The Smile: 3/4

Hi friend,

Happy Wednesday! Voters just delivered a big win for Democrats in Arkansas, where Derek Holladay flipped a key special election seat — another sign of growing momentum as communities head toward the next round of elections.

🎉 Celebrate this victory and the energy voters are bringing to the ballot box.

There’s more encouraging movement today: Minnesota is suing the Trump administration to restore $243 million in Medicaid funding, judges are continuing to push back against overreach from Washington, and Democratic lawmakers are demanding answers about warrantless location tracking by DHS.

Let’s dive into the good news! 💛

Holladay wins Arkansas special election in key Democratic pickup

Federal judge demands answers from top Minnesota prosecutor in 'extraordinary' contempt hearing

Bullhead City man reunites with firefighter who saved his life five years ago

A record share of U.S. workers now have access to paid leave

Federal judge says Trump administration can't kill NYC's congestion pricing tolls

Democratic Lawmakers Demand Probe Into DHS Warrantless Location Tracking

Cory Booker Catches Kristi Noem Lying Under Oath Multiple Times

The incredible rescue story of Bo the beaver

North Carolina early primary voting surges ahead of 2024, driven by Democratic enthusiasm

Minnesota sues Trump over $243 million in withheld Medicaid funding

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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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