The Hound 9/12

Hi there,

It’s Friday. Today we’re talking about Trump’s attempts to scale back the Head Start program through budget cuts, Senate Republicans using the “nuclear option” to jam through confirmations, and more.

We’re also tracking how CBS’ installation of Kenneth R. Weinstein — a Trump donor — as ombudsman is part of a broader anti-media campaign that undermines the public interest.

🖊️ Add your name to demand media outlets resist political takeovers and protect journalistic integrity.

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

Judge issues nationwide block on Trump policy that cuts off Head Start for people in US illegally (AP)

Senate Republicans turn to 'nuclear option' to speed confirmation of Trump nominees (NPR)

Programs for Students With Hearing and Vision Loss Harmed by Trump’s Anti-Diversity Push (ProPublica)

The Supreme Court Says ICE Can Consider Race, But Colleges Can’t. (Mother Jones)

Republicans Are Trying to Move More Than a Dozen Bills to Change How D.C. Handles Crime (NOTUS)

Thom Tillis Trashes MAGA’s Response to Charlie Kirk’s Death (The New Republic)

Until next time,

Harry from The Hound

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