Friday, June 05, 2026 10:59 AM ET
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Employers added 172,000 jobs last month as US job market shows resilience despite Iran war -- The Labor Department reported that job growth was down slightly last month from a revised 179,000 in April. The unemployment rate stayed at a low 4.3 percent.2 hours ago
Senate passes $70b immigration bill after rejecting efforts to permanently ban Trump's settlement fund -- Senators voted 52-47 for the $70 billion legislation to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol for the next three years, through the end of President Trump's term.3 hours ago
Quotes about slavery, immigrants, and war memorials slated for removal from Bunker Hill historic site12 hours ago
A Massachusetts Democrat negotiated an AI bill with a Republican. It ignited a political firestorm.14 hours ago
Democratic senators, including Warren, pressed Platner on whether new allegations could emerge, according to report19 hours ago
Interest in government careers dipped after 2025 federal workforce purge, Harvard research finds1 day ago
State & local politics2 days ago
Trump administration files appeal in Rhode Island voter data privacy case - The Justice Department will ask the 1st Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston to review a ruling by a federal judge in Rhode Island denying DOJ efforts to compel the records.42 minutes ago
Providence City Council unanimously approves law to give civilian oversight authority more power to investigate police misconduct -- The Providence External Review Authority will now have direct access to the police department's records systems. Mayor Brett Smiley is expected to sign the amended ordinance within the next 10 days.14 hours ago
RI POLITICS - R.I. House unanimously passes bill to make crash data public record - The Senate has not scheduled a vote on the legislation, which is backed by the Providence Streets Coalition but faces opposition from the Cranston Police Department.14 hours ago
Cheers! Mass. House passes proposal to extend bar hours to 3 a.m. during World Cup, putting bill on fast track. -- The Massachusetts House on Thursday passed a bill would allow communities across the state to temporarily extend last call for alcohol to as late as 3 a.m.19 hours ago
Graham Platner to hold Maine rally with Representative Ro Khanna as scandals shake up campaign42 minutes ago
Platner denies hurting ex-girlfriend and says he will not quit Senate race7 hours ago
Trump says Pulte won't be his nominee for director of national intelligence10 hours ago
US sanctions Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel in latest move pressuring island's leadership10 hours ago
With Trump in a holding pattern on Iran war, allies and critics worry he risks getting boxed in19 hours ago
Trump announces $700 million in new support for struggling coal industry12 hours ago