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Boston Globe - Politics

Seven takeaways from the inauguration of NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani -- Mamdani reaffirmed that he would govern New York City as a democratic socialist and assured even those who had not voted for him: "I am your mayor."

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Zohran Mamdani promises to govern 'expansively and audaciously' in inaugural speech as NYC mayor -- Mamdani, a Democrat, was sworn in as the first Muslim leader of America's biggest city, placing his hand on a Quran as he took his oath.

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Trump, in interview, defends his energy and health, offers new details on screening he underwent -- President Trump said he had a CT scan during an examination in October, and he said his health is good overall.

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Health subsidies expire, launching millions of Americans into steep insurance hikes -- Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.

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CNN's Jake Tapper rebukes Trump for disparaging Kennedys hours after JFK granddaughter's death

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Washington may be over Musk's cuts, but 'DOGE fever' still persists in these states

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Tatiana Schlossberg, journalist and granddaughter of John F. Kennedy, dies at 35

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Five ways Trump's policies impacted Massachusetts in 2025

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Newton, Framingham, and Somerville inaugurating mayors New Year's week -- Newton and Framingham held mayoral inaugurations on New Year's Day, and Somerville's new mayor Jake Wilson will be sworn in on Saturday evening.

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From cannabis cafes to data privacy, here are seven laws going into effect in Massachusetts in the new year -- 2026 will see new laws governing cannabis cafes, the operation of boats, and much more.

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Will N.H. Democrats field a challenger strong enough to take on Governor Kelly Ayotte? -- The only Democratic candidate in the race so far, Jonathan Kiper, is an outsider with a shuttered small business and campaign finances in the red. Even he thinks his odds aren't good.

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Lawmakers push for tighter disclosure rules on ballot question funding -- The votes signal interest among lawmakers in updating laws that critics say have not kept pace with the scale and sophistication of modern ballot campaigns.

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US military strikes three more alleged drug boats, killing 3 and possibly leaving survivors

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Trump says he's dropping push for National Guard in Chicago, LA, and Portland, Oregon, for now

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Capitol riot 'does not happen' without Trump, Jack Smith told Congress

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Department of Justice is reviewing more than 5.2 million documents related to Jeffrey Epstein

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Justice Department now said to be reviewing 5.2 million pages of Epstein files

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Zohran Mamdani is set to be sworn in as mayor as NYC rings in the New Year

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These bipartisan bills were noncontroversial — until Trump vetoed them

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