This week, we’re talking about the media’s refusal to call Trump’s authoritarianism what it is, the right’s meltdown over Trump’s “human printer” Natalie Harp, and what happens when a city gives Meta a 20-year tax break — then asks residents to pick up the tab.

Before we jump in, a little housekeeping: Round-Up will be on pause next week while I squeeze in an end-of-summer beach trip with my husband and toddler. Wish me luck. We’ll be back in September with our VP of State Political Content, Keya Vakil, taking over—and keeping you up to date on all the election news you need to know as we get closer to the midterms.

Let’s dive in.

- Tymoni Correa-Buntley

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Natalie Harp is Trump's security blanket, and the GOP can't stand it

In this week's American Freakshow, Nina Burleigh explains how one word, "Natalie,” sent the GOP spiraling into defensive outrage that says more about them than it does about Sen. Jon Ossoff.

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The media are missing the story of our lives: a looming dictatorship

In this week’s Stop the Presses, Mark Jacob’s warns that the media keeps softening the language on Trump’s authoritarian moves — and by the time they’re willing to call it a dictatorship, it may be too late to matter.

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How Congress complicated its college sports fix

A GOP-led NCAA reform bill nearly collapsed this week over fears it could override state bans on trans athletes in women’s sports. The White House insists it won’t — but senators aren’t fully convinced, and the bill’s now been pushed to September. Michael Jones reports.

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HBO’s Harry Potter reboot has a J.K. Rowling problem—and its cast isn’t making things any less messy. COURIER’s Kat Tenbarge breaks down the half-assed apologies and terrible statements coming from the show’s stars as they’re pressed on Rowling’s anti-trans views.

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Ossoff blasts Trump over Iran war—and lands a viral Natalie Harp jab

Sen. Jon Ossoff blasted Trump for lying the nation into war with Iran while American service members bear the consequences. But it was his jab at Trump traveling with Natalie Harp aboard his “apparently defenseless flying palace” gifted by Qatar that quickly became the viral moment of the speech. COURIER has the video.

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Trump’s 2020 election lie has become a loyalty test

More than 60 times since Trump returned to office, his nominees for judgeships and Cabinet posts have refused to answer one simple question: Did Joe Biden win the 2020 election? Senators keep asking, and nominees keep dodging. COURIER breaks down the pattern—and why denying the 2020 results appears to have become a price of admission for serving in Trump’s government.

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McConnell voted against sick leave 23 times. Now he’s taking it.

Mitch McConnell has been absent from the Senate for two months while recovering from a fall—and he’s still collecting his paycheck. Meanwhile, McConnell has voted against paid sick leave at least 23 times during his decades in Congress. COURIER breaks down his record and the irony of his extended absence.

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Eagle Mountain hit residents with a 183% tax hike after giving Meta a 20-year tax break

Eagle Mountain, Utah, gave Meta a 20-year tax break to build a massive data center. Now, residents are facing a 183% property tax hike to help close the city’s budget gap. Critics say the city wouldn’t be under the same financial pressure if it hadn’t given away millions in tax revenue. Utah Junction has the story.

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Pete Hegseth broke his own department’s rule to fundraise for Zach Nunn

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth headlined a ticketed campaign fundraiser for US Rep. Zach Nunn at the Iowa State Fair. It’s the exact kind of appearance his own department’s rules say Cabinet officials aren’t allowed to make and the second time this year his conduct has conflicted with his own department’s rules. Iowa Starting Line has the story.

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In rural NC county, opposition to Flock cameras unites conservatives and liberals

Activists from across the ideological spectrum, some of them brand new to public advocacy, are quickly mobilizing as part of a broad-based push against Flock cameras in Hendersonville and Henderson County. Cardinal&Pine shares the story.

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Election Day is a few months away, but Trump is already laying the groundwork to interfere with the midterms. This week, we’re talking about how to prepare for what’s coming, Todd Blanche’s journey from Trump’s personal lawyer to his “Chief Epstein Coverup Officer,” and why conservatives are attacking AOC for freezing her eggs. Oh, and if your social feed could use a refresh, we’ve got 25 people you should be following right now.

Let’s get into it.

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Todd Blanche, Trump’s “Boy” Cohn

In this week’s American Freakshow, Nina Burleigh traces how the preacher’s kid became Trump’s “Boy Cohn” — and Chief Epstein Coverup Officer.

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Preparing for election sabotage and enforcing our win

Election Day is still months away, but Trump’s efforts to interfere with the midterms are already underway. In FWIW, Jiggy Geronimo breaks down why 2026 could make 2020 look like child’s play—and what Democrats need to do now to prepare voters to defend the results.

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25 must-follow people in pro-democracy media

Want to make your feed smarter — and a little more pro-democracy? In this week’s Stop the Presses, Mark Jacob profiles 25 people worth following right now.

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This week, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez revealed she’s freezing her eggs to give herself more time to decide whether she wants children—and conservatives wasted no time attacking her for it. COURIER’s Kat Tenbarge breaks down the backlash and the hypocrisy of attacking a woman for preserving her chance to become a mother.

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El-Sayed claps back at Trump saying he’s ‘full of sh*t’

Trump attacked Abdul El-Sayed at a Las Vegas rally after his Michigan Senate primary win, saying he was “full of sh*t.” El-Sayed fired back with a jab about Trump’s own Oval Office conduct—and the exchange quickly went viral. COURIER has the video.

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Trump claims people are calling him one of the greatest presidents ever

Trump says people are calling him one of the greatest presidents ever. Journalist Jake Sherman reminded him that, well, a lot of people aren’t. COURIER has the video.

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Trump and the GOP are forcing AI data centers

Republicans bet big on AI data centers. This fall, voters might make them pay for it. COURIER’s Allan Piper reports.

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Georgia’s GOP governor nominee, Rick Jackson, says rape survivors should ‘prove it.’ The numbers show why that’s nearly impossible

Rick Jackson, the Republican billionaire running for Georgia governor, said rape survivors should have to prove they were assaulted before they can get an abortion. But with most assaults never leading to a conviction — or even an arrest — critics say the requirement leaves many survivors with no realistic way to access the care the law technically allows. COURIER Georgia has the story.

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He took his wife to a Texas hospital for a miscarriage. She left in a body bag.

A devastated Texas dad says his wife’s death after a miscarriage was preventable — and that the state’s abortion ban helped create the dangerous “gray area” that kept doctors from giving her the care she needed. COURIER Texas shares the story.

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Troy, New York’s fight over AI surveillance cameras has dragged on for months

Troy, New York has been under a state of emergency since April 1 because its Republican mayor refuses to turn off AI surveillance cameras her own police department installed without city council approval.⁣ COURIER New York has the story.

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Happy Friday Eve!

This week, we’re talking about the stories behind the headlines—from why Trump’s “jokes” need to be taken more seriously to what Democrats can learn from a parasite outbreak that took over the internet. We’ve also got the latest from Michigan’s high-stakes primary and a report on how Medicaid cuts forced a Georgia hospital to stop delivering babies.

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Stop saying Trump is joking when he’s not

Donald Trump has a habit of dismissing controversial comments as jokes—only for many of those “jokes” to become policy. In this week’s Stop the Presses, Mark Jacob argues it’s time for the media to stop treating Trump’s rhetoric as harmless.

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What the diarrhea parasite teaches us about winning online

Trump and RFK Jr. cut parasite prevention funding, and an outbreak followed. While Democratic messaging stayed cautious, a troll account trolling RFK racked up 43K followers in two weeks. In FWIW, Gabriella Zutrau breaks down the playbook.

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The missing standard for missing members

Congress has rules for just about everything—except what lawmakers should tell constituents when they're gone for months. Michael Jones examines the accountability gap exposed by Sen. Mitch McConnell's prolonged absence.

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Another week, another Elon Musk meltdown. This time, he's suing Minnesota over a law banning AI "nudification" technology. COURIER's Kat Tenbarge explains why the lawsuit is especially ironic, given Grok's history of generating the kind of content the law targets.

On COURIER’s TikTok, you can see the top post of the week here with 986.8k views and 180.6k likes. On COURIER’s Instagram, you can see the top post of the week here with 270.7k views and 31,000+ likes.

Obama, the last Democrat to win Iowa, appears in Campaign ad for Josh Turek

The Paralympian and Iowa Democratic candidate is running to flip a Republican-held Senate seat against GOP Rep. Ashley Hinson this fall. COURIER shared the video.

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The true story behind the smear campaign against Dr. Anthony Fauci

After half a century of saving lives from AIDS and COVID, Dr. Anthony Fauci faced sham hearings and targeted leaks intended to humiliate him. The truth remains that public health officials worked tirelessly under impossible circumstances while political distractions took center stage. COURIER’s Allan Piper reports.

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Trump says he’s done more for you than your parents

“I’m not going to knock your parents, but I have been better to you,” Trump said at a General Motors facility tour. The crowd erupted into applause in the now viral clip.

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Michigan’s November election is set — and the whole country is going to be watching

Michigan's August primary set the stage for one of the most consequential battlegrounds of the 2026 midterms. Here's what the results mean for the fight over the U.S. Senate, the governor's office, and key House races. The Gander has the story.

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A Georgia hospital stopped delivering babies after Medicaid cuts

A Georgia hospital closed its labor and delivery unit after Medicaid cuts in President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Now, expectant mothers like Kara Holden must travel more than an hour for prenatal care and childbirth, increasing the risk of dangerous complications for both mothers and babies. COURIER Georgia shares the story.

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New California bill would force hotels to warn guests and staff if ICE is on-site

California lawmakers are considering a first-of-its-kind bill that would hit hotels with legal penalties if they fail to disclose federal enforcement activity on their properties. COURIER California has the story.

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Quick introduction before we jump in: I’m Tymoni Correa-Buntley, deputy director of social and brand here at COURIER. For the last few months, I’ve been helping bring COURIER’s journalism to millions of people across social media. Now, I’m excited to bring some of our best investigations and social content to your inbox each week.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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I wanted to start by letting you all know that this is my last week with COURIER! I’ve so enjoyed growing COURIER’s social channels and connecting with this incredible community over the last year and a half.

If you’d like to stay in touch, I invite you to please reach out to me via LinkedIn. Writing this newsletter each week has been such a special part of my time at COURIER, and I look forward to staying connected.

Moving forward, you’ll be hearing from my Deputy, Tymoni Correa-Buntley. Now let’s get into this week’s ROUNDUP!

- Charlotte Robertson

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Trump, prediction markets, and the society of suckers they’re building

Prediction markets are making a lot of money — for the people already on the inside. In this week’s Stop the Presses, Mark Jacob explains how Trump and the oligarchs who conspire with him are building a nation of chumps.

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ICE agents could be personally sued for $25,000 per civil rights violation

ICE agents keep pulling the trigger, and so far nothing’s stopped them. In this week’s Below the Belt(way), Camaron Stevenson breaks down Rep. Maxwell Frost’s push to make agents personally pay for their offenses.

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What you need to know since Blanche refused to hand over documents

COURIER’s The Cover-Up dives into Epstein survivors’ meeting with Todd Blanche, Jay Clayton’s confirmation hearing, and new legislation that aims to let victims sue Trump’s Justice Department for stonewalling.

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The Heritage Foundation —the group behind the famous Project 2025 — has been a major proponent of banning trans women from women’s sports. Now that the Supreme Court has ruled in their favor, they’ve set their sights on their next target: ending women’s sports entirely. Learn more from COURIER’s Kat Tenbarge:

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JD Vance is hot and bothered by how Joe Biden eats his ice cream …

Vice President JD Vance is still thinking about the way former President Joe Biden eats his ice cream — and he wasn’t afraid to admit it to Joe Rogan. At least he’s not waxing poetic about a couch … COURIER shared the video.

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Hunter Biden says Trump has spent a decade “tormenting” him and his father

In a new interview with DJ Vlad, Hunter Biden told Donald Trump to, “Go f*ck yourself,” accusing him of “tormenting” both Hunter and his father, Joe Biden, for the last 10 years. COURIER shared the viral video.

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Sen. Ossoff grills Trump’s intel nominee for dodging basic questions

Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) held his ground during the confirmation hearing for Trump’s pick for Director of National Intelligence — Jay Clayton — in this must-watch video shared by COURIER.

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He threatened a massacre — now this former NH GOP lawmaker wants his seat back

Voters have rejected Jon Stone, a former Trump campaign chair, three times since his police records went public. COURIER’s Granite Post reports that he’s running again anyway as county GOP chair.

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Republican officials bar another North Carolina reporter from Michael Whatley event

COURIER’s North Carolina outpost, Cardinal and Pine, reports on the pattern of restricted press access surrounding Republican U.S. Senate candidate Michael Whatley’s campaign.

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Mike Lawler kept 2012 drunk driving arrest quiet through three runs for office

For more than a decade, Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) kept quiet about the night in 2012 when he was pulled over on the Palisades Parkway, failed a breathalyzer, and arrested for drunk driving, Courier New York reports.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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It’s been another wild week here at COURIER’s newsroom! We’ve been busy covering ICE agents’ assault of a Chicago teen, MAGA’s disturbing reaction to the Supreme Court’s birthright citizenship ruling, and more.

I also wanted to highlight Camaron Stevenson’s interview with Marina Lacerda, an Epstein survivor who was forced into a recruitment scheme run by his co-conspirators. You can watch this important piece and more on COURIER’s YouTube.

I’ll be out next week, but we’ll pick back up on Wednesday, July 15th!

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What you need to know since Blanche courted Republican leaders

This week, a federal judge ordered the DOJ to unredact additional pages of the Epstein files and billionaire Leon Black was subpoenaed after a closed-door interview — COURIER’s The Cover-Up breaks down everything you need to know.

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The Roberts Court’s “non-racist” plan to deport 330,000 people to a Level 4 disaster zone

Trump has spent years targeting Haitians with racist rhetoric. This week, the Supreme Court helped clear the way for him to act on it. Lisa Graves breaks down the Roberts Court’s latest failure in this week’s Grave Injustice.

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The right exploits Caitlin Clark to push its white victim agenda

Right-wing media claim they are defending WNBA star Caitlin Clark from “trashy” and “unfair” treatment on the court. In Stop The Presses, Mark Jacob explains how women’s sports are being weaponized to manufacture white victimization.

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In February, Kansas passed a bill requiring transgender residents to change their driver’s license gender markers — and now it’s causing major problems. COURIER’s Kat Tenbarge breaks down how forced gender-marker changes like these can create increased confusion and risk during police encounters.

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Reality TV icon Lisa Rinna disses MAGA Republicans

Lisa Rinna has been a vocal critic of MAGA Republicans and frequently uses her platform to speak out against the Trump administration. COURIER shared a viral video of her dissing MAGA.

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Trump’s ‘Great’ American State Fair sees painfully small turnouts

The attendance of Trump’s “Great American State Fair” seems to fall far short of expectations despite heavy promotion and claims of “thousands” of attendees. COURIER did a side-by-side of the fair and recent No Kings Protests.

Trump says he’ll have a ‘threesome’ with his two sons

"I see my two beautiful sons sitting there. I think I'm going to give one to myself, one to them, and we'll have a threesome," Trump said at the opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library. COURIER shared the bizarre video.

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Nebraska filing for new ‘America First Party’ mirrors Trump campaign planks

A second new political group launched in Nebraska in just one week, raising questions about whether it’s designed to siphon conservative votes from independent Senate candidates. Courier Nebraska has the story.

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California professor fired for pro-Palestine activism to be reinstated

Dr. Sang Hea Kil became the first tenured professor to win her job back after being terminated for criticizing the genocide in Gaza, in a ruling that could reshape battles over academic freedom nationwide, reports Courier California.

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NYC hospitals preemptively cut gender-affirming care for minors

Three major New York hospitals halted gender-affirming care for transgender youth after federal funding threats, prompting protests from families demanding services be restored. COURIER New York has the story.

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It’s great to be back! This week, we’ve been busy covering Trump’s algae disaster, his failed effort to subpoena Tim Walz, and more.

Before we dive into this week’s ROUNDUP, I wanted to thank everyone who joined us for Facts vs. Fiction, a conversation in partnership with 3.14 Action about the fight for science in American democracy!

If you didn’t get a chance to tune in live, watch below to hear from Sen. John Hickenlooper (D-CO), Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Dr. Annie Andrews, and more.

- Charlotte Robertson

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The billionaire tied to Epstein’s sex trafficking recruitment scheme

Billionaire Leon Black — set to testify before Congress this week — made big payments to women who were actively recruiting for Jeffrey Epstein. COURIER’s American Freakshow has the full story.

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Top 20 lessons from military super-genius Donald Trump

What can we learn from Donald Trump’s approach to war and diplomacy? In this week’s Stop the Presses, Mark Jacob offers a true masterclass in what not to do by outlining the top 20 lessons we should all learn from Trump.

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ICE rushes public comment period to create mega-prison in Arizona desert

The Department of Homeland Security is pushing through plans to reopen a 500-capacity prison in southern Arizona and use it to hold nearly 1,500 detainees. Below the Belt(way) covers the unfolding story.

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COURIER’s National Correspondent, Camaron Stevenson, examines why Trump’s Department of Justice decided to close its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein after less than 7% of the case files had even been reviewed. Subscribe to COURIER’s YouTube to stay up-to-date with the latest stories.

On COURIER’s TikTok, you can see the top post of the week here with 622,000+ views and 51,000+ likes. On COURIER’s Instagram, you can see the top post of the week here with 1.6 million views and 173,000+ likes.

Iran relentlessly mocks Trump in new LEGO propaganda video

As the country celebrated the opening of former President Barack Obama’s new presidential center, Iran took to the internet to mock Donald Trump (and his assumed reaction). COURIER shared the video.

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Trump claims in weird rant, “Our pool is bigger than skyscrapers”

Some of the country’s biggest music stars are standing up to the Trump administration after it used their music without permission. COURIER rounded up comments from some of your favorite celebrities.

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Cringey video of JD Vance and wife, Usha, goes viral across the internet

The internet could not stop talking about the awkward interview between Vice President Vance and his wife, Usha Vance, where the two acted uncomfortable in each other’s presence. COURIER shared the clip.

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Trump ally Lewandowski shook down DHS contractors for kickbacks, Hassan alleges

Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-NH) is opening a congressional investigation into Corey Lewandowski over allegations that he solicited personal payments from government contractors. Granite Post has the story.

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Phoenix mayor signs on to global pact to shape data center development

Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego said she’s concerned that investments in data centers right now are worsening climate change and not meeting the needs of communities, COURIER’s Arizona outlet — The Copper Courier — reports.

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Trump is dragging NC Republicans underwater, poll shows

A new poll shows that a majority of North Carolinians disapprove of President Donald Trump while Democrats hold solid leads in several key races. COURIER’s North Carolina outpost, Cardinal and Pine, shares the details.

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You don’t want to miss COURIER and MeidasTouch’s NY-12 debate, happening virtually TONIGHT — Wednesday, June 10th — at 7:00 PM ET.

The debate will feature Jack Schlossberg, George Conway, Alex Bores, Laura Dunn, Nina Schwalbe, and Micah Lasher. Register now to watch tonight’s livestream.

On Thursday, we also have a virtual event in partnership with 3.14 Action, featuring Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Sen. John Hickenlooper (D-CO), and others. RSVP now to join Facts vs. Fiction, a necessary conversation on how we can combat misinformation and support science-informed leadership.

Lastly, I wanted to let you all know that I’ll be out next week. We’ll pick back up on June 24th ( … don’t miss me too much while I’m gone)!

Now let’s get into this week’s ROUNDUP!

- Charlotte Robertson

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FBI Director killed Epstein case after review of less than 7% of investigation files

Trump’s Justice Department says it didn’t find evidence implicating additional Epstein accomplices. But in a new Beyond the Belt(way), National Correspondent Camaron Stevenson uncovers records revealing key evidence wasn’t reviewed.

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The Roberts Court whitens Alabama’s Congressional Map

The Roberts Court once sided with Black voters in Alabama. Now it’s allowing maps that could weaken their political power. In this week’s Grave Injustice, Lisa Graves breaks down the latest attack on voting rights.

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Republican lies come in 10 different flavors

Some politicians lie so often people have stopped noticing the different ways they do it. Mark Jacob breaks down the Republican lying playbook in this week’s Stop the Presses.

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The future of the Democratic Party is on the ballot

Join COURIER and MeidasTouch on Wednesday, June 10 at 7:00 PM ET for the NY-12 Primary Debate, featuring Jack Schlossberg, George Conway, Alex Bores, Laura Dunn, Nina Schwalbe, and Micah Lasher.

In one of the country’s most closely watched congressional races, candidates will debate the future of the Democratic Party at a moment of growing frustration, generational change, and political upheaval.

Candidates will debate the issues shaping the 2026 midterms, including affordability and housing, immigration, corruption and money in politics, democracy reform, climate, AI regulation, and American leadership in a second Trump era.

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The New Mexico Truth Commission is taking its biggest step yet in the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch. COURIER’s Kat Tenbarge breaks down the 14 new subpoenas and what they could reveal.

On COURIER’s TikTok, you can see the top post of the week here with 21 million views and 1.2 million likes. On COURIER’s Instagram, you can see the top post of the week here with 3.3 million views and 133,000+ likes.

Donald Trump’s war with comedian Rosie O’Donnell rages on

Trump has feuded with Rosie O’Donnell for decades now — and it clearly hasn’t let up. In a recent interview with Variety Magazine, O’Donnell dissed Trump, calling him an asshole and a liar. COURIER has the video.

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Trump claims in weird rant, “Our pool is bigger than skyscrapers”

Trump went viral this week after holding up a poster comparing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C. to some of the world’s tallest buildings. Then he did it again the next day. COURIER shared the video.

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Former 60 Minutes journalist Scott Pelley sounds the alarm on CBS News

Former 60 Minutes journalist Scott Pelley is speaking out about what he says was behind-the-scenes pressure to alter coverage in ways that benefited Trump. The clip has quickly gone viral. COURIER shared the video.

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The future of the Democratic Party is on the ballot

Join COURIER and MeidasTouch on Wednesday, June 10 at 7:00 PM ET for the NY-12 Primary Debate, featuring Jack Schlossberg, George Conway, Alex Bores, Laura Dunn, Nina Schwalbe, and Micah Lasher.

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Emails, texts show cozy ties between Georgia AG office and AI surveillance firm Flock

Newly obtained emails and texts show Flock Safety executives turned to the state’s attorney general’s office for help as the company faced opposition in Georgia. Courier Georgia has the story.

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Trump’s USDA Sec: “The food supply system remains intact and couldn’t be safer”

In a press conference this week, USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins said the U.S. food supply is “not at risk” despite newly reported New World screwworm cases in Texas.⁣ Courier Texas shared the video.

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New York lawmakers pass nation-leading halt on data center construction

As tech companies race to build the infrastructure powering AI, New York is hitting the brakes. Lawmakers just approved what could become the nation’s first statewide pause on new data centers, Courier New York reports.

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I wanted to take a minute at the top of this week’s ROUNDUP to invite you to tune into COURIER and MeidasTouch’s NY-12 debate, happening virtually on Wednesday, June 10 at 6:30 PM ET.

The debate will feature George Conway, Alex Bores, Laura Dunn, Nina Schwalbe, and Micah Lasher. Register now to attend the virtual event!

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- Charlotte Robertson

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Bondi used binder stunt to cover-up secretive Epstein files redaction project

In the latest Below the Belt(way), National Correspondent Camaron Stevenson uncovers evidence suggesting that Pam Bondi’s binder stunt served as cover for a behind-the-scenes redaction effort.

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What we don’t know does hurt us — and it helps right-wing propagandists

What happens when we lose access to reliable news? In this week’s Stop the Presses, Mark Jacob explores how shrinking newsrooms are reshaping our democracy—and who benefits when the public is left in the dark.

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Stop calling John Roberts “conservative” while he recklessly wrecks our democracy

The Supreme Court isn’t just interpreting the law—it’s reshaping the country. In this week’s Grave Injustice, Lisa Graves examines how the Roberts Court has helped weaken democratic safeguards.

Read the Story >>>

The future of the Democratic Party is on the ballot

Join COURIER and MeidasTouch on Wednesday, June 10 at 6:30 PM ET for the NY-12 Primary Debate, featuring George Conway, Alex Bores, Laura Dunn, Nina Schwalbe, and Micah Lasher.

In one of the country’s most closely watched congressional races, candidates will debate the future of the Democratic Party at a moment of growing frustration, generational change, and political upheaval.

Candidates will debate the issues shaping the 2026 midterms, including affordability and housing, immigration, corruption and money in politics, democracy reform, climate, AI regulation, and American leadership in a second Trump era.

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COURIER’s Kat Tenbarge dives into Candace Owens and the far-right’s “transvestigations” of Erika Kirk and Sydney Sweeney, and asks the question: Is this an instance of the right “eating its own?”

On COURIER's TikTok, you can see the top post of the week here with 5.9 million views and 653,000+ likes. On COURIER's Instagram, you can see the top post of the week here with 2.5 million views and 50,000+ likes.

JD Vance tells Air Force Academy graduates that they aren’t allowed to ‘boo’ him

During the Air Force Academy commencement, Vice President JD Vance faced backlash over his support for unregulated AI companies. COURIER shared the viral video.

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Trump’s DOJ is launching an investigation into a woman Donald Trump assaulted

Years after a jury found Trump liable for sexually abusing and defaming E. Jean Carroll, his administration is pursuing a criminal investigation against her. COURIER breaks down what we know.

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Arizona school board member goes viral for raising the Nazi salute at meeting

Deer Valley Unified School District board member Kimberly Fisher faced backlash after she held up a Nazi salute and said “heil.” She has since said the gesture was directed at the board’s president. COURIER shared the video.

Watch the Video >>>

The future of the Democratic Party is on the ballot

Join COURIER and MeidasTouch on Wednesday, June 10 at 6:30 PM ET for the NY-12 Primary Debate, featuring George Conway, Alex Bores, Laura Dunn, Nina Schwalbe, and Micah Lasher.

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Trump says he’s been good for farmers — his claims need a fact check

When Trump visits Wisconsin farmers this week, he’s expected to say he’s been fighting for them. But a fact-check from COURIER’s UpNorthNews shows a different reality as tariffs continue to drive up costs and put pressure on farm families.

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Minnesota takes on Big Oil companies

Minnesota is suing major oil companies for allegedly misleading the public about climate change — and now the Trump administration is trying to stop the case. Courier Minnesota breaks down everything you need to know.

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A Tucson Dreamer was taken by ICE — now she’s speaking out

Karla Toledo has lived in the US since she was 1 year old and has maintained DACA status for more than a decade. But that didn’t stop ICE agents from showing up at her door and detaining her. Copper Courier has the story.

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I’m back with another exciting update on COURIER’s expansion: This week, we’ve launched Courier Nebraska and our Kentucky-based outlet, Hellbender Newsroom.

As I’ve mentioned previously, this is just the start of COURIER’s expansion plans in 2026. Earlier this year, we announced that we’ll be expanding our footprint to 20 states — and we couldn’t be more excited. Watch this space for more updates.

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What you need to know since the Epstein Palm Beach shadow hearing

COURIER’s newsletter, The Cover-Up, dives into everything you need to know this week related to Epstein, from Rep. Thomas Massie losing his primary to the House Oversight Committee’s interview with a long-time Epstein assistant.

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The media’s desperate search for ‘moderate Nazis’

Is legacy media searching for a political center in America that no longer exists? In this week’s Stop the Presses, Mark Jacob outlines the media's desperate attempt to find "moderate Nazis" in the Trump era — just as they did back in 1935.

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Private prison millionaire tapped to run ICE as detention expansion plans underway

COURIER national correspondent Camaron Stevenson details how the Trump admin has tapped a private prison executive to spearhead efforts to mass-incarcerate thousands of immigrants per day in this week’s Below the Beltway.

Read the Story >>>

The future of the Democratic Party is on the ballot

Join COURIER and MeidasTouch on Wednesday, June 10 at 6:30 PM ET for the NY-12 Primary Debate, featuring George Conway, Jack Schlossberg, Alex Bores, Laura Dunn, Nina Schwalbe, and Micah Lasher.

In one of the country’s most closely watched congressional races, candidates will debate the future of the Democratic Party at a moment of growing frustration, generational change, and political upheaval.

Candidates will debate the issues shaping the 2026 midterms, including affordability and housing, immigration, corruption and money in politics, democracy reform, climate, AI regulation, and American leadership in a second Trump era.

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Could Texas actually flip blue this year?! COURIER CEO and publisher Tara McGowan talks with Democratic strategist and Way to Win co-founder Tory Gavito about Republican chaos in the Lone Star State — and how it’s giving Democrats an opening to send James Talarico to the U.S. Senate.

On COURIER's TikTok, you can see the top post of the week here with 2.8 million views and 587,000+ likes. On COURIER's Instagram, you can see the top post of the week here with 832,000+ views and 27,000+ likes.

The Pitt’s Noah Wyle stands up for health care workers

Actor Noah Wyle, who plays Dr. Robby on The Pitt, spoke at a rally for health care workers. He was joined by his mother, a registered nurse who spent over 20 years working in orthopedics. COURIER shared the video.

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These 8 Democrats just helped Republicans pass an anti-trans bill

Eight House Democrats helped Republicans pass a bill forcing teachers to out their transgender students — three of them were even members of the Congressional Equality Caucus. COURIER called them out.

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Trump caught snoozing at Memorial Day event honoring fallen soldiers

Trump was once again caught sleeping — this time at a Memorial Day event at Arlington National Cemetery honoring fallen soldiers. COURIER shared the viral video.

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The future of the Democratic Party is on the ballot

Join COURIER and MeidasTouch on Wednesday, June 10 at 6:30 PM ET for the NY-12 Primary Debate, featuring George Conway, Jack Schlossberg, Alex Bores, Laura Dunn, Nina Schwalbe, and Micah Lasher.

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30+ years of Republican statewide rule in Texas by the numbers

By nearly every metric, Texans are worse off than they were before the GOP controlled every lever of power in the state. Courier Texas breaks down the shocking numbers.

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As Trump campaigns with Rep. Lawler, his district pays the price for tariffs

Trump campaigned alongside Rep. Mike Lawler — but Lawler has spent more than a year voting to protect the very tariffs that small business owners across the Hudson Valley say are bleeding them dry.⁣ Courier New York has the story.

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Lawyer who defended election tampering is Ayotte’s pick for top state election board

It’s the second time Ayotte has elevated a former NH GOP lawyer to a position with power over state legal disputes—and it comes as Trump moves to seize control of state election systems. COURIER’s Granite Post has the story.

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Sorry to miss you last week! I was in the great state of Wisconsin, eating cheese curds, enjoying the State’s Capitol building, and hiding from tornadoes (yes, literally). But this week, I’m excited to be back with some big news: we have officially launched Courier Georgia and Courier Minnesota!

This is just the start of COURIER’s expansion plans in 2026. Earlier this year, we announced that we’ll be expanding our footprint to 20 states — and we couldn’t be more excited. Watch this space for more updates.

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Two accused rapists were getting cozy at the Milken Conference

Nina Burleigh writes for American Freakshow about the conversation between Paolo Zampoli and Andrew Tate — and how it showcases that the Epstein Class is still in control of American business echelons in 2026.

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A great blue battle is taking place in the Great Lakes State

Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary has proven contentious and rife with controversy. Guest author Lucy Ritzmann takes a look at how the heated primary is playing out online for this week’s edition of FWIW.

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Bondi and Garland in crosshairs of Epstein investigation

COURIER national correspondent Camaron Stevenson unpacks the Palm Beach field hearing that exposed 30 years of prosecutorial failures which allowed Epstein’s sex trafficking operation to flourish for Below the Beltway.

Read the Story >>>

Join COURIER and 3.14 Action on June 11 for Facts vs. Fiction

Misinformation isn’t just noise. It’s shaping policy decisions that impact healthcare costs, public health, and everyone’s lives. This live conversation will examine what’s at stake when facts are ignored and what changes when experts lead with evidence. From lowering costs to protecting access to care, we will break down how science-driven leadership delivers real results and why scientific integrity is essential to democracy.

Hear directly from:

• Dr. Vin Gupta, Physician + Medical Analyst

• Dr. Paul A. Offit, Director, Vaccine Education Center, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

• Shaughnessy Naughton, 314 Action President

Stay tuned for more speaker announcements, and don’t miss this conversation. RSVP today!

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What happens when the Supreme Court loses the whole f*cking plot? COURIER CEO and publisher Tara McGowan is joined by ACLU of Louisiana Executive Director Alanah Odoms for one of Gloves Off’s most important conversations yet. You’re going to want to watch this one.

On COURIER's TikTok, you can see the top post of the week here with 5 million views and 849,000+ likes. On COURIER's Instagram, you can see the top post of the week here with 3 million views and 180,000+ likes.

MAGA Congresswoman sends hateful written response to 10-year-old

MAGA Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC) is facing scrutiny after sending a bizarre response to a 10-year-old student who wrote her office a letter as part of a class assignment. COURIER has the story.

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AOC gives moving speech at rally for voting rights in Alabama this weekend

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) gave a moving speech at a rally protesting the Supreme Court’s ruling in Louisiana v. Callais and escalating attacks on voting rights across the South. COURIER shared the video.

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NBA’s Victor Wembanyama speaks out against violence inflicted by ICE

The San Antonio Spurs basketball star Victor Wembanyama used his platform to speak out against ICE and the killing of American civilians. COURIER has the video.

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Join COURIER and 3.14 Action on June 11 for Facts vs. Fiction

Misinformation isn’t just noise. It’s shaping policy decisions that impact healthcare costs, public health, and everyone’s lives. This live conversation will examine what’s at stake when facts are ignored and what changes when experts lead with evidence.

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GOP campaign faith coalition has two ties to a church upended by child sex crimes

COURIER’s Michigan outpost, The ‘Gander, exposed Republican Mike Rogers’ connection to Mark Barclay’s Living Word Church, which includes three ministers being convicted and sentenced for criminal sexual conduct with minors

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Chris Rabb gets emotional over outpouring of support for his campaign

State Rep. Chris Rabb got emotional while giving a speech in Philadelphia as he expressed gratitude for the support he’s received from voters throughout his congressional campaign. ⁣COURIER’s The Keystone has the video.

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Is this Arizonan city helping ICE track immigrants?

The City of Chandler has a $153,400 contract with Flock Safety. While Flock says its cameras do not assist ICE agents, an investigation has found otherwise. COURIER’s The Copper Courier has the story.

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I have exciting news to share: COURIER’s New York outpost, Courier New York, launched this past Monday! For coverage across the state, give our new outlet a follow on Instagram and on TikTok.

Courier Georgia will be launching next week, but you can already follow them on Instagram and TikTok.

And we’re just getting started. In 2026, COURIER will be expanding its footprint to 20 states — and we couldn’t be more excited!

- Charlotte Robertson

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What you need to know since Comer canceled House Oversight hearings

After Rep. Comer abruptly canceled House Oversight hearings, many feared momentum around the Epstein investigations would grind to a halt—but efforts have emerged to keep the pressure on. COURIER's The Cover-Up has the details.

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Bondi’s hearing is back on as a mysterious $3M Epstein gift comes to light

COURIER’s national correspondent Camaron Stevenson exposes an undisclosed $3 million gift from Epstein to his personal lawyer, Darren Indyke, in new reporting for Below the Beltway.

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The meme-ification of an attempted assassination attempt

"This is the political and media environment that Trump wanted and helped create ... He created this dystopian meme-ified hell that we all now live in," writes Melissa Ryan for COURIER's Ctrl Alt Right Delete.

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Join COURIER and 3.14 Action on June 11 for Facts vs. Fiction

Misinformation isn’t just noise. It’s shaping policy decisions that impact healthcare costs, public health, and everyone’s lives. This live conversation will examine what’s at stake when facts are ignored and what changes when experts lead with evidence. From lowering costs to protecting access to care, we will break down how science-driven leadership delivers real results and why scientific integrity is essential to democracy.

Hear directly from:

• Dr. Vin Gupta, Physician + Medical Analyst

• Dr. Paul A. Offit, Director, Vaccine Education Center, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

• Shaughnessy Naughton, 314 Action President

Stay tuned for more speaker announcements, and don’t miss this conversation. RSVP today!

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COURIER CEO and publisher Tara McGowan sat down with Tim Miller of The Bulwark — a former Republican strategist turned anti-MAGA insider — to break down the fractures ripping through both parties in this must-watch episode of Gloves Off.

On COURIER's TikTok, you can see the top post of the week here with 3.8 million views and 260,000+ likes. On COURIER's Instagram, you can see the top post of the week here with 2.2 million views and 32,000+ likes.

MTG reveals shocking text from Trump in the aftermath of death threats to her son

Marjorie Taylor Greene revealed how top Trump administration officials — including Trump himself — responded to death threats against her son after the president publicly labeled her as a “traitor.” COURIER shared the video.

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Raiders quarterback says he’ll likely turn down Trump White House visit

Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza says it would be a “bad look” to miss practice as a rookie to visit the White House when questioned about his attendance at an upcoming visit with his former team.

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MAGA influencer Craig Long arrested on human trafficking charges

MAGA fitness influencer Craig Long was arrested during a human trafficking sting operation, just weeks after being photographed with Donald Trump at a UFC event in Miami, Florida. COURIER shares the story.

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Join COURIER and 3.14 Action on June 11 for Facts vs. Fiction

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Epstein survivors testify in Albany, push for bill to let victims sue his estate

Four survivors of Epstein’s sex trafficking ring testified before the New York State Senate Codes Committee. When they were done, lawmakers acted, Courier New York, reports.

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Hundreds of workers take the streets in Phoenix for May Day

On May 1, hundreds of Arizonans showed up at Margaret T. Hance Park — chanting against ICE, standing with workers, and taking aim at billionaire power. COURIER’s Arizona outpost, The Copper Courier, has the story.

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Gas tops $5 in Nevada as war fallout hits wallets—and tourism

As the US war with Iran continues with support from Gov. Joe Lombardo, fuel prices have surged, flights are being cut, and some workers say they can no longer afford to do their jobs. COURIER’s The Nevadan has the story.

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Here at COURIER, we’ve been busy tracking breaking news and diving deep into the Epstein files for our new project, The Cover-Up.

This week, we’ve covered everything from Kacey Musgraves’ support of a mariachi group detained by ICE to former FBI Director James Comey’s (second) indictment.

It’s never slow around here — now let’s get into today’s ROUNDUP!

- Charlotte Robertson

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ICE really doesn’t want protestors to find these unmarked detention sites

COURIER reviewed ICE operations and identified 64 holding sites the agency has attempted to obscure from public view. COURIER’s national correspondent, Camaron Stevenson, covers the story in Below the Beltway.

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Moving beyond vanity metrics in political creator campaigns

Ashwath Narayanan, one of the co-founders of Social Currant, guest writes for COURIER’s FWIW about how Democrats have begun to see creators as a key piece for rebuilding relationships with voters.

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Will the White House press be even more submissive?

The White House Correspondents’ Dinner is always questionable — but in the wake of Saturday’s shooting, the spectacle of journalists cozying up to politicians is likely to get even worse, according to Stop the Presses’ Mark Jacob.

Read the Story >>>

Join COURIER and 3.14 Action on June 11 for Facts vs. Fiction

Misinformation isn’t just noise. It’s shaping policy decisions that impact healthcare costs, public health, and everyone’s lives. This live conversation will examine what’s at stake when facts are ignored and what changes when experts lead with evidence. From lowering costs to protecting access to care, we will break down how science-driven leadership delivers real results and why scientific integrity is essential to democracy.

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COURIER CEO and publisher Tara McGowan sat down with investigative journalist Nina Burleigh to unpack the hidden history connecting Donald Trump, Melania Trump, Jeffrey Epstein, Paolo Zampolli, and the New York modeling world of the 1990s in the latest episode of Gloves Off.

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Trump’s response to Saturday night’s shooting was… f*cking weird

COURIER contributor Allan Piper shared three key facts you need to know about Saturday night’s shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner — and Donald Trump’s reaction to it.

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The internet ridiculed Trump over a photo of him and the Georgia women’s tennis team

Trump was mercilessly mocked online for a photo of him and other men standing in front of the championship-winning Georgia women’s tennis team. You don’t want to miss the piercing commentary COURIER rounded up.

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Some members of MAGA think Trump’s the Antichrist (in a serious way)

Is Trump the Antichrist? Some members of MAGA certainly think so. COURIER contributor Allan Piper breaks down MAGA leaders’ major meltdown after Trump shared an AI image of himself as Jesus.

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Join COURIER and 3.14 Action on June 11 for Facts vs. Fiction

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JD Vance’s Iowa visit canceled as Trump’s embattled farm bill is ‘in big trouble’

Vice President JD Vance was set to appear at a campaign event alongside Rep. Zach Nunn followed by a Turning Point USA event — but his visit to Iowa was canceled as Congress votes on Trump’s farm bill. Iowa Starting Line has the story.

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Here’s why North Carolina teachers are marching, according to a local educator

COURIER’s North Carolina outpost, Cardinal and Pine, shares an opinion piece from a local educator on why teachers across the state are stepping out of class on May 1st for May Day actions.

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Texas can continue to investigate teachers over Charlie Kirk social media posts

A US District Court judge is allowing the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to continue investigations into teachers over their social media posts following Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Courier Texas covers the story.

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What you need to know since the First Lady took the podium

The Trump administration wants stories about the Epstein files to fade into the background — but COURIER is making sure they stay front and center. The Cover-Up rounds up everything you need to know this week.

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Trump-aligned billionaire was underwriting mailers targeting Black voters in Virginia

The front group that was trying to defeat new maps in Virginia by using misleading images of Barack Obama and MLK was fueled by none other than MAGA darling Peter Thiel. Lisa Graves takes a look for Grave Injustice.

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It’s not media cluelessness – it’s cowardice and complicity

Amid the cowardice and complicity of legacy media in the age of Trump, Stop the Presses' Mark Jacob highlights courageous journalists and outlets that Americans can still rely on.

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COURIER CEO and publisher Tara McGowan sits down with Rep. Summer Lee (D-PA) for the latest episode of Gloves Off to connect the dots on the Epstein files, the Department of Justice’s refusal to fully release the files, and the pressure campaigns inside Congress.

On COURIER's TikTok, you can see the top post of the week here with 2.4 million views and 534,000+ likes. On COURIER's Instagram, you can see the top post of the week here with 4.2 million views and 113,000+ likes.

Pete Hegseth quotes fake Bible verse from Pulp Fiction during Pentagon prayer

COURIER called out Department of War Secretary Pete Hegseth for quoting a fake Bible verse during a Pentagon prayer. The quote was determined to have been borrowed from the movie Pulp Fiction.

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani announces plan to tax the rich in New York City

COURIER shared a post about Mayor Mamdani’s (D-NY) pied-à-terre tax, which targets ultrawealthy out-of-city residents and would allow the city to impose a tax surcharge on secondary residences worth over $5 million.

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Police arrest military veterans protesting Trump’s war in Iran

Capitol Police detained a group of veterans who were peacefully protesting Trump's war in Iran inside the U.S. Capitol rotunda. COURIER shared the viral video of several of the veterans being arrested.

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Iowa GOP accepted donations from megadonor accused in sex trafficking sting

Billionaire John W. Childs is back to seeding Republican campaigns with large checks after his 2019 solicitation charges related to a sex trafficking sting were dropped. COURIER’s Iowa Starting Line has the story.

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Gov. Ayotte tried to fire the public servant who exposed NH child abuse scandal

Governor Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) tried to replace the state’s child advocate for defending LGBTQ+ kids. Now, that same official has just exposed the biggest child abuse scandal in a youth detention center this year.⁣ Granite Post has the story.

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Andy Biggs defends Trump’s tariffs as Arizonans feel the pinch

US Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ) says inflation was “tamed” — but March data show prices rising at their fastest pace since 2024. COURIER’s Arizona outlet, Copper Courier, has the story.

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COURIER launched our latest project, The Cover-Up, to shine a light on the Epstein Class and the Trump administration’s failure to hold responsible parties accountable.

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COURIER unpacks why Trump’s new interim Attorney General is ready to grovel

The Epstein story isn’t over—but Trump’s former lawyer, Todd Blanche, is acting like it is. COURIER’s Nina Burleigh takes a deep dive into Blanche’s past, his interview with Ghislaine Maxwell, and his devotion to Trump for The Cover-Up.

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Cancel the White House Correspondents’ Dinner

Should journalists say “f*ck you” and refuse to show up to Trump’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner? Mark Jacob thinks so — and pushes that it’s past time to make the fascists feel uncomfortable — in this week’s Stop the Presses.

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Epstein lawyer caught exposed for lying to Congress without consequence

Four of Epstein’s victims allege that the convicted sex offender’s personal lawyer either shook them down for money or prevented them from speaking with law enforcement. COURIER’s The Cover-Up has the story.

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House Republicans are pushing a federal bill that would force schools across the country to remove any material that acknowledges the existence of transgender people. Yes, you read that correctly. COURIER’s Kat Tenbarge covers the story.

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“Melania” has a 1.1 star rating on Letterboxd — COURIER rounded up the reviews

Melania Trump’s $75 million Bezos-backed documentary, “Melania,” has a whopping 1.1 star rating on Letterboxd — and the reviews are worth reading through. COURIER rounded up some of the highlights.

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Joe Rogan guest compares Trump to a cult leader after war in Iran

COURIER shares a MAGA supporter and Joe Rogan guest crashing out over Trump’s broken promises and comparing him to a cult leader. He even says MAGA is at the part “where the cult leader’s like ‘want to suck my d*ck.’”

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Epstein survivors respond to Melania Trump’s bizarre press conference

Epstein survivors responded to First Lady Melania Trump’s bizarre press conference, where she claimed that she wasn’t friendly with Epstein and called for Congress to hold public hearings. COURIER has the statement.

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Rep. Miller-Meeks spent taxpayer funds to rent DC apartment from pharma lobbyists

While sitting on a House subcommittee that oversees drug pricing, Iowa Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks rented an apartment from lobbyists paid millions to fight prescription drug cost reforms. COURIER’s Iowa Starting Line has the story.

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Arizona faith leaders are fighting back against ICE

Faith leaders with the Valley Interfaith Project in Arizona are standing up and speaking out for immigrant rights in the face of President Donald Trump’s mass deportation agenda.⁣ The Copper Courier has the story.

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NH GOP to probe youth detention abuse after threatening to defund oversight office

The same lawmakers who tried to eliminate the child advocate’s office, slashed victim payouts, and gave the GOP attorney general veto power over settlements want the public to trust their investigation, reports The Granite Post.

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We’re so excited to announce our latest project here at COURIER: The Cover-Up. For too long, the Epstein Class has dealt in wealth, power, and politics to avoid accountability — but the American public deserves the truth.

Now, COURIER is putting the power of information back in the people’s hands. This effort features expanded investigative reporting, a new microsite and weekly newsletter to keep you up to date on our important findings, and a new database by Thorian AI you can use to explore each and every one of the more than 1.2 million files in the cache.

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Newly-uncovered documents suggest Epstein’s lawyer lied to Congress

Epstein’s lawyer swore under oath that his cash withdrawals were not meant to avoid anti-money laundering regulations — but new docs uncovered by Below the Beltway’s Camaron Stevenson indicate he was lying.

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What really happened to everything hidden in Jeffrey Epstein’s mansion safe?

New reporting from COURIER’s American Freakshow tracks down what happened to everything hidden in Epstein’s safe and exposes discrepancies between accounts from eyewitnesses and Epstein’s long-time attorney.

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Trump’s not just pretending to be a madman — he actually is one

Mark Jacob applies the “madman theory” – the idea that you can win negotiations by making your opponents afraid you’ll do something crazy — to Trump and examines his messaging around Iran in Stop the Presses.

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COURIER CEO and publisher Tara McGowan sits down with Jennifer Welch to talk MAGA chaos at CPAC, the role of Hasan Piker, and more.

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Donald Trump calls two-week ceasefire with Iran after MAGA turns its back on him

Trump frantically called for a two-week ceasefire with Iran after facing backlash from major MAGA figures such as Alex Jones, Marjorie Taylor Greene, and Joe Rogan. COURIER has the roundup.

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Trump official tries to blame gas prices on Biden, but gets called out by FOX host

Even FOX News is done with the Trump administration’s bullsh*t! COURIER shared an interview where a FOX host calls out Trump’s Director of the National Economic Council that you need to watch.

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COURIER uncovers documents suggesting Epstein’s lawyer lied to Congress

COURIER’s Camaron Stevenson uncovered documents that suggest Epstein’s lawyer lied to Congress about the hundreds of thousands of dollars he moved from Epstein’s accounts. Read the full story here.

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Taylor elected justice, but did you see what happened in Waukesha?

Justice-elect Chris Taylor won an easy victory— but perhaps more surprisingly, a Democrat won the mayor’s race in Waukesha, the former GOP epicenter of the state. COURIER’s UpNorthNews has the story.

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Michigan Dems push for Trump’s removal after his threat to destroy Iran

U.S. Reps. Rashida Tlaib and Shri Thanedar want to invoke the 25th Amendment after President Donald Trump’s threats against Iran.⁣ COURIER’s Michigan outpost, The ‘Gander, has the story.

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Republican Governor Ayotte signs bills stripping NH students of voting rights

Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte signed a bill into law eliminating student IDs as an accepted form of voter ID and establishing one of the most restrictive voter ID requirements in the nation, reports COURIER’s Granite Post.

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It’s been a wild week. Photos of Kristi Noem’s husband wearing fake breasts went viral, a pardoned Capitol rioter was arrested due to disturbing child abuse content, and Getty removed this less-than-flattering photo of Karoline Leavitt after the White House complained (so of course we had to share it).

COURIER CEO and publisher Tara McGowan talked to American Freakshow author Nina Burleigh on Substack Live this week on all things Epstein and Burleigh’s groundbreaking reporting on the missing interviews of a woman who claims Trump assaulted her.

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Trump’s DOJ never investigated Epstein’s alleged money laundering businesses

Billions of dollars flowed through Epstein’s accounts at the height of his influence — yet Trump’s DOJ never searched his business officers, seized his records, or questioned his accountant. Below the Beltway investigates.

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FWIW guest authors share wild 12-minute experiment in AI candidate profiles

Chatbot sourcing isn’t random — it follows patterns. In this week’s FWIW, guest authors Jack Welty and Meg Schwenzfeier examine how AI is shaping the way voters receive political information.

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New Epstein files just leaked … The New York Post and Breitbart

Someone with full access to the Epstein files has leaked new documents — but only given access to The New York Post and Breitbart. Nina Burleigh takes a look at this decision in American Freakshow.

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The first quarter of the year has wrapped! Since the beginning of the year, COURIER’s national accounts have received roughly 1.4 billion views across our social media platforms.

As we head into the midterm elections, COURIER will continue to be a place for Americans to receive news without the bullsh*t — day in and day out.

On COURIER's TikTok, you can see the top post of the week here with 6.3 million views and 749,000+ likes. On COURIER's Instagram, you can see the top post of the week here with 3.2 million views and 361,000+ likes.

Karoline Leavitt brags about prayer before defending Trump’s war in Iran

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt received backlash for bragging about staff prayer ahead of defending Trump’s war in Iran, which has already killed hundreds of children. COURIER shared the viral moment.

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Kristi Noem’s husband went viral for wearing fake breasts — X reacted

Photos of former Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s husband took the internet by storm on Tuesday. COURIER gathered X users’ most jaw-dropping reactions to the breaking story.

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Republican Senator caught fleeing D.C. after voting to defund TSA

Marsha Blackburn, a Republican Senator from Tennessee, voted against funding TSA amid public backlash. The Senator tried to avoid cameras, but COURIER shared the video.

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ICE raid in Arizona tourism hot spot is ‘wake-up call’

COURIER’s Arizona outpost, Copper Courier, covers how federal immigration enforcement officers’ raid on a barbecue restaurant has exposed how immigrants play a significant role in the local tourism industry.

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‘Real housewives’ push back against Donald Trump at No Kings rally in Nevada

Nevadans gathered to protest the Trump admin at the Las Vegas No Kings protest, including local housewives who say they’ve been underrepresented in the movement. COURIER’s The Nevadan covered the story.

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ICE is keeping detainees in three undisclosed “hold rooms” in North Carolina

ICE is keeping tens of thousands of detainees in 170 secret “hold rooms” across the country, including at least three sites in North Carolina. COURIER’s North Carolina outlet, Cardinal and Pine, covers the story.

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