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In this Day of the Dead edition of Good News for Lefties, weekend host Wendy King covers the latest clashes over presidential power, election rights, and public safety—and shares stories of greater access to the outdoors and a musical protest against political bluster.
A federal judge has opened an investigation into whether Trump administration officials misled the court in a fight over the president’s plan to redevelop East Potomac Golf Links in Washington, D.C. The judge has restricted further tree clearing while the legal battle continues. In Texas, an ICE officer has been indicted on felony assault charges after prosecutors alleged he struck a man with his vehicle while pursuing someone else. Oregon’s gun safety laws rank among the strongest in the country, but advocates say more is needed to prevent shootings. The state’s Measure 114—which would require permits, safety training, and completed background checks for gun purchases—remains tied up in court. And in Alaska, the state government is urging a federal judge to dismiss a Justice Department lawsuit seeking to halt certification of a close U.S. Senate race, warning against federal interference in state elections. Plus, Wisconsin has opened a new Braille trail at Havenwoods State Forest, giving blind and visually impaired visitors raised-letter signs, audio features, and white canes to help them experience the outdoors. And Canadian rock star Bryan Adams has released “Lake Ontario,” a song pushing back against Trump’s proposed renaming of the lake and celebrating its Indigenous name and Canadian roots. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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