The Rubin Report Tulsi's New Probe Turns Heads, Gas Price Crisis, Redistricting Showdown | 5/12/26 FIRST LOOK
May 12, 2026
A new probe into 120+ U.S.-funded foreign biolabs sparks renewed questions about pathogen research, oversight, and COVID origins. Discussion about dramatic moves to lower soaring gas prices, from suspending the federal gas tax to strategic fuel releases. A high-stakes redistricting battle in Alabama could reshape congressional maps and shift political power ahead of the midterms.
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Scope Of Gabbard's Global Biolab Probe
- Tulsi Gabbard is investigating 120+ U.S.-funded overseas biolabs to identify locations, pathogens, and possible gain-of-function work.
- ODNI alleges labs span 30+ countries including 40+ in Ukraine and that prior administrations hid U.S. involvement and downplayed risks.
Nuland's 2022 Testimony Undermined Initial Messaging
- Victoria Nuland testified in March 2022 that Ukraine has biological research facilities and feared Russian forces gaining control.
- That admission contradicted earlier public messaging that dismissed such claims as propaganda.
Billions Spent With Unclear Pathogen Oversight
- The Defense Department reportedly spent over $1.4 billion on overseas experiments with potential pandemic pathogens from 2014–2023.
- Federal watchdogs say officials often could not determine how many enhanced pandemic pathogens were being researched, raising transparency concerns.