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July 15, 2025Deadline 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
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
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July 14, 2025Trump announces weapons deal for Ukraine; Activists sue over conditions at “Alligator Alcatraz” immigrant detention center – July 14, 2025
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
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
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July 11, 2025State Department fired more than 1,300 in sweeping Trump administration reorganization – July 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.
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July 10, 2025US sanctions top UN human rights official on Occupied Palestinian Territory; Judge pauses Trump order ending birthright citizenship – July 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
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July 09, 2025Amazon workers rally for worker “safety bill of rights” during Amazon Prime Week; Spanish Prime Minister urges suspending Israel trade deal – July 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
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July 08, 2025TX Governor Abbott says 109 dead 161 missing after floods; ICE protest in SF turns violent as ICE van drags woman down block – July 8, 2025
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
TX Governor Abbott says 109 dead 161 missing, dismisses talk of blame as the “word choice of losers”;
UN trade chief says Trump’s upcoming tariffs create instability with no long-term win for anybody;
ICE protest in SF turns violent, video shows ICE van dragging woman more than a city block;
Gaza conflict, supply shortage, overcrowded shelters creating dire environment especially for children;
State senate considering bill on physician health issues, critics say it protects doctors while putting patients at risk;
Trump says he’s “looking strongly” at legislation for new sanctions on Russia
Agriculture Secretary suggests Medicaid recipients facing new work requirements could be used to replace deported farmworkers
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July 07, 2025Texas flooding toll passes 100 amid criticism of National Weather Service cuts; SF philanthropy pledges $1 billion as city braces for federal cuts – July 7, 2025
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Texas flooding toll passes 100 as Administration blasts criticism of cuts to National Weather Service;
SF philanthropy Tipping Point pledges billion dollar investment as city braces for Trump’s Big Bill cuts;
Civil rights attorney Dan Siegel passed away age 79, fought for workers, unions, human rights;
Firefighters make progress on Madre fire, largest wildfire of the year so far;
Governor Newsom unveils blueprint for rebuilding on 6-month anniversary of LA firestorms;
Musk forms “America Party”, Trump calls it ridiculous
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July 04, 2025 The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – July 4, 2025
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
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July 03, 2025Trump’s Big Bill to be signed Friday after marathon vote; Advocates fear state cannabis tax bills could unravel funding and hurt programs for children – July 3, 2025
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Trump’s Big Bill to be signed Friday after marathon vote and marathon speech by Dem leader Hakeem Jeffries;
Democratic and labor leaders say Big Budget Bill will hurt workers and destroy the middle class;
SF sues Trump over EPA termination of Environment Climate Justice grants;
Advocates fear state cannabis tax proposals could unravel and hurt programs for children
MALDEF planning million dollar lawsuit over US citizen arrested for filming ICE raid
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July 02, 2025Dems blast Trump’s Big Bill as Republicans split over Senate changes; LA leaders say ICE raids making their work more difficult – July 2, 2025
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Dems blast Trump’s Big Bill as Republicans split over Senate changes to measure;
Healthcare advocates call Big Bill an abomination with traumatic impacts on health;
LA law enforcement, other leaders say ICE raids making their work more difficult;
Spain, Brazil propose tax on billionaires to address global income inequality;
Tesla sales plummet again as boycotts over Musk’s politics keep buyers away;
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