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The Pacifica Evening News is a collaboration of KPFA and KPFK in Los Angeles and KFCF in Fresno. The hour-long newscast airs on all three stations each weeknight at 6:00 PM. KPFA News broadcasts news headlines throughout the day at 5:55, 7:00, 7:30, 8:00, 10:00, 12:00 and 4:00. Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
President Donald Trump fires FBI Director James Comey, setting off political shockwaves across CNN reports that South Carolina Republican Senator Lindsey Graham may seek to open a congressional hearing into Donald Trump’s business ties to Russia. A State Senate committee gets a first look at the plan to require California to produce 100% of its electricity … Continued
Former Acting Attorney General Sally Yates says she bluntly warned the Trump White House in January that new National Security Advisory Michael Flynn lied about his contacts with the Russian Ambassador and was at risk of being blackmailed by the Russians. Several justices on the first federal appeals court to hear a challenge to President … Continued
Right wing French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen and centrist Emmanuel Macron spend their last day on the campaign trail ahead of Sunday’s run-off election. Code Pink protests the conviction of three of its members who wore pink KKK outfits to the Senate confirmation hearing for Attorney General Jeff Sessions — one was arrested for … Continued
The House approves legislation to repeal key provisions of the Affordable Care Act — with just one vote to spare. Donald Trump signs a religious liberty executive order giving employers more latitude to refuse contraceptive care in health plans for their workers and giving religious leaders a greater ability to endorse political candidates. Former State … Continued
Republicans set a vote for tomorrow on their latest version of a bill to repeal and replace key provisions of the Affordable Care Act. California providers say they and their clients are living in fear of what the Republican legislation will do for poor and sick state residents. Donald Trump meets with Palestinian leader Mahmoud … Continued
The California State Senate President unveils legislation to require 100% of the state’s electricity be generated by clean renewable sources by 2045. Republican House Speaker Paul Ryan expresses optimism about the prospects for a new bill to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, but indications are that he doesn’t have enough support of … Continued
May Day across California, the nation and the world. U.S. protests focus on immigrant workers rights and include demonstrations at ICE headquarters and related facilities. The Palestinian group Hamas unveils a new charter which says it accepts a two-state solution, drops language calling for the destruction of the state of Israel and says it’s … Continued
Donald Trump warns that that the U.S. could enter a major conflict with North Korea, while at the U.N. Security Council Secretary of State Rex Tillerson urges new sanctions against the North. Lawmakers pass a very short term spending bill to keep the federal government operating for another week, giving negotiators time to hammer out a … Continued
Right wing activists come to Berkeley despite the cancellation of pundit Ann Coulter’s scheduled appearance. But fears of renewed clashes with anti-fascist counterdemonstrators prove unfounded. Senate Democrats block a quick vote on a short-term spending bill to keep the government open, citing the inclusion of “poison pill” provisions on abortion and financial rules. … Continued
Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin unveils the Trump Administration’s tax plan with its massive cuts for corporations and the wealthy. Conservative pundit Ann Coulter cancels plans to appear on the UC Berkeley campus tomorrow after her main sponsor withdraws its support — and funding for the appearance. The U.S. Senate receives an unusual White House briefing … Continued
