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Boston Globe - Politics
Trump's new pick for surgeon general has both praised and cringed at his administration -- Nicole Saphier, a radiologist and former Fox News Channel contributor, has promoted several aspects of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Make America Healthy Again agenda.
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Live updates - Trump administration claims Iran war has ended, allowing it to avoid congressional approval. Follow live updates. The message effectively skirts a May 1 legal deadline to gain approval from members of Congress to continue the war with Iran.44 minutes ago
Trump says he's 'not satisfied' with Iran's proposal to end the war -- Iran handed over its newest proposal for negotiations to mediators in Pakistan on Thursday night, Iran's state-run IRNA news agency reported.44 minutes ago
DHS slams federal judge in R.I. over release of suspect, but did not inform the court he was wanted for murder1 hour ago
Maine Governor Janet Mills suspends her campaign for Senate1 day ago
Here's what officials said about Janet Mills dropping out of the race for Maine Senate1 day ago
Platner outlasted Janet Mills. But does the upstart stand a chance against Susan Collins?1 day ago
'This is going to be a potential battle.' Court decision gutting voting rights law could reshape map-making in Massachusetts. -- Experts say the Supreme Court ruling could change future map-making even in deep-blue Massachusetts, where lawmakers have explicitly considered racial diversity in how they've drawn their districts.17 hours ago
Massachusetts Senate bill would block ICE from making arrests at schools, daycares, and courthouses -- Democratic leaders in the state Senate on Thursday unveiled a wide-ranging immigration bill they say would serve as a bulwark against the Trump administration's deportation operation.22 hours ago
Boston's next fire commissioner lives in Canton, but 'will comply' with city's residency mandate, officials say -- For decades, the city's municipal code has required that city workers live in Boston as a condition of their employment, but the rule is often disregarded or only selectively enforced.1 day ago
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Since Congress let Obamacare subsidies expire, millions are dropping coverage1 hour ago
What to know about May Day demonstrations as workers face rising energy costs due to Iran war4 hours ago
Takeaways from Hegseth's first hearings in Congress since the start of Iran war2 hours ago
King Charles III wins praise for deft handling of Trump on his US state visit3 hours ago
Bessent wants Americans to avoid easy-money traps and invest in financial literacy3 hours ago
Supreme Court's voting rights ruling could fuel new era of unending gerrymanders4 hours ago
After major enforcement operations, the Trump administration recalibrates its immigration crackdown4 hours ago