Thursday, March 19, 2026 11:42 AM ET
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Markwayne Mullin's DHS nomination advances to full Senate despite opposition from Republican Rand Paul -- The 8-7 vote came after a contentious hearing and sent the Cabinet nomination to the full Senate, which could act to confirm the Oklahoma Republican next week.7 minutes ago
RFK Jr. makes food sound like a miracle drug. Researchers say he often overstates the science. -- Public health advocates say Kennedy's exaggerations are part of a pattern in which he cherry-picks and misrepresents scientific research.44 minutes ago
Iran intensifies attacks on Gulf energy sites after Israel struck its key gas field -- The wave of Iranian attacks came after Israel hit South Pars, the world's largest gas field located offshore in the Persian Gulf and owned jointly by Iran and Qatar.2 hours ago
Jerome Powell, people of the Twin Cities of Minnesota to receive JFK Profile in Courage awards3 hours ago
Senator Elizabeth Warren's endorsement of Graham Platner is one of the most significant of her career. Here's why.2 hours ago
Senators grill Trump's DHS pick Markwayne Mullin in contentious confirmation hearing. Here are six takeaways.18 hours ago
More than 30 TSA workers in New England have left the job amid partial shutdown, union says20 hours ago
Top fund-raising executive for struggling Boston World Cup committee resigns abruptly - Jon Persch's departure is the latest troubling sign of financial troubles in Boston's organizing committee.18 minutes ago
YVONNE ABRAHAM - Trump has become a great pitchman for green energy, in spite of himself - Gas prices are soaring. Maybe EVs aren't so bad after all?18 minutes ago
Vanna Howard of Lowell makes history as nation's first Cambodian American state senator -- Howard, a former state representative, was sworn in Wednesday, succeeding Edward J. Kennedy who died in October.11 hours ago
Frustrated by Massachusetts Legislature, critics want to change how it operates — by thinning lawmakers' wallets -- Activists, some former lawmakers themselves, are behind a bid to ask voters to change how legislators earn extra money for holding leadership positions.16 hours ago
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Mullin presents a different vision for FEMA, sparking cautious hope3 hours ago
Watch live: Pentagon holding press briefing on Iran war1 hour ago
Tulsi Gabbard says Iran's government still intact but refuses to discuss talks with Trump about war1 hour ago
Rare statement from Iran's supreme leader signals retaliation over killing of top security official. See how the day unfolded.4 hours ago
FBI investigating whether departed counterterrorism official leaked classified info, AP source says6 hours ago
Strikes hit world's largest natural gas field in Iran, and Tehran retaliates with more attacks7 hours ago