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Congress has averted yet another government shutdown — why does it keep happening?
Analyst Sue O’Connell explains why we keep coming so close to a government shutdown every few months. Plus, the state of the fluctuating GOP leadership in the House and the Senate. Follow NBC10 Boston on… Instagram: instagram.com/nbc10boston TikTok: tiktok.com/@nbc10boston Facebook: facebook.com/NBC10Boston X: twitter.com/NBC10Boston... -
Taking@Issue: Yes? No? Maybe?
This week we’re Taking@Issue with commitment, or the lack thereof. Michigan Democrats are all in for Joe Biden, except for the more than 100,000 voters who chose “uncommitted” in the primary. The Supreme Court decides to weigh in on Donald Trump’s immunity claim. And some residents in Fort Point are angry about the new tempo... -
Trump and Biden hold separate events at southern border
Dueling visits from President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are putting immigration in the national spotlight.
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Bill to make sex ed more inclusive has Mass. lawmakers divided
With another Massachusetts legislative session came another attempt to cement the Healthy Youth Act into law. Senate leadership brought the sexual education revamp to the floor on Thursday, aiming to create new teaching guidelines encompassing human anatomy, reproduction, the benefits of abstinence and information on LGBTQ+ identities and experienc... -
Weighing Mitch McConnell's legacy and checking in on the presidential race
NBC10 Boston’s Sue O’Connell looks at the results of Michigan’s presidential primaries and considers who might replace Mitch McConnell when he steps down as Senate minority leader.
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Alison King to be inducted into Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame
Former NBC10 Boston and NECN political reporter Alison King will be honored for her long and successful career in journalism.
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Mass. lawmakers have busy weeks of negotiations ahead
A busy spring is beginning to take shape on Beacon Hill. Massachusetts lawmakers met Monday to outline their priorities before the calendar shifts to March. Questions quickly centered on budget talks, specifically a $700 million surplus fund to shore up the state’s migrant shelter system. “We wanted to see the numbers that came out toda... -
Analysis: Will Trump's legal troubles impact the election?
In order for former President Donald Trump to win the general election, he’ll need to get the vote of every Republican and some non-Republicans in November, and new polling indicates he can only count on the support of about 60% of the party, political commentator Sue O’Connell says. She also discusses how long Nikki Haley will stay in ... -
Boston's planning chief discusses the city's commercial real estate concerns
Boston planning chief James Arthur Jemison talks about planning the city’s future and advocates for overdose prevention centers speak out.
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Alabama embryo ruling raises concerns for IVF availability across the country
One week after the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that embryos are considered children under state law, the decision is putting the future of IVF treatments at risk. While clinics in Alabama start to pause fertility treatments as a result of the decision, patients in Massachusetts said they are concerned about what could come next. “The last few... -
Andrea Joy Campbell reflects on first year as Mass. attorney general
NBC10 Boston caught up with Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell after her first year in office. Becoming the first Black woman to win a statewide election in 2022, Campbell was sworn in Jan. 18, 2023. “It really hit me when I came in as AG-elect and saw the wall,” Campbell said. “We go really far back, centuries of ... -
Taking@Issue: South of Milton
This week we’re Taking@Issue with southern strategies south of Milton. After voting to not comply with the MBTA Communities Law, the Healey administration pulls grant funding from Milton. So, what does the “No” side do now? Plus, the Alabama Supreme Court issued a ruling that fertilized frozen embryos are people, which has imperil... -
SC's GOP primary: What to know on the race and can Haley beat Trump?
Republican voters will head to the polls in South Carolina Saturday for the party’s primary, with former President Donald Trump the favorite in Nikki Haley’s home state. We talked to analysts, including NBC10 Boston political commentator Sue O’Connell, about the race.......Follow NBC10 Boston on…...Instagram: instagram.com/n... -
Analysis: What the Alabama IVF ruling means for Republicans, Democrats
An Alabama court ruling on IVF treatments has shown a new faultline in the Republican Party post Roe v. Wade, and could play into the 2024 presidential campaign, political commentator Sue O’Connell says. Follow NBC10 Boston on… Instagram: instagram.com/nbc10boston TikTok: tiktok.com/@nbc10boston Facebook: facebook.com/NBC10Boston X: twi... -
Wolohojian appears poised to ride wave of support to SJC
Despite a high level of public commentary on how unusual it was for Judge Gabrielle Wolohojian to score a nomination to the state’s highest court from her ex-domestic partner, little controversy emerged at a pre-confirmation hearing Wednesday — and a majority of Governor’s Council members signaled Wolohojian had their support. Aro... -
John Deaton hopes to unseat Elizabeth Warren in 2024
Republican John Deaton, a former U.S. Marine and cryptocurrency attorney, announced Monday that he is challenging Democratic U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren as she runs for her third term in office. Deaton, who was born in Detroit and recently moved to Massachusetts, released a campaign video Monday highlighting his hardscrabble upbringing, his years in... -
Mass. GOP chair says party will have a candidate to run against Sen. Warren
Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren should expect a Republican challenger as she runs for a third term this fall, Massachusetts Republican Party Chair Amy Carnevale told NBC10 Boston’s @Issue on Sunday. “We will have a candidate (for U.S. Senate)”, Carnevale told Cory Smith and Sue O’Connell. The Boston Globe reported last week that John Deaton, a ... -
Mass. GOP chair says they will have candidate against Elizabeth Warren
“I expect he’ll make a decision in the coming days whether he’ll be a candidate or not”, said Carnevale. “He has an interesting background. I think he’ll present a strong candidacy, if he decides to run.”......Follow NBC10 Boston on…...Instagram: instagram.com/nbc10boston...TikTok: tiktok.com/@nbc10boston...Facebook: facebook.com/NBC10Boston.... -
Analysis: Trump ordered to pay $350M in civil fraud case | Will it affect him politically?
A New York judge who found former President Donald Trump liable in a civil fraud trial ordered him to pay about $350 million and banned him from running companies or getting loans in the state for three years. Sue O’Connell discusses what happened and what effect, if any, the finding may have with voters.
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City leaders consider plan to license Boston merchandise
Boston could soon have its own official merchandise, much like New York City. City Councilor Sharon Durkan, who represents District 8, proposed a plan for the city to license Boston gear. The hope is not only to create revenue for Boston, but also to support small businesses. “Maybe at some point, you’ll see ‘City of Boston’...