The Hound 10/15

Hi there,

It’s Wednesday. Today we’re talking about a challenge to the Voting Rights Act on the Supreme Court’s docket, the administration’s promise to shutter ‘Democrat programs’, and more.

We’re also tracking how Pentagon press policies are being criticized from within. Even Fox News is raising the alarm that the government wants to “spoon-feed information” instead of allowing independent reporting.

🖊️ Add your name to demand media voices don’t stay silent: defend press freedom and spotlight the censorship that threatens transparency.

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

Supreme Court takes up GOP-led challenge to Voting Rights Act that could affect control of Congress (AP)

Trump news at a glance: Administration will produce list of ‘Democrat programs’ to be closed due to shutdown (The Guardian)

Trump Lashes Out at ABC Reporter After Disastrous Vance Interview (The New Republic)

The Shutdown Will Worsen Hunger—Which the Trump Administration Just Stopped Tracking (Mother Jones)

GOP 'afraid to do anything' unless Trump approves, says Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine (NPR)

Until next time,

Harry from The Hound

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