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Boston Globe - Politics
Live updates -- Trump to visit a Ford factory and promote manufacturing in Detroit. Follow live updates. -- President Trump is trying to counter fears about a weakening job market and worries that still-rising prices are taking a toll on Americans' pocketbooks.
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Live updates -- Supreme Court hears arguments over bans on transgender athletes in school sports. Follow live updates. -- The cases, based on laws in West Virginia and Idaho, involve transgender athletes who hoped to compete on female-designated teams at the K-12 and college level, respectively.21 minutes ago
Ex-Justice Department special counsel Smith will testify publicly about his Trump investigations - Jack Smith led investigations into Trump's hoarding of classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate and his efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election.21 minutes ago
What's life like in Massachusetts? It depends which gubernatorial candidate you ask. -- Depending on the candidate for Massachusetts governor, voters are seemingly living in two realities.5 hours ago
In wake of ICE shooting, Markey and Pressley introduce bill to end federal law enforcement immunity1 hour ago
Warren publicly criticized Trump, accusing him of failing to lower costs. Then he called her.19 hours ago
As Justice Department probe of Fed's Powell roils Washington, economists warn investigation could backfire13 hours ago
Senators accuse Trump of trying to end independence of Federal Reserve1 day ago
Healey taps Mass General Brigham doctor Eric Goralnick to be new veterans secretary -- Governor Maura Healey turned again to an emergency medicine physician to lead the office responsible for managing the state's veterans' homes.16 hours ago
State Representative Christine Barber, Somerville Democrat, to seek state Senate seat -- After six terms in the House, state Representative Christine Barber is angling for a seat in the state Senate.20 hours ago
POLITICS - Gina Raimondo is still interested in running for president in 2028: 'It's a job that I would know how to do' The former US Commerce secretary and R.I. governor has kept a low profile compared to other ambitious Democrats.23 hours ago
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US carbon pollution rose in 2025. Experts blame cold winter, high natural gas prices, data centers.1 hour ago
The only transgender student athlete in West Virginia takes her case to the Supreme Court2 hours ago
Trump will visit a Ford factory and promote manufacturing in Detroit5 hours ago
Minnesota and the Twin Cities sue the federal government to stop the immigration crackdown5 hours ago
Minnesota and the Twin Cities sue the federal government to stop the immigration crackdown. See a recap.9 hours ago
Trump holds off on military action against Iran as he 'explores' Tehran messages10 hours ago