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

- Vote on cuts to foreign aid, public broadcasting delayed over “Epstein files” dispute that split MAGA movement;
- California, other states sue to stop rule undermining health coverage under Medicaid and Affordable Care Act;
- Israeli strike hits only Catholic church in Gaza, as half of housing in Gaza has been destroyed in Israel-Hamas conflict;
- Trump administration officials visit Alcatraz in push to turn former prison into jail for “dangerous criminals and illegals”;
- National Urban League declares “state of emergency” for civil rights in US
- Florida “Alligator Alcatraz” immigrant detention center sparks controversy over use of FEMA funds

