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‘He understood it was a spectacle’: Before Trump faced a judge, there was the corruption trial of Buddy Cianci

For those who covered the former Providence mayor’s corruption trial, the memories have never faded.

Amid migrant crisis, Massachusetts voters support ‘right-to-shelter’ law — with reservations, new poll shows
The new survey comes on the backdrop of a close presidential election rematch in which immigration and border security have proven to be top issues, particularly among GOP voters.

Mass. lawmakers unveil plan to fund cash-strapped emergency shelter system, limit shelter stays to 9 months
The announcement of a supplemental budget agreement comes as officials warn the system is nearly out of money.

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Ayanna Pressley’s shift on Israel was years in the making

‘An eye for an eye’: In pushing back against his gag order, Trump relies on his old playbook

‘It’s a transition’: Energy Secretary Granholm defends Biden against calls to block fossil fuel infrastructure

Jan. 6, classified documents, hush money: Tracking the investigations into Donald Trump

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David Pecker testifies in Trump’s hush-money trial about Karen McDougal’s claims of an extramarital affair

Pecker testified that Karen McDougal demanded $150,000 — plus writing assignments and other business opportunities — for the rights to her story about claims of an affair with Trump.

David Pecker testifies in Trump’s hush-money trial about Karen McDougal’s claims of an extramarital affair

Pecker testified that Karen McDougal demanded $150,000 — plus writing assignments and other business opportunities — for the rights to her story about claims of an affair with Trump.

Listen live: Supreme Court hears arguments on Donald Trump’s immunity claim

The Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments on Donald Trump’s bid to avoid prosecution over his efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss to Democrat Joe Biden. Listen live.
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Ayanna Pressley’s shift on Israel was years in the making

Did Pressley change or did the situation change? “It’s both,” she said in an interview.

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‘He understood it was a spectacle’: Before Trump faced a judge, there was the corruption trial of Buddy Cianci

For those who covered the former Providence mayor’s corruption trial, the memories have never faded.

Biden says weapons will flow to Ukraine within hours as he signs aid bill

“It’s going to make the world safer,” the president said. “And it continues America’s leadership in the world, and everyone knows it.”

‘An eye for an eye’: In pushing back against his gag order, Trump relies on his old playbook

The strategy presents high-stakes risks for him and complex challenges for the judge as Trump pushes the envelope with comments that experts say would land other defendants behind bars.

Supreme Court appears sharply divided in emergency abortion case

The Supreme Court appeared sharply divided Wednesday over whether federal law should allow doctors to perform emergency abortions in states with near-total bans on the procedure, in a case that could determine access to abortion in emergency rooms across the country.

Ukraine uses long-range missiles secretly provided by US to hit Russian-held areas, officials say

Ukraine, for the first time, has begun using long-range ballistic missiles provided secretly by the US, bombing a Russian military airfield in Crimea last week and Russian forces in another occupied area overnight, American officials said.

Supreme Court appears skeptical that state abortion bans conflict with federal health care law

While members of the high court’s conservative majority expressed concern about pregnant patients’ ability to get emergency care in Idaho, it was unclear whether any were swayed by the Biden administration’s argument.

Biden says the US is rushing weaponry to Ukraine as he signs a $95 billion war aid measure into law

The announcement marked an end to the long, painful battle with Republicans in Congress over urgently needed assistance for Ukraine, with Biden promising that US weapons shipment would begin making the way into Ukraine “in the next few hours.”

In immunity case, Trump can lose in ways that amount to a win

Trump would prefer to win, of course. But there are, from his perspective, at least two attractive ways to lose.

US Representative Donald Payne Jr., a Democrat from New Jersey, has died after a heart attack

Representative Payne had previously served as president of Newark City Council in New Jersey's largest city and on the Essex County Board of Commissioners.

‘It’s a transition’: Energy Secretary Granholm defends Biden against calls to block fossil fuel infrastructure

Granholm defended the Biden administration from criticism that it has continued to allow — and in some cases encouraged — fossil fuel infrastructure despite aggressive climate goals.

Jan. 6, classified documents, hush money: Tracking the investigations into Donald Trump

Former president Donald Trump faces a growing mountain of legal trouble. We've compiled all the cases in one place to help you keep track.

Calling Elizabeth Warren a ‘non-performing asset,’ Quincy city councilor Ian Cain enters US Senate race

The first Black and openly gay City Council president in Quincy’s history, Cain is making a generational pitch in his long-shot candidacy against Warren, who is 30 years his senior.

‘I could just see the relief.’ In visit with Zelensky in Ukraine, Representative Keating touts bipartisan US support for military aid.

The Bourne Democrat is one of Ukraine’s strongest congressional supporters and has been pushing to secure more money for ammunition and weapons for its depleted military.

Senate gives final approval to aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, sending long-delayed bill to Biden

The Senate passed $95 billion in war aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, sending the legislation to President Biden after months of delays and debate.

Supreme Court to consider when doctors can provide emergency abortions in states with bans

The case comes from Idaho, which is one of 14 states that now ban abortion at all stages of pregnancy with limited exceptions.

Blinken begins key China visit as tensions rise over new US foreign aid bill

Secretary of State Antony Blinken has begun a critical trip to China armed with a strengthened diplomatic hand following Senate approval of a foreign aid package.