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Boston Globe - Politics
Live updates - Judge rules Trump can stage UFC fights on White House South Lawn. Follow live updates. The judge concluded that plaintiffs who sued to stop the fight, which is taking place on Trump's 80th birthday Sunday, likely don't have legal standing to challenge the event.
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Judge rules Trump can stage UFC fights on White House's South Lawn this weekend -- Plaintiffs in a lawsuit had asked the court to block organizers from building anything for the event on White House grounds, including a 92-foot-tall, 600-ton steel structure called The Claw.16 minutes ago
Judge extends block on Trump's $1.8 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' -- A judge ruled the fund will remain blocked until further notice from the court.1 hour ago
Federal judge in R.I. demands Trump administration comply with order to end unlawful immigration halt for 39 countries1 hour ago
Trump has run roughshod over Washington. This federal agency has stymied him — so far.4 hours ago
A Globe reporter took a tour of the White House Octagon, Trump's ultimate safe space. Here's what they saw.20 hours ago
'Significant win': R.I. advocates celebrate ruling against Trump immigration policies1 day ago
State & local politics10 days ago
RI POLITICS - In a surprise move, Providence City Council president won't run for re-election - Rachel Miller, who led the high-profile effort to limit rent increases in the city, said she will not seek a third term on the council. The deadline to declare for office is in less than two weeks.1 hour ago
Brockton mayor responds to allegations after a mother confronts him at graduation ceremony -- "You know what you did to my daughter," the woman said to the mayor at the weekend ceremony.22 hours ago
Police arrest 8 after protesters disrupt Boston City Council vote on $4.9 billion budget -- After the delay, councilors returned to debate a series of proposed amendments to Wu's budget plan, ultimately voting, 12-1, to approve $11.8 million worth of changes.1 day ago
Where Trump has lost support with independents, according to AP-NORC polling16 minutes ago
Macron once had a knack for managing Trump. The G7 may test it.1 hour ago
Trump nominates US Attorney Jay Clayton to be director of national intelligence2 hours ago
Kennedy Center board seeks pause of ruling ordering removal of Trump's name by Friday deadline3 hours ago
Trump is raising expectations that this time he really will close deal with Iran to wind down war8 hours ago
Trump plans to nominate US Attorney Jay Clayton to be national intelligence director. See how the day unfolded.12 hours ago