The Smile: 8/28

Democrats prepare to challenge Trump's "Lake America," grand jury rules against Ron Desantis, and more!

August 28, 2026

Hi friend,

Happy Friday! House Democrats are already pushing back against Donald Trump’s executive order renaming Lake Ontario “Lake America,” with Reps. Tim Kennedy and Debbie Dingell preparing legislation to reverse the change.

There’s even more encouraging news today: A federal judge blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to restructure housing grants, three journalists are suing the Pentagon after being fired from Stars and Stripes, and a Florida grand jury found that $10 million in Medicaid settlement funds was misused for political purposes.

Let’s dive into the good news! 💛

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