The Hound | Jan. 13

Hi there,

It’s Tuesday. Today, we’re continuing to follow the fallout of the Trump DOJ opening a politically motivated investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell and the Department firing the prosecutor who refused to lead a case against former FBI Director Jim Comey. In addition, Sen. Mark Kelly is suing Pete Hegseth, and more.

With Trump’s illegal tariffs headed to the Supreme Court this week, we’ve seen an uptick in major media outlets repeating Trump’s claims without clear fact-checking or bury the truth behind euphemisms like “trade policy disputes” or “economic strategy.” Treating falsehoods as opinions or framing them as partisan disagreements leaves readers confused and shields deliberate deception from accountability.

🖊️ Add your name to call on news organizations to cover Trump’s tariff claims honestly and accurately—clearly stating when he is lying, explaining the real economic consequences for consumers and workers, and refusing to launder misinformation through false balance.

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

Trump says 'WE'RE SCREWED!' if the Supreme Court overturns his tariffs (Business Insider)

Trump’s Attack on Powell Backfires (The American Prospect)

Trump Is on Revenge Path Now That James Comey Case Has Fallen Apart (The New Republic)

Sen. Kelly sues the Pentagon over attempts to punish him, declaring it unconstitutional (The Associated Press)

Public Health Groups Challenge Trump Administration Dietary Guidelines (Civil Eats)

Trump administration tells states to end 'orphan tax' on foster kids (NPR)

Until next time,

Harry from The Hound

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