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DOJ vows to press charges after activists disrupt church where Minnesota ICE official is a pastor -- The protesters allege that one of the church's pastors — David Easterwood — also leads the local ICE field office overseeing the operations that have involved violent tactics and illegal arrests.

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The current US political climate is spurring a 'reclaim' and rallying on the MLK holiday -- In the year since Trump's second inauguration fell on King Day, the Republican president has gone scorched earth against diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and targeted mostly Black-led cities for federal law enforcement operations.

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Europe warns of 'dangerous downward spiral' after Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland -- It was the most forceful rebuke of President Trump from the European allies since he returned to the White House almost a year ago.

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Democratic senators are backing competing visions for their party as they support different candidates

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No, CBS is not really doing a 'Whiskey Friday' segment, but that's not stopping the internet

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A Maine Democrat gave RFK Jr.-aligned groups a win. Is it an opening for a political realignment?

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R.I. sues HHS over 'illegal' anti-transgender policy tied to billions in funding

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To bring more public art to Fort Point, residents and developers are working together — yes, together -- The plan for a new "Boston Common on the water" is taking a rare kind of collaboration.

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ADRIAN WALKER - Building a new Madison Park High School is a fine idea. Walking away from the community's wishes isn't. Community leaders have accused Mayor Wu of walking away from promises to bring economic development to Roxbury.

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Somerville state representative posts video saying, 'We need to get ICE the [expletive] out of Massachusetts' -- Erika Uyterhoeven, a Somerville state representative, took to social media to voice her concerns.

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'Are we eventually going to ban the entire world?' Trump's latest visa crackdown could hurt region's economy, schools. -- The changes will especially make it difficult for immigrants to reunite with family members through family-based petitions, immigration attorneys said.

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Counter protesters chase off conservative influencer during Minneapolis immigration crackdown

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'Yankee, Go Home': Greenlanders protest Trump's takeover plans

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Trump says 8 European countries will face 10% tariff for opposing US control of Greenland

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ICE says Cuban immigrant died while attempting suicide. A witness says guards pinned and choked him.

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Judge rules feds in Minneapolis immigration operation can't detain or tear gas peaceful protesters

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Judge rules feds in Minneapolis immigration operation can't detain peaceful protesters. See how Friday unfolded.

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Justice Department investigating whether Minnesota's Walz and Frey impeded immigration enforcement

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