The Hound 10/27

 


Hi there,

It’s Monday. Today we’re talking about Donald Trump Jr.’s bid to steer a Pentagon contract toward his firm, how the government shutdown threatens food aid for millions of Americans, and more.

We’re also watching how CBS Evening News ignored a major pardon linked to the Trump family — in the wake of a leadership shakeup that brought in conservative-aligned figures.

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Read about this, and more, with today’s stories:

Trump’s DOD Gives Massive Contract to Company With Ties to His Son (The New Republic)

Trump administration posts notice that no federal food aid will go out Nov. 1 (AP)

DHS Is Billing Unaccompanied Immigrant Kids $5,000 (The Intercept)

Republican senator calls Trump’s military airstrikes ‘extrajudicial killings’ (The Guardian)

Why public media giants NPR and CPB are fighting in court this week (NPR)

Until next time,

Harry from The Hound

P.S. We’re always looking for new independent and progressive media sources to spotlight in our roundups. If there’s an outlet you think would be a great addition, reply to this email with your recommendation. We’d love to hear from you! 

 

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