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Live updates - Trump says US has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela. Follow live updates. It's the Trump administration's latest push to increase pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, who has been charged with narcoterrorism in the US.
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Trump says the US has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela -- The president did not offer additional details. When asked what would happen to the oil aboard the tanker, Trump said, "Well, we keep it, I guess."3 hours ago
House passes defense bill to raise troop pay and overhaul weapons purchases -- The bill's passage comes at a time of increasing friction between the GOP-controlled Congress and the Trump's administration over management of the military.53 minutes ago
New York Times, after Trump post, says it won't be deterred from writing about his health -- The president posted on social media that he believed it was "seditious, perhaps even treasonous" for the Times and other media outlets to do "FAKE" reports on his health.4 hours ago
Progressive groups to hold 'ICE Tea Party' protesting Trump immigration crackdown7 hours ago
Dedham pastor stands by nativity scene protesting ICE, even as Archdiocese of Boston asks for removal11 hours ago
Offshore wind got a legal win against Trump this week. Can that bring the industry back on track?1 day ago
'Racist, hateful' messages flood Vermont school district after it raises Somali flag1 day ago
Michelle Wu promised an updated cost estimate for White Stadium 'this calendar year.' Now it's looking like 2026. City officials last gave a cost estimate for the hotly debated project more than a year ago, when they said it would cost $91 million.3 hours ago
A Congressional candidate said he'd collaborate with a brewery in a new way to raise cash. Experts say that may be illegal. -- First-time candidate Jeromie Whalen announced he was partnering with a Pittsfield brewery to launch a new beer in support of his campaign.3 hours ago
Boston City Council approves new property tax rates after state Senate again snubs Wu's tax shift proposal -- The council approved new property tax rates that will increase taxes on single-family homes by 13 percent on average.4 hours ago
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Calibri font becomes the latest DEI target as Rubio orders return to Times New Roman3 hours ago
What to know about the Justice Department's Jeffrey Epstein files4 hours ago
Soccer peace prize for Trump triggers complaints about Infantino to FIFA ethics investigators4 hours ago
Trump says he 'aced' a third cognitive exam taken recently5 hours ago
Democrat wins Miami mayor's race for the first time in nearly 30 years7 hours ago
US military flies 2 fighter jets over the Gulf of Venezuela as scrutiny grows8 hours ago
Death of former Mass. governor Mitt Romney's sister-in-law ruled a suicide, LA officials say21 hours ago