The Smile: 5/15

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Happy Thursday! We're celebrating a major victory in North Carolina, where Justice Allison Riggs was finally sworn in to the state Supreme Court after a six-month legal battle. Her win is a testament to the power of perseverance — and to voters who stood up for justice. Add your name to celebrate her swearing-in »

Meanwhile, Senate Democrats are pushing for answers about whether Trump officials are helping Elon Musk broker global Starlink deals, and overdose deaths in the U.S. have seen their largest one-year drop ever. Change is possible — and it’s happening.

Let’s take a moment to celebrate some good news together. 💛

Allison Riggs Finally Sworn In As North Carolina Supreme Court Justice

Senate Democrats want investigation into whether Trump administration helping Musk make Starlink deals

A radar clocked someone going nearly double the speed limit. It turned out to be a duck — and a "repeat offender."

US overdose deaths fell 27% last year, the largest one-year decline ever seen

The Lawsuit Exposing MAGA’s Voter Suppression Machine

Democrat ousts incumbent Republican in Omaha mayoral race

Ocasio-Cortez gets into heated exchange over miscarriages: ‘I will not yield to disrespectful men’

Watch: Son surprises mom on her graduation day

Judge orders release of Georgetown scholar Trump admin is seeking to deport

Democrats grill Noem on Abrego Garcia and two deported US children

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Emily from The Smile

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