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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.

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Trump climate health rollback likely to hit poor, minority areas hardest, experts say -- The Trump administration's revocation of a scientific finding that climate change is a danger to public health is likely to affect communities of color the most.

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Trump appears ready to attack Iran as US strike force takes shape -- The Trump administration wants it known, officials said, that they are building combat power in the region.

5 hours ago

A White House dinner dispute shows the hurdles for Democratic governors in dealing with Trump

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Trump hosts his first Board of Peace meeting with 'the greatest world leaders' in Washington

13 hours ago

News footage appears to show Trump dozing during Board of Peace meeting

19 hours ago

N.H. lawmakers reject push to bring back the death penalty

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Fewer than half of Providence apartments would be rent-controlled under current proposal, city estimates -- A fierce debate is underway about rent control. But most apartments wouldn't even be included, according to the new estimates.

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The overhaul of White Stadium is set to cost $325 million — more than similar projects in other cities -- White Stadium's $325 million price tag is higher than the cost to build professional women's soccer stadiums in Kansas City, Mo. and Denver, and to renovate a stadium in Seattle for high school students.

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Healey's housing secretary to leave job, marking eighth Cabinet departure in three years -- Massachusetts Housing Secretary Edward M. Augustus Jr. is leaving his cabinet position for a job in the private sector as a bank CEO.

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3 years ago

Trump visits Georgia, a target of his election falsehoods, as Republicans look for midterm boost

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Arts panel packed with Trump allies approves White House ballroom project

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Large banner featuring Trump's face is displayed on Justice Department headquarters

7 hours ago

Trump's refusal to invite all governors to a White House meeting prompts group to back out

17 hours ago

Wisconsin GOP leader Robin Vos, who clashed with Trump, leaving office after reshaping the state

11 hours ago

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger to give Democratic response to Trump's State of the Union address

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US trade deficit declined in 2025, but gap for goods hits a record despite Trump tariffs

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Slavery exhibit removed by Trump administration is returning to Independence Mall in Philadelphia

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