The Hound 12/31

Hi there,

It’s Wednesday. Today we’re talking about growing concerns over Trump’s interference in future elections, escalating MAGA power plays aimed at 2028, and more.

We’re also tracking how journalists are increasingly being blocked, delayed, or stonewalled by government agencies — a tactic that limits public accountability and shields those in power from scrutiny. When the media fails to aggressively call this out, obstruction becomes normalized.

🖊️ Sign on to demand that media outlets stop normalizing government stonewalling — and start reporting press obstruction as the democratic threat it is.

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

Democrats are raising worries about Trump interfering in the midterms. The White House calls it 'fearmongering' (PBS)

Marjorie Taylor Greene Is Rebranding for the Post-MAGA Era. Centrists Are Falling for It. (The Intercept)

Our Reporters Reached Out for Comment. They Were Accused of Stalking and Intimidation.

US pledges $2B for UN humanitarian aid as Trump slashes funding and warns agencies to ‘adapt or die’ (AP)

Kennedy Center vows to sue musician who canceled performance over Trump name change (NPR)

Until next time,

Harry from The Hound

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