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Boston Globe - Politics
DOJ vows to press charges after activists disrupt church where Minnesota ICE official is a pastor -- The protesters allege that one of the church's pastors — David Easterwood — also leads the local ICE field office overseeing the operations that have involved violent tactics and illegal arrests.
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Live updates - Follow live updates on the Trump administration - We're following the latest updates and analysis on the Donald Trump administration. Follow along live.4 hours ago
The current US political climate is spurring a 'reclaim' and rallying on the MLK holiday -- In the year since Trump's second inauguration fell on King Day, the Republican president has gone scorched earth against diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and targeted mostly Black-led cities for federal law enforcement operations.4 hours ago
Europe warns of 'dangerous downward spiral' after Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland -- It was the most forceful rebuke of President Trump from the European allies since he returned to the White House almost a year ago.5 hours ago
Democratic senators are backing competing visions for their party as they support different candidates1 day ago
No, CBS is not really doing a 'Whiskey Friday' segment, but that's not stopping the internet2 days ago
A Maine Democrat gave RFK Jr.-aligned groups a win. Is it an opening for a political realignment?3 days ago
R.I. sues HHS over 'illegal' anti-transgender policy tied to billions in funding3 days ago
To bring more public art to Fort Point, residents and developers are working together — yes, together -- The plan for a new "Boston Common on the water" is taking a rare kind of collaboration.20 hours ago
ADRIAN WALKER - Building a new Madison Park High School is a fine idea. Walking away from the community's wishes isn't. Community leaders have accused Mayor Wu of walking away from promises to bring economic development to Roxbury.1 day ago
Somerville state representative posts video saying, 'We need to get ICE the [expletive] out of Massachusetts' -- Erika Uyterhoeven, a Somerville state representative, took to social media to voice her concerns.2 days ago
'Are we eventually going to ban the entire world?' Trump's latest visa crackdown could hurt region's economy, schools. -- The changes will especially make it difficult for immigrants to reunite with family members through family-based petitions, immigration attorneys said.2 days ago
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Counter protesters chase off conservative influencer during Minneapolis immigration crackdown4 hours ago
'Yankee, Go Home': Greenlanders protest Trump's takeover plans4 hours ago
Trump says 8 European countries will face 10% tariff for opposing US control of Greenland5 hours ago
ICE says Cuban immigrant died while attempting suicide. A witness says guards pinned and choked him.6 hours ago
Judge rules feds in Minneapolis immigration operation can't detain or tear gas peaceful protesters10 hours ago
Judge rules feds in Minneapolis immigration operation can't detain peaceful protesters. See how Friday unfolded.1 day ago
Justice Department investigating whether Minnesota's Walz and Frey impeded immigration enforcement1 day ago