Fox and Dominion settle defamation case for nearly $800 million; Republicans refuse to allow substitute for Senate Dianne Feinstein on Judiciary Committee; Warnings that BART and other public transit

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• Fox and Dominion Voting Systems announce nearly $800 million settlement — avoiding a jury trial
• Pressure growing on Senator Dianne Feinstein to resign after Republicans refuse to allow a replacement to serve on Judiciary Committee
• Democrats use Tax Day to blast the system they say is rigged to benefit the rich
• Public transit advocates say BART, Muni and other systems desperately need an infusion of state and federal funds
• FDA finally approves another COVID booster vaccine for older and other at risk Americans

 

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