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Boston Globe - Politics
Law enforcement authorities are responding to reports of shots fired near White House -- Journalists working there reported hearing a series of gunshots and were told to seek shelter inside the press briefing room.
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Analysis - Trump doubles down after a bad week as he pushes ahead on politically unpopular ideas - (News Analysis)6 hours ago
Defiant after bad week, Trump pushes ahead on politically unpopular ideas -- When faced with intensifying backlash ahead of midterm elections, many politicians would pivot, redirecting their focus to issues they are on stronger footing with.But Trump has decided to double down. (News Analysis)6 hours ago
In a rarity, Republicans stand up to Trump -- WASHINGTON -- For much of President Donald Trump's time in office, Republican lawmakers have had little appetite to stand up to his brand of vindictive politics.10 hours ago
Trump says he's working 'very hard' to make daylight saving time permanent1 day ago
Trump confirms he's skipping son Donald Jr.'s wedding, says he will instead remain in D.C.1 day ago
In bipartisan vote, N.H. lawmaker censured for inflammatory taunts invoking deportation and the Holocaust2 days ago
Trump says it's 'not good timing' for him to attend his eldest son's wedding this weekend2 days ago
Boston paid $11 million settlement to man freed after nearly 40 years in prison -- Joseph Jabir Pope, who served 37 years in prison before a judge vacated his conviction, sued the city and several former Boston police officials in 2024.2 days ago
After crash that killed state trooper, Mass. Senate votes to expand wrong-way driving detection -- After a wrong-way driver on Route 1 caused a deadly head-on collision, the Massachusetts Senate passed a measure to expand the state's wrong-way detection technology and create a protocol to prevent future incidents.2 days ago
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Trump administration rule change to force immigrants in the US to apply for a green card abroad38 minutes ago
Trump veers off-topic during speech in New York that was supposed to be on the economy6 hours ago
Tulsi Gabbard is resigning as director of national intelligence, citing her husband's health10 hours ago
Kevin Warsh takes charge of a Fed facing rising inflation threat1 day ago
Blanche thrust into Republican firestorm over $1.8b fund as he seeks to prove his loyalty to Trump1 day ago
Taiwan's government says US hasn't notified it of any pause in a planned $14 billion arms sale1 day ago