The Hound 7/9

Hi there,

It’s Wednesday. Today, we’re talking about MAGA outrage over journalists’ questions on the Texas floods, the supposed legality of political endorsements by religious institutions, and more.

We’re continuing to track the story around The New York Times’ coverage of NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani — who used a white supremecist as an anonymous source. The Times has since doubled down by justifying their actions. 

🖊️ If you haven’t already, sign our petition to let The Times know that racist junk science has no place in journalism. 

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

Trump Press Sec’s Fury at Media Over Texas Flood Exposes Worst of MAGA (The New Republic)

IRS says churches can now endorse political candidates (NPR)

Experts Question the Legality of Deploying National Guard Officers as Immigration Judges (Mother Jones)

The US Government Is Underfunding Flood Warning Systems (Jacobin)

Is the New York Times trying to wreck Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral bid? (The Guardian)

RFK Jr. promoted a food company he says will make Americans healthy. Their meals are ultraprocessed (AP)

Black women’s unemployment is rising. Economists say it’s a warning sign. (The 19th)

Until next time,

Harry from The Hound

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