The Smile: 7/2

Judge protects mail-in voting, a big win for USA's soccer team, and more!

July 02, 2026

Hi friend,

Happy Wednesday! A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's latest attempt to restrict mail-in voting, protecting access to the ballot box for millions of Americans who rely on voting by mail and reinforcing that election rules must follow the law—not political pressure.

There’s more good news today: a federal judge struck down changes to a major homelessness program, transgender service members won a significant victory against Trump's military ban, and Team USA advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals with a 2–0 victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina.

Let’s dive into the good news! 💛

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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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