The Smile: 10/15

Hi friend,

Happy Thursday! A federal judge has ordered the White House to continue allowing journalists from CNN, MS Now, and Politico access to the building after the Trump administration revoked their press credentials.

👏 Applaud Judge Kelly for blocking the White House press ban and protecting press freedom!

There's even more good news today: Georgia has shattered its first-day early voting record for a midterm election, a federal judge has cleared a former FEMA official after finding that senior Trump administration officials spread false accusations against her, and Luna, a dog missing for more than a month in Yellowstone, has been found safe!

Let’s dive into the good news! 💛

Judge extends White House access to banned media outlets CNN, MS Now and Politico

Senate Dems will send over 100 election observers to nine states for midterms

Luna, dog missing for more than a month in Yellowstone, is found safe

Greg Abbott Is ‘Struggling’ Ken Paxton Warns: What Texas Polls Show

Voter Suppression Is Happening in the South. This Organizer Fights It.

House Democrats plan a first 100-days agenda if they sweep to power in midterm elections

Georgia shatters its Day 1 early voting record for a midterm

Baltimore Ravens step up to support kids with cancer

Battle lines shift in House races as Republicans retreat from front-line districts

Judge rules Elon Musk, Kristi Noem spread false info to fire FEMA official

Today’s user-submitted photo comes from Mary G., who shared this adorable photo of her dog, Bella! If you want the chance to have your photo featured, reply to this email 😄

Thank you for reading, and we hope these articles shine a light on your day.

In solidarity,

Emily from The Smile

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