The Hound 7/24

Hi there,

It’s Thursday. Today we’re talking about the Trump EPA watering down its climate assessments to avoid upsetting industry donors — and how new records about Trump’s Epstein ties are sparking serious questions in Congress, especially from Sen. Ron Wyden.

We’re also tracking Fox News’ desperate attempts to distract from the Epstein story — and urging the rest of the media not to fall for it. 

🖊️ Add your name to help keep the focus where it belongs.

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

Trump's EPA now says greenhouse gases don't endanger people (NPR)

Trump’s Epstein Fiasco Takes Darker Turn as Dem Senator Drops New Bomb (The New Republic)

As Palantir Cashes In on Trump 2.0, Peter Thiel Is Bankrolling Republicans Again (Mother Jones)

Most US adults still support legal abortion 3 years after Roe was overturned (AP)

South Park targets Paramount after signing $1.5bn deal and skewers Trump: ‘He can do anything to anyone’ (The Guardian)

Border Patrol Wants Advanced AI to Spy on American Cities (The Intercept)

Trump Is Big Tech’s Personal Lobbyist (The American Prospect)

Until next time,

Harry from The Hound

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