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  • Justice Department seeks to unseal Epstein grand jury transcripts at Trump’s direction – July 18, 2025

    Justice Department seeks to unseal Epstein grand jury transcripts at Trump’s direction – July 18, 2025
    Jul 18 2025
    Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) Justice Department seeks to unseal Epstein grand jury transcripts at Trump’s direction as controversy swirls. Gaza hospitals overwhelmed and under siege; Israel’s bombardments intensify as medical supplies dwindle. House narrowly approves Trump-backed rescission bill slashing foreign aid, public broadcasting. Republicans advance bill to push U.S. military spending above $1 trillion in fiscal 2026. Activists mark John Lewis Day of Action with rally for Black unity in Oakland. California presents $10 million state general fund check to California Indian Nations College to help with accreditation. San Francisco opens nation’s first publicly funded disability cultural center. Democratic Representative Licardo introduces bipartisan bill for ADUs. The post Justice Department seeks to unseal Epstein grand jury transcripts at Trump’s direction – July 18, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.
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  • States sue to stop rule undermining Medicaid and Affordable Care Act; Israeli strike hits only Catholic church in Gaza – July 17, 2025

    States sue to stop rule undermining Medicaid and Affordable Care Act; Israeli strike hits only Catholic church in Gaza – July 17, 2025
    Jul 17 2025
    Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. UN Photo/shareef sarhan 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 The post States sue to stop rule undermining Medicaid and Affordable Care Act; Israeli strike hits only Catholic church in Gaza – July 17, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.
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  • Senate close to passing $9 billion cuts to foreign aid, PBS, NPR; Newsom warns National Guard troops from LA could be sent to other cities – July 16, 2025

    Senate close to passing $9 billion cuts to foreign aid, PBS, NPR; Newsom warns National Guard troops from LA could be sent to other cities – July 16, 2025
    Jul 16 2025
    Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Katie Grandori UN gets grim update on Gaza, including average of 28 children killed daily for last 2 years; “Hague Group” of nations calls for sanctions to hold Israel accountable for Genocide crisis; Senate angling to pass bill cutting $9 billion from foreign aid, public broadcasters PBS, NPR; Newsom blasts Trump use of National Guard in LA, warns demobilized troops could be sent to other cities; Striking farmworkers demand end to immigration raids and path to citizenship SF resolution would address ICE practices like identification of officers, impersonation of agents; Study by Mexican Consulate in LA says over 1/3 of ICE detainees lived in US for more than 20 years The post Senate close to passing $9 billion cuts to foreign aid, PBS, NPR; Newsom warns National Guard troops from LA could be sent to other cities – July 16, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.
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  • Deadline looms for bill clawing back funds for foreign aid and public media; UC Berkeley chancellor defends free speech at House antisemitism hearing – July 15, 2025

    Deadline looms for bill clawing back funds for foreign aid and public media; UC Berkeley chancellor defends free speech at House antisemitism hearing – July 15, 2025
    Jul 15 2025
    Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Clock ticking for Trump bill clawing back funds for foreign aid and public media; House hearing on campus antisemitism targets UC Berkeley, Dem Ilhan Omar compares hearing to McCarthy witch-hunts; UN reports child nutrition in Gaza doubled under Israeli restrictions; UN says civilians in Ukraine coming under fire in record numbers as Russian strikes surge; Tariff-driven inflation begins to show in rising costs for furniture, clothing, large appliances The post Deadline looms for bill clawing back funds for foreign aid and public media; UC Berkeley chancellor defends free speech at House antisemitism hearing – July 15, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.
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  • Trump announces weapons deal for Ukraine; Activists sue over conditions at “Alligator Alcatraz” immigrant detention center – July 14, 2025

    Trump announces weapons deal for Ukraine; Activists sue over conditions at “Alligator Alcatraz” immigrant detention center – July 14, 2025
    Jul 14 2025
    Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Ukraine flag map sticker, geography illustration vector. Free public domain CC0 image. Activists sue over conditions at “Alligator Alcatraz” immigrant detention center; UNICEF mourns 7 children killed in Gaza while waiting for water at aid site; Trump announces weapons deal for Ukraine as his frustration with Putin grows Teamsters expand nationwide trash work stoppage in solidarity with Boston workers; Activists sound alarm over toxic metals after Moss Landing battery-storage fire in Monterey County; CA sues Trump over education grant freeze, including $939 million for CA The post Trump announces weapons deal for Ukraine; Activists sue over conditions at “Alligator Alcatraz” immigrant detention center – July 14, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.
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  • State Department fired more than 1,300 in sweeping Trump administration reorganization – July 11, 2025

    State Department fired more than 1,300 in sweeping Trump administration reorganization – July 11, 2025
    Jul 11 2025
    Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. A man hugs former Foreign Service employee Bob Gilchrist, of Washington, left, outside the State Department headquarters, Friday, July 11, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein). State Department fires more than 1,300 in sweeping Trump administration reorganization. Senate Democrats clash with Forest Service chief over Trump’s proposed firefighting budget cuts. House Democrats kick off campaign to hold Republicans accountable for Medicaid cuts in GOP budget bill. California leaders warn of severe fallout from federal workforce and program cuts. Los Angeles officials condemn ICE raids staged from historic Terminal Island site. Los Angeles mayor signs an executive directive to protect immigrant residents of the city. Federal immigration raid at Camarillo cannabis farm sparks protest, 200 arrests. The post State Department fired more than 1,300 in sweeping Trump administration reorganization – July 11, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.
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  • US sanctions top UN human rights official on Occupied Palestinian Territory; Judge pauses Trump order ending birthright citizenship – July 10, 2025

    US sanctions top UN human rights official on Occupied Palestinian Territory; Judge pauses Trump order ending birthright citizenship – July 10, 2025
    Jul 10 2025
    Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Judge orders pause for Trump executive order ending birthright citizenship; Secretary of State Rubio describes Trump disappointment with Russia over Ukraine; Palestinians describe indiscriminate killings at aid distribution sites after Israel kicked UN aid program out of Gaza; US sanctions top UN human rights official on Occupied Palestinian Territory, UN calls it “dangerous precedent”; Conspiracy theories about Epstein sex trafficking come back to haunt Trump administration; Mahmoud Khalil files $20 million lawsuit after release from immigration jail, will share any settlement with other targeted activists The post US sanctions top UN human rights official on Occupied Palestinian Territory; Judge pauses Trump order ending birthright citizenship – July 10, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.
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  • Amazon workers rally for worker “safety bill of rights” during Amazon Prime Week; Spanish Prime Minister urges suspending Israel trade deal – July 9, 2025

    Amazon workers rally for worker “safety bill of rights” during Amazon Prime Week; Spanish Prime Minister urges suspending Israel trade deal – July 9, 2025
    Jul 9 2025
    Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Texas officials tell of harrowing rescue efforts as search continues for 161 missing in floods; Amazon workers in Staten Island rally for worker “safety bill of rights” during Amazon Prime Week; NOAA nominee Jacobs vows full staffing for Weather Service in senate confirmation hearing; Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez opposes boost in NATO funding despite Trump threats, urges suspending Israel trade deal; California proclamation recognizes Disability Pride Month; Miami-Dade County mayor seeks report on deaths in ICE custody amid reports of problems at “Alligator Alcatraz” detention facility The post Amazon workers rally for worker “safety bill of rights” during Amazon Prime Week; Spanish Prime Minister urges suspending Israel trade deal – July 9, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.
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