Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
- Senate confirms Merrick Garland to lead Justice Department and Marcia Fudge to lead Department of Housing and Urban Development.
- House gives final approval of $1.9 trillion pandemic relief American Rescue Plan.
- House passes pro-union, worker’s rights bill; PRO Act bars right to work laws.
- Border Republicans blast President Biden’s roll back of Trump-era immigration policies.
- President Biden orders 100 million more COVID-19 vaccines, despite possible surplus and third world shortage.
- Texas ends mask wearing mandate, city of Austin defies it, mandates mask wearing.
- Governor Gavin Newsom gives State of State address amidst right wing recall effort.