Tuesday, February 24, 2026 9:59 AM ET
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Trump's State of the Union will seek to calm voters' economic concerns ahead of midterm elections -- President Trump will use his State of the Union address to argue that his whirlwind first year back has made America stronger.3 hours ago
James Pindell | Analysis - Why this State of the Union will be among the most irrelevant ever - Everyone already knows the state of the union. They don't need to watch a 90 minute speech to reinforce their view when there is likely nothing new offered.1 hour ago
Here's who New England lawmakers are bringing to the State of the Union -- New England lawmakers have invited guests to the State of the Union who will highlight a range of issues, including immigration, the loss of Affordable Care Act tax subsidies, and the rising cost of living.4 hours ago
N.H. lawmakers introduce bill to require local approval for new ICE facilities20 hours ago
Vermont's Republican governor has been campaigning on 'affordability' for years. Now other politicians are catching up.2 days ago
In striking down most of Trump's tariffs, the Supreme Court resolved one question but created others3 days ago
Jason Lewis, a state senator and key player in education policy, says he will not seek reelection -- Lewis, 57, made the announcement Tuesday morning, saying he will serve out his term before pursuing "new ways to make a meaningful impact."7 minutes ago
After monster blizzard, Boston and the region face daunting task of digging out -- The nor'easter largely shut down southern New England on Monday, dumping more than two feet, or even three feet, of snow in parts of the region.2 hours ago
Former Maine senator George Mitchell facing backlash over alleged links to Jeffrey Epstein -- The Portland-based Mitchell Institute, a nonprofit named for the former lawmaker, said its board had accepted his resignation as honorary chair of the group.5 days ago
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu endorses Ed Markey, a fellow progressive, in US Senate primary -- Mayor Michelle Wu touted her and Markey's partnership while hailing him as a "bold leader" on issues such as climate change, health care, and "economic justice."23 hours ago
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A look at Trump's false and misleading claims ahead of the State of the Union1 hour ago
Hegseth and Anthropic CEO set to meet as debate intensifies over the military's use of AI4 hours ago
Supreme Court ruling against Trump's tariffs is unlikely to mean an end to trade policy chaos4 hours ago
Trump's big speech will be delivered to a changed nation and a Congress he has sidelined6 hours ago
For Northeast blizzard, everything was just right to roll up a monster snowfall9 hours ago
State Department orders nonessential US diplomats to leave Lebanon as tensions with Iran soar9 hours ago
Judge bars release of special counsel report on Trump's mishandling of documents9 hours ago
Supreme Court to weigh oil-industry effort to end a major climate suit9 hours ago