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Boston Globe - Politics
Fear and anger spread after another immigration shooting in Minneapolis and Trump threats -- The Department of Homeland Security says it has made more than 2,000 arrests in the state since early December and is vowing to not back down.
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The Boston City Council kicked off 2026 with messy infighting. Can new president Liz Breadon bring the body together? -- A body long battling a reputation for dysfunction was once again engaged in public infighting last week.41 minutes ago
Live updates - Trump threatens to use the Insurrection Act in Minneapolis. Follow live updates. President Trump has repeatedly threatened to invoke the rarely used federal law to deploy the US military for domestic law enforcement, over the objections of state governors.1 hour ago
US seizes sixth sanctioned tanker it says has ties to Venezuela in Trump's effort to control its oil -- Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem wrote on social media that the US Coast Guard had boarded the Motor Tanker Veronica early Thursday.41 minutes ago
Final day to select ACA health plans arrives in most states, with no subsidy deal yet -- The date is a crucial one for millions of small business owners, gig workers, farmers, ranchers and others who don't get their health insurance from a job and therefore rely on marketplace plans.57 minutes ago
'Segregated schools' comment sparks uproar; N.H. lawmaker says leaked message referred to politics not race3 hours ago
Dropkick Murphys mock ICE with 'new' song 'Citizen I.C.E.'4 hours ago
A Maine Democrat gave RFK Jr.-aligned groups a win. Is it an opening for a political realignment?5 hours ago
FBI search of Washington Post reporter's home represents an 'extraordinary escalation,' First Amendment experts say14 hours ago
YVONNE ABRAHAM - 'When I came here, it was beautiful': The cost of Trump attacks on the Somali community - Somali immigrants put their faith in what this country stood for. The president is destroying it.3 hours ago
Mass. House Speaker Ron Mariano cleared by doctor to work after falling at home -- Mariano, 79, was cleared by a doctor to return to work after he suffered injuries at his Quincy home in January.16 hours ago
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HHS reverses decision to cut $2 billion for mental health and addiction services5 hours ago
Democrats propose state laws to limit ICE after Minneapolis shooting of Renee Good5 hours ago
Federal officer shoots person in leg after being attacked during Minneapolis arrest, officials say8 hours ago
Federal officer shoots person after being attacked during Minneapolis arrest, according to reports. Here's how Wednesday unfolded.11 hours ago