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Boston Globe - Politics
Democrats vow to oppose funding for homeland security. That increases chance of a shutdown. -- The shooting death of a man by federal agents in Minneapolis on Saturday is prompting Democrats to take a more forceful stand against government tactics.
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Some Republicans call for investigation after fatal shooting in Minneapolis -- A handful of Republicans called for a deeper investigation into federal immigration tactics that are being used in Minnesota.2 hours ago
The man killed by a US Border Patrol officer in Minneapolis was an ICU nurse, family says -- Alex Pretti's family first learned of the shooting when they were called by an AP reporter. As of Saturday evening, they had still not heard from anyone at a federal law enforcement agency.18 hours ago
Trump stirs talk of 'new world order' as leaders signal shifting global alliances -- President Trump's past week crystallized his determination to erase the rules-based order that has governed US foreign policy, and most of the Western world, since WWII.19 hours ago
'This one has crossed the line': Rare bipartisan fury emerges in Congress over Trump's quest for Greenland1 day ago
The liberal Western Mass. city where the left is eating its young — and old2 days ago
Maine ICE raids follow a familiar pattern: Operations in places led by Democrats who've tangled with Trump2 days ago
'We don't believe in secret arrests or secret police': Here's how Maine lawmakers are responding to new ICE operation2 days ago
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.22 hours ago
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.22 hours ago
Governor Maura Healey proposes modest increase to unrestricted aid for Mass. cities and towns -- The governor proposed roughly $33 million in new unrestricted local aid for cities and towns in Massachusetts, far below the $351 million the Massachusetts Municipal Association recommended.2 days ago
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Trump's trio of successors to Habba challenged in N.J. court18 hours ago
FBI agent who tried to investigate ICE officer in shooting reportedly resigns20 hours ago
Police arrest demonstrators at airport amid anti-immigration enforcement protests in Minnesota. Here's how Friday unfolded.22 hours ago
Thousands rally against immigration enforcement in subzero Minnesota temperatures1 day ago
Collins, Mills take different tacks on ICE's sweeping enforcement action in Maine1 day ago
Justice Department says Jack Smith report on Trump investigation 'belongs in dustbin of history'1 day ago