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The Hound 7/31

The Hound 7/31

Tracking the newest Ivy League target of Trumps attacks, the push to pardon Ghislaine Maxwell, and more.

July 31, 2025

Hi there,

It’s Thursday. Today we’re talking about Brown University’s concessions as the latest Ivy League target of Trump’s attacks, a new push to pardon Ghislaine Maxwell amid growing questions about Trump’s Epstein ties, and more.

We’re also tracking Fox News host Greg Gutfeld’s recent praise of profiteering from antisemitism — and urging the media to take it seriously.

🖊️ Add your name to tell news outlets: stop treating hate speech as a clever opportunity for a grift.

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

Brown University strikes agreement with Trump administration to restore lost federal funding (AP)

Trump Is Teeing Up a Pardon of Epstein Accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell (The New Republic)

Kamala Harris Won’t Run for California Governor, Clearing Way for 2026 Democratic Field (KQED)

Trump’s Texas Gerrymander Is Supercharging a New War on Democracy (Mother Jones)

Trump administration launching health tracking system with big tech’s help (The Guardian)

Senate Advances Bill Banning Politicians From Stock Trading—While Giving Trump a Big Carveout (Common Dreams)

Until next time,

Harry from The Hound

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