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    Massachusetts US Attorney: Anyone who attempts to interfere with ICE will be investigated Boston Herald22:34ICE Massachusetts US
    ‘Absolutely ridiculous’: Boston ICE denies rumors that agents are ‘targeting nannies’ Boston.com02:00ICE Massachusetts US
    Boston City Council set to vote on move to ranked-choice voting system for local elections Boston Herald22:44Boston Massachusetts US Politics
    Boston City Council passes ranked-choice voting system change for local elections Boston Herald02:12Boston Massachusetts US Politics
    Tufts student Rumeysa Ozturk back in Boston after release from Louisiana detention center PBS Online19:41Louisiana Politics Louisiana Massachusetts
    Turkish graduate student ordered released from federal custody by Vermont judge returns home to Massachusetts VTDigger20:56Louisiana Politics Louisiana Massachusetts
    GOP candidate for Massachusetts governor Mike Kennealy backs gun law repeal Boston Herald23:14Massachusetts US US Politics
    Battenfeld: It’s still Charlie Baker’s GOP in Massachusetts Boston Herald10:45Massachusetts US US Politics
    ‘I am back’: Former Boston City Councilor Frank Baker announces run for at-large seat Boston.com04:21Frank Baker Boston Massachusetts
    Frank Baker is officially running for Boston City Council, after past 12-year stint: ‘I am back!’ Boston Herald23:34Frank Baker Boston Massachusetts
    Markey, Mass. pols call on Trump to reverse course on AmeriCorps cuts MassLive.com11:15Massachusetts Ed Markey Massachusetts Senate
    Boston Mayor Wu says Hub won’t give into ‘fear’ amid threatened federal funding cuts Boston Herald23:36Michelle Wu Boston Massachusetts
    Boston joins cities suing Trump administration over housing, homelessness funds Boston Herald01:19Michelle Wu Boston Massachusetts
    Boston City Hall attorney placed on paid leave after announcing bid to challenge Mayor Wu Boston Herald23:01Michelle Wu Boston Massachusetts
    City Hall attorney running for mayor reportedly placed on leave Boston.com02:32Michelle Wu Boston Massachusetts
    Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration’s new transit and homelessness grant conditions The Columbian, Washington18:04Seattle US Homelessness New York
    Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump's transit and homelessness grant conditions ABC News05:00Seattle US Homelessness New York
    As Trump puts pressure on higher ed, Boston students look to historically Black colleges WBUR-FM23:11Boston Massachusetts Schools Massachusetts

    Latest News

    In the last 8 hours
    Trump says the solution to high New England energy costs is a natural gas pipeline project.… Boston Globe11:14
    Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson was $19K in debt at time of $7K kickback Boston Herald10:19
    Yesterday
    Boston Mayor Wu launches campaign effort to get her preferred city councilor on ballot Boston Herald22:30 17-May-25
    In the last 7 days
    As Trump puts pressure on higher ed, Boston students look to historically Black colleges WBUR-FM23:11 16-May-25
    Boston Police union responds to alleged City Hall love triangle mess: ‘Especially troubling’ Boston Herald22:45 16-May-25
    Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, Josh Kraft clash over cars, city finances in first mayoral forum Boston Herald22:44 16-May-25
    ICE arrests illegal aliens previously released in 'sanctuary' Massachusetts Fox News22:04 16-May-25
    Harvard Researcher Detained By ICE To Be Transferred To Massachusetts HuffPost (US)20:23 16-May-25
    Community college faculty launch billboard campaign over low wages Boston.com19:11 16-May-25
    Boston’s White Stadium soccer plan opponents extend legal fight, appeal court’s ruling Boston Herald19:11 16-May-25
    Trump Administration Halts $14.1 Million in Funding to Increase Internet Access in Massachusetts Massachusetts State Government (Press Release)19:04 16-May-25
    Plan to partially demolish and convert disused warehouse in village near Boston into new… LincolnshireWorld15:09 16-May-25
    Did you follow the local news this week? Take our Greater Boston news quiz. Boston.com11:46 16-May-25
    Law professor: ‘Fix bayonets’ and fight against Trump (metaphorically) The College Fix05:35 16-May-25
    Wu and Kraft face off in first candidate forum of this year’s Boston mayoral race Boston Globe05:19 16-May-25
    Receiver of troubled Boston nursing home defends hire of disgraced ex-senator Dianne Wilkerson Boston Herald00:56 16-May-25
    Mass. Senate passes, and Gov. Healey signs, $240M bill for state health insurance fund Boston Globe00:40 16-May-25
    Governor Healey Welcomes Astronaut Suni Williams, Local Students to the State House Massachusetts State Government (Press Release)00:05 16-May-25
    GOP candidate for Massachusetts governor Mike Kennealy backs gun law repeal Boston Herald23:14 15-May-25
    After leaving Healey administration, Yvonne Hao rips Trump cuts, cheers Mass. resiliency Boston Globe21:07 15-May-25
    Boston City Council approves of ranked-choice voting, but hurdles remain Boston.com21:07 15-May-25
    Healey-Driscoll Administration Rejects Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rate Hike, Saving Massachusetts Businesses… Massachusetts State Government (Press Release)20:01 15-May-25
    Coalition of States Dispute Trump Administration’s “National Energy Emergency” Claim National Law Review18:12 15-May-25
    Russian-born Harvard researcher charged with smuggling in federal court Fox News15:03 15-May-25
    Healey administration warns health insurers to hold the line on costs for small businesses Boston Globe14:31 15-May-25
    Healey-Driscoll Administration Limits Deductibles and Co-Pays to Control Health Costs for Patients Massachusetts State Government (Press Release)14:26 15-May-25
    79,000 lost jobs. $13 billion in GDP gone. Study tallies potential hit to Mass. from Trump’s… Boston Globe14:00 15-May-25
    Governor Healey Calls on Congress to Reject Federal Cuts to Food Assistance for One Million Massachusetts Residents Massachusetts State Government (Press Release)13:55 15-May-25
    Meet the Mass. doctor chronicling Trump's impact on health and medicine WBUR-FM11:08 15-May-25
    Battenfeld: It’s still Charlie Baker’s GOP in Massachusetts Boston Herald10:45 15-May-25
    U.S. accuses Russian researcher of smuggling frog embryos from France CBS News10:28 15-May-25
    Boston City Council passes ranked-choice voting system change for local elections Boston Herald02:12 15-May-25
    ‘Absolutely ridiculous’: Boston ICE denies rumors that agents are ‘targeting nannies’ Boston.com02:00 15-May-25
    Boston City Council blocks resolution calling for removal of disgraced Tania Fernandes Anderson Boston Herald01:16 15-May-25
    Boston City Council moves to implement ranked-choice voting in municipal elections Boston Globe22:58 14-May-25
    Massachusetts US Attorney: Anyone who attempts to interfere with ICE will be investigated Boston Herald22:34 14-May-25
    Mass. executive branch to freeze hiring, citing Trump's economy Axios22:33 14-May-25
    Governor Healey Posts New Public Dashboard Displaying Direct Funding Cuts to Massachusetts State Agencies by Trump… Massachusetts State Government (Press Release)20:38 14-May-25
    Boston’s finances are strong, despite looming challenges, ratings agencies say. Boston Globe19:58 14-May-25
    Massachusetts U.S. attorney releases a pointed statement on ICE interference Boston.com19:50 14-May-25
    Area briefs: Dashboard outlines Trump’s funding cuts to state; ‘Experience Beaver Brook’ planned for Thursday; Karrin… Daily Hampshire Gazette18:57 14-May-25
    Governor Healey Nominates Judge Asha White and Attorney Amy Karangekis to Superior Court Massachusetts State Government (Press Release)18:36 14-May-25
    Governor Healey Announces Executive Branch Hiring Freeze Massachusetts State Government (Press Release)16:34 14-May-25
    Trump’s budget threatens Mass. English learner, college transition programs Boston Globe16:21 14-May-25
    Governor Healey and Attorney General Campbell Remind Borrowers of Resources and Rights as Trump Administration… Massachusetts State Government (Press Release)15:03 14-May-25
    From vinegar to vanilla: Trump tariffs leave Massachusetts small businesses in the lurch WBUR-FM13:05 14-May-25
    Under Trump, job prospects look 'bleak' for Mass. grads in environmental science WBUR-FM11:05 14-May-25
    City Hall attorney running for mayor reportedly placed on leave Boston.com02:32 14-May-25
    Trump’s ICE Used a Woman’s Kids and Grandchild as ‘Bait’ To Arrest Her Rolling Stone23:19 13-May-25
    Boston City Hall attorney placed on paid leave after announcing bid to challenge Mayor Wu Boston Herald23:01 13-May-25
    Boston City Council set to vote on move to ranked-choice voting system for local elections Boston Herald22:44 13-May-25
    R.I., Mass., sue Trump administration over threatened funding cuts for states that don’t help… Boston Globe22:24 13-May-25
    Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill?’ Not so much, Mass. pols say, as GOP rolls it out MassLive.com22:15 13-May-25
    Gov. Healey unveils $10 billion energy relief plan for Massachusetts Boston.com20:58 13-May-25
    Boston city staff attorney running for mayor placed on paid administrative leave by city… Boston Globe20:32 13-May-25
    Attorney General Aaron Ford Sues Trump Administration Over Illegal Funding Cuts and Delays for Medical and Public… Nevada Attorney General (Press Release)17:55 13-May-25
    Wall Street Gutted Steward Health Care. Patients Paid the Price. Mother Jones17:03 13-May-25
    My harsh punishment for daring to stand up to the Democrat dictator ruining my beloved city MailOnline16:38 13-May-25
    Scheduling underway for meeting with Canadian premiers in Boston Boston Herald16:24 13-May-25
    Markey, Mass. pols call on Trump to reverse course on AmeriCorps cuts MassLive.com11:15 13-May-25
    Boston Water and Sewer says it fired embattled HR director amid civil fraud complaint Boston Herald10:08 13-May-25
    Boston City Council set to debate removal of disgraced Tania Fernandes Anderson Boston Herald23:08 12-May-25
    Turkish graduate student ordered released from federal custody by Vermont judge returns home to Massachusetts VTDigger20:56 12-May-25
    Mass. gun violence prevention advocates form campaign to oppose gun law repeal effort Boston Herald17:52 12-May-25
    Angela Menino, wife of former Boston Mayor Tom Menino, endorses Michelle Wu for reelection MassLive.com16:55 12-May-25
    Boston wasn’t always a progressive bulwark. Then came Ray Flynn. Boston Globe16:12 12-May-25
    Republican Brian Shortsleeve joins Mass. governor race WHDH-TV, Massachusetts14:41 12-May-25
    Brian Shortsleeve, a former T general manager, launches Republican campaign for governor Boston Globe12:38 12-May-25
    Massachusetts lobsterman blocked from selling at his Cape Cod home: ‘Screwing my heritage’ Boston Herald10:16 12-May-25
    As Trump targets Harvard, Greater Boston’s economy is in the crosshairs Boston Globe09:18 12-May-25
    Tufts University student back in Boston after release from Louisiana detention center Los Angeles Times03:08 12-May-25
    Senate President invites Trump to the Bay State to see how ‘we do it right’ Boston Herald00:35 12-May-25
    DHS says Massachusetts city council member 'incited chaos' as ICE arrested 'violent criminal… Fox News23:20 11-May-25
    Tufts student Rumeysa Ozturk back in Boston after release from Louisiana detention center PBS Online19:41 11-May-25
    C.J. Doyle to Newsmax: Pope Leo an 'Inclusive and Embracing' Choice NewsMax17:03 11-May-25
    Released Turkish student gets warm welcome in Massachusetts Daily Sabah11:48 11-May-25
    Here Comes Trump to Further Wreck Boston’s Lab Real Estate Market Banker & Tradesman, Massachusetts10:08 11-May-25
    Pols & Politics: A burning debate over Trump is dividing local Republicans ahead of 2026 Boston Herald09:09 11-May-25
    In the last month
    Trump vs. Massachusetts: Brazilian child rapist in home day care ICE flashpoint Boston Herald10:58 10-May-25
    Rümeysa Öztürk released after detention over Israel critical op-ed Daily Sabah09:21 10-May-25
    Sally Lapides, Pres/CEO, Residential Prop. joins Federal Reserve Bank Business Advisory Council RINewsToday.com09:15 10-May-25
    Massachusetts suspect charged with attempting to assassinate a Cabinet nominee Fox News03:37 10-May-25
    Boston Mayor Wu says Hub won’t give into ‘fear’ amid threatened federal funding cuts Boston Herald23:36 9-May-25
    Massachusetts School Committee candidate released after arrest in Worcester ICE showdown Boston Herald22:55 9-May-25
    The health insurance agency for Mass. state employees will run out of money on Monday Boston Globe22:18 9-May-25
    How will Trump’s trade war with China affect shipping up to Boston? Quite a bit, Massport says. Boston Globe22:08 9-May-25
    Judge Orders the Release of Rümeysa Öztürk, the Tufts Student Detained by ICE The Cut21:25 9-May-25
    ‘There Is No Evidence’: Judge Orders Release of Tufts Student Detained Over Op-Ed Rolling Stone20:26 9-May-25
    Video shows Massachusetts police hold girl's face on ground during apparent ICE operation NBC Miami16:46 9-May-25
    Council approves plans for 231 homes in and around Boston, but rejects separate scheme for 102… LincolnshireWorld14:57 9-May-25
    ‘I am back’: Former Boston City Councilor Frank Baker announces run for at-large seat Boston.com04:21 9-May-25
    Massachusetts man charged in attempt to assassinate a member of Trump's Cabinet Just The News03:15 9-May-25
    Stephen Lynch challenger emerges, says he won’t accept Pac money Boston Herald00:05 9-May-25
    Frank Baker is officially running for Boston City Council, after past 12-year stint: ‘I am back!’ Boston Herald23:34 8-May-25
    More than two years since leaving office, former Boston City Councilor Frank Baker is running… Boston Globe23:01 8-May-25
    States Sue Trump Administration Over Blocked Wind Developments National Law Review21:17 8-May-25
    GOP mega-donor Michael Minogue says he is considering running for governor in 2026 Boston Herald18:27 8-May-25
    Governor Healey Signs Executive Order, Releases Updated State Plan for Supporting Older Adults in Massachusetts Massachusetts State Government (Press Release)18:22 8-May-25
    Moulton takes aim at Hegseth Boston.com18:11 8-May-25
    Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration’s new transit and homelessness grant conditions The Columbian, Washington18:04 8-May-25
    City Hall attorney joins Boston mayor’s race on pro-business platform MassLive.com17:34 8-May-25
    Plans for 231 homes passed — but 102 more turned down LincsOnline17:31 8-May-25
    Congressman reveals heartbreakingly unexpected way daughter, 23, died during vacation to Italy MailOnline13:29 8-May-25
    Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump's transit and homelessness grant conditions ABC News05:00 8-May-25
    Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration's transit and homelessness grant… MailOnline03:39 8-May-25
    Tania watch: Fernandes Anderson a no-show as Boston City Council blocks debate on her job status Boston Herald23:59 7-May-25
    Business confidence drops dramatically over ‘recent political developments’ Boston Herald22:39 7-May-25
    Governor Healey Welcomes Consul General of the People’s Republic of China Chen Li to Massachusetts Massachusetts State Government (Press Release)21:00 7-May-25
    It’s ‘different this year’ for budget writers, Sen. Pres. tells Boston Chamber Boston Herald20:15 7-May-25
    Mass Dems. call for state to investigate donations to Republican Mike Kennealy’s gov campaign MassLive.com20:02 7-May-25
    Mass. Republicans assail $25M for parking garage pet project in House speaker’s district MassLive.com18:51 7-May-25
    Man with no criminal record detained by ICE at gas station in Massachusetts, family says NBC Miami17:38 7-May-25
    MassDems asks for investigation into GOP’s Mike Kennealy for alleged violations of state law Boston Herald17:32 7-May-25
    Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces ‘Literacy Launch Institutes’ for Educators Massachusetts State Government (Press Release)15:56 7-May-25
    Massachusetts Senate will ‘explore’ ban on cellphones in public schools, top Democrat says Boston Globe15:37 7-May-25
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    About our Massachusetts Politics news

    Latest politics news in Massachusetts including updates on local, state and federal legislature, immigration, housing, gun laws, and more.

    Massachusetts is considered a blue state. In the federal government, Massachusetts is represented by two U.S. Senators and nine U.S. Representatives. Both Senators Edward J. Markey and Elizabeth Warren along with all nine House Representatives are Democrats. Massachusetts has a Democrat governor, Maura Healey, who was elected in 2022. The state legislature is also controlled by the Democrats, who have majorities in both chambers.

    Massachusetts Top Stories

    Ernie Hudson joins new CBS series ‘Boston Blue’ Deadline Hollywood19:11Boston Blue
    'Blue bloods' spinoff 'Boston Blue' casts Ernie Hudson as regular for upcoming series MXDWN02:06Boston Blue
    Road closures set to take place for UMass Amherst commencement ceremony Western Mass News11:54UMass Amherst Massachusetts Schools
    UMass Amherst to grant degrees to over 9,000 students at 155th commencement may 16-18 University of Massachusetts Amherst15:24UMass Amherst Massachusetts Schools
    These key public services won’t be hit by the state’s hiring freeze, Mass. Gov. Healey says MassLive.com20:23Hiring freeze Executive branch Maura Healey
    Mass. executive branch to freeze hiring, citing Trump's economy Axios22:33Hiring freeze Executive branch Maura Healey
    Mass. weather: Severe weather, chance of tornado, hail this afternoon MassLive.com14:47Massachusetts Weather National Weather Service
    Mass. weather: Strong thunderstorms, tornado risk possible Saturday afternoon MassLive.com04:36Massachusetts Weather National Weather Service
    Russian-born Harvard researcher charged with smuggling in federal court Fox News15:03Massachusetts Crime Russia US
    U.S. accuses Russian researcher of smuggling frog embryos from France CBS News10:28Massachusetts Crime Russia US

    US Top Stories

    Mexican Navy ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge, killing 2, injuring 19 Anadolu Agency11:26Mexico New York City New York
    Mexican navy sailing ship hits New York's Brooklyn Bridge euronews11:26Mexico New York City New York
    The FBI is investigating the explosion at a California fertility clinic as an act of terrorism ABC News08:16Reproductive Health FBI California
    A deadly explosion outside a California fertility clinic is investigated as terrorism NPR17:00Reproductive Health FBI California
    Pope Leo XIV calls for unity in inaugural Mass at the Vatican CBS News12:55Pope Leo XIV Vatican Catholicism
    Pope Leo XIV: 'This is the hour for love' America Magazine14:47Pope Leo XIV Vatican Catholicism
    Trump says he will call Putin, then Zelenskyy to push for Ukraine cease-fire The Korea Herald03:17Putin Ukraine Russia
    Trump plans call with Putin to end ‘bloodbath’ in Ukraine Bangkok Post10:12Putin Ukraine Russia
    US embassy in Libya denies report of planned relocation of Palestinians The Arab Weekly15:32Libya Africa Middle East
    US embassy in Libya denies report of plans to relocate Gazans to country The Times of Israel08:06Libya Africa Middle East

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    Mexican Navy ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge, killing 2, injuring 19 Anadolu Agency11:26Mexico New York City New York
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    Overnight Israeli strikes kill at least 100 in Gaza amid truce talks with Hamas India Today11:29Israel/Palestine Gaza Israel
    Israeli airstrikes kill at least 100 Palestinians across Gaza Strip overnight amid ceasefire talks The Telegraph, Calcutta14:15Israel/Palestine Gaza Israel
    Pope Leo XIV aims for Catholic Church to become symbol of global peace Outlook India16:40Catholicism Pope Leo XIV
    Pope Leo XIV vows to work for unity so Catholic Church becomes a symbol of peace in the world The Washington Times15:32Catholicism Pope Leo XIV
    Romanians voting in crucial election which could decide direction of country Irish Examiner16:50Romanian Politics Romania Balkans
    Romanians vote in a tense presidential runoff that pits a nationalist against a pro-EU centrist CP2415:59Romanian Politics Romania Balkans
    More than 100 people killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza, says health ministry Sky News11:02Israel/Palestine Gaza Israel
    Israel launches 'extensive' new ground operations in Gaza as airstrikes kill at least 103 people Bowen Island Undercurrent15:39Israel/Palestine Gaza Israel
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