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ICE acting director and South Boston native Todd Lyons will resign, DHS says -- Lyons has been a key executor of President Trump's mass deportations agenda.9 hours ago
House extends surveillance powers until April 30 after late-night revolt sinks GOP plan -- US officials say the authority is critical to disrupting terrorist plots, cyber intrusions and foreign espionage.5 hours ago
Senate fund-raising hauls are getting especially bonkers. Here is why.2 hours ago
RFK Jr. sat for his first congressional hearings this year. Here are some takeaways.16 hours ago
'A lifeline': House approves protected status for Haitians, with Pressley leading the charge17 hours ago
Police say former Virginia lieutenant governor, wife dead in murder-suicide21 hours ago
'Pass the torch.' Dark-money group, led by a Moulton donor, targets Markey's 50-year tenure in Washington. MA Progress Action, a self-described 501(c)(4) organization, on Wednesday unveiled an ad invoking a fictional ailment: "Chronic Reelection Disorder."48 minutes ago
YVONNE ABRAHAM -- Mass. is the only state in New England with an age of consent loophole. The time to close it is now. -- Every state in New England has closed it. Why won't we?48 minutes ago
'A job that's equal for everyone.' Wu appoints Rodney Marshall as Boston's first Black fire commissioner - Rodney Marshall is a 35-year veteran of the Boston Fire Department, and will be its 45th commissioner.13 hours ago
RI POLITICS -- Mayor Smiley unveils proposed FY2027 Providence budget with lowest spending growth in at least five years -- The $635.7 million proposal boasts no property tax increase, but a lack of a budget crunch like the one felt by municipal officials last year does not mean the city finds itself in a cheerier financial context overall.48 minutes ago
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Celebrations break out in Beirut as 10-day cease-fire agreed on by Israel and Lebanon goes into effect. See how the day unfolded.1 hour ago
Progressive Analilia Mejia takes New Jersey US House special election, giving Democrats another win4 hours ago
A 10-day ceasefire agreed on by Israel and Lebanon goes into effect6 hours ago
County prosecutor charges ICE agent with assault for pointing gun at people on Minneapolis highway6 hours ago
Trump nominates Erica Schwartz, former deputy surgeon general, to serve as CDC director7 hours ago
Senator Warren calls for greater transparency into Federal Reserve nominee's financial holdings8 hours ago
Trump rails against court decision that once again stalls his White House ballroom project10 hours ago