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Boston Globe - Politics
Los Angeles mayor's race kicks off amid homelessness, raids and fallout from deadly 2025 wildfire -- The deadline is Saturday for candidates to enter the contest ahead of the June 2 primary election. Bass — a first-term Democrat and the first Black woman to hold the post — already is facing challenges from tech entrepreneur and nonprofit founder Adam Miller
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Trump administration approves weed killer dicamba for two common genetically modified crops -- The agency said dicamba was critical for farmers who would otherwise have their crops threatened by fast growing weeds. To ensure the pesticide is used safely, the agency said it imposed strong protections and limits on its use.11 hours ago
House Oversight Democrats question Bondi's handling of Epstein files. See a recap from Friday. -- The letter Friday, which asks Bondi to answer how the Justice Department is responding to the release of victim information, is the latest move by Democrats to call attention to the issue.13 hours ago
Trump has been having the same fight about sanctuary cities for 10 years. Winning it may not be the point.5 hours ago
Governor Ayotte again vetoes N.H. 'bathroom bill' backed by GOP lawmakers19 hours ago
Bipartisan lawmakers call for 'clear and unequivocal apology' after Trump removes racist video depicting the Obamas20 hours ago
Trump says religion is 'hotter than ever' and his agenda is fueling the fire20 hours ago
Mayor Wu says White Stadium overhaul's cost to taxpayers rising to $135 million -- Wu made the latest announcement Friday at a news conference, where she promised that $135 million would be the final cost.19 hours ago
Timeline: How the taxpayer cost of White Stadium renovations ballooned from $50 million to $135 million -- Wu has blamed inflation for the astronomical increase in the taxpayer bill for the White Stadium renovations.22 hours ago
Governor Healey to attend Super Bowl, with Democratic group helping cover costs -- Healey left Massachusetts on Thursday night and will return Monday after attending Sunday's game between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks.23 hours ago
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Trump ends Obama-era restrictions on commercial fishing in protected area off New England3 hours ago
Leadership changes in Minnesota follow tensions among agencies over immigration enforcement tactics5 hours ago
Officials pressed Schumer to help name Penn Station, Dulles for Trump15 hours ago
Trump's racist post about Obamas is deleted after backlash despite White House earlier defending it17 hours ago
Accused militant is taken into custody in the deadly 2012 Benghazi attack, Justice Department says18 hours ago
UK police search two properties linked to Peter Mandelson as part of Epstein probe19 hours ago