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Somerville schools won't let ICE in without a warrant, superintendent tells families Boston.com17:45
Chris Hayes on Why Donald Trump and Elon Musk Thrive in the Attention Age Vanity Fair17:03
Local perspective on Trump’s executive orders New England Public Media16:57
ICE makes arrests in Northeast cities ABC7 / KABC-TV16:45
Landlords who live in Massachusetts plead guilty to wrongfully voting in New Hampshire Boston Globe16:41
In the last 6 hours
Healey warns electricity costs in Mass. will increase by $200 million under Trump tariffs WBUR-FM14:08
Earlier today
'F--k Trump, Biden forever': ICE arrests Haitian gang member in Boston; JD Vance reacts The Times of India10:55
Trump order warning private employers to ‘end illegal Dei discrimination’ has local companies… Boston Globe10:53
Did you follow the local news this week? Take our Greater Boston news quiz. Boston.com10:11
Howie Carr: ICE has a target-rich environment in Boston area Boston Herald09:34
Newark mayor says ICE 'raided' a business, arrests in other cities ABC News02:45
Dem Lawmakers Seek Probe Into Trump's Meme Coin Launch NewsMax02:43
Security breach at US Capitol: Massachusetts man arrested outside library of Congress with gun The Times of India02:14
Massachusetts residents react to Trump’s first days in office Western Mass News00:00
Yesterday
Trump officials take notice of illegal immigrant crackdown in Boston: ‘Glad we’re deporting him’ Boston Herald23:45 23-Jan-25
House budget chief wants Gov. Healey to cough up more information on shelter system Boston Herald23:35 23-Jan-25
As Trump ramps up raids, CT Republicans call for more cooperation with immigration agents News 12 Connecticut22:57 23-Jan-25
Indicted Boston city councilor no longer due in court next week, appearance delayed until March Boston Herald22:44 23-Jan-25
Lights. Camera. Ticket? Healey wants to allow Mass. cities, towns to deploy speed cameras Boston Globe22:34 23-Jan-25
Gov. Healey eyes tax increases for Massachusetts in her fiscal year 2026 budget proposal Boston Herald21:43 23-Jan-25
Healey warns Trump tariffs will spark price increases Daily Hampshire Gazette21:16 23-Jan-25
Fox News 'embedded' with ICE for Boston area immigrant raids Boston.com19:13 23-Jan-25
'Biden Forever': Illegal Immigrant Yells Out For Joe, Obama As ICE Officers Shove Him Into… The Daily Caller18:45 23-Jan-25
AG Campbell co-sponsors bill to ban cell phone use in Mass. public schools Boston Globe18:36 23-Jan-25
Potential jobs lost as planned factory abandoned due to Trump's 'hostility' to windmills The Raw Story18:15 23-Jan-25
Mass. business leaders eye Trump policies with mix of wariness and hope Boston Globe17:49 23-Jan-25
Security breach at US Capitol: ABC News exclusive ABC News17:25 23-Jan-25
ICE Knowin' Ya! Deportations Underway, Gang Member With 17 Criminal Convictions Shouts 'Biden Forever!' As He's Hauled… Sean Hannity16:50 23-Jan-25
‘Terrible for the Mass. economy.’ Healey says Trump tariffs could spike electricity costs here… Boston Globe16:04 23-Jan-25
Ahead of the Trump administration, state pursues action to protect reproductive healthcare The Bay State Banner15:41 23-Jan-25
Mayor’s Youth Summit hopes to engage Boston’s future leaders The Bay State Banner15:20 23-Jan-25
Tariffs on Canada could lead to $200M increase in electricity costs in Mass., Healey says Boston Herald15:09 23-Jan-25
Ayanna Pressley channels MLK Jr.’s legacy to call for resistance to Trump The Bay State Banner14:40 23-Jan-25
First images of ICE mass deportation efforts show arrests of ms-13 gang members, murder suspects Fox News14:24 23-Jan-25
Trump push to arrest illegal immigrants hits Boston Boston Herald10:15 23-Jan-25
Trump Pick For Boston US Atty Won't Be 'Afraid To Speak Up' Law36002:29 23-Jan-25
During a nine-hour City Council hearing, Boston residents voice opposition to White Stadium plan Boston Globe01:42 23-Jan-25
Taxpayer tab for controversial White Stadium rehab grows again to $100M Boston Herald01:33 23-Jan-25
‘A dark specter’: In Massachusetts, Trump administration threats against ‘sanctuary cities’… Boston Globe01:33 23-Jan-25
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu looks to invest $64.2 million to build 600+ affordable housing units Boston Herald01:06 23-Jan-25
Massachusetts Congressman Stephen Lynch tapped to Musk-led Doge subcommittee Boston Herald00:46 23-Jan-25
In the last 7 days
Massachusetts AG Campbell supports bishop who asked Trump to ‘have mercy’ on LGBTQ people, migrants Boston Herald23:21 22-Jan-25
Governor Healey Nominates Sarah Turano-Flores as Associate Justice of The Land Court Massachusetts State Government (Press Release)21:55 22-Jan-25
Governor Healey and Lieutenant Governor Driscoll File $59.6 Billion Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Massachusetts State Government (Press Release)21:34 22-Jan-25
MTA keeps pushing for legalized teacher strikes as it lays out legislative priorities Boston.com20:35 22-Jan-25
Who is Leah Foley? What to expect from Trump’s pick for new Mass. US Attorney MassLive.com18:57 22-Jan-25
Maura Healey files $62 billion Massachusetts budget as post-pandemic revenue slowdown limits spending Boston Herald18:57 22-Jan-25
Trump administration swiftly fills U.S. attorney for Mass. position WBUR-FM18:47 22-Jan-25
Immigrant advocates in western Mass. assess Trump's order to end legal pathway to enter US New England Public Media18:38 22-Jan-25
Trump's pause on offshore wind leasing may have limited impact in New England WBUR-FM16:09 22-Jan-25
Patriots owner Robert Kraft's son 'plans to run for mayor of Boston' MailOnline15:43 22-Jan-25
Watch: Josh Kraft crafts a run for Boston’s mayor Boston.com14:30 22-Jan-25
In Boston, activist Angela Davis says to 'hold onto infinite hope' as Trump takes office WBUR-FM13:53 22-Jan-25
Massachusetts groups, AG quickly challenge Trump's citizenship order New England Public Media13:32 22-Jan-25
What the Trump administration means for electric vehicles in Mass. WBUR-FM13:09 22-Jan-25
As Election Day neared, Healey spent 1 of every 3 days outside Massachusetts Boston Globe10:57 22-Jan-25
Massachusetts’ Congressional Delegation Denounces Trump’s First Day in Office The Harvard Crimson08:36 22-Jan-25
‘Don’t agonize, mobilize.’ Markey, Warren meet virtually with community leaders to discuss… Boston Globe05:11 22-Jan-25
Trump sparks fear of mass deportations among Bay State immigrants MassLive.com01:30 22-Jan-25
22 Democratic-led states sue over Trump's birthright citizenship order AsiaOne00:57 22-Jan-25
Trump administration appoints new interim U.S. attorney for Mass. Boston.com00:43 22-Jan-25
18 Democratic states sue to stop Trump's birthright citizenship order The Times of India23:40 21-Jan-25
The feds gave Mass. $63 million for EV charging. It went unspent, and now Trump is taking it… Boston Globe22:20 21-Jan-25
Massachusetts lawmakers weigh link between federal immigration officers and local authorities Boston Herald22:16 21-Jan-25
Mass. will have to pay back $2.1 billion misspent by Baker administration Boston.com21:40 21-Jan-25
22 states sue Trump on second day in office Radio New Zealand21:24 21-Jan-25
Josh Kraft reportedly decides to challenge Wu for the mayor’s office Boston.com20:53 21-Jan-25
Josh Kraft plans to run against Michelle Wu for Boston mayor, sources confirm Boston Herald19:22 21-Jan-25
Report: NFL Owner's Son To Challenge Mayor For Her Seat The Daily Caller19:22 21-Jan-25
Mass. AG Campbell sues Trump over executive order ending birthright citizenship MassLive.com19:13 21-Jan-25
MA Sues To Block Trump's Order To End Birthright Citizenship Patch19:12 21-Jan-25
Trump administration appoints new US Attorney for Massachusetts Boston Herald18:54 21-Jan-25
Democratic attorneys general sue as Trump seeks to end birthright citizenship NECN, New England18:46 21-Jan-25
18 Democratic-led states' lawsuit against Trump's birthright citizenship order India Today18:39 21-Jan-25
Democratic-led states, advocates sue over Trump's birthright citizenship order GMA News18:24 21-Jan-25
Massachusetts AG Campbell joins 17 states suing Trump over executive order seeking to end… Boston Globe18:20 21-Jan-25
Boston civil rights groups already suing over Trump's birthright citizenship order Boston.com18:15 21-Jan-25
Trump likely to pick longtime prosecutor in drug unit as next Mass. US attorney MassLive.com18:12 21-Jan-25
Mass. Republican chair on President Trump's first day in office WBUR-FM18:00 21-Jan-25
Trump puts brakes on offshore wind, leaving Mass. projects in question MassLive.com17:52 21-Jan-25
Trump's Jan. 6 order pardons dozens of New Englanders, releases 3 Mass. residents from prison WBUR-FM17:50 21-Jan-25
Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Administration Over Unconstitutional Birthright Citizenship Order California Attorney General (Press Release)17:43 21-Jan-25
BREAKING: Trump Eyes Mass. Federal Prosecutor For US Atty In Boston Law36017:02 21-Jan-25
Healey-Driscoll Administration Files Historic Bill to Modernize Public Higher Education Campuses in Massachusetts Massachusetts State Government (Press Release)16:36 21-Jan-25
Gov. Healey files $2.5B borrowing bill to improve public higher education infrastructure Boston Herald16:32 21-Jan-25
Pregnant women sue Trump over ‘flagrantly illegal’ citizenship order The Independent15:55 21-Jan-25
Trump order puts chill on offshore wind WHDH-TV, Massachusetts15:40 21-Jan-25
Go-ahead given to plans for 83 new homes in village near Boston LincolnshireWorld14:33 21-Jan-25
Josh Kraft plans to jump into Boston mayor’s race, sources say Boston Globe14:22 21-Jan-25
Trump citizenship order targeted in lawsuits filed by Massachusetts civil rights groups Boston Herald13:57 21-Jan-25
'The darkest inaugural address ever': Mass. congressional delegation reacts to Trump's speech New England Public Media13:57 21-Jan-25
‘Pure Socialist Wish Fulfillment’: Biden Attempts To Trump-Proof AOC’s Favorite Jobs Program Tipp Insights11:40 21-Jan-25
Trump’s executive orders expected to slow immigration to Massachusetts, ‘ease the pressure’ on shelter system Boston Herald10:24 21-Jan-25
Massachusetts AG Andrea Campbell looking to boost budget to battle Trump Boston Herald10:14 21-Jan-25
Mass. Latino divisions on Trump: Some see threats, others promise, in his presidency WBUR-FM01:34 21-Jan-25
Hundreds protest 'extreme far-right billionaire agenda' in downtown Boston Boston.com00:47 21-Jan-25
In reliably-blue Massachusetts, leaders and advocates prepare to fight Trump on transgender… Boston Globe00:12 21-Jan-25
Massachusetts man on Biden’s clemency list had teenager make fentanyl deliveries, Boston man is a longtime crack… Boston Herald23:24 20-Jan-25
Photos: Hundreds protest ahead of Trump's second term in downtown Boston WBUR-FM23:22 20-Jan-25
How Mass. elected officials are reacting to President Trump’s inauguration MassLive.com22:00 20-Jan-25
Trump promises a ‘golden age’ for US in inaugural speech. What it means for Mass. | John L.… MassLive.com20:08 20-Jan-25
Mass. lawmakers are split between tradition and defiance over Trump's inauguration New England Public Media19:27 20-Jan-25
The Left’s toxic ‘safetyism’ trap Washington Examiner16:02 20-Jan-25
What Latinos in two Massachusetts communities are saying about Trump's return NPR09:31 20-Jan-25
Massachusetts offshore wind project that Biden visited is no more as Trump retakes office Boston Herald20:46 19-Jan-25
Testing time: Trump’s blue-collar voters want quick proof promises will be kept Mercury News16:55 19-Jan-25
AG Campbell introduces legislation to ban cell phones during school hours Boston.com16:09 19-Jan-25
Healey-Driscoll Administration Urges Preparedness Ahead of Anticipated Winter Storm and Bitter Cold Massachusetts State Government (Press Release)06:34 19-Jan-25
Boston’s plan to plow through with White Stadium demolition draws community blowback Boston Herald22:52 18-Jan-25
Trump administration set to conduct ICE raids in Boston after Chicago, New York Boston Herald22:52 18-Jan-25
ACLU of Massachusetts wins settlement in illegal immigration case ahead of Trump’s inauguration Boston Herald21:11 18-Jan-25
Bipartisan group pushing Legislature to rein in generous leadership pay structure Boston Globe13:39 18-Jan-25
Boston City Council pay hiked to $120,000 as most skip ethics session Boston Herald10:51 18-Jan-25
Lawsuit dismissed over resignation following sex talk in auditor’s office bathroom Boston.com23:50 17-Jan-25
Here's what Trump should prioritize in his first 100 days, readers say Boston.com19:56 17-Jan-25

      
            
      
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