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Boston Globe - Politics

don aucoin notebook - Late-night television, once a stronghold of Trump commentary, keeps losing voices - Stephen Colbert is only the latest late night talk show host known for Trump commentary to lose his show.

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Trump and top Iranian security official exchange threats over protests now roiling Iran -- Trump initially wrote on his Truth Social platform, warning Iran that if it "violently kills peaceful protesters," the United States "will come to their rescue."

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Live updates - Follow live updates on the Trump administration - We're following the latest updates and analysis on the Donald Trump administration. Follow along live.

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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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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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Mass. is seizing a dozen-plus homes for a new $2b Cape bridge. Those spared question if they're even better off. Massachusetts' $2.1 billion plan to replace the Sagamore Bridge is carving a literal path through a Bourne neighborhood.

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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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Health subsidies expire, launching millions of Americans into steep insurance hikes

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Trump delays increased tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities for a year

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Chief Justice John Roberts says Constitution remains 'firm and unshaken'

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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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