The Smile: 2/10

Protesters and athletes push back on ICE at the Olympics, Democrats challenge Trump’s policies, states act on gun safety, and moments of culture and joy cut through the noise.

February 10, 2026

Hi friend,

Happy Tuesday! From Milan to Minneapolis, people are speaking up, and the world is paying attention. At the Winter Olympics in Italy, JD Vance was met with loud boos as thousands took to the streets to protest the U.S. decision to send ICE agents to the Games, sending a clear message that militarized enforcement and intimidation don’t belong on the global stage.

There’s more momentum today: Democrats are pushing to rein in Trump’s tariffs, California is taking action against ghost guns, and a young girl living her dream at the Westminster Dog Show.

Let’s dive into the good news! 💛

Today’s user-submitted photo comes from Naomi H., who shared this pretty photo from San Francisco, CA! 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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