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Boston Globe - Politics
Live updates - Trump to visit a Ford factory and promote manufacturing in Detroit. Follow live updates. Trump's Michigan swing follows economy-focused speeches he gave last month in Pennsylvania and North Carolina.
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What's life like in Massachusetts? It depends which gubernatorial candidate you ask. Depending on the candidate for Massachusetts governor, voters are seemingly living in two realities.3 minutes ago
Facing political pressure, Trump seeks answer to rising housing costs -- The Trump administration is discovering that the work to make housing more affordable is neither quick nor easy.30 minutes ago
Tensions flare in Minnesota as protesters and federal agents repeatedly square off -- Confrontations between federal agents and protesters stretched throughout the day and across multiple cities Monday.1 hour ago
Warren publicly criticized Trump, accusing him of failing to lower costs. Then he called her.17 hours ago
As Justice Department probe of Fed's Powell roils Washington, economists warn investigation could backfire11 hours ago
Senators accuse Trump of trying to end independence of Federal Reserve22 hours ago
Trump's tariffs, Fed firing, trans athletes: Here are the top cases before the Supreme Court1 day 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.14 hours 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.18 hours ago
POLITICS - Gina Raimondo is still interested in running for president in 2028: 'It's a job that I would know how to do' The former US Commerce secretary and R.I. governor has kept a low profile compared to other ambitious Democrats.21 hours ago
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The only transgender student athlete in West Virginia takes her case to the Supreme Court30 minutes ago
Trump will visit a Ford factory and promote manufacturing in Detroit2 hours ago
Minnesota and the Twin Cities sue the federal government to stop the immigration crackdown2 hours ago
Minnesota and the Twin Cities sue the federal government to stop the immigration crackdown. See a recap.7 hours ago
Trump holds off on military action against Iran as he 'explores' Tehran messages8 hours ago
EPA to stop considering lives saved when setting rules on air pollution8 hours ago
US lawmakers to visit Denmark as Trump continues to threaten Greenland8 hours ago
Under Trump, US adds fuel to a heating planet14 hours ago