The Smile: 5/21

 

Hi friend, Here’s something worth applauding: Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer has introduced a bill to ban the use of foreign aircraft as Air Force One — a direct response to President Trump’s plan to accept a $400 million luxury plane from Qatar. This bold move defends national security and sends a clear message: the presidency is not for sale. Sign the petition to support the Presidential Airlift Security Act - SUBSCRIBE TO JOIN OTHERS & RECEIVE SINGLE CLICK PETITION  In other hopeful news: Washington state health advocates are suing to restore critical public health data erased by the Trump administration, families are reuniting with NICU heroes, and ordinary folks are rescuing lives and building community gardens in honor of legacy and love. There’s still so much good out there. Let’s dive into it together. 💛 US Senate Democratic leader proposes ban on foreign Air Force One planes Donald Trump pitch fails to move GOP holdouts on ‘big, beautiful bill’ Families reunite with NICU staff at first Our Lady of Lourdes reunion since COVID-19 Trump has wiped Elon Musk’s name from Truth Social as GOP insiders admit he’s ‘finished, done, gone’ On protecting classified information, Pete Hegseth picks a fight he can’t win She’s sowing the seeds of her father’s legacy by teaching her community to farm Ron DeSantis’s fall from grace: ‘He’s completely crashed to the ground’ Judge who previously fought for abortion rights wants to join Wisconsin Supreme Court Off-duty firefighter and fisherman rescue 3 women after car plunges into water in Massachusetts Washington state groups sue Trump administration over sweeping public health data erasures Today’s user-submitted photo was sent in by Dinah D., who shared the cutest photo of their dog, Miga! 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 P.S. Know someone who could use a dose of good news? Forward this email and encourage them to subscribe to The Smile. Let’s spread the positivity together. 🌟

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