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Boston Globe - Politics
Voice of America journalists sue, saying Trump officials interfered in coverage -- The accusations of editorial interference come as the administration has been stymied by Congress and the courts in its efforts to shut down the news operations of Voice of America.
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Live updates - Trump raises hopes for war to wind down as Iran denies negotiations. Follow live updates. President Trump told reporters Iran wants "to make a deal," and he claimed US envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner had held talks Sunday with an Iranian leader.2 hours ago
Senators consider deal to fund Homeland Security but not ICE enforcement as airport lines snarl -- The sudden shift in the monthlong standoff comes as US airports are jammed with long lines after routine Homeland Security funding was halted, leaving TSA understaffed during the spring travel season.2 hours ago
Some state officials say shifting mail ballot deadline will complicate plans for November elections -- The US Supreme Court is considering whether mail ballots that arrive after Election Day should be counted.2 hours ago
Trump's latest overhaul of the White House is a 7-foot tall statue of Christopher Columbus1 day ago
Bill backed by Pressley would require immigration authorities to turn over body cam footage, other materials2 days ago
Dropkick Murphys to perform at No Kings rally in Boston3 days ago
'It's laughable': Election officials pour cold water on MAGA midterm overhaul3 days ago
Boston was on track to overspend its snow-removal budget, data show. And the snow didn't stop. -- The high snow removal costs were in data city officials released Monday, which also show that Boston had exceeded its overtime budgets for 19 departments by Jan. 31.6 hours ago
Lawmakers question ballot campaign to repeal recreational cannabis sales -- The hearing was a rare face-to-face meeting of advocates from either side of the cannabis legalization issue.7 hours ago
Brad Jones, the Mass. House GOP's longtime leader, to retire from state Legislature -- Jones has led the House Republican caucus since 2002, navigating several periods of inter-party friction.9 hours ago
Massachusetts leaders have plans to reduce utility bills. Does their math add up? -- The bill includes a relatively straightforward bid to slash $1 billion from an energy efficiency program, but what that actually could save the average ratepayer is unclear.2 days ago
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Senate confirms Markwayne Mullin to lead embattled Department of Homeland Security17 minutes ago
Jeffries joins Pressley to commend the Affordable Care Act, blame Republicans for expired subsidies2 hours ago
Supreme Court appears poised to reject late arriving mail-in ballots law2 hours ago
Trump is digging up Washington. Can lawsuits stop the bulldozers?2 hours ago
Trump administration to pay French company $1 billion to walk away from US offshore wind leases2 hours ago
Trump says US and Iran are talking. His claim is eliciting market cheers and plenty of skepticism.7 hours ago
Senate was unanimous, but bills to protect kids online face tough path in House of Representatives7 hours ago
Supreme Court appears skeptical of state laws allowing late-arriving mail ballots, a target of President Trump9 hours ago