A Birthday Party With Familiar Company Former President Bill Clinton turned 80 in August, and the reported location of one birthday celebration is now drawing attention. According to the source article, the event was held at the Hamptons home of Alex Soros, the son of left-wing billionaire George Soros. That is not exactly a church basement with sheet cake and folding chairs. It was described as an intimate gathering, which in this political world often means the guest list is shorter, the houses are larger, and the checks may have more commas than most grocery receipts. The Fundraising Part Was Not Hidden Very Deep The celebration also reportedly doubled as a fundraising vehicle for the Clinton Foundation and the Clinton Global Initiative. Breitbart, citing Page Six, reported that one Democrat insider said Clinton birthday parties and events were being held “all over the country as a fundraising vehicle.” Clinton’s actual birthday was August 19, and this Hamptons gathering was described as one of several celebrations. So yes, even an 80th birthday can apparently be upgraded into a donor event. In Washington, blowing out candles is nice, but passing the plate is an art form. The Soros Connection Adds the Political…

Family Shares Grim Update Matthew Mayich, a 21-year-old Arizona State University hockey player and St. Louis Blues prospect, remains hospitalized in a coma after collapsing during an outdoor team workout on Aug. 20. According to media reports citing the family’s lawyer, Robert Carey, Mayich now has “zero chance of recovery.” His family has asked for continued prayers as they face a devastating situation no family should have to endure. Collapse During Outdoor Workout The reported workout included sprints, planks, push-ups, and bear crawls, according to The Athletic. Mayich collapsed during the outdoor team session and was later described as being in critical condition. Carey told The Arizona Republic that Mayich “was disoriented and struggled well before he collapsed” at the school’s track. That detail has drawn attention to how the workout was handled and what warning signs may have been present. Hospitalized in Phoenix Via Cheri Maday, Mayich remains hospitalized at the Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix, Arizona, after what was described as cardiac arrest during the team workout. Earlier reporting described the incident as a possible cardiac event. No other Arizona State hockey players were reported to have suffered heat-related illness or to have required hospitalization from the session.…