The Bulletin Rubio's Presidential Bid, College Cybercrime, and Psychiatric Med Skeptics
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May 12, 2026 
Michael Reneau, executive editor and newsroom veteran, breaks down Rubio’s political maneuvering, the Canvas ShinyHunters cyberattack, and Russia’s muted Victory Day. Dan Allender, counselor and trauma-informed author, explores skepticism about antidepressants, what fMRI shows about trauma, and how faith communities can respond to mental health with care and truth.
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AI Security Talks Face Geopolitical Limits
- International cooperation on AI security is possible but doubtful given geopolitical tensions and Trump's foreign-policy style.
- Reneau says the U.S. currently leads in AI but is skeptical meaningful, lasting collaboration with China will occur absent trust shifts.
Victory Day Reveals Russia's Strategic Strain
- Russia scaled back Victory Day military displays amid security fears and battlefield setbacks in Ukraine.
- Reneau points to Ukrainian drone strikes, Black Sea attacks, oligarch unease, internet lockdowns, and whispers of elite discontent around Putin.
Combine Faith With Medical Understanding
- Christians should not reject medical knowledge; the Bible doesn't address brain chemistry so integrate medical care with faith.
- Dan Allender argues fMRI findings and medical care honor the body and complement spiritual care rather than replace it.