The Smile: 7/17

20 states are taking Trump to court, Spanberger surges in Virginia, and volunteers step up in Texas!

July 17, 2025

Hi friend,

Happy Thursday! A coalition of 20 states is suing the Trump administration over its reckless decision to shut down billions in disaster prevention funding — protecting communities from floods, fires, and hurricanes.

And in more good news: Trump’s disapproval rating just hit a new record, Abigail Spanberger is leading early in the Virginia governor’s race, and volunteers are rallying to rebuild a Texas camp for kids with disabilities.

Let’s dive into the good news! 💛

Today’s user-submitted photo comes from Peggy from Orlando, FL, who shared this cute photo of a lizard! 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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