The Hound 5/28

Hi there,

It’s Wednesday. Today, we’re talking about NPR’s legal challenge to Trump’s budget-slashing EO, the crackdown on international students, and attempts to attack sanctuary cities. 

We’re also tracking a politically motivated federal probe into the progressive media watchdog Media Matters for America after they exposed hate speech on X.

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

A Clear Violation of the Constitution': NPR Sues Trump Over Attack on Funding (Common Dreams)

The Laws Propping Up Trump’s Masked Deportation Army (The New Republic)

US stops scheduling visa interviews for foreign students while it expands social media vetting (AP)

The Court Lets Trump Run Amok Over Agencies That Protect Workers and Consumers (The American Prospect)

RFK Jr. says COVID shots no longer recommended for kids, pregnant women (NPR)

Trump wants to cut funding to sanctuary cities and towns – but they don’t actually violate federal law (The Conversation)

ICE Taps into Nationwide AI-Enabled Camera Network, Data Shows (404 Media)

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!