KPFA - The Pacifica Evening News Weekdays

By KPFANews Politics

KPFA - The Pacifica Evening News Weekdays episodes

July 01, 2025Senate passes Trump’s big bill with cuts to Medicaid; UN Security Council discusses Gaza humanitarian crisis but reaches no consensus – July 1, 2025
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Senate passes Trump’s big bill, critics say millions will lose health coverage;
UN Security Council discusses Gaza humanitarian crisis but reaches no consensus;
Newsom touts wildfire preparedness, urges Trump to bring federal firefighting efforts in line with CA’s;
Gaza hospital halts kidney dialysis, limits intensive care to few hours due to fuel shortage;
Homeland Security Secretary Noem wants to prosecute CNN for reporting on ICEBlock app to track ICE raids;
“Trump Fragrances” cologne on sale for $249 per bottle, President says “they’re all about winning, strength, and success — for men and women”
The post Senate passes Trump’s big bill with cuts to Medicaid; UN Security Council discusses Gaza humanitarian crisis but reaches no consensus – July 1, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.
1 hr
June 30, 2025Senate begins voting marathon on Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill”; SF Pride March celebrates amid Trump attacks, with theme “Queer Joy is Resistance” – June 30, 2025
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Senate begins voting marathon on “Big Beautiful Bill” centerpiece of Trump’s domestic agenda
Federal appeals court considers constitutionality of Trump use of Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans
Environmental groups blast budget trailer bill that weakens CA Environmental Quality Act
SF Pride March celebrates amid Trump attacks, with theme “Queer Joy is Resistance”
Nearly 200,000 turn out for Pride Day in Budapest, despite Hungarian government ban on pride events
LA Supervisor Solis to introduce motion for legal action against Trump immigration practices
The post Senate begins voting marathon on Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill”; SF Pride March celebrates amid Trump attacks, with theme “Queer Joy is Resistance” – June 30, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.
1 hr
June 27, 2025SF Pride weekend kicks off with Trans March; Senate rejects War Powers Act limiting war without Congress approval – June 27, 2025
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
SF Pride weekend kicks off with Trans March despite backlash from Trump administration, courts
Newsom, Sen Padilla join activists warning “Big Beautiful Bill” could devastate CA healthcare
Senate rejects War Powers Act requiring congress vote before going to war
Israeli Haaretz news reports Israeli officers shoot food seekers as “crowd control”
Housing activists introduce legislation against criminalization of homelessness
Healthcare workers protest UCSF layoffs of 200 frontline workers, demand reinstatement
The post SF Pride weekend kicks off with Trans March; Senate rejects War Powers Act limiting war without Congress approval – June 27, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.
1 hr
June 26, 2025Trump demands change to CA policies on transgender girls in school sports; Senate parliamentarian rules out key provisions of “Big Beautiful Bill” – June 26, 2025
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Health advocates protest plans to move SF General Hospital behavioral patients to new locked unit
California resisting Trump administration deadline to change policies on transgender girls in high school sports
Agriculture activists say Big Beautiful Bill would give billions to big agribusiness, harm small farmers
Trump boosts Big Beautiful Bill after Senate parliamentarian rules out key provisions
Trump says USA will save Bibi, as he calls for cancellation of Israeli PM Netanyahu’s corruption trial
Trump smart phone no longer advertises “made in America”, now with “American values in mind” and “with American hands behind every device”
The post Trump demands change to CA policies on transgender girls in school sports; Senate parliamentarian rules out key provisions of “Big Beautiful Bill” – June 26, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.
1 hr
June 25, 2025Democrats call for new War Powers Act after US attacks on Iran; controversy continues around effectiveness of attacks on nuclear sites – June 25, 2025
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Democratic lawmakers call for new War Powers Act in wake of US attacks on Iran
Trump says attacks obliterated Iran nuke program, Dems say Pentagon intelligence shows otherwise
San Mateo County Board of Supervisors votes to remove Sheriff Christina Corpus after voters approve measure giving board firing power over sheriff
Court in Costa Rica orders release of migrants deported there by Trump administration
Trump sues all judges in a Massachusetts federal court over its limits on deportations
Trump administration authorizes $30 million for aid group accused of politicizing humanitarian aid in Gaza
The post Democrats call for new War Powers Act after US attacks on Iran; controversy continues around effectiveness of attacks on nuclear sites – June 25, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.
1 hr
June 24, 2025Iran-Israel ceasefire holding for now, but blame and questions continue – June 24, 2025
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Iran-Israel ceasefire holding for now, but blame and questions continue
44 Palestinians killed while awaiting food aid in GAZA
UNICEF warns if Gaza fuel blockade not ended, children will begin dying of thirst
NATO agrees to boost military spending, critics blast prioritizing military over social services
June 24th is International Day of Women in Diplomacy
The post Iran-Israel ceasefire holding for now, but blame and questions continue – June 24, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.
36 min
June 23, 2025Trump announces ceasefire amid fears of expanding Israel-Iran conflict after US attack; California renews legal challenge to National Guard in Los Angeles – June 23, 2025
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
UN Security Council holds emergency weekend meeting amid fears of expanding Israel-Iran conflict after US attack
Trump announces ceasefire as Dems call for limits on presidential war power
HHS secretary Kennedy announces voluntary agreement on oft-criticized “prior authorization process” blamed for delaying patient care
California renews legal challenge to Trump’s deployment of National Guard in Los Angeles
SF activists blast city budget proposal to cut vital non-profit safety-net programs
Trump’s “Truth Social” platform plans $400 million stock buy back as share values lose 46% of value this year
Senate parliamentarian rules out “Big Beautiful Bill” provision to block contempt orders against Trump administration
The post Trump announces ceasefire amid fears of expanding Israel-Iran conflict after US attack; California renews legal challenge to National Guard in Los Angeles – June 23, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.
33 min
June 20, 2025Angry accusations, calls for peace at UN meetings on wars in Ukraine, Israel-Iran; Grocery workers authorize what could become largest grocery strike in modern history – June 20, 2025
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
UN Security Council meetings on Ukraine-Russia and Israel-Iran wars bring calls for peace, angry accusations
SF officials, Jewish Community Relations Council discuss anti-Semitic attacks, role of Jewish people in social justice movements
Health advocates say republican budget bill would devastate health in CA and nationally
UCFW workers in Long Beach authorize what could become largest grocery strike in modern US history
June 20th is World Refugee Day
ICE arrests of migrants with no criminal record jump 807% since beginning of 2025
The post Angry accusations, calls for peace at UN meetings on wars in Ukraine, Israel-Iran; Grocery workers authorize what could become largest grocery strike in modern history – June 20, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.
1 hr
June 19, 2025Juneteenth marked with celebrations across US; US, Canadian mayors urge cooperation not tariffs – June 19, 2025
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
“Hella Juneteenth Festival” returns to Oakland Museum of California in community-centered celebration honoring Black history and resilience
US, Canadian mayors urge cooperation instead of tariffs as they meet at annual Conference of Mayors
Federal Reserve keeps interest rate unchanged to protect employment and stable prices, despite Trump pressure for rate hike
LA Dodgers deny ICE entry to Dodger Stadium, say “tonight’s game will be played as scheduled”
4,800 troops remain in southern California, including 4,100 CA National Guard and 700 Marines
The post Juneteenth marked with celebrations across US; US, Canadian mayors urge cooperation not tariffs – June 19, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.
1 hr
June 18, 2025Defense Secretary Hegseth grilled over military in US cities; Muni to cut 5 bus lines Saturday – June 18, 2025
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
June 18th is “International Day for Countering Hate Speech”
Defense Secretary Hegseth grilled by democratic senators over military in US cities
SFMTA to cut 5 Muni bus lines Saturday, critics see risks for riders and SF climate goals
Pentagon authorizes mobilization of 700 troops to aid ICE in Florida, Louisiana and Texas
Democratic senators propose “Insurrection Act of 2025” to limit presidents’ use of troops domestically
Supreme Court upholds Tennesee ban on gender-affirming care for children, 26 states have similar laws
The post Defense Secretary Hegseth grilled over military in US cities; Muni to cut 5 bus lines Saturday – June 18, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.
1 hr

About KPFA - The Pacifica Evening News Weekdays

From the publisher's feed

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.