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Boston Globe - Politics
Border Patrol is monitoring US drivers and detaining those with 'suspicious' travel patterns -- The predictive intelligence program has resulted in people being stopped, searched and in some cases arrested.
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Americans like democracy, but don't believe it or US institutions are working well, poll finds -- About half of US adults believe democracy is functioning "very" or "moderately" poorly in the United States, while only around one-quarter think it's doing "very" or "moderately" well, according to a new poll.1 hour ago
Trump approves the release of the Epstein files, but loopholes remain -- The president's signature does not guarantee the release of all the files. The bill contains exceptions, including a provision protecting continuing investigations.4 hours ago
Trump signs bill to release files on Jeffrey Epstein. See highlights from Wednesday. -- The bill allows for redactions for ongoing federal investigations, but the DOJ cannot withhold information due to "embarrassment, reputational harm, or political sensitivity."4 hours ago
Larry Summers' role at OpenAI was one of his most important9 hours ago
'It's Epstein Rockin' Eve': Late-night hosts celebrate congressional votes to release Epstein files11 hours ago
Here's what people are saying about journalist Olivia Nuzzi in anticipation of her new bombshell book10 hours ago
'It's a matter of their own integrity.' Elizabeth Warren says Summers shouldn't get to decide if he keeps teaching at Harvard.12 hours ago
At Globe Summit, Healey and Feaster take 'pride and pleasure in the assists' -- Allison Feaster and Maura Healey, both former point guards on the Harvard University basketball team, reflected Wednesday at the House of Blues Boston on their shared experiences on the court and in trailblazing in their fields.6 hours ago
Rep. Lori Trahan calls for Harvard to bar Summers from teaching students -- She became the second member of the Massachusetts congressional delegation to publicly urge Harvard to investigate Summers and prevent him from interacting with students.7 hours ago
Scammers target SNAP recipients in New Hampshire with fake demands for eligibility verification -- The N.H. Department of Justice says people have reportedly gotten phone calls, text messages, and emails demanding birth dates, Social Security numbers, and other information.8 hours ago
Larry Summers says he is resigning from board of OpenAI in aftermath of Epstein emails -- It's the latest organization Summers is cutting ties with in the wake of the release of emails illustrating his ties to the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.16 hours ago
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US Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida indicted on charges of stealing $5 million in disaster funds1 hour ago
Federal grand juries, like the one in the Comey case, make major decisions in secret1 hour ago
Trump urges Treasury Secretary Bessent to take Federal Reserve job4 hours ago
Trump says allowing skilled immigrants to train US workers 'is MAGA'4 hours ago
Trump administration revives rollbacks of species protections from first term5 hours ago
After shutdown, Labor Dept. says some data is gone for good6 hours ago
Trump says he'll push for peace in Sudan after Saudi crown prince urged greater US involvement8 hours ago