IJR News

News

RedBird Becomes Lead Investor in Puck at $250 Million Valuation — Sep 24, 2026RedBird Capital has taken a controlling investment in subscription news publisher Puck, valuing the company at about $250 million. Puck’s leaders say the funding will support hiring, expansion and acquisitions without changing its strategy or editorial independence, though RedBird’s media-industry ties have drawn attention given Puck’s coverage of companies in the sector.

0

Tom Gallagher RedBird's stake might bring needed cash for growth, but their media connections make me wonder if Puck's coverage will stay truly independent.

CHAD WOLF: Food Security Is National Security — Feb 18, 2026A robust agricultural sector is a key bedrock of American national security because a nation that cannot feed itself cannot defend itself. Food independence ensures that the United States is not beholden to foreign…

0

Ricketts and Osborn clash over Iran, beef imports and Medicaid at Nebraska debate — Aug 31, 2026Independent challenger Dan Osborn and incumbent Pete Ricketts debated at the Nebraska State Fair and in Grand Island, trading broad contrasts on Iran policy, beef imports, immigration, healthcare, and farm policy while framing Osborn as a nonpartisan advocate for producers and reform-minded governance. The exchanges highlighted rising costs and farm-sector concerns, with both candidates attacking or defending tariff and tax policies affecting cattle ranchers and rural communities.

+3

Marcus Bell Ricketts has been in DC a while now, curious what he's actually delivered for cattle producers besides talking points.