COURIER covers how news executives helped whitewash ICE killings and Trump's billion-dollar makeover
Plus: The Tate brothers, Trump's grocery promise, and a new push to protect kids from Big Tech.
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When news execs help fascists whitewash murder
Former CBS journalists say executives pressured them to change reporting after federal agents killed Renee Good and Alex Pretti. In this week’s Stop the Presses, Mark Jacob breaks down what happens when newsroom leaders put politics ahead of journalism.
Trump admin funneling millions of tax dollars to wealthy donors through vanity projects
Trump’s DC makeover has ballooned past $1 billion, and taxpayers are footing the bill for his friends. In this week’s Below the Belt(way), Camaron Stevenson breaks down how donor-funded contracts keep flowing back to donors — plus Melania’s latest defamation threat over her ties to Paolo Zampolli.
The Tate brothers strangle women and the law
The Tate brothers built a massive online following by celebrating violence against women. In this week's American Freakshow, Nina Burleigh and Katie Chenoweth trace the allegations against them, their political connections and the culture they helped create.
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Elon Musk spent months claiming Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” would flop because of its “forced diversity.” COURIER’s Kat Tenbarge breaks down how he and other online conservatives turned the film into their latest manufactured culture war.
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Trump calls LeBron James ‘maybe a racist’ because he doesn’t like him
What should’ve been a simple sports debate turned political when Trump called LeBron James “maybe a racist” because “maybe he doesn’t like Trump.” COURIER shared the video.
Trump gave America explosive diarrhea instead of cheaper groceries
Trump promised cheaper groceries, but what Americans got instead was a record cyclospora outbreak that sickened more than 11,000 people after his administration cut food safety surveillance. Allan Piper reports for COURIER.
Hegseth lashes out over questions about the Iran war
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth lashed out at Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI) during a heated exchange over the administration’s request for tens of billions of dollars in additional funding for the war in Iran. At one point, Hegseth accused Peters of having “Trump Derangement Syndrome.” COURIER shared the video.
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NEW POLL: Francesca Hong takes a commanding lead in the Wisconsin Democratic primary for governor
A new poll fromUpNorthNews and Main Street Action shows the Democratic socialist from Madison, Wisconsin has tapped into voters’ dissatisfaction with traditional politics—including places beyond the usual liberal enclaves. UpNorthNews has the story.
Loser of Democratic US Senate primary sues Nebraska Dems over lack of nominee
Nebraska's Democratic Senate race took another unexpected turn after the primary runner-up sued the state party over its decision not to nominate a replacement candidate, reports Courier Nebraska.
Rob Sand wants Iowa to take on Big Tech over kids’ safety
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand wants Iowa to take on Big Tech with a plan to ban social media for kids under 16 and crack down on the features companies use to keep young users scrolling. Iowa Starting Line has the story.
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