The Hound 7/7

Hi there,

It’s Monday. Today, we’re talking about Elon Musk’s new political party, the nuances of Trump’s tax bill, and more.

We’re also tracking a hit piece on NYC Assemblyman and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani published by The New York Times — which used a race-science enthusiast as a source and granted them anonymity.

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

Musk forms new party after split with Trump over tax and spending bill (NPR)

What’s in the tax and spending bill that Trump has signed into law (AP)

Trump and US commerce secretary say tariffs are delayed until 1 August (The Guardian)

Tragedy Strikes Texas, and Some Experts Blame Trump Cuts for Devastation (Mother Jones)

Trained Volunteers Patrol L.A. Streets as ICE Raids Intensify (The American Prospect)

NYT Runs Hit Piece on Mamdani Based on Tip From Proponent of 'Race Science' (Common Dreams)

The Supreme Court just ended its term. Here are the decisions that will affect climate policy. (Grist)

Until next time,

Harry from The Hound

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