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Boston Globe - Politics
White House teleprompter operator bet on Trump speeches, Kalshi says -- Kalshi said Gabriel Perez, a technical assistant to President Trump, had placed wagers on common words that would appear in the president's speeches, such as country names and economic terms.
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Trump administration caps how long international students can stay in the US -- The rule, which goes into effect in September, also puts in place restrictions on when and how students may change their major or academic program.5 minutes ago
Trump is expected to make election conspiracies a focus of his national address -- President Trump has offered only vague details about the address, scheduled for 9 p.m.4 hours ago
'Simple but incredibly meaningful': Mass. Senate wants to allow for more duplexes in bid to ease housing crunch - Massachusetts Senators unveiled measure that would allow two-family homes, or duplexes, to be built "by-right," meaning they could be built on any residentially zoned lot in the state.5 minutes ago
GLOBE NH | MORNING REPORT - New law puts question to N.H. voters: Should a property tax cap apply to your local schools? Critics contend the Republican-led effort to rein in public education costs distracts from systemic flaws in the state's K-12 school funding model.5 minutes ago
DHS finds itself back in the headlines after ICE shot and killed two people, in a test for Secretary Mullin5 minutes ago
Live updates - Trump is expected to make election conspiracy theories a focus of his national address. Follow live updates. The speech comes as he's escalated his calls for Republicans to pass tighter federal voting rules ahead of November's midterm elections.1 hour ago
ICE changed its story about the shooting in Maine. That's part of a bigger pattern of violence and murky explanations.1 day ago
Biddeford, Maine mayor calls ICE agents' lack of body cameras 'unacceptable' after agent fatally shoots man there1 day ago
Elizabeth Warren backed progressive Senate candidates in key midterm races. So far, it's not going the way she hoped.8 hours ago
After fatal ICE shooting in Maine, Susan Collins faces scrutiny over her role as a Trump administration middleman1 day ago
State & local politics1 month ago
Thousands sign letter demanding Wu address street safety concerns ahead of City Hall vigil for Boston transit planner -- The signatures are being delivered to City Hall one week after Boston transit planner Louisa Gag was killed while cycling on Tremont Street.1 hour ago
Governor Healey unveils Noah Kahan-themed bill to cap ticket resale prices -- The so-called Great Divide Act, named for New England singer-songwriter Noah Kahan's latest album, would cap the resale price of concert tickets at 110 percent of the ticket's original face value.1 hour ago
Trump is taking longer to approve disaster aid and denying Democratic states more frequently57 minutes ago
After six years, Trump brings his election obsession to primetime at the White House3 hours ago
Federal panel reviews park fencing plan and visitor screening center to improve White House security5 hours ago
Trump says ICE shouldn't 'give up' traffic stops, despite new suspension after shootings. See how the day unfolded.15 hours ago
House Republicans unveil a $95 billion plan for the Iran war, farm aid and elections15 hours ago