COURIER shines light on Epstein link and covers Graham's death
Trump's attack on national monuments, Mitch McConnell's hospital picture, and more
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It’s been another busy week at COURIER. From Mitch McConnell’s proof-of-life photo and reaction to the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham to our reporting on ICE’s pattern of justification for killing drivers, this week’s newsletter will catch you up on what you may have missed.
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What you need to know since Blanche’s DOJ refused to hand over additional Epstein documents
This week, the DOJ continues to swat down legal requests to produce additional Epstein-related documents — COURIER’s The Cover-Up breaks down everything you need to know.
COURIER highlights link between Epstein, Leon Black, and Trump
Trump Tower Moscow wasn’t just a failed real estate deal. American Freakshow covers records that suggest Epstein’s pal Leon Black was lined up to bankroll the project during the heyday of the Epstein-Trump brotherhood.
When fascists come for the news outlets that enabled them
Trump’s war on the press was never going to stop with his critics. In this week’s Stop the Presses, Mark Jacob explores why trying to stay on Trump’s good side was never going to work.
A major Cyclospora outbreak spreading through suspected lettuce and other greens is leaving thousands sick. COURIER’s Kat Tenbarge reports on how the administration went even further, cutting billions in public-health funding, including millions previously used by Michigan for disease monitoring and response.
On COURIER’s TikTok, you can see the top post of the week here with 2.6 million views and 251,500+ likes. On COURIER’s Instagram, you can see the top post of the week here with 495.1k views and 20,400+ likes.
Trump says he’ll terminate nearly 3 million acres of national monuments
Trump told the press that he plans on opening up 3 million acres of national monuments to drilling, mining, and industrial development. COURIER shared the viral video.
These are the internet’s wildest reactions to Sen. Lindsey Graham’s Death
Senator Lindsey Graham’s (R-SC) death triggered a crazy week on X. COURIER rounded up some of the craziest reactions (warning: folks did not hold back, view at your own risk!) just for you.
Dave Matthews calls Trump’s ICE “assh*les” in this must-watch video
Musician Dave Matthews stopped one of his concerts to honor Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a 52-year-old construction worker who was fatally shot by Trump’s ICE agents in Houston. COURIER shared the video.
ICE’s latest escalation left Lorenzo Salgado Araujo dead. What comes next in Texas?
The death of a Houston father of three has intensified nationwide scrutiny of ICE’s tactics. Courier Texas reports on Texas’ unprecedented expansion of immigration enforcement.
CoreCivic sells two California detention centers to DHS for $1.5 Billion
Trump’s Homeland Security now owns two of California's largest immigration detention centers. Critics warn the move could make it harder to oversee conditions inside the facilities, reports Courier California.
Data center developers rush for Arizona tax breaks before three-year moratorium
As states grapple with the costs of the AI boom, Arizona just hit pause on tax breaks for new data centers. But developers rushed to beat the deadline. CopperCourier has the story.
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