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Happy Thursday! Lawmakers from both parties are demanding answers after the House voted to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi over the Justice Department’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files, a major step toward transparency and accountability.

✍️ Applaud this push to hold powerful officials accountable!

There’s more momentum today: a federal judge is demanding answers from a Minnesota prosecutor in an extraordinary contempt hearing, courts are clearing the way for voters in Virginia to challenge GOP gerrymanders, and Democrats are building energy with a surprising special election win in Arkansas.

Let’s dive into the good news! 💛

Pam Bondi subpoenaed by US House in Jeffrey Epstein investigation

Judge orders Trump administration to close out goods without charging emergency tariffs

Poll: Majority of voters disapprove of how Trump has handled Iran

Daughter asking community for 75 birthday cards for veteran father turning 75

US Justice Department wants Idaho’s identifiable voter roll, public records show

Virginia Supreme Court clears way for voters to counter GOP gerrymanders

‘A perfect storm is lining up for Texas Democrats’

House Ethics Committee launches investigation into embattled Rep. Tony Gonzales

Women's basketball hero gets her ovation

Dems score upset win in Arkansas special election, giving GOP one more reason to worry

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Emily from The Smile

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