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Boston Globe - Politics
News Analysis - Second strike scrutiny obscures larger question about Trump's boat attacks - As Congress parses the details of a follow-on strike that killed initial survivors of President Donald Trump's first boat attack on Sept. 2, a much larger issue risks getting lost: whether Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have caused the military to commit crimes in a score of attacks.
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Judge orders release of Florida grand jury transcripts from sex trafficking cases of Epstein and Maxwell. See how Friday unfolded. -- The judge said a recently passed federal law ordering the release of records related to Epstein overrode the usual rules about grand jury secrecy.16 hours ago
Markey blames Trump's cut of $87M grant for job cuts at Somerville startup's construction of green cement plant -- Somerville-based Sublime Systems this week said it will pause construction on the plant in Holyoke and cut its workforce by 10 percent.17 hours ago
For the first time, skeptics of mainstream medicine are running the country. What comes next?17 minutes ago
After everything else this year, why the GOP is drawing the line at a possible war crime1 day ago
'Must be nice': House Speaker Johnson swore in Republican less than 48 hours after victory, in contrast to Arizona Dem1 day ago
Senator Jack Reed had concerns about Venezuelan boat strikes. Now, he's helping lead a Senate investigation.2 days ago
'Badly misinformed' vs. 'fear-mongering': Wu, Collins escalate clash over Boston property taxes - One day after Boston Mayor Michelle Wu renewed her legislative push to ease the pain of property tax hikes on Boston homeowners, the debate has already gotten heated.1 day ago
In Massachusetts visit, Trump's NIH chief defends move to prioritize funding research in places like Iowa, Nebraska - Dr. Jay Bhattacharya told the Globe that he wants "scientists at every institution to be able to compete on the same level playing fields with the brilliant scientists here in Massachusetts."20 hours ago
RI POLITICS -- City auditor accuses Providence council staffer of using taxpayer funds on politics -- Taxpayers will cover the cost for a staffer to attend a Democratic Socialists of America Fund conference in New Orleans this weekend. The city's law office defended the use of the funds.1 day ago
YVONNE ABRAHAM -- A mentally ill mother did something horrific. The prosecutor insisted she was playing 'the crazy card.' -- Latarsha Sanders had the kind of psychotic break that speaks for itself. Or at least it should.1 day ago
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Arizona congresswoman claims she was pepper sprayed during federal operation17 minutes ago
Video of boat strike shows survivors waving before fatal follow-up attack58 minutes ago
Federal judge appears skeptical of Trump's ongoing command of California National Guard troops17 hours ago
Olivia Nuzzi and Vanity Fair will part ways19 hours ago
Gerrymandering is spreading across US states after Trump pushed for new congressional districts20 hours ago
US vaccine advisers say not all babies need a hepatitis B shot at birth20 hours ago
Supreme Court will decide whether Trump's birthright citizenship order violates the Constitution21 hours ago
Judge orders release of Florida grand jury transcripts from sex trafficking cases of Epstein and Maxwell21 hours ago