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Boston Globe - Politics
Senate passes $70b immigration enforcement bill without limits on Trump settlement fund -- Senators voted 52-47 for the $70 billion legislation to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol for the next three years, through the end of President Trump's term.
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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.6 hours ago
US set to hold latest oil and gas lease sale for Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge -- The Trump administration's push to expand oil and gas development in Alaska faces a new test Friday.3 hours ago
US sanctions Cuba's president in move that adds further pressure to leadership. See how the day unfolded. -- More votes on the settlement fund are planned, including proposals from Republicans, and it was unclear if GOP leaders would be able to beat them all back and pass the legislation.6 hours ago
Quotes about slavery, immigrants, and war memorials slated for removal from Bunker Hill historic site7 hours ago
A Massachusetts Democrat negotiated an AI bill with a Republican. It ignited a political firestorm.10 hours ago
Democratic senators, including Warren, pressed Platner on whether new allegations could emerge, according to report14 hours ago
Interest in government careers dipped after 2025 federal workforce purge, Harvard research finds22 hours ago
State & local politics2 days ago
Providence City Council unanimously approves law to give civilian oversight authority more power to investigate police misconduct -- The Providence External Review Authority will now have direct access to the police department's records systems. Mayor Brett Smiley is expected to sign the amended ordinance within the next 10 days.10 hours ago
RI POLITICS - R.I. House unanimously passes bill to make crash data public record - The Senate has not scheduled a vote on the legislation, which is backed by the Providence Streets Coalition but faces opposition from the Cranston Police Department.10 hours ago
Cheers! Mass. House passes proposal to extend bar hours to 3 a.m. during World Cup, putting bill on fast track. -- The Massachusetts House on Thursday passed a bill would allow communities across the state to temporarily extend last call for alcohol to as late as 3 a.m.14 hours ago
RI HISTORY -- The little-known Corwin Amendment ratification draws attention to the underside of Ocean State history.14 hours ago
Platner denies hurting ex-girlfriend and says he will not quit Senate race3 hours ago
Trump says Pulte won't be his nominee for director of national intelligence6 hours ago
US sanctions Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel in latest move pressuring island's leadership6 hours ago
With Trump in a holding pattern on Iran war, allies and critics worry he risks getting boxed in15 hours ago
Trump announces $700 million in new support for struggling coal industry7 hours ago
Kennedy Center tells staff to immediately remove Trump's name from documents10 hours ago