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Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi holds a press conference where she addresses President Trump's impeachment [1]
President-elect Joe Biden announces his plan for covid-19 vaccine distribution, some public health officials are skeptical [2]
Fast food workers strike today for a federal minimum wage increase to $15/hour [3]
A new Congressional Budget Office report says all Americans could have health coverage and costs would drop on single payer


[1] https://kpfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/HAAS-BLINMAN-on-impeachment-insurrection.mp3
[2] https://kpfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/HERDMAN-on-biden-vaccine-rollout.mp3
[3] https://kpfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/ANDERSON-on-fast-food-workers.mp3

FBI Warns Law Enforcement Officials Nationwide of Potential Extremist Violence At State Capitals. [1]
President-elect Biden Unveils $1.9 Trillion Covid-19 Vaccination and Economic Plan.
Senate Impeachment Trial of Trump Could Begin After He Leaves Office.
Congressional Black Caucus Discusses White Supremacy's Role in Capitol Attack. [2]



[1] https://kpfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Pringle-on-extremists.mp3
[2] https://kpfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Vega-on-Black-Caucus-Capitol.mp3

House Impeaches Donald Trump for Inciting Insurrection In Capitol Attack.
National Guard Mobilized to Protect DC for Inauguration.
US Breaks Another Daily Record for Covid-19 Deaths.
California Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Fund Homeless Fighting Efforts. [1]



[1] https://kpfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Pringle-on-Homeless-Bill.mp3

Civil Rights Advocates Call For Reforms At Santa Rita Jail Amid Covid Outbreak. [1]
Ride Share Drivers Sue to Measure Denying Them Employee Classification.
Trump Touts Border Wall at First Appearance Since Capitol Riot. [2]
House Democrats Push For 25th Amendment to Remove Trump.



[1] https://kpfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/santarita1.jay_.1.12.21.mp3
[2] https://kpfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Pringle-on-TRUMP-BORDER.mp3

House Republicans Block Democrats 25th Amendment Request to Remove President Trump.
California Covid-19 Deaths Spike as Governor Newsom Announces Beefed-Up Vaccination Program. [1]
California Counties to Rollout Mass Coronavirus Vaccination Centers. [2]
Alameda County DA Declines to Charge BART 2nd Officer in Grant Shooting. [3]

 



[1] https://kpfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/BABA-NEWSOM-COVID-UPDATE-01-11-21-4m27s-FINAL-STORY.mp3
[2] https://kpfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/FINAL-stadium-plan.jay_.1.11.21-1.mp3
[3] https://kpfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Pringle-on-Bart-Grant.mp3

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.

California Representative Lieu plans to introduce an impeachment resolution next Monday
Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar introduces articles of impeachment against Trump after he incites mob
Followers of the far-right movement say there were warning signs leading up to the attack on the U.S. Capitol this week
Civil-rights advocates say the police response to Trump supporters was in stark contrast to responses to peaceful civil-rights protests
California Governor Newsom unveils his new state budget plan, marking the start of months of negotiations [1]
California state legislators introduce the Keep California Working Act to help small businesses and nonprofits [2]


[1] https://kpfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/MARTINEZ-on-newsom-budget.mp3
[2] https://kpfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/BEDOIAN-on-small-business-grants.mp3