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Boston Globe - Politics
Live updates - Trump says ICE shouldn't 'give up' traffic stops, despite new suspension after shootings. Follow live updates. President Trump wrote on his social media site ICE is "doing a GREAT job, one that has to be done."
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George Santos' next gig? Reality TV show contestant. -- Santos will appear on Fox's "Special Forces: World's Toughest Test," where participants will be subjected to chemical gassing and other military themed challenges in a Malaysian jungle.42 minutes ago
House Republicans unveil a $95 billion plan for the Iran war, farm aid, and elections -- The 47-page bill is a long-shot undertaking designed to supplement Pentagon funding for the Iran war and address Trump's top priority of changing voter registration requirements58 minutes ago
Blanche faces crucial hurdle after rocky hearing -- The fate of Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general remained uncertain Wednesday after a rocky confirmation hearing in which a Republican senator raised serious questions about his role in creating a $1.8 billion fund for purported victims of Justice Department persecution.58 minutes ago
Graham Platner's collapse underscores Elizabeth Warren's endorsement woes in key Senate races1 hour ago
Biddeford, Maine mayor calls ICE agents' lack of body cameras 'unacceptable' after agent fatally shoots man there3 hours ago
After fatal ICE shooting in Maine, Susan Collins faces scrutiny over her role as a Trump administration middleman9 hours ago
ICE changed its story about the shooting in Maine. That's part of a bigger pattern of violence and murky explanations.6 hours ago
State & local politics1 month ago
R.I. judge denies Trump administration's bid to reinstate ban on immigrants - "They cannot treat people differently based on nationality," said US District Court Judge John J. McConnell Jr.27 minutes ago
Governor Ayotte again vetoes 'poorly drafted' N.H. bill that sought sex-separated bathrooms -- While opponents say such proposals enable anti-LGBTQ discrimination, proponents are vowing to try again.1 hour ago
US pressing for release of Mass. seismologist who has been wrongfully detained in China since 2024 -- "He has never held a security clearance, and his work is transparent, academic in nature, and publicly reported and attributed," said Senator Ed Markey.42 minutes ago
US reimposes blockade and steps up strikes as Iran threatens to halt Mideast energy exports8 hours ago
Florida man killed fleeing ICE is at least the 10th fatality in US immigration sweeps58 minutes ago
CDC nominee says she won't betray science — and also backs Kennedy's actions58 minutes ago
Federal government installs reworked panels about slavery at George Washington's Philadelphia home1 hour ago
Hegseth announces new policy to test troops for low testosterone3 hours ago
Mexico asks US state attorneys general to investigate migrant deaths in ICE custody2 hours ago
Biden will publish 'Promise Me, America' memoir after the November midterm elections2 hours ago