The Hound
Posts
The Hound 7/25

The Hound 7/25

Tracking Trump’s lawsuit against NYC, Venmo to pay down the national debt(?), and more.

July 25, 2025

Hi there,

It’s Friday. Today we’re talking about the Trump administration suing New York City over its sanctuary laws, a bizarre GOP stunt to “pay off” the national debt via Venmo, and more.

We’re also tracking how MAGA media is attacking journalists who report on Trump’s Epstein ties — and demanding mainstream outlets stay focused in the face of intimidation

🖊️ Add your name to call for press accountability and truth in reporting.

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

Trump Is Really Asking People to Venmo to Pay Off the National Debt (The New Republic)

Trump administration sues NYC over sanctuary city laws (Gothamist)

Justice department deputy head to interview Ghislaine Maxwell again in Florida (The Guardian)

Experts See Echoes of the 1930s Amid Trump’s Tariff Tantrums (Truthout)

The Administration Wants Military Women to Know Their Place (The Atlantic)

Before Sending April 11 Demands, Trump Administration Privately Floated an Aggressive Agenda to Harvard (The Harvard Crimson)

If you prefer to watch your news, try:

Trump and Powell publicly bicker over renovation costs as president pressures central banker (AP)

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!