Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Zohran Mamdani 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 The post Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani sworn in as NYC mayor; Homelessness policy changes pose difficulties for unhoused elders – January 2, 2026 appeared first on KPFA.

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. A woman holds a child as they stand in front of their tent in a makeshift camp for displaced Palestinians set up in an area in Gaza City, Monday, Dec. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Jehad Alshrafi) Gaza Families Wait as Ceasefire Talks Stall and Uncertainty Grows; Zohran Mamdani Announces New Members to Team and 2026 Agenda; Coastal Flood Advisories in Effect Across California; Remembering Betty Reid Soskin. The post Uncertainty Over Gaza Ceasefire Grow; Mamdani’s 2026 Team – December 30, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. UN Security Council holds urgent meeting on US-Venezuela tensions, UN says dialog is only path to peace; National Weather Service issues storm warnings for Pacific coast over holidays; SF lights back on after blackout left thousands in dark, leaving questions about accountability and aging power grid; Report calls US global supplier in exotic pet trade, threatening endangered animals; Activist Greta Thunberg arrested in London under UK’s “Terrorism Act” for carrying sign reading “I support the Palestine Action Prisoners, I Oppose Genocide”; Venezuela approves measure criminalizing “piracy, blockades”, including seizure of oil tankers; US quietly striking agreements to deploy troops in Latin America, Caribbean, critics blast “gunboat diplomacy” The post UN Security Council holds urgent meeting on US-Venezuela tensions; Report calls US global supplier in exotic pet trade – December 23, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Battleship Iowa – photo: PH2 J. Alan Elliott, USN Turning Point USA tour ends in Phoenix, with show of divisions in MAGA movement; Trump announces new “Trump class” battleships, as threats against Venezuela continue; California joins 22-state lawsuit challenging Trump administration cuts to consumer protection agency; Number of people in ICE detention hits record high, with 68,000 in detention on December 14; Florida’s Catholic bishops urge Trump to pause immigration enforcement during Christmas holidays, White House vows to continue as usual; The post Trump announces new “Trump class” battleships; California joins lawsuit challenging cuts to consumer protection agency – December 22, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Department of Justice offering cash rewards for turning in leftist to FBI for “domestic terrorism”, targeting immigrant and trans rights advocates; Barbara Lee vs Trump lawsuit over January 6 insurrection goes to court, as Trump claims immunity; Activists urge State Insurance Commissioner to hold insurers accountable for skyrocketing home insurance costs; Gaza’s oldest university reopens amid massive destruction of Gaza schools and universities; Report says famine in Gaza has been pushed back, but situation remains critical as 2/3 of children suffer severe food poverty; Pope Leo XIV names pro-immigrant pastor as bishop of diocese where Trump’s Mar a Lago is located The post Justice Department offering bounty for turning in leftist to FBI; Barbara Lee vs Trump lawsuit over January 6 insurrection goes to court – December 19, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Capital Pride Parade 2018 Photo: Ted Eytan Trump administration announces ban on transgender care for minors, with threat to cut funds to hospitals that don’t comply; Bay area school districts consider school closures, as parents and educators fear disruption; Republican bill to amend Endangered Species Act could threaten endangered species; Oakland approves contract for license plate surveillance despite residents’ fears of misuse by ICE; Trump speech claims he’s fixing economy Biden broke, at odds with facts; The post Trump administration to ban transgender care for minors; Bay area school districts consider school closures – December 18, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Trump in Oval Office, 2020 Trump announces blockade of Venezuela, as Pentagon says will not release video of Sept 2 boat attack; Activists urge State Insurance Commissioner to hold insurers accountable for skyrocketing home insurance costs; Trump delivers unusual Oval Office address claiming economic turnaround, as polls show public frustration; House passes health bill without Affordable Care Act subsidies as 4 Republicans join Dems supporting subsidy extension; Trump administration dismantling National Center for Atmospheric Research, home of largest federal research program on climate change The post Trump announces blockade of Venezuela; Trump delivers unusual Oval Office address claiming economic turnaround – December 17, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Barbara Johns Plaque at Virginia Capitol, photo: Leonard Woody Faith-based protesters shut ICE regional headquarters in SF, over 40 arrested; Oakland considers Police Dept contract with private surveillance company as opponents cite past surveillance abuses; Trump announces blockade of Venezuela, as Pentagon says will not release video of Sept 2 boat attack; US Capitol replaces Robert E Lee statue with one of Barbara Rose Johns, who at 16 led student strike against segregated schools; Trump administration says president’s White House ballroom project is matter of national security The post Faith-based protesters shut ICE regional headquarters in SF; Oakland considers Police contract with private surveillance company – December 16, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Bill of Rights Plaque, photo Davy Jones Brady United advocate discusses gun violence in wake of deadly Brown University mass shooting; Governor Newsom unveils “Phoenix” health information service based on scientific evidence, as alternative to federal health advice; Refuse Fascism movement holds protest near White House to deliver People’s Indictment charging undemocratic practices; US Justice Department and California in court over GOP challenge to new congressional redistricting map; UN chief Guterres urges harnessing 3 “powerful forces for positive change”: young people, women and girls, and people of faith; December 15 is anniversary of Bill of Rights, ratified in 1791 The post Governor Newsom unveils “Phoenix” health information service as alternative to federal health advice; Brady United advocate discusses gun violence after Brown University mass shooting – December 15, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Flooding in Gaza kills at least 14, with 795,000 displaced Palestinians at risk, as Israel blocks shelter supplies; Kamala Harris urges Dems to plan for after Trump, but not be nostalgic for status quo that failed so many; Santa Clara County bars ICE from using property for immigration enforcement; Judge okays DA dropping case against San Leandro police officer for fatal shooting of Steven Taylor; Sunday marks International Day Against Colonialism In All Its Forms And Manifestations The post Displaced Palestinians at risk from deadly flooding in Gaza; Kamala Harris urges Dems to plan for after Trump – December 12, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Obama signs ACA in 2010 Indiana senate votes down GOP redistricting plan that could have eliminated 2 democratic house seats; Senate votes down Dem, GOP health bills, Affordable Care Act health costs to skyrocket; Homeland Security Secretary Noem defends immigration crackdown at Senate hearing as protesters chant Stop ICE raids; Venezuela blasts US seizure of oil tanker as piracy, as White House demands Venezuela president resign; UN says Gaza health system for mothers, newborn “decimated” with Israeli destruction of almost all hospitals The post Indiana senate votes down GOP redistricting plan; Senate votes down Dem, GOP health bills, Affordable Care Act costs to skyrocket – December 11, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. US seizes oil tanker off coast of Venezuela, amid controversial boat strike campaign and military escalation; Senate tees up Thursday vote on Affordable Care Act subsidies, Dem and GOP bills both expected to fail; Family of man killed by San Leandro police files complaint after DA drops charges against officer; California lawmakers move to restore crisis lifeline for LGBTQ+ youths after federal government eliminates it; Supreme court considering Alabama appeal to execute man with intellectual disabilities; December 10 is Human Rights Day, marking anniversary of landmark Universal Declaration of Human Rights The post US seizes oil tanker off coast of Venezuela; Senate tees up Thursday vote on Affordable Care Act subsidies – December 10, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Photo by Brian Sowards Supreme Court hears GOP challenge to campaign spending limits as midterm congressional elections approach; Report finds gaps in community protections when oil refineries close; SF Supervisor Mahmood introduces Safe Cities Blueprint Package to bar ICE from using city property; New Illinois law protects immigrants from immigration enforcement near courts, hospitals, universities, and day care; December 9 is International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide, and of the Prevention of this Crime The post Supreme Court hears GOP challenge to campaign spending limits; SF Supervisor introduces measure to bar ICE from using city property – December 9, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Photo Joe Ravi CC-BY-SA 3.0 Supreme Court poised to expand Trump power to fire independent federal agency members; House to vote this week on $900 billion Defense bill, $8 billion more than Trump requested for Pentagon; SF could lose $400 million under Big Beautiful Bill, could push SF deficit to 1 billion, as city considers new tax on “overpaid CEOs”; Nurses, healthcare organizations and Dem Rep Laura Friedman push back against fed cuts to student aid for some healthcare students; UN launches global humanitarian appeal, asking countries for 1% of what the spend on military; National parks ending free admission on MLK Day, Juneteenth, instead adding Trump’s birthday The post Supreme Court poised to expand Trump power over federal agencies; House to vote on $900 billion Defense bill – December 8, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.