Trump’s making the military his own ‘political pawn,’ Mass. Congressman says
Congressman Seth Moulton criticized the president’s deployment of troops to Los Angeles as well as his upcoming military parade.
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Local veterans react to president’s use of military force in immigration crackdown protests
Thousands of National Guard troops were deployed by President Donald Trump to quell protests. -
Misconduct hearing underway for judge accused of helping immigrant avoid ICE arrest
The state’s Commission on Judicial Conduct is looking into claims that a Newton district court judge helped a defendant evade immigration officials seven years ago. -
Trump is trying to ban states from regulating AI. State lawmakers are pushing back.
With the potential for deepfake campaign ads or setting prices by consumers’ preferences, Massachusetts legislators worry about “such a broad and encompassing” 10-year pause on AI regulations. -
Wu bucks back at campaign misconduct allegations
In her defense, the Boston mayor pointed to campaign finance rules that allow public employees to campaign off the clock. -
Boston’s Haitian community on edge after Trump bans travel from their country
A new executive order Wednesday night prevents people from a dozen countries from entering the United States. -
Location shield may be centerpiece of larger data privacy bill
Another comprehensive data privacy bill featuring protections around sensitive geolocation information is poised to emerge soon on Beacon Hill. -
Mass. House votes to overhaul Cannabis Control Commission
The unanimously passed bill would also regulate hemp products and change the rules for medical marijuana businesses. -
‘Reckless and inflammatory’: Wu takes heat from US Attorney for Mass. over immigration pushback
Leah Foley suggested Wu’s criticism was putting individual federal agents at risk. -
Trump formally asks Congress to claw back funds for NPR, PBS
NPR and PBS would lose federal funding, as would the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, also known as PEPFAR. -
Lawmakers receptive to Healey’s pitch for higher ed building boom
The governor is pitching a $2.5 billion investment into buildings for the state's 29 public colleges and universities.
