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Mass. Rep. Auchincloss warns Marines are trained for war — not policing U.S. cities
The Massachusetts congressman is calling President Trump’s deployment of Marines to Los Angeles illegal, unfair and driven by politics, not public safety. -
Tariffs, immigration crackdown, funding cuts: BU professor warns of ‘Trump Trifecta’
Mark Williams says the effects on Massachusetts from President Trump's federal policy changes amounts to an “economic attack.” -
Why Mass. needs an ‘economic war room’ to protect itself from Trump policies
With billions at stake, BU’s Mark Williams outlines how state officials can soften the blow of federal policies targeting research funding, trade, and immigration. -
What one former Trump adviser says comes next for Russia-Ukraine
Americans need to stand together for democracy — abroad and at home — Fiona Hill says. -
How a century-old law could be used to assert presidential control over mass communications
Section 706(a) of the Communications Act of 1934 grants the president sweeping authority in times of "war" and "national emergency" — as defined by the president. -
CDC cuts $1 million from Boston community health programs
The city’s eye is on the “very concerning threat” of larger funding cuts, Boston’s public health commissioner says. -
MIT economist warns ‘signs are bad’ as potential recession looms
“President Trump has decided to ignore perhaps the fundamental rule of business, which is that businesses hate uncertainty,” says Jon Gruber. -
Rep. Pressley is spending MLK Day in Boston and ditching the inauguration
"I’m choosing community, and doing the work actively in building it," she said. -
Secret Service director resigns in wake of Trump assassination attempt
U.S. Secret Service director Kimberly Cheatle has resigned from her job, according to a statement released by the White House. -
As Dems grapple with Biden as candidate, can Project 2025 give them a boost?
The calls for President Joe Biden to step down as the Democratic candidate for the 2024 presidential campaign are growing louder. Is Vice President Kamala Harris growing traction as the top pick for 2024? This and more on Under the Radar with Callie Crossley's this week with the Mass Politics Profs.