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Iran shoots down F-15 fighter, Trump hints escalation, as war threatens regional health and world energy, food security;East Bay congressmember Lateefah Simon blasts billion-dollar a day war, Trump budget requests;State AG Bonta sues to block Trump executive order limiting mail voting;Supreme court hears case on jury selection, claims of tainted jury in Mississippi capital murder case;SF launches “Strong Starts” program to reduce racial disparities in maternal and infant health;Trump proposes $1.5 trillion military budget hike, with 10% cuts to domestic programs;Sunday April 5th marks International Day of Conscience, highlighting the need to uphold the values of peace, tolerance and solidarityThe post Iran shoots down F-15 fighter as Trump says with more time can open Hormuz and “take the oil”; CA rep Simon blasts Trump war, budget proposals – April 3, 2026 appeared first on KPFA.