Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
- President Biden pardons his youngest son Hunter in a move that contradicts an earlier pledge not to do so.
- President Biden makes his first trip to sub-Saharan Africa with a stop visit to Angola, it’s meant to counter Chinese influence on the continent.
- State lawmakers kick off a special session requested by Governor Newsom to shore up the state for expected legal fights with Trump.
- Supreme Court considers arguments from e-cigarette firms that federal bans on flavored vapes are unfair.
- Fighting continues in Gaza as Israel and Hezbollah trade accusations of violations of the Lebanon Ceasefire.