**GOOD NEWS**
Mar. 28:
JUDGE SLAMS HEGSETH
Anthropic refused to help build autonomous weapons and support mass surveillance of Americans. The regime retaliated by labeling the company a national security threat. On Thursday night, a federal judge blocked that move in full—Hegseth’s second major courtroom loss in a week.
US District Judge Rita Lin ruled that the Pentagon had no legal basis to treat an American company like a foreign enemy just for disagreeing with the government.
The regime wanted obedience. It got a 43-page ruling against it instead.
DOGE VIDEOS STAY UP
The regime tried to hide the evidence. A federal judge said no.
DOGE appointees Justin Fox and Nathan Cavanaugh used ChatGPT to flag humanities grants as “DEI,” wiping out $100 million in funding – including projects on Holocaust history, Native languages, and more.
When their deposition videos went public, the DOJ rushed to court to get them taken down. Judge Colleen McMahon refused, ruling the government had not shown enough harm to override the public’s right to see what happened.
The videos stay up. People can see the truth for themselves.
Mar. 29:
AMERICANS SAID NO KINGS
Organizers estimate around 8 million Americans showed up for No Kings Day, making it one of the biggest single-day protests in US history. Millions more joined online.
People rallied everywhere – from New York City to tiny towns in deep-red states. Two-thirds of protesters came from outside major cities.
This was the third No Kings Day in under a year, and the biggest yet. And it wasn’t just here – people also rallied in London, Rome, Paris, Madrid, Berlin, and beyond.
Mar. 30:
A GENERAL STRIKE
After millions took to the streets, organizers announced the next step: a nationwide general strike on May 1.
That means no work, no school, and no shopping for one day. Major labor unions have already signed on.
This is what escalation looks like. The momentum is growing.
SPAIN CLOSES AIRSPACE
Spain said it has closed its airspace to US planes involved in the Iran war, after already refusing use of joint military bases.
GOP RETIREMENTS SURGE
A record 39 House Republicans have announced they will not seek re-election ahead of the 2026 midterms – the highest number in nearly a century.
PARENTS PROTEST MCMAHON
Education Secretary Linda McMahon’s “History Rocks!” tour has been met with protests and cancellations in multiple states.
Parents, students, and educators say the supposedly nonpartisan program is funded by right-wing groups and isn’t welcome in their schools.
Mar. 31:
TRUMP APPROVAL HITS RECORD LOW
A new UMass Amherst poll found Trump’s approval rating at just 33%, with 62% disapproving – his lowest mark yet in that survey.
JUDGE BLOCKS NPR/PBS FUNDING CUT
A federal judge permanently blocked Trump’s order to cut funding for NPR and PBS, ruling that the First Amendment does not allow retaliation based on viewpoint.
VOTER REGISTRATION REVIVAL IN ARKANSAS
Arkansas officials tried to kill an online voter registration tool after it successfully registered large numbers of young voters.
The 8th Circuit kept an injunction in place blocking the state’s “wet signature” rule, finding no evidence it stopped fraud.
JAN. 6 CIVIL SUITS MOVE FORWARD
A federal judge ruled Trump is not immune from civil lawsuits tied to January 6, because his speech that day was political, not an official presidential act.
Apr. 1:
JUDGE HALTS WHITE HOUSE BALLROOM PROJECT
A federal judge ordered the White House ballroom project paused, saying the administration cannot move forward without congressional approval.
The ruling was a major setback to Trump’s attempt to remake the White House grounds.
BIPARTISAN RURAL HOUSING BILL INTRODUCED
Senators introduced a bipartisan bill to expand federal housing help in rural communities by updating outdated population limits.
CITIZENS STOP MASSIVE DATA CENTER PROJECT
After a three-year fight, residents in Prince William County, Virginia, won in court against a plan to build 37 massive data centers near Manassas National Battlefield Park.
The court voided the key permits. The project is stopped.
Apr. 2:
DEMOCRATS SUE OVER MAIL VOTING ORDER
Top Democratic leaders filed suit to block Trump’s executive order targeting mail-in voting, arguing it unlawfully interferes with states’ control over elections.
47 DAYS. DEMOCRATS HELD STRONG
After 47 days of chaos, Mike Johnson and John Thune gave in and agreed to pass the DHS funding deal without a blank check for ICE and without a voter ID bill.
Johnson got nothing for the shutdown but damage.
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BONDI IS OUT
Trump fired Attorney General Bondi, the second cabinet member he has removed this term.
She wasn’t pushed out for going too far. She was pushed out for not doing enough for him.
Apr. 3:
FOURTH LAWSUIT HITS ANTI-VOTING ORDER
A coalition of 23 Democratic attorneys general filed the fourth lawsuit against Trump’s executive order targeting mail-in voting, arguing it violates the Constitution.
TILLIS DRAWS A JAN. 6 LINE
Republican Sen. Thom Tillis said he will oppose any attorney general nominee who excuses or justifies January 6, creating a possible obstacle for the White House.
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This week didn’t just bring good news, it showed us something deeper. When people speak up… things shift. When people organize… systems respond. When people stay in it together… power starts to move.
None of this is random.
This is what it looks like when everyday people stop accepting what’s happening – and start shaping what comes next.
And we’re just getting started.
Now let’s keep that energy going!
👉 Next step: Tuesday’s Indivisible Together – No Kings 3 ‘What’s Next’ After Party
This isn’t just a meet & greet. It’s where we turn momentum into connection. Where new folks plug in. Where ideas become action. Where we build the teams that carry this forward.
Come as you are. Come for the strategy, the people, the next step…
Or yeah – come for the hugs. Because hugs, handshakes, and human connection are a necessary part of resistance too!
This ONLY works if we keep showing up for each other.
We don’t just resist alone. We build together.
📍 Where: St James Episcopal Church
1101 N Broadway, Knoxville, TN 37917
📅 When: April 14, 2026 @5:30pm