The Hound 10/28

Hi there,

It’s Tuesday. Today we’re talking about Trump’s efforts to designate “antifa” a terrorist group, the administration’s plans to fire the head of the Copyright Office, and more.

We’re also tracking how regulatory threats are being normalized, like the FCC Chair podcasting that broadcasters “could very well end up losing their licenses” if they don’t align with his public-interest view.

🖊️ Add your name to demand that newsrooms shine a light on this escalation, hold the FCC accountable, and protect independent journalism from becoming the tool of political coercion.

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

As Trump talks of designating antifa a foreign terrorist group, experts see danger (NPR)

Trump officials ask supreme court to allow firing of top copyright official (The Guardian)

Trump targets federal employees working on conservation and environmental protection (Grist)

Donald Trump Got Mad at the TV, So Now Stuff Costs More (Mother Jones)

Amazon Plans Massive Layoffs After Nine Months of President Trump (The New Republic)

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!