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Boston Globe - Politics
Yale Law School fights to stop Trump deal -- The dean and a group of law school faculty members have quietly lobbied top Yale leaders, arguing that the Trump administration cannot be trusted and that settling would threaten the rule of law and the university's reputation.
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Trump administration guts efforts to prevent gun violence, suppressing reports7 minutes ago
Judge rejects Justice Department attempt to get names of 2020 election workers in Fulton County -- The Justice Department in April obtained a grand jury subpoena seeking the names and personal contact information of county employees and volunteer poll workers.1 hour ago
Democratic-led states face backlash over National Guard deployments in Washington -- Organizations claim that troops sent to help secure celebrations for July 4th are being used for the Trump administration's open-ended Guard deployment in D.C.38 minutes ago
Democrats begin to clash over who replaces Platner even before he exits -- Progressives and moderates are gearing up for a fight over an as-yet-undecided process in Maine to name a Senate nominee to replace Graham Platner after a rape accusation. He still wants a say, too.53 minutes ago
'I knew in that moment I wasn't safe': 5 takeaways from CNN interview with woman accusing Platner of sexual assault53 minutes ago
Here are the key Democrats who have called on Graham Platner to withdraw from Maine Senate race3 hours ago
Prominent Democrats, including Warren, call on Graham Platner to drop out of Maine Senate race5 hours ago
Trump administration denies disaster declaration for record R.I. blizzard1 day ago
State & local politics1 month ago
Wu taps affordable housing developer to BPDA board -- Mayor Wu names a new member to the powerful BPDA board.1 hour ago
YVONNE ABRAHAM -- This Massachusetts sheriff says his contract with ICE overrides state law -- The Plymouth County jail houses more than 500 immigration detainees. Why can't we find out what kind of medical care they're getting?1 hour ago
Mass. House seeks to regulate e-bikes in $425 million economic development bill - The e-bike language is similar to a bill Governor Maura Healey proposed in May to create a tiered system for where and how users of e-bikes, mopeds, and scooters can operate.20 hours ago
NATO unveils billions in arms deals to prove its firepower as Trump again demands Greenland53 minutes ago
Rahm Emanuel will assail Netanyahu in Tel Aviv speech as American politics shift against Israel53 minutes ago
About 3 in 10 US adults believe Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians, poll finds1 hour ago
Democrats begin reversing their Platner endorsements. See how the day unfolded.2 hours ago
Former officer describes finding a 'sniper pad' on nearby rooftop after Charlie Kirk assassination4 hours ago