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Boston Globe - Politics
Republicans and Democrats are trying to contain Trump's Greenland aggression. Will it be enough? -- Trump said he will charge a 10% import tax starting in February on goods from eight European nations because of their opposition to his Greenland plans.
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Counter protesters chase off conservative influencer during Minneapolis immigration crackdown -- A small number of people attended conservative influencer Jake Lang's anti-Islam, anti-Somali, and pro-ICE demonstration. Hundreds of counter protesters also converged at the site.17 hours ago
'Yankee, Go Home': Greenlanders protest Trump's takeover plans -- Many protesters said they reached a breaking point after Trump repeatedly suggested that the US would take Greenland "one way or the other."22 hours ago
Trump says 8 European countries will face 10% tariff for opposing US control of Greenland -- Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Finland would face the tariff.23 hours ago
Democratic senators are backing competing visions for their party as they support different candidates1 day ago
No, CBS is not really doing a 'Whiskey Friday' segment, but that's not stopping the internet2 days ago
A Maine Democrat gave RFK Jr.-aligned groups a win. Is it an opening for a political realignment?3 days ago
R.I. sues HHS over 'illegal' anti-transgender policy tied to billions in funding3 days ago
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.8 hours ago
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.1 day ago
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.2 days ago
'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.2 days ago
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Judge rules feds in Minneapolis immigration operation can't detain peaceful protesters. See how Friday unfolded.20 hours ago
Justice Department investigating whether Minnesota's Walz and Frey impeded immigration enforcement22 hours ago
Trump sets fraudster free from prison for second time23 hours ago
Justice Department says members of Congress can't intervene in release of Epstein files1 day ago
Trump says he may punish countries with tariffs if they don't back the US controlling Greenland1 day ago
Republicans vouch for Fed chair, creating a rare schism with Trump1 day ago
A healthy meal for $3? Agriculture secretary says it's easy.1 day ago