The Smile: 03/13/2025

Happy Thursday! A federal judge has halted Trump’s unprecedented targeting of a Clinton-linked law firm, marking yet another legal challenge to his administration’s overreach. And in some truly uplifting news—an 82-year-old woman was reunited with her cat after it survived two months in the aftermath of the LA wildfires. A small but powerful reminder that resilience and hope always find a way.

Let’s dive into more good news together! 💛

Judge temporarily blocks parts of Trump order targeting Perkins Coie

Watch: Cat reunited with 82-year-old owner two months after surviving LA wildfires

Judge to consider blocking mass firings of government employees after 20 states sue

JD Vance’s Mother-In-Law Led the DEI Charge He Reviles

Judge appears likely to grant request to reinstate thousands of fired probationary workers

Louisiana's first nitrogen gas execution blocked by federal judge

GOP lawmaker abruptly ends hearing after being confronted about misgendering Democrat

USAID order to delete classified records sparks flurry of litigation

Watch: Author's heartwarming call with her high school writing teacher to thank him

US Senator Warren demands Medicare nominee Dr. Oz sever industry ties

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