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Tuesday, January 27, 2026 1:33 PM ET

Boston Globe - Politics

Live updates - Trump backs Noem, says she's not stepping down amid growing calls for her impeachment. Follow live updates. President Trump praised Homeland Security Secretary Kristi for having done a "very good job," despite growing bipartisan criticism after federal agents fatally shot two people in Minneapolis.

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US sending ICE unit to Winter Olympics for security, prompting concern and confusion in Italy -- Milan Mayor Giuseppe Sala said that ICE would not be welcome in his city, which is hosting the Feb. 6 opening ceremony.

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Trump's immigration crackdown led to drop in US growth rate last year as population hit 342 million -- The 0.5 percent growth rate for 2025 was a sharp drop from 2024's almost 1 percent growth rate, which was the highest in two decades and was fueled by immigration.

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Philip Glass cancels Kennedy Center symphony premiere in protest of Trump's leadership -- Over the past year, artists withdrawing from planned performances have ranged from Renée Fleming to Bela Fleck.

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'It's sickening to watch': Kimmel, Stewart, and more late-night hosts react to shooting of Alex Pretti

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Senate race was already getting intense in Maine. Then ICE came.

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Immigration was Trump's strength. Now he's lost the plot.

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Maine ICE operation leads to more than 200 arrests in five days, and some are 'worst of worst,' DHS says

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Another Democrat is considering entering the N.H. gubernatorial race - Julia Williams, the daughter of former Democratic governor John Lynch, said she's still "early" in the process but "it's something I'm eager to do."

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N.H. residents outraged over proposal to require a $50 annual bike fee -- Representative Thomas Walsh said he doubts the bill will move forward this year given the response from the community.

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Healey touted new plans for her 'affordability agenda.' How far will they actually go? -- Several of Governor Maura Healey's "affordability" plans drew applause inside the Massachusetts House chamber on Thursday. Some drew yawns from experts.

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'Kristi Noem has got to go.' Healey calls for homeland security secretary's resignation after fatal shootings in Minn. -- "Watch any of the versions of the video. I know what I see," Healey said. "I know I see somebody standing with a cell phone."

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Trump's use of AI images pushes new boundaries, further eroding public trust, experts say

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Top US trading partners pledged to invest $5 trillion in America. These researchers have doubts.

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ICE chief must appear in court to explain why detainees have been denied due process

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Bovino to leave Minneapolis as Trump reshuffles the leadership of his immigration crackdown

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Trump to visit Iowa in an effort to focus on affordability amid fallout from Minneapolis shooting

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