i'm thuy vu. we begin with politics. in sacramento, state lawmakers and governor jerry browtw have weeks to decide the fate of a thousand bills before the end of the session. on thursday, a measure that would end the practice of cash bail in califoia cleared a key committee. but hurdles lie ahead iclude opposition from law enforcement. also thi week, president trump revoked the security clearance of former cia director john brennan who has frequently criticized the president. a dozen former security officials including leon panetta signed a letter condemning the decision saying it was done to stifle free speech. joining now to discuss the week's political developments t are kqed pos and government reporter pla ris sass lagos, political writer jill garofli and political consultant sean walsh. marisa, i kow you were at the state capitol. there's been abl scr this week to decide the fate of hundreds of bills. which ones made it through? >> the bail reform was the big news of the week. this languished for the last year after

i'm thuy vu. we begin with olitics. in sacramento, state lawmakers and governor jerry brown have two weeks to decide the fate of a thousand bills before the end of the session. on thursday, a measure that would end the practice of cash bail in california cleared a key committee. but hurdles lie ahead

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i'm thuy vu. we begin with politics.amento, state lawmakers and governor jerry browtw have weeks to decide the fate of a thousand bills before the end of the session. on thursday, a measure that would end the practice of cash bail in califoia cleared a key committee. but hurdles lie ahead