Politics

The new probe will feature outside lawyers, according to a memo from Boston’s human resources chief.

Thousands of National Guard troops were deployed by President Donald Trump to quell protests.

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.

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.

In her defense, the Boston mayor pointed to campaign finance rules that allow public employees to campaign off the clock.

A new executive order Wednesday night prevents people from a dozen countries from entering the United States.

Another comprehensive data privacy bill featuring protections around sensitive geolocation information is poised to emerge soon on Beacon Hill.

The unanimously passed bill would also regulate hemp products and change the rules for medical marijuana businesses.

Leah Foley suggested Wu’s criticism was putting individual federal agents at risk.

NPR and PBS would lose federal funding, as would the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, also known as PEPFAR.