# PM News: Democratic Momentum

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Podcast: [Good News for Lefties | Daily News for Democracy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-daily-news-for-democracy-6982465)
Published: 2026-07-13T21:00:02+00:00
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## Resource

We kick off with a major legal setback for Donald Trump as a Florida federal judge dismisses his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS, labeling it an unprecedented act of self-dealing and recommending sanctions for his attorneys. Shifting gears, we explore the political landscape as the nonpartisan Cook Political Report adjusts its ratings in five gubernatorial races, indicating a surge in momentum for Democrats in key states ahead of the upcoming elections. Cook Political Report shifts 4 governor races in favor of Democrats as midterms inch closer Judge: Trump sought to ‘manipulate the judicial process’ with his IRS lawsuit and attempted $1.8B fund | CNN Politics Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-daily-news-for-democracy--6256627/support .

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