Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. 21 Democratic attorneys general sue Trump administration to stop mass layoffs affecting half of Education Department staff Protesters occupy lobby of Trump Tower chanting “Fight Nazis not students”  as they call for release of Palestinian activist Mahmoud … Continued


The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays

The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – March 12, 2025

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Palestinian Activist Mahmoud Khalil, who led Columbia University protests against Israel, being detained in Louisiana without charge, under threat of deportation House Republican Budget would slash Medicaid, Democrats rally against plan California legislators push bill to build … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. House Homeland Security Committee hearing sees Republicans blast waste fraud abuse, Democrats say DOGE is the real waste House narrowly passes Trump-backed government spending bill that Dems call blank check for Musk and Trump agenda Judge blocks … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Israel cuts Gaza’s electricity supply to pressure Hamas for ceasefire deal removing Palestinians from north Gaza House committee debates Republican budget bill to avoid Friday government shutdown, Democrats call it “blank check” for Musk Trump to meddle … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. United Nations observes International Women’s Day, celebrating advances but warning of push-back and “mainstreaming of misogyny” Trump hosts White House summit on bitcoin, vows to make USA the “crypto capital of the world” Trump says he’s “strongly … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Representative Al Green censured by Congress for disrupting Trump speech, Dems sing “We Shall Overcome” as House speaker reads censure resolution California attorney general sues Trump administration for 6th time in 6 days, this time over $148 … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Trump addresses Congress in campaign-style speech heavy with culture-war rhetoric, Democrats call it a “deluge of falsehoods” Supreme Court blocks Trump request to leave in place 2-billion dollar foreign aid freeze Activists rally at Senator Padilla’s office, … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Trump levies tariffs on America’s 3 largest trade partners, triggering retaliation in-kind from Canada, Mexico and China Trump threatens funding for schools that allow “illegal protests”, says agitators will be imprisoned or deported Federal employee union rallies … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Israel blocks aid into Gaza, with “hell plan” to pressure agreement on new Israeli ceasefire plan Trump says 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada go into effect Tuesday Activists protest Trump deportation raids in “Day Without … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Trump-Zelensky meeting to sign peace deal ends with no deal, Zelensky kicked out of White House, Trump says “come back when you’re ready for peace” Trump move to end birthright citizenship gets blocked by federal appeals court … Continued