The Smile: 03/07/2025

Happy Friday!

A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration cannot freeze federal funding without congressional approval—a huge victory in the fight to protect critical programs.

And in some feel-good news, a Michigan teacher who received a double lung transplant is helping students create blankets for organ donor families, and a pair of celebrity bald eagles have finally hatched two eggs after seasons of waiting!

Let’s dive into some good news together. 💛

Judge blocks Trump administration from freezing federal funding without congressional approval

Wall Street is turning its back on Elon Musk

Trump administration hit with over 100 lawsuits since inauguration

Celebrity bald eagles hatch two eggs after several seasons without chicks

Trump unlawfully fired National Labor Relations Board member, federal judge rules, permitting her to stay on the job

USDA ordered to temporarily reinstate thousands of fired employees

State Forgives $37,000 of Student Debt so Man Can Buy House

Michigan teacher who received double lung transplant helps students make blankets for organ donor families

Judge orders release of some foreign aid payments by Monday

AARP calls on Congress to reject Medicaid cuts

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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