The Smile: 9/29

Hi friend,

Happy Tuesday! A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from conditioning counterterrorism funding on states and local governments making changes to how they administer elections!

⚖️ Applaud the court for preventing the Trump administration from making these conditions and protecting crucial funding!

There’s even more good news today: Congressional Democrats are pressing HHS for answers about legal representation for unaccompanied migrant children, a federal judge has ordered Texas to air-condition all of its prisons by the end of 2029, and an orphaned baby hippo named Bumpy is getting a second chance at a wildlife sanctuary.

Let’s dive into the good news! 💛

Judge strikes down Trump’s bid to cut states’ anti-terror funds unless they impose new voting restrictions

Democrats press HHS over legal representation of migrant children

Days-old hippo 'Bumpy' given second chance at wildlife sanctuary: 'He sleeps most soundly when cuddled'

Conservative moms are fed up over Texas schools. For Gina Hinojosa, it’s an opening.

Trump's big regret: Consumers aren't buying his economic pitch.

Abdul El-Sayed Gets Boost in Michigan as Voters Sour on AI Data Centers

Minnesota urges federal judge to toss challenges to trans athlete policies

Trump approval slips to historic low in Wall Street Journal survey

LSU soccer player who beat cancer gets a surprise that leads to a night she'll never forget

Federal judge orders Texas to air condition all prisons by the end of 2029

Today’s user-submitted photo comes from Shari, who shared this adorable photo from Beaverton, OR! 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.

In solidarity,

Emily from The Smile

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