The Smile: 8/10

Hi friend,

Happy Monday! A federal appeals court has ruled that Donald Trump cannot move forward with his massive White House ballroom without congressional approval, reinforcing a fundamental principle: presidents don't get to bypass Congress and unilaterally remake the People's House.

🎉 Celebrate the court for defending checks and balances and putting the Constitution first!

There's even more encouraging news today: the Senate headed into recess without passing the SAVE America Act's restrictive voter ID measure, a California judge blocked a measure that would have eliminated mail and early voting in Shasta County, and hospitals are embracing a simple new tool to help protect mothers from dangerous postpartum complications.

Let’s dive into the good news! 💛

Appeals court rules Trump can’t build White House ballroom without congressional approval

Hospitals say they found a tool to help reduce childbirth risks: wristbands

Taylor Swift songs removed from White House, Trump campaign posts

How clean air clubs are protecting Americans from wildfire smoke

Wendy’s worker speaks out after being admitted to Yale

‘Not angry at me’: Trump blames GOP for voter upset as his approval ratings hit historic lows

Abdul El-Sayed embraces Trump claim he represents ‘very different’ America

The GOP’s Midterm Convention Will Be the Worst Film Festival Ever

Voters spared as Senate recesses without passing SAVE America Act’s voter ID measure

Judge blocks notorious ‘Measure B’ that would’ve eliminated mail and early voting in California county

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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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