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Boston Globe - Politics
Trump hails US exceptionalism before veering into darkly political speech to usher in America 250 -- "Communism is a mortal threat to American liberty," President Trump said from Mount Rushmore.
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Fireworks, heat and politics: America celebrates its 250th birthday -- fireworks are scheduled to be set off Saturday over Navy Pier in Chicago and against the skyline of New York City.2 hours ago
Extreme heat bears down as America 250 celebrations ramp up. Trump speaks at Mount Rushmore. -- President Trump spoke from Mount Rushmore, where he called the holiday "one of the most extraordinary days in the history of the world."4 hours ago
Trump administration's interpretation of slavery under George Washington can be reinstalled -- An appeals court ruled that the Trump administration can reinstall interpretive panels that critics say whitewash the history of slavery at the site of President George Washington's home in Philadelphia.8 hours ago
'Total opposite of unity': Trump's 250th approach diverges from Ford's in the bicentennial22 hours ago
One Greenfield resident went viral repping Massachusetts at Trump's fair. Now, a GOP effort to help her is underway.13 hours ago
Will Democrats flip the Senate? Their path is looking clearer.2 days ago
Birthright citizenship ruling brings relief to N.H. plaintiffs, ACLU attorney says2 days ago
State & local politics1 month ago
Healey leans into state's history in the first TV ad of her reelection campaign -- The ad, which Governor Maura Healey's campaign described as a five-figure buy, is the latest sign the governor's race is entering a new phase.22 hours ago
RI POLITICS - R.I. provided the 'first spark' for the American Revolution - As America's 250th birthday approaches, Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore details the big contributions that the smallest state made during the Revolutionary War.22 hours ago
Their signatures helped get Republican candidates on the ballot. They say they never actually signed. -- A dozen people told the Globe that they did not sign nomination papers to help get two statewide Republican candidates on the ballot despite their names and signatures being listed.1 day ago
Mass. Senate seeks to regulate social media use by targeting 'most addictive' features -- Democratic state Senate leaders on Thursday unveiled legislation that would require social media platforms to put restrictions on minors' use of their most addictive features.1 day ago
MAGA base stays quiet after Trump reports billions in personal gains2 hours ago
Erdogan's warm ties with Trump offer Turkey an edge ahead of NATO summit8 hours ago
Follow live updates on the Trump administration9 hours ago
Trump got the Senate candidates he wanted. How much will he spend to help them?16 hours ago
Former Olympian indicted for alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism. See how the day unfolded.18 hours ago
ICE arrests 10,000 in 5 days, a sharp late-June surge in Trump's deportation push20 hours ago
Former Olympian indicted on felony charge over alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism22 hours ago