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Monday, January 12, 2026 11:00 PM ET

Boston Globe - Politics

Live updates - Minnesota and the Twin Cities sue the federal government to stop the immigration crackdown. See a recap. The lawsuit alleges that Operation Metro Surge violates federal law because it's arbitrary and capricious, since it says other states aren't seeing commensurate crackdowns.

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Trump holds off on military action against Iran as he 'explores' Tehran messages -- The Iranian government may be seeking conciliation in the face of possible US military action, and the Trump administration is assessing Iran's messages and its options, officials said.

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EPA to stop considering lives saved when setting rules on air pollution -- For decades, the Environmental Protection Agency has calculated the health benefits of reducing air pollution, using the cost estimates of avoided asthma attacks and premature deaths to justify clean-air rules.

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As Justice Department probe of Fed's Powell roils Washington, economists warn investigation could backfire

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Warren publicly criticized Trump, accusing him of failing to lower costs. Then he called her.

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Senators accuse Trump of trying to end independence of Federal Reserve

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Trump's tariffs, Fed firing, trans athletes: Here are the top cases before the Supreme Court

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Healey taps Mass General Brigham doctor Eric Goralnick to be new veterans secretary -- Governor Maura Healey turned again to an emergency medicine physician to lead the office responsible for managing the state's veterans' homes.

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State Representative Christine Barber, Somerville Democrat, to seek state Senate seat -- After six terms in the House, state Representative Christine Barber is angling for a seat in the state Senate.

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POLITICS - Gina Raimondo is still interested in running for president in 2028: 'It's a job that I would know how to do' The former US Commerce secretary and R.I. governor has kept a low profile compared to other ambitious Democrats.

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A new prerequisite for Mass. Republican candidates: Big bank accounts -- As the state GOP continues to struggle financially and at the ballot box, self-funding has practically become a prerequisite for Republicans running for the state's highest offices.

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FBI says it has found no video of Border Patrol agent shooting 2 people in Oregon

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'He's a maximalist': Inside Trump's gilded Oval Office

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Revolution Wind project can resume, judge rules

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Senator Kelly sues the Pentagon over attempts to punish him for his warnings about illegal orders

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PBS weekend newscasts shut down due to funding cuts, replaced by single-topic programs

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Judge is asked for emergency hearing after Congress members blocked from ICE facility in Minneapolis

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Trump's list of targeted opponents grows longer with action against Powell and the Federal Reserve

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