The Hound 11/19

Hi there,

It’s Wednesday. Today we’re talking about a ruling blocking Texas’ racially gerrymandered maps, Congress’s rare bipartisan vote to release the Epstein files, and more.

We’re also tracking an alarming media-freedom issue: Donald Trump’s threat to revoke ABC’s broadcasting license after a reporter asked a legitimate question about the Epstein documents. This is an effort to intimidate journalists and punish critical coverage.

🖊️ Add your name to demand the media call out Trump’s threats for what they are — an attempt to silence tough questions — and defend an independent, unafraid press.

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

Texas appeals ruling that Trump-urged voting map is racial gerrymandering (NPR)

What comes next after Congress votes to release the Epstein files (PBS)

Many of US education agency’s powers reassigned to other federal departments (The Guardian)

Trump Threatens ABC While Refusing to Answer Epstein Files Question (The New Republic)

Citizens Groups and Experts Warn Federal Officials that Recent Trump Executive Orders Would Decimate Standards for Radiation Exposure (Common Dreams)

Until next time,

Harry from The Hound

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