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Boston Globe - Politics
Calling Massachusetts a national outlier, state Senate passes 'shield' law protecting journalists - As of last year, Massachusetts was one of only nine states in the country without a reporters shield law, according to the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press.
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Live updates - Trump says he may delay Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination. See how the day unfolded. Republican Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, who leave office next year, have demanded written assurances from Blanche about the settlement in Trump's lawsuit against the IRS.1 hour ago
Justice Department seeks to deport mother of convicted Islamic State group supporter -- An obscure court set up 30 years ago to expel immigrants accused of terrorism from the country heard its first case Thursday, as the Justice Department asked a federal judge to deport an Afghan woman who prosecutors say supports the Islamic State group.3 hours ago
US and Iran trade missile barrages as hopes dim for a quick resolution to the five-month conflict -- The war — which in its early days President Donald said would last four to five weeks — has roiled the global economy.3 hours ago
Trump floats pulling Blanche's nomination for attorney general to avoid conceding to GOP demands -- President Trump on Thursday suggested that he was holding firm against pressure from Republican Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis.4 hours ago
President Trump's job approval rating continues to slip in New Hampshire6 hours ago
The Markey-Moulton Senate primary is a month away, and nothing appears capable of breaking the logjam13 hours ago
'Would never approve of my music being used in support of you.' Noah Kahan slams Trump for using his song in a post.14 hours ago
N.H. Republicans mourn death of regional FEMA administrator1 day ago
State & local politics1 month ago
Boston to host second National Urban Rat Summit - "Boston is a home for everyone—except rats," Mayor Michelle Wu said in a statement announcing the Sept. 23-34 meeting.2 hours ago
RI COURTS -- Providence pays $300,000 settlement in police use-of-force case from 2020 protests -- A Barrington man who says he was hit in the head with a baton and kneed in the ribs is receiving a payout.3 hours ago
Trump-branded commemorative passports will become available across the US3 hours ago
Appeals court rejects the Trump administration's expansion of mandatory detention for immigrants4 hours ago
The Trump administration is ending a Medicare drug subsidy program. Here's how it could affect costs.6 hours ago
Senate panel delays vote on Blanche attorney general nomination as key Republicans withhold support6 hours ago
How views on Trump's handling of Iran have shifted, according to a new poll6 hours ago
Trump touted his tariffs in Michigan despite rising costs. Even some of his supporters are worried.7 hours ago