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The Hound | June 2

The Hound | June 2

Appeals Court says Pentagon policy illegally banned trans troops, Scott Pelley rips into CBS owners, and more.

June 02, 2026

Hi there,

It’s Tuesday. An appeals court ruled the Pentagon illegally banned transgender troops from military service. As striking detainee immigrants in Newark suffer, NYC immigration courts are speeding up deportations.

And CBS Reporter Scott Pelley took aim at Bari Weiss for ‘murdering’ 60 minutes after ousting the show’s executive producer, executive editor and two top correspondents.

For decades, 60 Minutes has held presidents, corporations, and powerful interests accountable. Weakening it weakens the public’s ability to learn the truth. At a moment when Donald Trump and his allies are escalating attacks on the press, dismantling one of the country's premier investigative programs sends a dangerous message: that accountability journalism is expendable.

🖊️ Add your name to thank Scott Pelley for refusing to stay silent and for defending the mission of 60 Minutes when it matters most. News organizations should follow his example by standing up for editorial independence, protecting investigative reporting, and resisting political and corporate pressure.

Democracy needs more journalism like 60 Minutes—not less.

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

60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley accuses Bari Weiss of ‘murdering’ show (The Guardian)

Pentagon policy illegally banned transgender troops from military service, appeals court panel rules (AP News)

Hegseth Personally Nixed Black and Female Officers’ Promotions (The New Republic)

NYC Immigration Courts Speed Deportations as Striking Detainees in Newark Suffer (The American Prospect)

AP report: Trump is reconsidering $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund as DOJ temporarily pauses it (PBS)

Cops Are Spying on People Who Criticize AI Data Centers Online (The Intercept)

Why Wildfire Experts Are So Worried About This Year’s Fire Season (Inside Climate News)

Until next time,

Harry from The Hound

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