Michael Hudson
@michaelwhudson.bsky.social
Pulitzer-sharing journo + author
current gig: head of investigations @GuardianUS
prior gigs: @ICIJorg (Panama Papers, etc.), Associated Press, Center for Public Integrity, Wall Street Journal, Roanoke (Va.) Times
linktr.ee/michaelwhudson
current gig: head of investigations @GuardianUS
prior gigs: @ICIJorg (Panama Papers, etc.), Associated Press, Center for Public Integrity, Wall Street Journal, Roanoke (Va.) Times
linktr.ee/michaelwhudson
Reposted by Michael Hudson
RFK Jr said during his Senate confirmation hearings that his trip to Samoa in 2019 ahead of a devastating measles outbreak had “nothing to do with vaccines." Documents obtained by @us.theguardian.com and @apnews.com undermine that testimony. Details here, by me and @aliswenson.bsky.social ⬇️
Newly revealed emails undermine RFK Jr testimony about 2019 Samoa trip ahead of measles outbreak
Kennedy later said the purpose of his trip had nothing to do with vaccines. US embassy and UN staff at the time said otherwise, emails show
www.theguardian.com
February 6, 2026 at 1:49 PM
RFK Jr said during his Senate confirmation hearings that his trip to Samoa in 2019 ahead of a devastating measles outbreak had “nothing to do with vaccines." Documents obtained by @us.theguardian.com and @apnews.com undermine that testimony. Details here, by me and @aliswenson.bsky.social ⬇️
Reposted by Michael Hudson
In 2023 @enirenberg.bsky.social & I wrote about RFK Jr's role in the deadly measles outbreak in Samoa (time.com/6289037/robe...)
Turns out, Samoa was a trial run for the horrific, deadly anti-vaxx activism he's now inflicting worlwide 😔
Thx to @bymichellersmith.com & colleagues for their reporting
Turns out, Samoa was a trial run for the horrific, deadly anti-vaxx activism he's now inflicting worlwide 😔
Thx to @bymichellersmith.com & colleagues for their reporting
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said that his trip to Samoa in 2019 ahead of a deadly measles outbreak had “nothing to do with vaccines.”
But records obtained by @theguardian.com + @apnews.com — stemming from a FOIA lawsuit filed by @rcfp.org attorneys on the outlets' behalf — tell a different story.
But records obtained by @theguardian.com + @apnews.com — stemming from a FOIA lawsuit filed by @rcfp.org attorneys on the outlets' behalf — tell a different story.
Newly revealed emails undermine RFK Jr testimony about 2019 Samoa trip ahead of measles outbreak
Kennedy later said the purpose of his trip had nothing to do with vaccines. US embassy and UN staff at the time said otherwise, emails show
www.theguardian.com
February 8, 2026 at 3:57 PM
In 2023 @enirenberg.bsky.social & I wrote about RFK Jr's role in the deadly measles outbreak in Samoa (time.com/6289037/robe...)
Turns out, Samoa was a trial run for the horrific, deadly anti-vaxx activism he's now inflicting worlwide 😔
Thx to @bymichellersmith.com & colleagues for their reporting
Turns out, Samoa was a trial run for the horrific, deadly anti-vaxx activism he's now inflicting worlwide 😔
Thx to @bymichellersmith.com & colleagues for their reporting
The Guardian and the AP: Newly revealed emails undermine RFK Jr testimony about 2019 Samoa trip ahead of measles outbreak
Kennedy later said the purpose of his trip had nothing to do with vaccines. US embassy and UN staff at the time said otherwise, emails show www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Kennedy later said the purpose of his trip had nothing to do with vaccines. US embassy and UN staff at the time said otherwise, emails show www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Newly revealed emails undermine RFK Jr testimony about 2019 Samoa trip ahead of measles outbreak
Kennedy later said the purpose of his trip had nothing to do with vaccines. US embassy and UN staff at the time said otherwise, emails show
www.theguardian.com
February 6, 2026 at 1:51 PM
The Guardian and the AP: Newly revealed emails undermine RFK Jr testimony about 2019 Samoa trip ahead of measles outbreak
Kennedy later said the purpose of his trip had nothing to do with vaccines. US embassy and UN staff at the time said otherwise, emails show www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Kennedy later said the purpose of his trip had nothing to do with vaccines. US embassy and UN staff at the time said otherwise, emails show www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Video shows ICE leaving behind an infant and broken glass after arresting a man with no criminal history.
“There was a car seat in the back... There were broken glass shards all over it... There was just this tiny peanut of a baby. He was crying.”
My latest: www.pressherald.com/2026/01/28/i...
“There was a car seat in the back... There were broken glass shards all over it... There was just this tiny peanut of a baby. He was crying.”
My latest: www.pressherald.com/2026/01/28/i...
ICE agents shatter window, leave 1-month-old baby, mother in car after Portland arrest
Video shows federal immigration agents leaving behind an infant and broken glass after detaining a Guinean immigrant with no known criminal history.
www.pressherald.com
January 29, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Video shows ICE leaving behind an infant and broken glass after arresting a man with no criminal history.
“There was a car seat in the back... There were broken glass shards all over it... There was just this tiny peanut of a baby. He was crying.”
My latest: www.pressherald.com/2026/01/28/i...
“There was a car seat in the back... There were broken glass shards all over it... There was just this tiny peanut of a baby. He was crying.”
My latest: www.pressherald.com/2026/01/28/i...
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Five of the six cases were charged as assault on a federal officer.
One of the cases was charged as theft of government property, after a man towed an ICE vehicle during an immigration arrest.
One of the cases was charged as theft of government property, after a man towed an ICE vehicle during an immigration arrest.
January 29, 2026 at 11:04 PM
Five of the six cases were charged as assault on a federal officer.
One of the cases was charged as theft of government property, after a man towed an ICE vehicle during an immigration arrest.
One of the cases was charged as theft of government property, after a man towed an ICE vehicle during an immigration arrest.
Reposted by Michael Hudson
Federal prosecutors have lost yet another immigration protest related trial in the Central District of California. This is the sixth trial that’s ended in an acquittal. By my count, they have yet to secure a guilty verdict from a jury.
Feds had charged Isaias Lopez w/ assault on a federal officer.
Feds had charged Isaias Lopez w/ assault on a federal officer.
January 29, 2026 at 11:04 PM
Federal prosecutors have lost yet another immigration protest related trial in the Central District of California. This is the sixth trial that’s ended in an acquittal. By my count, they have yet to secure a guilty verdict from a jury.
Feds had charged Isaias Lopez w/ assault on a federal officer.
Feds had charged Isaias Lopez w/ assault on a federal officer.
Reposted by Michael Hudson
Tuesday morning:
New CBS boss promises “huge emphasis on scoops.”
Tuesday evening:
CBS Evening News anchor interviews his mom.
www.yahoo.com/entertainmen...
New CBS boss promises “huge emphasis on scoops.”
Tuesday evening:
CBS Evening News anchor interviews his mom.
www.yahoo.com/entertainmen...
‘CBS Evening News’: Tony Dokoupil Under Fire for Interviewing His Own Mom
Viewers accuse CBS News of 'dumbing down.'
www.yahoo.com
January 28, 2026 at 2:33 PM
Tuesday morning:
New CBS boss promises “huge emphasis on scoops.”
Tuesday evening:
CBS Evening News anchor interviews his mom.
www.yahoo.com/entertainmen...
New CBS boss promises “huge emphasis on scoops.”
Tuesday evening:
CBS Evening News anchor interviews his mom.
www.yahoo.com/entertainmen...
Reposted by Michael Hudson
Journalists, please remember that repeating obviously false statements is not balance or fairness. It is actively participating in deception.
January 25, 2026 at 12:46 AM
Journalists, please remember that repeating obviously false statements is not balance or fairness. It is actively participating in deception.
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The headline writers at The Guardian are having quite a night.
January 22, 2026 at 3:12 AM
The headline writers at The Guardian are having quite a night.
Reposted by Michael Hudson
If you want to know what American mainstream media should be reporting, read the Guardian. @theguardian.com
Latest news, sport and opinion from the Guardian
Latest US news, world news, sports, business, opinion, analysis and reviews from the Guardian, the world's leading liberal voice
www.theguardian.com
January 20, 2026 at 1:59 AM
If you want to know what American mainstream media should be reporting, read the Guardian. @theguardian.com
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It feels especially good to pay them because it’s optional! Since they don’t have a paywall.
January 22, 2026 at 3:59 AM
It feels especially good to pay them because it’s optional! Since they don’t have a paywall.
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The Guardian has become the US paper of record. I really need to start paying them.
January 22, 2026 at 3:33 AM
The Guardian has become the US paper of record. I really need to start paying them.
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One court decision, two different headlines.
Guardian on the left, NY Times on the right. Which one more directly conveys information and the stakes to the reader?
Guardian on the left, NY Times on the right. Which one more directly conveys information and the stakes to the reader?
January 22, 2026 at 3:30 AM
One court decision, two different headlines.
Guardian on the left, NY Times on the right. Which one more directly conveys information and the stakes to the reader?
Guardian on the left, NY Times on the right. Which one more directly conveys information and the stakes to the reader?
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Why did CBS delete this promo and cancel this from airing in full?
December 22, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Why did CBS delete this promo and cancel this from airing in full?
Reposted by Michael Hudson
"I've arrested dozens upon dozens of human traffickers, human smugglers, child molesters, you name it. I've never dragged a suspect one-handed across a street," Eric Balliet told
@wcconews.bsky.social
@wcconews.bsky.social
December 20, 2025 at 9:40 PM
"I've arrested dozens upon dozens of human traffickers, human smugglers, child molesters, you name it. I've never dragged a suspect one-handed across a street," Eric Balliet told
@wcconews.bsky.social
@wcconews.bsky.social
Reposted by Michael Hudson
Guardian dollar-store investigation sparks Congressional inquiry
Lawmakers demand answers on overcharges/price disparities at Dollar General and Family Dollar -- questioning questioning ‘how seriously’ the two national chains prioritize ethics and affordability www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025... /1
Lawmakers demand answers on overcharges/price disparities at Dollar General and Family Dollar -- questioning questioning ‘how seriously’ the two national chains prioritize ethics and affordability www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025... /1
Congress members demand answers on price disparities at dollar-store chains
A letter from 30 lawmakers criticizes recurring overcharges at Dollar General and Family Dollar stores – questioning ‘how seriously’ the companies prioritize ethics and affordability
www.theguardian.com
December 19, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Guardian dollar-store investigation sparks Congressional inquiry
Lawmakers demand answers on overcharges/price disparities at Dollar General and Family Dollar -- questioning questioning ‘how seriously’ the two national chains prioritize ethics and affordability www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025... /1
Lawmakers demand answers on overcharges/price disparities at Dollar General and Family Dollar -- questioning questioning ‘how seriously’ the two national chains prioritize ethics and affordability www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025... /1
Reposted by Michael Hudson
MY LATEST: Dollar General will pay at least $15 million to settle claims that it overcharged shoppers at many of its 20,000 stores. Earlier, @jocelynzuck.bsky.social and I reported that the chain failed 4,300+ price-accuracy inspections over four years. @theguardian.com @michaelwhudson.bsky.social
Dollar General agrees to pay $15m to settle price-gouging claims
Company settles allegations it failed to honor shelf prices in multiple states, and customers anywhere in US may be eligible for repayments
www.theguardian.com
December 20, 2025 at 8:24 PM
MY LATEST: Dollar General will pay at least $15 million to settle claims that it overcharged shoppers at many of its 20,000 stores. Earlier, @jocelynzuck.bsky.social and I reported that the chain failed 4,300+ price-accuracy inspections over four years. @theguardian.com @michaelwhudson.bsky.social
Reposted by Michael Hudson
Our @us.theguardian.com investigation of widespread overcharging by Dollar General and Family Dollar has caught the attention of 30 members of Congress, who have written to the CEOs requesting documents and demanding answers. @jocelynzuck.bsky.social @michaelwhudson.bsky.social @budzinski.house.gov
Congress members demand answers on price disparities at dollar-store chains
A letter from 30 lawmakers criticizes recurring overcharges at Dollar General and Family Dollar stores – questioning ‘how seriously’ the companies prioritize ethics and affordability
www.theguardian.com
December 19, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Our @us.theguardian.com investigation of widespread overcharging by Dollar General and Family Dollar has caught the attention of 30 members of Congress, who have written to the CEOs requesting documents and demanding answers. @jocelynzuck.bsky.social @michaelwhudson.bsky.social @budzinski.house.gov
Guardian dollar-store investigation sparks Congressional inquiry
Lawmakers demand answers on overcharges/price disparities at Dollar General and Family Dollar -- questioning questioning ‘how seriously’ the two national chains prioritize ethics and affordability www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025... /1
Lawmakers demand answers on overcharges/price disparities at Dollar General and Family Dollar -- questioning questioning ‘how seriously’ the two national chains prioritize ethics and affordability www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025... /1
Congress members demand answers on price disparities at dollar-store chains
A letter from 30 lawmakers criticizes recurring overcharges at Dollar General and Family Dollar stores – questioning ‘how seriously’ the companies prioritize ethics and affordability
www.theguardian.com
December 19, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Guardian dollar-store investigation sparks Congressional inquiry
Lawmakers demand answers on overcharges/price disparities at Dollar General and Family Dollar -- questioning questioning ‘how seriously’ the two national chains prioritize ethics and affordability www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025... /1
Lawmakers demand answers on overcharges/price disparities at Dollar General and Family Dollar -- questioning questioning ‘how seriously’ the two national chains prioritize ethics and affordability www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025... /1
Reposted by Michael Hudson
This happens at non-"dollar store" places as well, like Kroger-owned chains.
There's currently a class action lawsuit about it!
www.consumerreports.org/money/questi...
There's currently a class action lawsuit about it!
www.consumerreports.org/money/questi...
Kroger Stores Overcharging Shoppers on Sale Items, CR Price Check Finds - Consumer Reports
Consumers say Kroger has a price tag problem, resulting in overcharges for many grocery items. We sent shoppers to stores to check.
www.consumerreports.org
December 8, 2025 at 8:15 PM
This happens at non-"dollar store" places as well, like Kroger-owned chains.
There's currently a class action lawsuit about it!
www.consumerreports.org/money/questi...
There's currently a class action lawsuit about it!
www.consumerreports.org/money/questi...
Reposted by Michael Hudson
Here's a jaw-dropping story from @barryyeoman.com and @jocelynzuck.bsky.social on how dollar-stores are quietly overcharging customers who can ill-afford it. Not on just occasional items, either: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
December 8, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Here's a jaw-dropping story from @barryyeoman.com and @jocelynzuck.bsky.social on how dollar-stores are quietly overcharging customers who can ill-afford it. Not on just occasional items, either: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Reposted by Michael Hudson
Dollar stores overcharge cash-strapped customers while promising low prices
Guardian investigation reveals Dollar General/Family Dollar stores often fail to honor their shelf prices – charging more at checkout for everything from frying pans to Frosted Flakes 1/
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Guardian investigation reveals Dollar General/Family Dollar stores often fail to honor their shelf prices – charging more at checkout for everything from frying pans to Frosted Flakes 1/
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
How the dollar-store industry overcharges cash-strapped customers while promising low prices
A Guardian investigation reveals Dollar General and Family Dollar stores often fail to honor their shelf prices – charging more at checkout for everything from frying pans to Frosted Flakes
www.theguardian.com
December 6, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Dollar stores overcharge cash-strapped customers while promising low prices
Guardian investigation reveals Dollar General/Family Dollar stores often fail to honor their shelf prices – charging more at checkout for everything from frying pans to Frosted Flakes 1/
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Guardian investigation reveals Dollar General/Family Dollar stores often fail to honor their shelf prices – charging more at checkout for everything from frying pans to Frosted Flakes 1/
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Reposted by Michael Hudson
"Dollar General stores have failed more than 4,300 government price-accuracy inspections in 23 states since January 2022, a Guardian review found."
Good Guardian reporting:
How the dollar-store industry overcharges cash-strapped customers while promising low prices
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
How the dollar-store industry overcharges cash-strapped customers while promising low prices
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
How the dollar-store industry overcharges cash-strapped customers while promising low prices
A Guardian investigation reveals Dollar General and Family Dollar stores often fail to honor their shelf prices – charging more at checkout for everything from frying pans to Frosted Flakes
www.theguardian.com
December 3, 2025 at 1:09 PM
"Dollar General stores have failed more than 4,300 government price-accuracy inspections in 23 states since January 2022, a Guardian review found."
Reposted by Michael Hudson
A Guardian investigation reveals Dollar General and Family Dollar stores often fail to honor their shelf prices – charging more at checkout for everything from frying pans to Frosted Flakes.
How the dollar-store industry overcharges cash-strapped customers while promising low prices
www.theguardian.com
December 4, 2025 at 3:59 AM
A Guardian investigation reveals Dollar General and Family Dollar stores often fail to honor their shelf prices – charging more at checkout for everything from frying pans to Frosted Flakes.
Reposted by Michael Hudson
Thanks to The Sunday Long Read for including our investigation of the dollar-store industry in today's newsletter. @thesundaylongread.bsky.social has long been my go-to nonfiction curation source, so I feel honored by the mention. @theguardian.com @jocelynzuck.bsky.social @michaelwhudson.bsky.social
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December 7, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Thanks to The Sunday Long Read for including our investigation of the dollar-store industry in today's newsletter. @thesundaylongread.bsky.social has long been my go-to nonfiction curation source, so I feel honored by the mention. @theguardian.com @jocelynzuck.bsky.social @michaelwhudson.bsky.social