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Boston Globe - Politics

Healey touted new plans for her 'affordability agenda.' How far will they actually go? -- Several of Governor Maura Healey's "affordability" plans drew applause inside the Massachusetts House chamber on Thursday. Some drew yawns from experts.

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Minnesota nurse is sixth person to die during US immigration crackdown -- Federal authorities immediately described Alex Pretti as an armed agitator who was a threat to immigration officers. But videos showed Pretti's hands were only holding a phone.

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Federal judge hears arguments on Minnesota's immigration crackdown after fatal shootings -- questioned the government's motivation behind the crackdown and expressed skepticism about a letter recently sent by Attorney General Pam Bondi to Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.

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Maine ICE operation leads to more than 200 arrests in five days, and some are 'worst of worst,' DHS says

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Minnesota Republican ends gubernatorial bid, criticizes Trump administration's immigration enforcement

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'A life-or-death issue': Obamacare premiums have skyrocketed. New England is feeling the crunch.

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'This one has crossed the line': Rare bipartisan fury emerges in Congress over Trump's quest for Greenland

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'Kristi Noem has got to go.' Healey calls for homeland security secretary's resignation after fatal shootings in Minn. -- "Watch any of the versions of the video. I know what I see," Healey said. "I know I see somebody standing with a cell phone."

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ICE surge creates new headache for Maine's Susan Collins -- As ICE agents flood the streets of Portland and Lewiston, Senator Collins would not say whether she supported the federal enforcement effort.

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YVONNE ABRAHAM - 'They know what they are doing is wrong.' ICE now says they can force their way into our homes. Gutting the Fourth Amendment just as America marks 250 years of independence is a little too on the nose, even for this administration.

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Businesses face pressure to respond to immigration enforcement while also becoming a target of it

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Trump is sending Tom Homan, his border czar, to Minnesota

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Democrats vow to oppose homeland security funds after Minnesota shooting. Follow live updates.

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Once again, federal officials exclude Minnesota from investigation of a fatal shooting

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Republican calls are growing for a deeper investigation into the fatal Minneapolis shooting

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Democrats vow to oppose homeland security funds after Minnesota shooting as shutdown risk grows

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Getting to 'no': Europe's leaders find a way to speak with one voice against Trump

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