The Smile: 8/13

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Happy Thursday! The Intercept and the Freedom of the Press Foundation are taking Donald Trump to court over a new Truth Social service that charges as much as $100,000 a month for early access to his posts, including potentially market-moving information, before the public gets to see them.

🎉 Applaud The Intercept for challenging Trump’s pay-for-access scheme and demanding accountability!

There’s even more encouraging news today: a Michigan judge tossed a GOP lawsuit targeting voter eligibility rules, Peggy Flanagan is among several Native American women who could make history this November, and John Oliver turned a feud with Buc-ee’s into a fundraiser that has raised $500,000 to fight hunger.

Let’s dive into the good news! 💛

'Profoundly corrupt': Trump sued over scheme to charge $100k for early Truth Social access

Peggy Flanagan could make history for Native American women in November. She’s not the only one.

Trump-backed Mike Lindell loses primary for Minnesota governor to Lisa Demuth

Michigan judge tosses GOP lawsuit that aimed to make it easier to challenge voter eligibility

John Oliver has beef with Buc-ee's. It's led him to raise $500K to end hunger

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to step down

Seattle landlords can no longer charge 'junk fees,' including pet rent

The Democratic money machine is coming for Max Miller

Trump approval takes another hit: Poll

‘Block This Wasteful Spending’ Khanna Says of Trump Plan to Drop $900 Million on White House Construction

Today’s user-submitted photo comes from Kris K., who shared this adorable photo of her dogs, Mochi and Miso! 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.

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Emily from The Smile

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