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The Hound 9/22

The Hound 9/22

Tracking alleged bribery by former DOJ official Tom Homan, Trump’s new fee hikes for H-1B visas that threaten tech workers and innovation, and more.

September 22, 2025

Hi there,

It’s Monday. Today we’re talking about alleged bribery by former DOJ official Tom Homan, Trump’s new fee hikes for H-1B visas that threaten tech workers and innovation, and more.

We’re also tracking how Fox News is ignoring climate change while reporting on collapsing coastal homes in North Carolina — evading mention of rising seas and worsening storms.

🖊️ Add your name to demand media report the full scope of climate risks, not just the consequences.

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

The Justice Department Is Basically Trump’s Personal Law Firm Now (Mother Jones)

Trump's new $100K fee on H-1B visas will hurt the tech companies trying to woo him (NPR)

First Thing: Trump says he ‘hates’ his opponents at Charlie Kirk memorial attended by tens of thousands (The Guardian)

Trump signs proclamation imposing $100K annual fee for H1-B visa applications (AP)

Even Ted Cruz Recognizes Jimmy Kimmel’s Suspension Is Dangerous (The New Republic)

Trump axes climate reporting program, ignoring international courts and frontline communities (Grist)

Until next time,

Harry from The Hound

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