The Smile: 7/11

 

Hi friend, Happy Friday! Nearly 200 Democratic lawmakers are fighting Trump’s reckless tariff agenda in court. They’re taking a bold stand to defend Congress’s authority, protect small businesses, and stop skyrocketing costs for families. ✍️ Add your name to applaud these leaders for standing up to Trump’s abuse of power and fighting for economic fairness -  SUBSCRIBE TO RECEIVE CIVIC SHOUT'S SINCLE CLICK PETITION  & JOIN OTHERS TO SPEAK OUT! And in more headlines: Cory Booker sets a fundraising record after his marathon speech, Tennessee Democrats see a special election opening, and hundreds of animals were rescued after Texas storms. Let’s dive into the good news! 💛 Federal judge blocks Trump’s EO on birthright citizenship after SCOTUS ruling Judge orders Jan. 6 rally organizer to pay $2K daily until compliance with subpoena   excerpt:  A federal judge on Wednesday ordered an organizer of President Trump’s Jan. 6, 2021, rally at the Ellipse to pay $2,000 per day until she complies with a subpoena for records about her involvement in the event. U.S. District Judge Donald Middlebrooks said Republican fundraiser Caroline Wren’s “pattern of disregard and non-engagement” has unnecessarily delayed proceedings in a lawsuit brought by Capitol Police officers accusing Trump of spurring the Capitol attack. It’s blocked the officers from accessing discovery “to which they are entitled,” he said. “If these fines prove ineffective, I will consider additional steps to spur her compliance,” reads the order finding Wren in civil contempt. The judge wrote that additional sanctions, such as incarceration, were possible if the organizer does not comply with the subpoena. But at a hearing Wednesday, he said he would prefer not to “resort to incarceration,” Politico reported. The officers are seeking documents from Wren regarding the planning and fundraising for the event, in addition to communications about planning, security, encouraging attendance and the VIP section. Longtime Trump ally Rudy Giuliani has also so far defied a subpoena stemming from the lawsuit. In court filings last month, a lawyer for the officers asked a different federal judge to compel the former New York City mayor’s compliance. “Mr. Giuliani has failed to appear in this proceeding in any capacity,” lawyer Joshua Margolin wrote. The lawsuit against Trump and others involved in the riot, including the right-wing extremist Oath Keepers and Proud Boys, has been pending for four years. Thousands celebrate baby hippo Moo Deng’s first birthday at Thailand zoo As Trump tries to shut down Epstein questions, more Democrats starting asking them Watch: Steve Kornacki: Republicans face historical headwinds in 2026 midterms Cory Booker posts personal record fundraising haul after marathon speech Tennessee Democrats have a chance in a looming special congressional election Watch: Hundreds Of Animals Rescued After Texas Storms WOW! MUST WATCH VIDEO! THANK YOU TO ALL THE VOLUNTEERS! Donald Trump's Witness Move Fails in Gavin Newsom Case Trump emergency tariffs violate Constitution, Democrats argue in court case Today’s user-submitted photo comes from Nan E., who shared this adorable photo of their cats, Magic and Mandela! 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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