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Healey administration has barred ICE from getting undercover license plates - The Trump administration threatened to sue Massachusetts, charging that the Healey administration has refused to issue confidential license plates through the Registry of Motor Vehicles to Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers.
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RI POLITICS - 'Put this to a vote': R.I. attorney general presses Senate to act on clergy abuse bill, not wait for court input - "It is, in my view, punting, passing the buck, failing to carry out our responsibility as senators," Senator McKenney said of a resolution seeking court advice. "It is, for the survivors of the abuse a timid, feeble action."7 minutes ago
Live updates - Trump says he hasn't determined whether to go forward on arms package for Taiwan. Follow live updates. The Trump administration in December authorized a record-setting $11 billion weapons package for Taipei, but it has yet to move forward38 minutes ago
Powell's tenure as Fed chair marked by fight for independence while trying to tame inflation -- Jerome Powell's success at protecting the central bank from day-to-day politics will be a key part of his legacy.1 hour ago
Trump departs China summit, says he hasn't decided if arm sales package to Taiwan can progress -- Following the trip, President Trump said he had not yet made a determination on whether a major US sale of arms to Taiwan can move forward.2 hours ago
Summer Arts Guide - Inside the 'Lincoln' symphony that Philip Glass pulled from Trump's Kennedy Center - The composer's Symphony No. 15, about the fragility of Democracy, will premiere at Tanglewood in July.4 hours ago
The hantavirus outbreak is prompting COVID flashbacks — including the conspiracies5 hours ago
In Trump's second term, the homage is expected, encouraged, and at times, demanded3 hours ago
Vice President Vance visits Maine to tout administration's crackdown on benefit fraud19 hours ago
A report found the Blue Hill Avenue redesign would speed bus commutes but slow car traffic. It was never released. -- A traffic analysis on the Blue Hill Avenue redesign plan lays out notable gains for bus riders, while projecting longer commutes for drivers.15 hours ago
Upset over cuts, some Boston city councilors weigh rejecting Wu's budget plan to push for higher spending -- Mayor Michelle Wu said in a letter Thursday that she will not bow to pressure to increase the bottom line in her spending proposal to restore cuts.16 hours ago
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Florida court to consider whether new US House map violates state ban on partisan gerrymandering4 hours ago
CIA Director John Ratcliffe met with Raul Castro's grandson in Havana, US and Cuban officials say5 hours ago
Cuban government says CIA Director John Ratcliffe met with officials in Havana. See how the day unfolded.5 hours ago
Democrats debate in Iowa US Senate primary shaped by outside money and big-name endorsements5 hours ago
Supreme Court preserves access to widely used abortion pill, while lawsuit plays out10 hours ago
A top US commander dismisses reports of civilian deaths in Iran11 hours ago
Justice Department accuses Yale medical school of illegally using race in admissions11 hours ago
In new lawsuit, Justice Department challenges efforts to sanction Trump administration lawyers13 hours ago