The Smile: 5/14

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Let’s start with some good news: A Michigan judge has overturned the state’s 24-hour waiting period for abortion — a major win for reproductive freedom and common sense.

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There’s more progress to cheer: Senator Chuck Schumer is holding up Trump DOJ nominees over ethics concerns, and a young cancer survivor is raising awareness through baseball.

Let’s dive into the good news! 💛

Judge overturns Michigan’s 24-hour waiting period before an abortion

Chuck Schumer says he is placing a hold on Trump DOJ nominees amid questions on Qatar's luxury jet gift

Brain tumor survivor using baseball to raise money, awareness for kids with cancer

AOC Slams ICE Barbie and Trump Border Czar Over Mayor Arrest: ‘We’re Going to Have a Problem’

HHS reverses NIOSH firings that stripped coal miners' health protections

20 states sue over Trump administration linking grants, immigration enforcement

Trump faces backlash of Maga faithful over plan to accept plane gift from Qatar

Albuquerque firefighters rescue cat trapped in car engine

Kash Patel’s disastrous testimony to Congress

Oregon’s attorney general is suing to block Trump’s tariffs — and he might win.

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