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Tuesday, January 27, 2026 6:59 PM ET

Boston Globe - Politics

Live updates - Two federal officers fired shots during encounter that killed Alex Pretti, DHS tells Congress. Follow live updates. According to reports, a notice sent to Congress on Tuesday said that one Border Patrol officer and a CBP officer fired their weapons during the violent encounter.

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Authorities release man whose case led judge to order ICE leader to appear in court, lawyer says -- A judge expressed frustration earlier this week with the Trump administration's handling of the man's immigration case, and ordered the acting director of ICE to appear in court Friday.

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Trump visits Iowa trying to focus on affordability during fallout over nurse's Minneapolis shooting -- The president's visit comes a week ahead of the midterm elections to focus on affordability issues facing everyday Americans — an effort that keeps getting diverted by crisis.

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Senator Susan Collins asks Noem to pause ICE operations in Maine, Minnesota

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'When does this end?' Sister of Alex Pretti condemns 'disgusting lies' after his fatal shooting by federal agents.

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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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Massachusetts saw jump in people moving to other states in 2025 -- The US Census Bureau released new estimates Tuesday that showed net domestic outmigration climbed significantly, with the state losing 33,340 more people to other states than it gained in the 12 months that ended July 1, 2025.

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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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GLOBE NH | MORNING REPORT - New Hampshire lawmakers weighing pros and cons of reviving death penalty, including its costs - Most witnesses, including several who recounted the anguish they felt when immediate family members were murdered, testified in opposition to the pending proposals.

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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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US sending ICE unit to Winter Olympics for security, prompting concern and confusion in Italy

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Trump's immigration crackdown led to drop in US growth rate last year as population hit 342 million

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Philip Glass cancels Kennedy Center symphony premiere in protest of Trump's leadership

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Trump administration's trust and credibility tested in wake of Pretti's death in Minneapolis

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What to know about Gregory Bovino, the commander of Trump's immigration crackdown

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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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