The Smile: 5/5

Hi friend,

We’re starting the week with good news from across the country: a judge just issued a permanent block on a Trump executive order, Mexico’s new president rejected Trump’s military pressure, and a new lawsuit could finally bring Elon Musk’s overreach through DOGE to an end.

It’s a reminder that progress isn’t just possible—it’s happening. Bit by bit, people are standing up, speaking out, and defending the institutions and values that matter.

👉 Add your name to support the lawsuit taking on Musk’s unconstitutional DOGE program

Here’s to starting the week with strength—and a smile.

Elon Musk’s DOGE is weakening. This lawsuit wants to finish it off.

Judge issues permanent block of Trump executive order targeting Perkins Coie law firm

Olympian Frederick Richard may have broken backflip world record to raise money for gymnasts in Africa

AOC Challenges Trump's Border Czar Over Immigration: 'Come for Me'

A legislative session like no other: Key issues that didn’t go in Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ favor

Mexico’s president says she rejected Trump’s plan to send US troops into her country

In settlement, the USDA agrees to end Maine funding freeze challenged by state AG

A Double Win For Voters in Pennsylvania

IMSA North senior collects nearly $1 million in college scholarship offers

CPB fires back at Trump's executive order pulling funding for NPR, PBS

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In solidarity,

Emily from The Smile

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