Originally published at: A $2mm Smear Campaign for RFK Jr., The “Next Event 201” Coming Soon – Peak Prosperity
Health
In the United Kingdom, a large-scale pandemic exercise codenamed Pegasus is planned, involving 4,000 participants nationwide. The drill will simulate a fast-moving respiratory outbreak to assess the country’s response capabilities, reflecting ongoing global concerns about pandemic preparedness. The UK Health Security Agency has clarified that this is a routine preparedness measure, not a response to an imminent threat.
Massachusetts has become the first state to establish independent vaccine rules, requiring insurers to cover vaccines recommended by its public health department. The policy, led by Governor Maura Healey, responds to federal proposals to rescind certain vaccine recommendations and has received support from major health organizations in the state. Other Democrat-led states are reportedly considering regional collaborations for vaccine guidelines and emergency preparedness. However, critics like Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo have argued that such state-level mandates may infringe on personal freedoms.
Separately, a leaked memo from pharmaceutical lobbying group Bio allegedly outlines a $2 million campaign to criticize Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and advocate for his dismissal by the end of September. The strategy reportedly includes payments to conservative influencers to post critical content, raising questions about potential coordinated efforts to shape public and political opinion on health policy. Bio has denied the existence of such a memo, asserting their focus remains on public health advocacy.
In other news, Texas has enacted legislation banning lab-grown meat, effective immediately. The law is intended to protect the state’s beef industry amid concerns about alternative meat production methods, and it is expected to face legal challenges from affected companies. Advocates for lab-grown meat, such as the Good Food Institute, argue the ban stifles innovation and sustainability efforts.
In response to the Texas law, companies backed by Bill Gates have filed a lawsuit against Texas. The legal action challenges the law, with the companies asserting that the product, produced through cellular agriculture, poses no risk and is already available under current labeling practices. The case highlights tensions between innovation and regulation in the food and health sectors. Upside Foods has clarified that their products use animal cells, not human cells, countering some controversial claims.
US Politics
President Donald Trump announced that the Department of Justice has “done its job” and released information related to Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex trafficker who died in 2019. In a Truth Social post on September 5, Trump described the renewed focus on the case as a political “hoax” orchestrated by Democrats and called for the controversy to be resolved. Meanwhile, House lawmakers from both parties, including Speaker Mike Johnson and Reps. Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna, have advocated for greater transparency, releasing over 33,000 pages of Epstein-related files and pushing for additional disclosures and support for victims. Additionally, victims’ groups and some lawmakers have expressed that the released documents may not be comprehensive, with calls for further releases to ensure justice, as reported by CNN and The Hill.
Geopolitics
The US War Department is reportedly shifting its strategic focus from China to potential threats in Latin America and the Caribbean, according to a draft National Defense Strategy. The policy, led by policy chief Elbridge Colby, emphasizes domestic and regional missions, including militarized border zones and National Guard deployments in major cities. The proposed changes, which may involve reductions in NATO aid and troop withdrawals from Europe, have prompted discussion among policymakers with differing views on national security priorities. Critics, including some European allies, have raised concerns over cuts to military support in Eastern Europe, as noted by Fox News.
Relatedly, tensions are rising in the Caribbean as President Trump has stated that any Venezuelan jet posing a threat to US naval ships will be shot down. This follows reports of Venezuelan F-16s flying near US warships. Trump has authorized military action if the situation escalates. The US has deployed forces to the region, citing concerns over drug trafficking, while Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has denied these claims and called for dialogue and mutual respect. Trump’s remarks on Venezuela’s recent election and potential strategies for regime change have added to the strain, though he has not explicitly confirmed such plans. Maduro has further condemned the US military presence as an act of aggression, reiterating Venezuela’s commitment to sovereignty and peaceful resolution, according to Telesur.
Energy
In Ohio, a new bill, House Bill 427, proposes allowing utility companies to adjust customer thermostats during periods of high demand to reduce strain on the power grid. Introduced as a voluntary demand response program, it would permit temporary changes to energy use in homes and small businesses. Supporters claim it could result in significant savings for the utility system, while the measure has sparked discussion regarding privacy and consumer autonomy. Consumer advocacy groups, such as the Ohio Consumers’ Rights Group, have voiced concerns over potential privacy invasions and loss of personal control.
Sources
Trump Declares Justice Department Fulfilled Duties in Epstein Case Amid Political Controversy
The now dying (after the DOJ gave thousands of pages of documents in full compliance with a very comprehensive and exacting Subpoena from Congress!) Epstein case was only brought back to life in recent days for political purposes, not for the victims.
Trump Threatens to Shoot Down Venezuelan Jets Amid Rising Tensions in Caribbean
President Trump the same day warned that if Venezuelan jets fly over US naval ships and “put us in a dangerous position, they’ll be shot down.”
US War Department Pivots from China to Latin American ‘Threats’ in Bold Strategic Shift
“This is going to be a major shift for the US and its allies on multiple continents.”
Massachusetts Breaks Ground as First State to Establish Independent Vaccine Rules
“Who am I as a government [official], or anyone else, or who am I as a man standing here now to tell you what you should put in your body?”
UK Gears Up for Massive Pandemic Drill ‘Pegasus’ to Test National Response
The United Kingdom is preparing for one of its largest pandemic exercises, codenamed Pegasus, a nationwide test of how the country would handle a fast-moving respiratory outbreak.
Big Pharma Lobbyists Allegedly Target Secretary Kennedy with $2M Campaign and Paid Influencers
Bio has a total war chest for lobbying and influencing of about 4 million. And a memo was leaked a little while ago from a recent meeting held at Bio, they have not denied this in any way, that they decided to deploy 2 million of their 4 million war chest with the specific objective of having the secretary fired by the end of September.
Ohio Bill Proposes Utility Control Over Home Thermostats to Ease Grid Strain
Ohio is pushing a new bill that would give utility companies the ability to control and adjust customer thermostats during periods of “high demand.”
Texas Bans Lab-Grown Meat in Landmark Legislation
Lab Grown Meat has officially been banned in the state of Texas.
Bill Gates-Backed Companies Sue Texas Over Lab-Grown Meat Ban Amid Controversial Claims
Bill Gates has sued as of yesterday the state of Texas with his two companies to force Texans to eat lab-grown fake meat cultured with immortal cell lines from Henrietta Lacks and others.
In addition to sources submitted by community members, the following were also used in the creation of this report: CNN, The Hill, Fox News, Good Food Institute, Telesur, Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo, UK Health Security Agency, Bio, Upside Foods, and Ohio Consumers’ Rights Group.
