Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Members of Congress are working at fever pitch, or at least debating that way, as the threat of a federal government shutdown looms just days away. While Senate Democrats and Republicans have offered a stop-gap bill to … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. A federal government shutdown this weekend is looking all but certain, as a bipartisan Senate attempt to keep the government open met a cold response from House Republicans. If there’s no agreement by Sunday, October 1, a … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Judge rules Donald Trump defrauded banks and insurers while building a real estate empire. Biden visits UAW picket line, tells union to ‘stick with it.’ Congress returns to work in crisis mode with five days to go … Continued


The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays

The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – September 25, 2023

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Former President Donald Trump campaigns in South Carolina. Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao announces lower speed limits in business districts. Spain’s conservative party leader makes one final push to form new government with support of right wing extremist … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Government shutdown looms as House Republicans leave town without negotiating a deal. President Joe Biden announces the creation of the first-ever federal Office of Gun Violence Prevention. Democratic New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez and his wife indicted … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Government shutdown risk spikes as House Republicans leave town in disarray amid hard-right revolt to passing a spending bill. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York holds individual votes for high level military nominees, sidestepping Republican … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Biden Netanyahu meet on sidelines of UN General Assembly meeting. UAW strike continues, union warns strike may expand over pay and benefits. Federal interest rates remain unchanged at Federal Reserve quarterly meeting. White House announces new federal … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Biden addresses UN General Assembly, calls for continued Ukraine support. Senate leader Schumer says House government funding bill a non-starter in Senate. Giuliani sued by his former attorney for non-payment of legal fees. Senate drops formal dress … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. US Iran reach agreement to free American hostages in exchange for frozen Iranian assets. UAW workers enter fourth day of strike of Detroit automakers with no deal in sight. Flood damaged eastern Libya faces health crisis due … Continued


The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays

The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – September 15, 2023

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Thousands of UAW workers walk off the job at auto assembly plants in the Midwest. New England and Eastern Canada prepare for the arrival of Hurricane Lee. Libyan first responders continue recovery and rescue efforts following flood. … Continued