Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Democratic lawmakers urge SEC investigation of whether Trump engaged in market manipulation to benefit himself and allies Federal judge orders daily updates on return of man wrongly deported to El Salvador prison Healthcare advocates and CA congressmember … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. House advances Trump agenda with narrow passage of republican budget bill against democratic opposition Congressional Progressive Caucus says Musk must leave in 50 days, when his special employee status expires under law State senate committee approves bill … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.   Trump announces pause on tariffs except China, democrats say damage is done and uncertainty remains Federal worker unions fight back against Trump attacks on government workers and their unions, while Dems back pro-worker legislation UN World … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. UC students denounce Trump education and research cuts at “Kill the Cuts” protest, fearing for students and for health care House passes Republican bill aimed at blocking federal courts from blocking Trump agenda Trade representative Greer defends … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Supreme Court Chief Justice blocks court order to return Maryland man mistakenly deported to notorious Salvadoran prison Israel PM Netanyahu visits White House, Trump hints at new ceasefire while calling for US ownership of Gaza Weekend Hands … Continued


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Senate plans Saturday vote on Republican budget plan; Thousands expected at Saturday rallies against Trump agenda – April 4, 2025

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.   Senate to vote Saturday on Republican budget measure, Dems plan amendments against “bailout for billionaires” Thousands expected to join Saturday march on Washington against Trump agenda, other rallies in Oakland, San Francisco and across nation UN … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Trump tariffs spark worldwide reaction as Trump targets allies, adversaries, and uninhabited islands Bill to cap insulin price in California unanimously passes committee, after earlier version was vetoed by Governor Newsom Republicans block Senator Padilla resolution to … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Trump announces “Liberation Day” tariffs on imports, opponents call it “Recession Day” SF judge orders Trump administration to restore legal assistance for unaccompanied migrant children ICE detains Venezuelan who came to US to donate kidney to brother, … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Dem Cory Booker holds Senate floor for record 25hrs 5min to disrupt Senate in protest of Trump attack on people and democracy 20,000 UC workers strike to protest unfair labor practices, 3rd such strike in 2 months, … Continued