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Boston Globe - Politics

A fatal ICE shooting occurred in Texas months before Renee Good's killing -- The 23-year-old victim was shot and killed in March 2025, according to internal ICE documents reviewed by The New York Times.

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Supreme Court strikes down Trump's sweeping tariffs, sparking fierce pushback and vow of new levies -- President Trump said he was "absolutely ashamed" of some justices who ruled 6-3 against him, calling them "disloyal to our Constitution."

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Trump says he's 'ashamed' of justices who struck down tariffs, will impose new global tariff. Here's how it unfolded. -- He made the announcement after lashing out at the Supreme Court for striking down much of his sweeping tariff infrastructure as an illegal use of emergency power.

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In striking down most of Trump's tariffs, the Supreme Court resolved one question but created others

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A White House dinner dispute shows the hurdles for Democratic governors in dealing with Trump

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Trump hosts his first Board of Peace meeting with 'the greatest world leaders' in Washington

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News footage appears to show Trump dozing during Board of Peace meeting

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The overhaul of White Stadium is set to cost $325 million. How does the price compare to other soccer venues? -- In Boston, costs have jumped more than 60 percent from an initial projection of $200 million.

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Boston to keep three MBTA bus routes free to ride through June, but long-term plan is unclear -- The pilot program on the 23, 28, and 29 bus routes was previously set to end by March 1.

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Fewer than half of Providence apartments would be rent-controlled under current proposal, city estimates -- A fierce debate is underway about rent control. But most apartments wouldn't even be included, according to the new estimates.

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Healey's housing secretary to leave job, marking eighth Cabinet departure in three years -- Massachusetts Housing Secretary Edward M. Augustus Jr. is leaving his cabinet position for a job in the private sector as a bank CEO.

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Trump's made tariffs central to his presidency. Chaos may come next.

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Trump considers limited strikes on Iran even as diplomat says proposed deal is near. See how Friday unfolded.

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What to know about the Supreme Court ruling on tariffs

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Watch live: Trump holds news conference on Supreme Court tariffs ruling

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Read the full Supreme Court opinion striking down Trump's tariffs

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Trump says he doesn't know if aliens are real but directs government to release files on UFOs, more

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Trump has stocked his administration with people who have backed his false 2020 election claims

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