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Congresswoman Matsui Secures $1 Million Federal Funding for Sacramento Homelessness Initiative

Congresswoman Matsui Secures $1 Million Federal Funding for Sacramento Homelessness Initiative

Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07) announced $1 million in federal funding for the Florin Road Safe Stay Community in Sacramento. This investment, made in collaboration with Sacramento County leaders and Five Keys, aims to enhance the facility's infrastructure and services for individuals experiencing homelessness. The funds will be used to install modular sanitation facilities, replacing existing mobile units, and to create a permanent outdoor gathering space for guests and their pets. These improvements are intended to strengthen daily operations, making the site more stable, functional, and supportive. The Florin Road Safe Stay Community, operated by Five Keys in partnership with Sacramento County, provides private cabins, meals, showers, laundry, pet accommodations, and on-site case management to help residents transition to permanent housing. Sacramento County's latest point-in-time count revealed over 7,400 people experiencing homelessness, with a notable increase in shelter occupancy.

National League of Cities Updates Eviction Prevention Policy Tool Amid Funding Shifts

National League of Cities Updates Eviction Prevention Policy Tool Amid Funding Shifts

The National League of Cities (NLC) has released an updated version of its Eviction Prevention Policy and Program Tool, highlighting significant changes in the eviction landscape across the United States. This update comes after the expiration of COVID-era eviction prevention funding and policies, coupled with shifts in federally-funded housing programs. Many Emergency Rental Assistance programs have concluded due to the depletion of ARPA funds. In response, local policies such as rental registries are gaining increased traction nationwide. The updated tool now features nearly 600 active programs and policies across 375 cities. Smaller cities are demonstrating adaptability by partnering with other local governments and organizations to sustain cash assistance for renters facing eviction, effectively navigating the changes in federal funding. Examples include Milton, Mass., which uses private funding and partnerships to support rental assistance, and Avondale, Ariz., where a Community Action Program provide...

Trump says US will not attack Iran before midterm elections in November

Trump says US will not attack Iran before midterm elections in November

WASHINGTON, Oct 8 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the US will not launch an attack on Iran before November's US midterm congressional elections, asserting that the two countries are having "productive" talks about ending the six-month-old war.

FDA says its safety review of abortion pill will continue into next year

FDA says its safety review of abortion pill will continue into next year

The Food and Drug Administration says its ongoing safety review of the nation’s main abortion pill will continue into next year

CNN, MS NOW, Politico to urge judge to block White House ban long-term

CNN, MS NOW, Politico to urge judge to block White House ban long-term

By Jack Queen NEW YORK, Oct 8 (Reuters) - CNN, MS NOW and Politico are due in Washington federal court on Thursday as they urge a judge to extend their protection against being banned from the White House on President Donald Trump’s order.

Global Order Shifts Towards Multipolarity, Challenging U.S. Unipolar Dominance

Global Order Shifts Towards Multipolarity, Challenging U.S. Unipolar Dominance

The world is experiencing a significant shift from a U.S.-led unipolar order to an emerging multipolar system, where no single power holds uncontested authority over international rules, institutions, and norms. This transition is characterized by the rise of China and the increasing influence of middle powers such as Türkiye, Singapore, and India, which are aligning with different global actors based on their interests. UN Secretary-General António Guterres noted that while the world is moving towards multipolarity, it has not fully arrived yet. This evolving landscape suggests a future where conflict, both direct and indirect, may become more persistent, with numerous states hedging between major powers like Washington, Beijing, and Moscow. The concept of deglobalization is also being discussed, though the U.S. dollar's continued dominance as the world's currency indicates that a complete reversal of globalization is not yet a megatrend. Additionally, private companies are increasingly influencing geopol...

Senators push the Trump administration to act swiftly on Russian sanctions to help Ukraine

Senators push the Trump administration to act swiftly on Russian sanctions to help Ukraine

Nearly a month after President Donald Trump signed a sweeping Russian sanctions bill named after Lindsey Graham, bipartisan leadership in the Senate is urging the administration to act to help Ukraine

Senator Gillibrand Reintroduces Bill to Expand Cancer Screenings for Low-Income Women

Senator Gillibrand Reintroduces Bill to Expand Cancer Screenings for Low-Income Women

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) has joined Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) in reintroducing the Jeanette Acosta Invest in Women’s Health Act. This legislation aims to broaden access to critical breast and gynecological cancer screenings, particularly for low-income women and women of color. The proposed bill seeks to establish new grant and pilot programs designed to enhance preventive services and cancer screenings at safety net healthcare providers, including organizations like Planned Parenthood. Additionally, the act would support training initiatives for healthcare professionals, focusing on improving the quality of cancer screening, early detection methods, and subsequent follow-up care. Senator Gillibrand emphasized that millions of women in the U.S. currently lack access to these preventative screenings, which are vital for early detection of life-threatening illnesses. The legislation is named in honor of Jeanette Acosta, a women's health advocate and former congressional staffer who passed awa...

Venezuela's Maduro to face new US charges over alleged torture of Americans, official says

Venezuela's Maduro to face new US charges over alleged torture of Americans, official says

By Andrew Goudsward and Luc Cohen WASHINGTON, Oct 7 (Reuters) - Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores are expected to face new criminal charges in the US over the alleged torture of Americans held in the South American country, a US official said on Wednesday.

FDA says its review of abortion pill will continue into next year

FDA says its review of abortion pill will continue into next year

The Food and Drug Administration says its ongoing safety review of the nation’s main abortion pill will continue into next year

CNN, MS NOW, Politico due in court for hearing on White House access

CNN, MS NOW, Politico due in court for hearing on White House access

Lawyers for President Donald Trump and the media outlets he is seeking to ban from the White House are due in court for a hearing over access.

Cilia Flores, wife of Venezuela's Maduro, to press for release from US jail

Cilia Flores, wife of Venezuela's Maduro, to press for release from US jail

By Luc Cohen NEW YORK, Oct 8 (Reuters) - Cilia Flores, the wife of ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, is expected to appear in a US court on Thursday to urge a federal judge to release her from jail for health reasons while she awaits her drug trafficking trial next year.