As Democrats and Republicans spar over raising debt ceiling, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warns failure to do so will result in recession; Governor Gavin Newsom signs package of housing bills to invest $24 billion in 84,000 units; Two fires threaten giant trees at Sequoia National Forest and surrounding communities

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.

• Republicans continue to block an increase in the nation’s borrowing power.
• Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warns failure to raise debt ceiling will result in recession.
• Governor Gavin Newsom signs package of housing bills to invest $24 billion in 84,000 units.
• Two fires threaten Sequoia National Forest and surrounding communities.
• Climate justice activists including Greta Thunberg slam governments for lack of action on climate.
• Top military officer Mark Milley calls Afghanistan war “strategic failure,” urged keeping troops there.
• $1.8 billion settlement for victims of Aliso Canyon natural gas well blow out, some say not enough.

Photo of the Windy Fire burning in Sequoia National Park, by Mike McMillan with U.S. Forest Service.