The Smile: 6/10

Hi friend,

Happy Tuesday! California Governor Gavin Newsom just made it clear: when the federal government overreaches, he’s ready to fight back.

After the Trump administration deployed the National Guard to Los Angeles without the state’s consent, Gov. Newsom announced he will sue—calling the move “illegal and immoral.” It’s a powerful defense of California’s sovereignty and the rights of its people to protest without military interference.

👉 Add your name to stand with Gov. Newsom and defend democracy in California.

Also in today’s good news: Sen. Warren calls for an investigation into DOGE, a dolphin calf is born with a little help from mom’s bestie, and thousands prepare to protest Trump’s “No King” parade on June 14. 💛

California sues Trump, calling National Guard deployment unconstitutional and immoral

Warren urges Department of Education IG to investigate DOGE access to student loan data

Dolphin calf takes first breath at Chicago zoo after mom's friend helps with birth

People Keep Refusing to Become Pete Hegseth’s Top Aides

It’s a GO! How a love for Pokémon led to a wedding

Massive No Kings' protest planned in more than 1500 US cities to counter Trump's June 14 parade

Seattle marches in solidarity against ICE

Pam Bondi's brother overwhelmingly defeated in heated race to lead the D.C. Bar

Older LGBTQ+ adults share their stories of coming out after 50

Glendale ends ‘divisive’ Ice detention contract amid California protests

Today’s user-submitted photo comes from Heather, who shared the most adorable photo of her cat, Suki! If you want the chance to have your photo featured, reply to this email 😄

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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