The Smile: 8/1

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Happy Friday! Senate Democrats just cranked up the pressure on the Trump administration — announcing they’re prepared to sue the Department of Justice to release the Epstein files. By invoking a rare 1928 law, they’re demanding answers and standing up for truth, transparency, and justice for survivors.

✍️ Add your name to applaud Senate Democrats for their bold push to uncover the full story and hold people accountable!

And in more good news: courts are pressing Trump on deportation quotas, Scotland trolled Trump with a wind farm, and a 13-year-old prodigy is heading to college.

Let’s dive into the good news! 💛

Senate Democrats say they are prepared to sue Trump administration over Epstein files

Appeals court judges voice skepticism about legal basis for Trump's sweeping tariffs

Watch: Adopted siblings reunite after 80 years

A Michigan program that gives new mothers cash could be a model for rest of U.S.

Scotland Trolls Trump With Massive New Wind Farm on His Doorstep

Massachusetts lawmakers propose pay raise for public defenders to end a legal crisis

13-year-old prodigy to start classes at Alabama college

Fox News anchor caught off guard when confronted with Fox’s bad poll numbers for Trump on inflation

Defiant Colbert to Host Kamala Harris After CBS’ ‘60 Minutes’ Payout

Judges press Trump administration on deportation quotas

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Emily from The Smile

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