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Boston Globe - Politics
End of Normalcy - In trying to control Washington's most independent agency, Trump risks economic damage - Congress designed the Federal Reserve to be uniquely insulated from presidential interference because of its crucial role in the economy. Trump has pushed to change that.
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Live updates - Follow live updates on the Trump administration - We're following the latest updates and analysis on the Donald Trump administration. Follow along live.7 hours ago
Where Trump has lost support with independents, according to polling -- More Americans than ever consider themselves independents, and they are among the groups that shifted toward Trump in the 2024 presidential election.2 hours ago
Trump nominates US Attorney Jay Clayton to be director of national intelligence -- President Trump announced the nomination on social media amid pressure from Congress to name a permanent replacement for Tulsi Gabbard, who announced her resignation last month.5 hours ago
A Globe reporter took a tour of the White House Octagon, Trump's ultimate safe space. Here's what they saw.13 hours ago
'Significant win': R.I. advocates celebrate ruling against Trump immigration policies1 day ago
More than 70 percent of US voters believe nation is in a constitutional crisis, Pell Center survey finds1 day ago
State & local politics9 days ago
In a surprise move, Providence City Council president won't run for re-election - Rachel Miller, who led the high-profile effort to limit rent increases in the city, said she will not seek a third term on the council. The deadline to declare for office is in less than two weeks.15 hours ago
Brockton mayor responds to allegations after a mother confronts him at graduation ceremony -- "You know what you did to my daughter," the woman said to the mayor at the weekend ceremony.15 hours ago
Police arrest 8 after protesters disrupt Boston City Council vote on $4.9 billion budget -- After the delay, councilors returned to debate a series of proposed amendments to Wu's budget plan, ultimately voting, 12-1, to approve $11.8 million worth of changes.19 hours ago
RI POLITICS - 'Real Housewives of Rhode Island' spotlight menopause bill in R.I. The stars' visit to the State House brought attention to State Senator Lori Urso's bill, which aims to spur discussion on a taboo topic, bar discrimination, and provide treatment.15 hours ago
Trump is raising expectations that this time he really will close deal with Iran to wind down war1 hour ago
Attorneys for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk want prosecutors punished over bullet comments2 hours ago
Trump plans to nominate US Attorney Jay Clayton to be national intelligence director. See how the day unfolded.5 hours ago
Trump calls off latest threats to strike Iran, cites breakthrough in talks to end the war7 hours ago
FISA spy powers are almost certain to expire after Congress fails to act7 hours ago
House rejects bill to extend spy power, all but assuring a lapse7 hours ago
El Niño is here and scientists fear it'll be big, bad, and costly with heat, floods, droughts, fires7 hours ago