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Boston Globe - Politics
Live updates - Trump lashes out at Federal Reserve in speech to Detroit Economic Club. Follow live updates. Speaking to the Detroit Economic Club, the president essentially accused the Fed of stealing his joy by not being bullish about lowering interest rates.
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Justices seem inclined to allow states to bar transgender athletes -- WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court's conservative majority on Tuesday seemed inclined to uphold a pair of state laws barring the participation of transgender athletes from girls and women's sports teams.2 hours ago
Clintons refuse to testify in House Epstein probe as Republicans threaten contempt proceedings -- The Clintons, in a letter released on social media, slammed the House Oversight probe as "legally invalid" and wrote that the chair of the House Oversight Committee is on the cusp of a process "literally designed to result in our imprisonment."3 hours ago
Claudette Colvin, who refused to move seats on bus at start of civil rights movement, has died -- Colvin's arrest helped spark the modern civil rights movement, and months later, Rosa Parks gained international fame for also refusing to give up her seat on a segregated bus.4 hours ago
In wake of ICE shooting, Markey and Pressley introduce bill to end federal law enforcement immunity12 hours ago
Warren publicly criticized Trump, accusing him of failing to lower costs. Then he called her.1 day ago
As Justice Department probe of Fed's Powell roils Washington, economists warn investigation could backfire23 hours ago
Senators accuse Trump of trying to end independence of Federal Reserve1 day ago
Local Iranian-Americans are cut off from families and worried by ongoing protests in home country - Iranian-Americans in the Boston area are having difficulty contacted family members in their home country.45 minutes ago
Mass. GOP gubernatorial candidates call the economy a nightmare. Healey claims it's thriving. Who's right? -- Depending on the candidate for Massachusetts governor, voters are seemingly living in two realities.8 hours ago
Healey taps Mass General Brigham doctor Eric Goralnick to be new veterans secretary -- Governor Maura Healey turned again to an emergency medicine physician to lead the office responsible for managing the state's veterans' homes.1 day ago
State Representative Christine Barber, Somerville Democrat, to seek state Senate seat -- After six terms in the House, state Representative Christine Barber is angling for a seat in the state Senate.1 day ago
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Smithsonian faces a deadline to show Trump its plans for exhibits for America's 250th birthday2 hours ago
Trump cancels meetings with Iranian officials and tells protesters 'help is on its way'7 hours ago
Supreme Court seems likely to uphold state laws banning transgender athletes in school sports. See how arguments unfolded.4 hours ago
Trump repeats false claims when discussing Greenland's security in the Arctic. Here's a closer look at the facts.4 hours ago
Trump visits a Ford pickup truck factory, aiming to promote his efforts to boost manufacturing5 hours ago
Six prosecutors reportedly quit over push to investigate ICE shooting victim's widow6 hours ago
As mortgage rates and rent skyrocket, Trump discovers lowering housing costs isn't a quick fix6 hours ago
Fewer Americans sign up for Affordable Care Act health insurance as costs spike6 hours ago