The Hound 12/15

Hi there,

It’s Monday. Today we’re talking about the Justice Department’s push to access voter data across multiple states, the new sycophantic Pentagon press corps, and more.

We’re also tracking a critical but under-covered story: how political pressure at the EPA weakened warnings about the dangers of formaldehyde. When media outlets fail to clearly flag threats to public health — or treat them as inside-the-beltway disputes — people pay the price.

🖊️ Add your name to demand that the media raise alarms when science is sidelined and public health is put at risk.

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

The Justice Department has now sued 18 states in an effort to access voter data (NPR)

The Brand-New Pentagon Press Corps Is Gaga for Hegseth (The Intercept)

Under Former Chemical Industry Insiders, Trump EPA Nearly Doubles Amount of Formaldehyde Considered Safe to Inhale (ProPublica)

US immigration crackdown forces teens to caretake after parents are detained (The Guardian)

The EPA was considering a massive lead cleanup in Omaha. Then Trump shifted guidance. (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!