Unpaid contractors cloud Obama Center’s finish line

Jun 12 2026

Contractors on the Obama Presidential Center say their invoices are going unpaid, reportedly missing millions in payments and jeopardizing the future of businesses.

The Obama Center has gone hundreds of millions over its original $300 million cost estimate. The 19-acre museum and library’s construction cost has ballooned over the years to a staggering $850 million, nearly tripling the projected budget.

African American Contractors Association president Omar Shareef said that a total of seven separate subcontractors have contacted him for help with pursuing missing payments in the past several months, according to Crain’s. Some of the contractors are owed seven figures. They’re willing to settle for less, as long as they can keep their businesses running.

“It’s to the point that they wished they had never done (the project),” Shareef told the outlet.

https://therealdeal.com/chicago/2026/06/12/obama-center-subcontractors-deal-with-unpaid-bills-as-opening-draws-closer/

Subcontractor Alleges Racial Discrimination in $40 Million Lawsuit Against Engineering Firm for Obama Library Project, Claims Risk of Bankruptcy

A Chicago-based subcontractor involved in the construction of former President Barack Obama’s presidential library has filed a $40 million lawsuit against the engineering firm overseeing the project. The lawsuit alleges racial discrimination and claims that discriminatory practices forced the subcontractor to undertake additional work, putting the company at risk of bankruptcy. The legal action has raised concerns about the project's viability, with the subcontractor describing the situation as a 'shocking and disheartening turn of events.' The lawsuit highlights ongoing tensions related to cost overruns and accusations of baseless criticisms directed at the subcontractor during the project's construction.

https://deepnewz.com/law/subcontractor-alleges-racial-discrimination-40-million-lawsuit-against-firm-risk-0bb06bb4

So, what happened to PRIDE? Shouldn't Michelle/Mike make a public statement? This is the perfect opportunity to support the trans community. Why stay in the closet at this point?

UFC Fighter Declares “Michelle Obama Is a Man” After Winning Match at White House

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/ufc-fighter-josh-hokit-michelle-obama-man-white-house-1236621742/

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The taxpayers of Chicago are on the hook to pay for Obama's library. Perfect. This way Obama doesn't have to worry about all the law suits.

I suspect Obama may even attempt to get the federal government to chip in.

Money laundering in our face?

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Ukraine war briefing: Ukrainian men should be turned back from EU to fight, says Swedish minister

Jun 5 2026

Temporary protection should be rolled back for Ukrainian men of military age wanting to shelter in Europe, while EU visas should also be refused to Russians coming for “shopping weekends and fancy trips”, Sweden’s migration minister, Johan Forssell, said on Thursday. EU ministers heard the proposals at a Luxembourg meeting. After Russia’s 2022 invasion, the EU activated a “temporary protection directive” granting residency, work and welfare rights to manage large-scale arrivals of displaced Ukrainians.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/05/ukraine-war-briefing-ukrainian-men-should-be-turned-back-from-eu-to-fight