The Smile: 10/31 🎃

Hi friend,

🎃 Happy Halloween Friday! As the ghosts of bad policy haunt Washington, Senate Democrats just delivered a treat for working families — approving a resolution to block Donald Trump’s reckless global tariffs.

✍️ Add your name to applaud Senate Democrats for protecting American jobs, families, and fairness in the global economy.

And in more good news: courts are reconsidering Trump’s National Guard power grab in Portland, New York is unlocking $65 million in food aid during the shutdown, and Virginia Democrats are moving to fight back against GOP gerrymandering.

Let’s close out October with a little light — and a lot of good news. 💛👻

Senate approves Democratic resolution that would block Trump's global tariffs

Appeals court will reconsider decision that allowed Trump to deploy National Guard troops to Portland

Kansas City community rallies to bring Halloween magic to 3-year-old with rare genetic condition

New York declares state of emergency to award food banks $65m amid shutdown

Democrats, allied groups pour millions into Pennsylvania Supreme Court race to counter GOP campaign

Virginia House Advances Democratic Plan to Counter GOP Gerrymandering

Sherrill holds 8-point lead over Ciattarelli in NJ gov race: Poll

Tule River Indian Tribe reclaims over 17,000 acres

Kentucky to hold a state food drive as threats to food assistance loom, governor says

Senate Democrats demand ‘complete accounting’ of Trump’s ballroom donors

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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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