Trump, Iran say close to deal to open Hormuz Strait; Activists rally for $30 minimum wage in Alameda County, submit petitions to put it on November Ballot – August 5, 2026

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Strait of Hormuz Trump, Iran say close to deal to open Hormuz, Prime Minister Netanyahu says Israel’s existence not up for negotiation despite agreement; Reporter asks British Foreign Minister if he still thinks Trump is idiot, racist, misogynist; Senate committee discusses “surveillance pricing” using AI to charge difference prices to different customers; Progressive Dems win primaries in multiple states, including El Sayed for Michigan senate seat; Activists rally to press Alameda County supervisors to enact $30 minimum wage, submit petitions to put it on November Ballot; East bay congressmember Lateefah Simon discusses Trump administration, Iran war, immigration, progressive Dem wins in primaries The post Trump, Iran say close to deal to open Hormuz Strait; Activists rally for $30 minimum wage in Alameda County, submit petitions to put it on November Ballot – August 5, 2026 appeared first on KPFA.