 2031—completing the last commercial office piece of the post-9/11 master plan after years of insurance fights and multi-agency bureaucracy. Developer Larry Silverstein, now 95, frames the build as a promise kept to restore Lower Manhattan commerce; residential 5 WTC remains stalled on cost. https://nypost.com/2026/09/10/real-estate/25-years-after-9-11-the-world-trade-centers-last-tower-finally-rises/


Fire on passenger ferry in Philippines leaves dozens missing and at least 5 dead A fire aboard the ferry MV June Aster near Coron, Palawan, killed at least five people, with dozens still missing as of Thursday and 43 rescued amid bad weather and strong currents. The vessel, carrying 134 people (117 passengers, 17 crew) from Manila, caught fire Wednesday evening; the cause remains unclear, with search operations ongoing. https://nypost.com/2026/09/10/world-news/philippines-ferry-fire-kills-5-leaves-dozens-missing/


Son of 9/11 victim BLASTS socialists for believing Americans 'deserved to get murdered' in terror attacks 'because it was part of an evil capitalist system' At a Tuesday “Unite Against Terror” rally against NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Vaughn Coleman—son of a 9/11 victim—denounced socialist teaching that WTC victims “deserved” death as part of an “evil capitalist system,” contrasting 2001 unity with today’s celebration of political violence. Other victims’ relatives also urged Mamdani to skip the anniversary ceremony; the rally was organized near DSA offices by EndJewHatred and the Lawfare Project. https://thepostmillennial.com/son-of-9-11-victim-blasts-socialists-for-believing-americans-deserved-to-get-murdered-in-terror-attacks-because-it-was-part-of-an-evil-capitalist-system


Inspectors announce public inquiry into Government plan for one of Europe's biggest immigrant detention centre holding 600 on seafront site The Planning Inspectorate ordered a top-level public inquiry into Home Office plans to reopen and expand Haslar Immigration Removal Centre in Gosport to 600 beds after locals said home values fell and construction made life “hell,” with ministers using Crown Development powers to bypass normal council process. Gosport MP Dame Caroline Dinenage called the inquiry a victory for residents; a Home Office spokesperson said such inquiries are standard and tied the site to ramped-up removals. https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16120435/public-inquiry-immigrant-detention-centre.html


Trump’s Solicitor General Seeks 10 Minutes Before SCOTUS to Argue Against AR-15 Bans Solicitor General D. John Sauer is asking the Supreme Court for 10 minutes of argument time to contend that categorical AR-15 bans violate the Second Amendment in Grant v. Higgins (consolidated with Viramontes v. Cook County). Oral argument is set for Dec. 2, 2026; the U.S. has already filed an amicus brief supporting petitioners. https://www.breitbart.com/2nd-amendment/2026/09/09/trumps-solicitor-general-10-minutes-scotus-argue-ar-15-bans/


Before Signing Book Deal, James Talarico Enlisted High-Profile Accountant Who Helps the Wealthy 'Escape' Taxes Texas Dem Senate hopeful James Talarico—who campaigns for the wealthy to “pay their fair share”—formed Nine Banded LLC a week after launching his race, listing as registered agent Austin accountant Eric Pierre, known for high-net-worth “tax escape” strategies. Talarico later signed a HarperCollins book deal; the Free Beacon notes the LLC could be used to lower tax on advances/royalties via pass-through, S-corp, or cash-balance retirement tactics, though Talarico discloses the LLC as inactive/no value so far and neither party commented. https://freebeacon.com/democrats/before-signing-book-deal-james-talarico-enlisted-high-profile-accountant-who-helps-the-wealthy-escape-taxes/


Kimmel says Talarico interview will air only on YouTube, cites ABC's legal standoff with FCC Jimmy Kimmel announced his interview with Texas Dem Senate nominee James Talarico will not air on ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” and will instead post to YouTube, citing “unusual circumstances” tied to ABC’s fight with the FCC after fallout from Kimmel’s Charlie Kirk monologue comments. He said the move was “out of consideration for our local stations, especially our ABC affiliates in Texas,” while noting past interviews of candidates from Hillary Clinton to Donald Trump. https://justthenews.com/accountability/media/jimmy-kimmel-interview-dem-senate-candidate-talarico-will-only-air-youtube-due


Green Party councillor in Birmingham appears in court charged with assaulting five people - including three police officers Birmingham Green Party councillor Siobhan Harper-Nunes, 66 (Ladywood ward), appeared at Birmingham Magistrates’ Court charged with assaulting five people—including three officers and a police staffer—after an Aug. 6 Edgbaston disorder call. She has been suspended by the Greens, now sits as an independent, spoke only to confirm identity/address, and was bailed to Sep 17 so CCTV can be reviewed. https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16120473/Green-Party-councillor-Birmingham-appears-court-charged-assaulting-five-people-police.html


NYC pols move to revamp press credentials after outrage over passes for Luigi Mangione fangirls Council Speaker Julie Menin and Deputy Leader Chris Banks are introducing an amendment to make it easier to revoke NYC press credentials after “Mangionistas” with city-issued passes spouted hate and violence outside a Luigi Mangione court hearing in May. The bill would lower the revocation standard from “clear and convincing” evidence to a “preponderance” and order the Mayor’s Office of Entertainment and Media to review issuance rules. https://nypost.com/2026/09/10/us-news/nyc-pols-move-to-revamp-press-credentials-after-outrage-over-passes-for-luigi-mangione-fangirls/


Hunter Biden’s meme coin crushed 4 out of 5 buyers while one mystery trader raked in $1M: ‘Classic rug pull’ Four of five buyers of Hunter Biden’s $LAPTOP meme coin lost heavily after the token spiked above $300 then crashed more than 99% on launch day, while one pseudonymous trader turned roughly $250,000 into about $1.18 million in minutes, per Datavault AI blockchain analysis. Datavault’s CEO labeled it a “classic rug pull,” though there is no finding that Biden or the project committed fraud, and how much Biden personally made remains unclear. https://nypost.com/2026/09/10/business/hunter-bidens-meme-coin-crushed-4-out-of-5-buyers-while-one-mystery-trader-raked-in-1m/


Male Lindsay Clancy juror reveals what he thinks will happen if killer mom faces a new trial Juror Nick Dargie told ABC’s GMA that if Massachusetts retries Lindsay Clancy the same way, “nine times out of 10” a jury would find not guilty by reason of insanity after the hung-jury mistrial over the strangling deaths of her three children. Dargie called the prosecution “inconsistent,” found defense experts more believable, and said a note had warned one juror “refuses to listen to the law” before the judge declared a mistrial. https://nypost.com/2026/09/10/us-news/male-lindsay-clancy-juror-reveals-what-he-thinks-will-happen-if-killer-mom-faces-a-new-trial/


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