Joe Bidens pick to lead the C.I.A. receives bipartisan praise, calls Russia threat; Berkeley passes police reform February 24, 2021

Published: Feb. 24, 2021, 6 p.m.

Comprehensive coverage of the day\u2019s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.\n\nPresident Joe Biden\u2019s pick to lead the C.I.A. receives bipartisan praise, pledges independence, calls Russia a threat.\nHouse to vote on $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill Friday with no Republican support.\nNominee to lead Department of Interior, Deb Haaland, faces 2nd day of Republican scrutiny at hearing.\nProtesters blockade entrance to Endbridge Line 3 oil pipeline in Minnesota.\nProtests erupt in New York over decision not to charge police in Daniel Prude\u2019s death.\nBerkeley passes police reform; Oakland activists assess recommendations for police reform.\nCalifornia lawmakers call for extension of emergency 10-day paid sick leave.\n\nThe post Joe Biden\u2019s pick to lead the C.I.A. receives bipartisan praise, calls Russia \u201cthreat\u201d; Berkeley passes police reform \u2013 February 24, 2021 appeared first on KPFA.