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Boston Globe - Politics
Wu, a longtime climate champion, lays off city's director of green infrastructure, eliminates office -- The now former director was told on Tuesday his position, and the office, are being eliminated.
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Federal judge refuses to block Trump order to create federal voter list and limit mail voting -- The legal battle against the provision now shifts to Boston, where voting rights groups have a separate lawsuit against the executive order in federal court.33 minutes ago
Live updates - US forces carry out new defensive strikes on Iran as Trump says Iran is 'negotiating on fumes.' Follow live updates. Kuwait said it was targeted with a missile and drone attack Thursday, another challenge to the shaky ceasefire in the Iran war.1 hour ago
Kuwait says it faces a missile and drone attack as shaky cease-fire in Iran war again challenged -- Kuwait repeatedly came under fire from Iran and Iranian-backed Shiite militias in Iraq during the war. No one immediately claimed responsibility for the attack.8 hours ago
It has famous names, wildcards, and a COVID doctor: How Maine's governor race became the primary to watch3 hours ago
'I don't know what happened': Jill Biden was 'frightened' by Joe Biden's 2024 debate performance14 hours ago
Impeachment, an alleged affair, and burner phones in office: A short history of Ken Paxton, Trump's Texas Senate pick16 hours ago
The Texas Senate contest used to be about Donald Trump. Why it's now about Susan Collins, too.1 day ago
Popular Open Newbury Street events will be scaled back this summer, Mayor Wu says -- "June and July are mega-programmed with lots of events already," Wu commented about having fewer pedestrian-friendly events this summer.17 hours ago
Wu backs bill to extend last call to as late as 3 a.m. during World Cup summer in Mass. -- The proposal would give cities and towns the option to allow certain licensed businesses to sell alcohol for consumption in designated public areas from June 1 through Aug. 31.15 hours ago
Wu 'disagreed' with striking Harvard union's decision to picket commencement ceremony, canceled her speech anyway -- The mayor says she tried to broker a compromise with the graduate student union before canceling her Law School speech.18 hours ago
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About 8 percent of the country lacked health insurance in 2025, new data shows. That could rise next year.33 minutes ago
Talarico targets Paxton's scandals in Texas Senate race, pivoting from his sunny primary message3 hours ago
US military conducts another strike against Iran after Trump says Iran is 'negotiating on fumes.' See how the day unfolded.6 hours ago
Trump administration tells prosecutors to reportedly stand down on Venezuela leader7 hours ago
US military conducts another strike against Iran after Trump says Iran is 'negotiating on fumes'8 hours ago
Cornyn's defeat fuels tensions with Trump in Senate GOP8 hours ago
Alabama asks Supreme Court to allow use of congressional map helping GOP, despite racial bias ruling17 hours ago