The Hound 5/7

Hi there,

It’s Wednesday, and we’ve got your daily dose of progressive and independent news stories to keep you afloat this week. 

Today, we’re highlighting an uneasy Oval Office meeting with Canada’s new Prime Minister, looming threats to healthcare and medication access, recent attempts to overturn the will of American voters, and more. 

We’re also closely watching the administration’s efforts to defund NPR and PBS with devastating consequences to the local news ecosystem.

🖊️ If you haven’t yet, sign our petition now and tell Congress to ensure these essential services receive the funding they need. 

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

Trump, Carney faceoff in Oval Office leaves gaping differences on tariffs, 51st state (AP)

Critics warn DOJ is being politicized despite vows to end its purported weaponization (NPR)

Internal VA Emails Reveal How Trump Cuts Jeopardize Veterans’ Care, Including To “Life-Saving Cancer Trials” (ProPublica)

Trump-Appointed Judge Blocks GOP Plot to Steal North Carolina Election (Mother Jones)

Missouri’s voters restored abortion rights. Their leaders are trying to overrule them. (The 19th News)

Tariffs On Medications Will Make America Sick (The Progressive)

After Mohsen Mahdawi’s Release, What’s Next for Other Detained International Students? (Documented)

If you’d like to watch your news, try:

How Trump’s college crackdown is raising concerns about free speech and academic freedom (PBS News Hour)

Until next time,

Harry from The Hound