The Smile: 12/2

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Happy Tuesday! A federal appeals court has officially disqualified Alina Habba, Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer, from serving as New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor — ruling that Trump used unlawful maneuvers to keep her in power after her appointment expired.

✍️ Celebrate this important step toward restoring integrity and stopping political interference in federal prosecutions.

And there’s more good news: Trump’s brand is sinking, analysts say Democrats are winning the health care messaging after the shutdown, and GOP lawmakers are losing confidence in Trump’s plans to tackle rising costs. 

Let’s dive into the good news! 💛

Former Trump lawyer Alina Habba is disqualified as top New Jersey prosecutor, US appeals court rules

Trump’s Brand Is Tanking

Olathe 18-year-old uses Make-A-Wish to launch toy drive for patients at Children's Mercy hospital

Rest and resistance are intertwined. Rosa Parks understood that.

The Tennessee Democrat Hoping to Prove the Blue Wave Is Real

Democrats winning on health care post-shutdown, some analysts say

News Organizations Are Bowing to Trump. This Small Magazine Knows How to Resist.

Watch: Bone marrow transplant from ABC News' Trevor Ault helps save stranger's life

GOP lawmakers lack confidence in Trump’s plans to tackle costs

Democrats begin congressional probe of Kash Patel's use of FBI Gulfstream jet

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