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Boston Globe - Politics
Trump administration rolls back dozens of gun regulations -- The moves would end a crackdown on illegal sales, restore gun rights to some people with mental illness, and loosen oversight of private weapons transactions.
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Kids can get $1,000 from Trump administration for retirement accounts1 minute ago
In backing President Trump's policies, Justice Alito finds his moment -- Samuel Alito Jr. has reemerged as a forceful and influential voice during President Trump's second term, to the delight of conservatives and the anger and frustration of liberals.23 hours ago
Trump pardons former Abramoff partner, 9 people convicted of violating vehicle emissions controls -- The acts of clemency come as Trump has issued a slew of pardons in his second term, particularly for allies, public figures, and those seen as politically aligned.1 day ago
'Total opposite of unity': Trump's 250th approach diverges from Ford's in the bicentennial2 days ago
One Greenfield resident went viral repping Massachusetts at Trump's fair. Now, a GOP effort to help her is underway.1 day ago
Will Democrats flip the Senate? Their path is looking clearer.4 days ago
State & local politics1 month ago
Their children are too sick to go to school. These parents are fighting for them to get a better education at home. -- Multiple families told the Globe they have had to fight to get the five hours a week of instruction required by the Rhode Island Department of Education for homebound special education students.1 day ago
Healey leans into state's history in the first TV ad of her reelection campaign -- The ad, which Governor Maura Healey's campaign described as a five-figure buy, is the latest sign the governor's race is entering a new phase.2 days ago
RI POLITICS - R.I. provided the 'first spark' for the American Revolution - As America's 250th birthday approaches, Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore details the big contributions that the smallest state made during the Revolutionary War.2 days ago
Their signatures helped get Republican candidates on the ballot. They say they never actually signed. -- A dozen people told the Globe that they did not sign nomination papers to help get two statewide Republican candidates on the ballot despite their names and signatures being listed.2 days ago
Extreme heat bears down as America 250 celebrations ramp up. Trump speaks at Mount Rushmore.15 minutes ago
Trump administration's interpretation of slavery under George Washington can be reinstalled5 hours ago
Trump's National Guard deployment in Washington expands Ahead of holiday23 hours ago
NATO commander says Europe has backfilled most gaps from US cutbacks on military equipment1 day ago
MAGA base stays quiet after Trump reports billions in personal gains1 day ago
Erdogan's warm ties with Trump offer Turkey an edge ahead of NATO summit1 day ago
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