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Mass inspector general calls out sheriffs' 'wild west' spending in report
The 190-page report called the sheriffs' budgeting process "chaotic" and said it resulted in a combined $110 million deficit in the last fiscal year for the 14 sheriffs who run...
The Department of the Interior canceled 4 wind farm leases. The particulars are problematic
Settlements between the government and industry can be a useful tool for implementing industrial policy and avoiding litigation. "But past government buyouts were undertaken with public debate, transparency and congressional...
Thousands gather for funeral of Boston firefighter Robert Kilduff
Robert Kilduff Jr. was a veteran firefighter who died in the line of duty on May 23, battling a three-alarm fire in Dorchester.
Why you've been misreading the Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence is the founders' vision of America's values – equality, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. How that vision still lives on today.
Democrats bullish on their chances in Iowa ahead of primary
Democrats hope to pick up an open U.S. Senate seat and a few congressional seats in Iowa's primary races Tuesday.
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What do Maine voters think of latest Graham Platner scandal?
A Senate race in Maine next week could decide which party controls the chamber.
With primary voting ending soon, there is still no clear frontrunner in CA governor race
Roughly 60 candidates are on the ballot to succeed Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Platner's wife calls news coverage of Senate hopeful's sexually explicit texts with women 'shameful'
Graham Platner’s wife has responded to news reports about his alleged sexually explicit texts with several women. This controversy adds to Platner's campaign challenges as he seeks the Democratic nomination...
Jerome Powell uses JFK award speech to warn against political pressure on Fed, courts and schools
Former Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell used one of his first major public appearances since leaving office to deliver a broad defense of independent institutions while accepting the John F....
The Jackpod: Catastrophe-proofing AI
On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on the perils and promise of AI as outlined in the papal encyclical, “Magnifica Humanitas,” and a forthcoming law review paper, “AI and Existential...
Rahm Emanuel says he's mulling a 2028 run for president
Former mayor of Chicago Rahm Emanuel told a WBUR Festival audience he’s thinking about running for president in 2028 — but wasn’t ready to make an announcement.
Mass. marijuana buyers take advantage of higher purchase limit
Marijuana businesses in Massachusetts sold $7.32 million in product on April 20, a few days after Gov. Maura Healey signed a law that upped the daily purchase limit from one...
Boston City Council wrestles with the mayor's proposed budget cuts
The mayor plans to cancel $12.2 million in grant programs that provide services for veterans, survivors of domestic violence, immigrants and an array of others.
As the war with Iran continues, what is President Trump focused on?
The White House is focusing on the unpopular war with Iran, Washington, D.C., renovation projects and putting Trump's image on a commemorative $250 bill.
What does America mean to you?
Ahead of the nation's 250th birthday, we asked people from across the country that question.
Ohio lawmakers are considering the Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act. What is it?
The bill would permit teaching on religion's impact on U.S. history.
The U.S. and Iran may be near an agreement. Then what?
The Trump administration says it's close to an agreement with Iran that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz and extend the ceasefire.
‘We’re kids’: R.I. trans youth push back as DOJ seeks hospital records
The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking patient records from Rhode Island Hospital and at least a dozen other health centers. For Rhode Island families with transgender children, the shifting...
Senate plans to provide some audit documents to DiZoglio
The Senate voted 33-6 to pass a resolution laying out the history of its dispute with the auditor and making it clear that senators are limiting the records they will...
Welcome to Boston? Transit-savvy World Cup visitors may be surprised by the T's dingy stations
Locals are accustomed to the T’s dank conditions. But as global soccer fans make their way to Boston for the World Cup, many will come from cities with clean, state-of-the-art...