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Hi there,

It’s Friday. Today we’re talking about the Trump administration’s outrage over the media’s reporting on a fatal Minneapolis ICE shooting, Border Patrol agents shooting and wounding two people in Portland, and more.

We’re also tracking how too many outlets allow personality-driven networks to cast elected officials as “enemies of the state” with little pushback. That kind of dehumanizing language from a prominent host isn’t just opinion — it shapes public perception and deepens polarization without grounding in factual accountability.

🖊️ Add your name to demand that media outlets stop amplifying “enemy of the state” rhetoric — and report with the responsibility and context the public deserves.

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

JD Vance Has Temper Tantrum Over Coverage of Minnesota ICE Shooting (The New Republic)

Border Patrol Agents Shoot and Injure Two People in Portland, Authorities Say (NOTUS)

As Trump promises Venezuelan renaissance, locals struggle with crumbling economy (AP)

After Venezuela, Greenland Is Next in Trump’s Firing Line (Jacobin)

RFK Jr. Just Flipped the Food Pyramid to Create a Funnel of Performative Masculinity (Mother Jones)

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!