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Congress’ first attempt to reassert war powers fails as Senate blocks measure to restrain Trump on Iran

Democrats sought to affirm that President Trump should seek authorization from Congress before launching more military action against Iran. Republicans blocked the resolution Friday.

Supreme Court curbs injunctions but other ‘pathways’ remain to defend birthright citizenship, legal experts say

The ruling does not address the merits of the Trump administration’s claims regarding who is entitled to birthright citizenship, said Oren Sellstrom, litigation director for Lawyers for Civil Rights.

Supreme Court limits nationwide injunctions, but fate of Trump birthright citizenship order unclear

Justice Department abruptly fires 3 prosecutors involved in Jan. 6 criminal cases, AP sources say

The Trump administration has previously targeted attorneys connected to the massive prosecution of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack. One prosecutor’s dismissal letter did not provide a reason for their dismissal.

White House will end protections for Haitians, citing improved conditions. Migrants in Massachusetts are afraid.

The announcement from the Department of Homeland Security cited improving conditions on the impoverished island, despite a humanitarian crisis of gang violence and political instability.

University of Virginia president reportedly resigns under Trump administration pressure on DEI

The departure of James Ryan, who had led the school since 2018, represents a dramatic escalation in the Trump administration’s effort to reshape higher education.

Supreme Court curbs injunctions but other ‘pathways’ remain to defend birthright citizenship, legal experts say

The ruling does not address the merits of the Trump administration’s claims regarding who is entitled to birthright citizenship, said Oren Sellstrom, litigation director for Lawyers for Civil Rights.

Supreme Court limits nationwide injunctions, but fate of Trump birthright citizenship order unclear

Justice Department abruptly fires 3 prosecutors involved in Jan. 6 criminal cases, AP sources say

The Trump administration has previously targeted attorneys connected to the massive prosecution of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack. One prosecutor’s dismissal letter did not provide a reason for their dismissal.

Massachusetts planning to close most hotel family shelters on Monday

Four of the shelters are expected to remain open through the end of July, state officials confirmed on Friday.


Trump administration appeals order protecting Harvard’s foreign students

In May, the Trump administration announced it was immediately revoking Harvard’s ability to enroll foreign students...


Boston University said it found no misconduct by a soccer coach. Now after multiple complaints, its athletic program faces ‘new external review.’

An initial BU investigation into allegations against a second women’s soccer coach was met with pushback from former players.


US stocks close at an all-time high just months after plunging on tariff fears

President Trump’s decision Friday to halt trade talks with Canada threatened to derail Wall Street’s run to a record, but the market steadied.


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Family of 5-year-old killed by BPS bus asks: Where is the accountability?

There have been few answers in the nearly two months since a Boston Public Schools bus struck and killed Lens Joseph on April 28.

US stocks close at an all-time high just months after plunging on tariff fears

President Trump’s decision Friday to halt trade talks with Canada threatened to derail Wall Street’s run to a record, but the market steadied.


US stocks close at an all-time high just months after plunging on tariff fears

President Trump’s decision Friday to halt trade talks with Canada threatened to derail Wall Street’s run to a record, but the market steadied.


N.H. man found dead in vehicle parked at Chick-fil-A in Attleboro


Woman, 83, dies after found in pond behind Westford home


Man charged with child rape after DNA evidence ties him to 1992 Roxbury home invasion, prosecutors say

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Trump calls for a Gaza cease-fire deal as some Palestinians are skeptical

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An Israeli official said plans were being made for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to travel to Washington in the coming weeks, a sign there may be movement on a new deal.

Trump calls for a Gaza cease-fire deal as some Palestinians are skeptical

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An Israeli official said plans were being made for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to travel to Washington in the coming weeks, a sign there may be movement on a new deal.

Trump calls for a Gaza cease-fire deal as some Palestinians are skeptical

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An Israeli official said plans were being made for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to travel to Washington in the coming weeks, a sign there may be movement on a new deal.

Trump calls for a Gaza cease-fire deal as some Palestinians are skeptical

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An Israeli official said plans were being made for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to travel to Washington in the coming weeks, a sign there may be movement on a new deal.

Trump calls for a Gaza cease-fire deal as some Palestinians are skeptical

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An Israeli official said plans were being made for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to travel to Washington in the coming weeks, a sign there may be movement on a new deal.

Trump calls for a Gaza cease-fire deal as some Palestinians are skeptical

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An Israeli official said plans were being made for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to travel to Washington in the coming weeks, a sign there may be movement on a new deal.
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