The Smile: 8/7

Hi friend,

Happy Thursday! A federal judge has stopped the Trump administration from raiding $4 billion in disaster preparedness funds — protecting communities nationwide from losing critical infrastructure upgrades, flood defenses, and lifesaving safety projects.

✍️ Add your name to applaud this decision and stand up for proactive, life‑saving disaster mitigation!

And in more good news: Texas Republicans failed again to advance their gerrymandered map thanks to determined Democratic absences, Mamdani is holding a double‑digit lead over Cuomo, and Beto O’Rourke’s group is helping cover costs for Texas Democrats who left the state to defend fair representation.

Let’s dive into the good news! 💛

Trump administration cannot reallocate billions meant for disaster mitigation, federal judge rules

An Ex-GOP Official Just Did The Unthinkable — And Trump Won't Be Happy

Mamdani holds double-digit lead over Cuomo in DDHQ average

Democrats Have Found Their Message—and Trump Is Freaking Out

Texas Republicans fail again to advance redistricting effort amid Democrat absences

South Park Mocks White House Over Homeland Security ICE Post

How Trump’s $150 billion tariff brag could backfire

'Chill as ever' fat cat Patches celebrates 'significant' weight loss milestone

Spanberger leads Earle-Sears in Virginia: DDHQ average

Beto O'Rourke's group is helping front costs of bolting Texas House Democrats

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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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