The Hound 10/9

Hi there,

It’s Thursday. Today we’re talking about Trump pushing ICE prosecutions and even jail time in Chicago while deploying the National Guard, his AI-driven infrastructure plans threatening Alaska’s national parks, and more.

We’re also tracking Pope Leo’s powerful call for journalists to uphold truth as a duty, not a job. In a time of political pressure and misinformation, media must stand firm—resist censorship, defend facts, and serve democracy.

🖊️ Add your name to stand with the Pope’s message: resist the lies, protect press freedom, and uphold journalism as a bulwark against authoritarian division.

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

As Troops Invade Chicago, Trump Threatens to Jail the Mayor and Governor (Mother Jones)

Trump Sacrifices Alaska Wilderness to Help AI Companies (The Intercept)

Pope urges news agencies to stand as bulwark against lies, manipulation and post-truths (AP)

Why is the US House speaker refusing to seat an elected Democrat? (The Guardian)

59% of Americans disapprove of RFK Jr.'s moves as health secretary, a new poll says (NPR)

Until next time,

Harry from The Hound

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