# PM News: Judge Tosses Trump’s Lawsuit, NYC Pets Get a Budget Boost

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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: 2026-07-09T21:00:02+00:00
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## Resource

We kick off with a significant legal victory as a federal judge dismisses Donald Trump's defamation lawsuit against the Washington Post, affirming the importance of journalistic integrity and the high legal standards required for public figures to prove malice in defamation cases. Next, we celebrate a groundbreaking initiative from New York City, where Mayor Mamdani's administration has allocated funds for a pet food pantry and expanded spay and neuter services, reflecting a commitment to equity and the well-being of all New Yorkers—both human and furry. Judge tosses Trump Media’s $3.8 billion defamation suit against The Washington Post Mamdani announces NYC's first-ever city-funded pet food pantry 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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