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Boston Globe - Politics
Live updates - US trading partners fume over Trump's new tariffs linked to claims of forced labor. Here's the latest. The administration announced extra tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on 60 economies late Thursday.
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White House correspondents' dinner, take two: What will Trump have to say? -- The big unknown is whether the president will bring the fighting words against the press he'd planned to deliver in April, before a gunman stormed a security checkpoint at the event.24 minutes ago
US tariff hikes linked to claims of foreign forced labor dismay and anger trading partners -- The new tariffs took effect just as stopgap levies President Trump imposed after a stinging defeat at the Supreme Court expired Friday morning.1 hour ago
Drones target northern Iraqi city where US forces are based as US-Iran fighting escalates -- The conflict has flared again over the past week, as the US has pounded Iran while Tehran has attacked ships in the Strait of Hormuz.2 hours ago
Why N.H. won't see a N.J.-style noncitizen voter registration problem2 hours ago
The DNC may snub the N.H. primary once again — and make the same mistakes once again5 hours ago
Things were looking up for Trump and Republicans on the high cost of living. Then he suddenly upended it all.4 hours ago
A ballot referendum could upend elections in Massachusetts. So where do its current politicians stand on it?1 day ago
State & local politics1 month ago
More concrete barriers, truck safety rules, parking enforcement: Wu outlines street safety plans after cyclist's death - Mayor Michelle Wu released a letter summarizing how the city will seek to improve street safety in the wake of a crash that killed city planner Louisa Gag.1 hour ago
Mass. Senate moves to ban crypto ATMs after years of inaction -- The amendment passed hours after a Globe investigation detailed how the kiosks have become largely unregulated conduits for scams.22 hours ago
Mass. Senate proposal would make records in governor's office and Legislature public, with limits -- The Massachusetts Senate is readying a vote on legislation that would expand the state's public records law to cover the governor's office and require that a select list of legislative records be accessible to the public.23 hours ago
New US tariffs aimed at over 80 countries go into effect2 hours ago
Democrats to finalize their 2028 presidential nominating calendar, led by more diverse states6 hours ago
Trump issues new double-digit tariffs on 60 countries. See how the day unfolded.6 hours ago
Trump imposes double-digit tariffs on dozens of countries as his 10 percent levies are set to expire8 hours ago
Fair housing groups sue HUD over funding changes11 hours ago
Trump expands a voluntary pledge to protect consumers from high utility bills from AI data centers23 hours ago
Trump DOJ withdraws subpoenas of 3 reporters for The New York Times after admitting legal errors11 hours ago