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Boston Globe - Politics

NYC sues to block Adams-approved police reality show with Dr. Phil -- "Behind the Badge" was produced by Dr. Phil's son, Jordan McGraw, and was meant to highlight the Police Department's work through as many as 17 episodes.

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Army orders military police to get ready for a possible Minneapolis deployment, AP source says -- If deployed, the troops would likely offer support to civil authorities in Minneapolis, according to an official

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Immigration officers assert sweeping power to enter homes without a judge's warrant, memo says -- The memo obtained by the AP authorizes ICE officers to use force to enter a residence based solely on a more narrow administrative warrant.

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Legal battles over immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota intensify -- An appeals court on Wednesday froze a judge's ruling that barred retaliation against the public in Minnesota, including detaining people who follow agents in cars.

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ICE launches immigration enforcement effort in Maine called 'Operation Catch of the Day'

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Trump repeatedly confuses Greenland with Iceland in Davos speech, says NATO 'called me daddy'

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Trump's tariffs, Fed firing, trans athletes: Here are the top cases before the Supreme Court

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'It's like a narcissistic 4-year-old spoiled brat': Bernie talks Trump, Greenland, ICE, and more on 'Colbert'

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Watch live: Portland mayor holds press conference on ICE enforcement operation -- ICE agents are targeting immigrants in Maine, an operation that the Trump administration has named "Operation Catch of the Day."

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State auditor to sue Massport over secretive $1.4 million settlement -- State Auditor Diana DiZoglio said her office plans to sue the Massachusetts Port Authority for additional records related to nondisclosure agreements.

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Trump administration starts immigration operation in Maine, officials tell the New York Times -- The decision comes weeks after a similar operation in Minnesota incited protests and raised questions about the tactics used by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

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Governor Maura Healey boasted big wins in her first term. Here's a closer look at the facts. -- The election will likely be a referendum on the issues that Healey cited in her launch, including the high cost of housing and energy.

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Supreme Court seems inclined to keep Lisa Cook on Fed board despite Trump attempt to fire her

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IRS head announces a shake-up on the eve of the 2026 tax season

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Supreme Court seems inclined to keep Lisa Cook on Fed board despite Trump attempt to fire her. See how arguments unfolded.

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Washington Post seeks court order for government to return electronics seized from reporter's home

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Four takeaways from Supreme Court hearing on Trump's firing of Fed official

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House committee takes first step to hold the Clintons in contempt of Congress in Epstein probe

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Trump's Board of Peace is dividing countries in Europe and the Middle East

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