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

- Trump announces blockade of Venezuela, as Pentagon says will not release video of Sept 2 boat attack;
- Activists urge State Insurance Commissioner to hold insurers accountable for skyrocketing home insurance costs;
- Trump delivers unusual Oval Office address claiming economic turnaround, as polls show public frustration;
- House passes health bill without Affordable Care Act subsidies as 4 Republicans join Dems supporting subsidy extension;
- Trump administration dismantling National Center for Atmospheric Research, home of largest federal research program on climate change

