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January 13Minnesota, Illinois sue Trump administration over ICE surge; State Senate considers “No Kings Act” to hold federal agents accountable – January 13, 2026
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Minnesota, Illinois sue Trump administration over ICE surge, as administration boasts of largest Homeland Security operation ever;
Supreme Court hears challenge to state bans on transgender students in school sports;
Solano County public workers begin massive 2-day strike, citing 4-month negotiation breakdown;
State Senate considering “No Kings Act” to hold federal agents accountable for violating constitutional rights;
UNICEF warns of plight of Gaza children, saying “ceasefire that slows the bombs is progress, but one that still buries children is not enough”
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January 12Fresno activists protest Minneapolis ICE killing; Myanmar genocide case goes to hearing in International Court of Justice – January 12, 2026
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Fresno activists join nationwide protests of ICE killing in Minneapolis;
Republican state attorneys general blast trans athletes on eve of Supreme Court hearing of cases from Idaho and West Virginia;
UN Security Council holds emergency session after Russia’s weekend strike on Ukraine;
Myanmar genocide case goes to hearing in International Court of Justice;
State legislation could require medication to treat mental health emergencies, building on SF Mayor’s plan
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January 09Trump, US oil execs discuss plans to sell Venezuelan oil; 5 states sue over Feds freeze on childcare, food aid to Dem states – January 9, 2026
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Trump meets with US oil barons to discuss plans to sell Venezuelan oil;
SF Dems face off in race for congressional seat vacated by Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi;
5 states sue Trump administration over Feds freeze on childcare, food and social service funds for Dem states;
Pope Leo XIV denounces war-mongering in speech, saying war is “back in vogue” and “zeal for war is spreading”;
Trump says he put out 8 wars, should get a Nobel Peace Prize for each
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January 08Senate to vote on war powers resolution; activists protest ICE killing as Feds block state investigation – January 8, 2026
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Senate sets vote next week on resolution to limit Trump’s war powers;
Bay area activists blast Minneapolis ICE killing, say only Minneapolis homicide this year committed by masked ICE agent;
Minneapolis activists protest ICE killing of 37-year old mother, as Feds block state investigation;
Prominent civil rights attorney warns ‘No longer rule of law in America’;
Newsom calls federal government unrecognizable, not normal, in final State of State speech as governor;
Israel bans 37 aid organizations from Gaza, including Doctors Without Borders, as humanitarian situation remains dire
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January 07ICE officer fatally shoots woman in Minneapolis; US seizes Venezuela-linked oil tankers, including Russia-flagged vessel – January 7, 2026
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
ICE officer fatally shoots woman in Minneapolis, Trump administration claims domestic terrorism, Mayor Frey calls justification “garbage”;
US seizes Venezuela-linked oil tankers, calls plan to sell seized oil “leverage”, Dems call it “insanity”;
On 1-year anniversary of LA wildfires, survivors still awaiting federal aid as they deal with toxic contamination;
Protesters in Lafayette gather to mark 5th anniversary of January 6th capitol insurrection
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January 06UN Human Rights chief says Venezuela attack made world less safe; Trump administration cuts childcare funding in 5 Dem states – January 6, 2026
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
UN Human Rights chief says US attack on Venezuela made “all states less safe around the world”;
Trump administration cites fraud to cut childcare funding in 5 Democratic-led states, including California;
January 6th defendants march on Capitol to mark 5th anniversary of Capitol insurrection;
Trump administration launches largest immigration enforcement operation ever, with 2,000 ICE agents to deploy in Minneapolis area;
Trump considers military to acquire Greenland, European leaders say mineral-rich island “belongs to its people”
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January 05US attack on Venezuela sparks global protests, Senate Dem leader vows vote on War Powers Act, UN holds emergency meeting warning of possible international law violation – January 5, 2026
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Senate Dem leader vows vote on War Powers Act in response to attack on Venezuela, as Trump threatens Cuba, others;
UN holds emergency meeting on Venezuela attack, leaders warn of possible violation of international law on use of force;
Venezuela attack sparks protests across US and world;
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz withdraws from re-election race, scrambling race in blue state;
Pentagon censures Dem Senator Mark Kelley over video telling troops not to follow illegal orders
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January 02Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani sworn in as NYC mayor; Homelessness policy changes pose difficulties for unhoused elders – January 2, 2026
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani sworn in as NYC mayor;
Homelessness policy changes pose difficulties for unhoused elders;
Trump says US “locked and loaded and ready to go”, threatens to “rescue” protesters in Iran;
Trump drops push to deploy National Guard in Chicago, LA and Portland Oregon;
January 1st, 2026 was World Day of Peace, Pope Leo XIV and UN chief Guterres deliver new year messages
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January 01KPFA News Year In Review Part 2 – January 1, 2026
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
KPFA News Year In Review Part 2.
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December 31, 2025Upheaval, Resistance, Loss, and Resilience; KPFA News Year In Review Part 1 – December 31, 2025
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
KPFA News Year In Review Part 1.
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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.