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The Hound 10/31

The Hound 10/31

Tracking the NPR's lawsuit against the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, DHS accessing of Social Security data ostensibly for voter-citizen verification.

October 31, 2025

Hi there,

It’s Friday. Today we’re talking about NPR’s lawsuit against the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, DHS accessing of Social Security data ostensibly for voter-citizen verification.

We’re also tracking how national television networks largely ignored the landfall of Hurricane Melissa — a climate crisis moment deserving of full coverage.

🖊️ Add your name to demand that media outlets treat climate disasters with urgency and integrity, not silence.

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

Trial set over NPR allegations that CPB yielded to White House pressure (NPR)

Details of DHS Agreement Reveal Risks of Trump Administration’s Use of Social Security Data for Voter Citizenship Checks (ProPublica)

New York declares state of emergency to issue food banks $65m amid shutdown (The Guardian)

Trump’s Excuse to Resume Nuclear Testing Will Make You Want to Scream (The New Republic)

Scientists have a dire new warning about the state of the planet (Grist)

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!