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Boston Globe - Politics
US halts all asylum decisions after shooting of National Guard members -- The Republican administration is promising to pause entry to the United States from some poor nations and review Afghans and other legal migrants already in the country.
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Experts doubt the Pentagon can punish Kelly over the 'illegal orders' video -- Some say the Pentagon is misreading military law to go after Kelly as a retired Navy fighter pilot. Others say the Arizona Democrat cannot be prosecuted as a member of Congress.6 hours ago
Suspect in shooting of National Guard members faces murder charge as US halts all asylum decisions -- The Trump administration said it is halting all asylum decisions and has also paused issuing visas for people traveling on Afghan passports.1 day ago
Trump pushes for more restrictions on Afghan refugees. Experts say many are already in place. -- The Afghan immigrants living in the US and now in the administration's crosshairs were among the most extensively vetted, often undergoing years of security screening, experts and advocates say.1 day ago
Afghan community shaken by Trump immigration crackdown after D.C. shooting1 day ago
Trump's attacks used to pack a punch. Now they're a gift.3 days ago
R.I. AG leads coalition in lawsuit against Trump administration over HUD funding cuts to programs reducing homelessness4 days ago
Mamdani can have his 'bromance' with Trump, but Mayor Wu says she's 'not interested'5 days ago
Years in, panel tasked with offering new Mass. flag says it needs another extension amid 'public misunderstanding' -- The effort to change the state symbols, which Native Americans have long called offensive, has been hobbled for nearly a half-decade by disagreements and delays.13 hours ago
John Kerry knighted in England for climate change work. 'King Charles and I share the same point of view.' -- King Charles III knighted the former Massachusetts senator and US secretary of state in a closed-door reception Wednesday at Buckingham Palace.3 days ago
For Head Start providers, uncertainty is the only thing that's certain -- The Rhode Island Department of Human Services considered eliminating funding for the preschool program in next year's budget. Governor McKee said he won't implement it.3 days ago
170 Mass. firefighters honored for heroism at Firefighter of the Year ceremony -- The honorees were recognized for their responses at 17 emergencies between June 20, 2024, and June 30 of this year.4 days ago
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Trump says he plans to pardon former Honduran president Hernandez for 2024 drug trafficking sentence5 hours ago
Trump says he wants to 'permanently pause' migration to the US from poorer countries8 hours ago
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Trump says one of the two West Virginia National Guard members shot by Afghan national has died1 day ago
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