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Trump orders end in federal funding for any schools that require Covid vaccines
President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order halting federal funds for schools that require students to be vaccinated against coronavirus before they can attend classes in person.
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Dozens of Mass. organizations protest Musk, Trump policies in ‘Stop the Coup' rally
Hundreds of people organized by a broad coalition of organizations in Massachusetts gathered Friday to protest what they described as a “coup” led by Elon Musk and President Donald Trump. Gathering on Boston Common at noon, the organizers called on state and federal leaders to oppose the “Musk-Trump agenda.” They admonished the administration’s recent actions targeting the transgender community...
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Wu assessing risks to Boston ‘from the federal government'
The dizzying array of executive orders that President Donald Trump is handing down has put state and local government officials in Massachusetts in steady monitoring mode, and the mayor of Boston says her team has been busy assessing risks and trying to understand “what is real and what is not real.” Trump moved immediately after his Jan. 20 inauguration to…
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What to expect from RFK Jr. as health secretary
After Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed and sworn in to head the Department of Health and Human Services, political commentator Sue O’Connell talks about the responsibilities of the role and why Republican Mitch McConnell joined all Senate Democrats in voting against him.
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Trump names Robert Kraft's wife, Dana Blumberg, to board of Kennedy Center
President Donald Trump has named Dana Blumberg, wife of New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, to the board of trustees at the Kennedy Center. Trump announced last week that he was firing members of the cultural institution’s board and naming himself its chairman. After appointing himself and others associated with his administration to the board Tuesday, it voted Wednesday...
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Kennedy Center shakeup: DC residents, artists and relatives of JFK react to changes
Less than 24 hours after the announcement that President Donald Trump had been voted as chair of the board of trustees, the Kennedy Center is seeing fallout from featured performers and some of the remaining board members.
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Linda McMahon may be asked to dismantle the Education Department. Here's what it does
Here is a look at some of the department’s key functions, and how Trump has said he might approach them.
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Weymouth mayor ‘renames' Hingham Bay ‘Gulf of Weymouth'
After President Donald Trump’s proclamation that the Gulf of Mexico is now the Gulf of America, Weymouth Mayor Bob Hedlund announced an “executive order” on the South Shore of Massachusetts.
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Trump takes over Kennedy Center, names Lee Greenwood, Usha Vance, 12 others to board
On Wednesday afternoon, the Kennedy Center Board of Trustees, comprised entirely of members appointed by President Donald Trump, voted to remove billionaire David Rubenstein and chair of the board and replace him with Trump.
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How tariffs on building materials could impact construction costs in Mass.
As Massachusetts continues grappling with a severe housing shortage, industry experts are split on whether the Trump administration’s tariffs on key building materials could exacerbate the problem. Canada supplies approximately 30% of the lumber used in the U.S., making it a crucial player in the American housing market. President Donald Trump recently announced 25% tariffs on steel, aluminum, and softwood…
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Tariffs could impact construction costs as Mass. continues to wrestle housing shortage
The president of the Massachusetts Homebuilders Association says President Trump’s tariffs could potentially increase construction costs, which would be an issue passed along to homebuyers.
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Joke petition seeks to help Denmark buy California as Trump eyes Greenland
A lighthearted petition to buy the state of California for Denmark prompted more than 200,000 signatures by Wednesday in response to President Donald Trump’s talk about taking control of Greenland, a vast and mineral-rich Arctic island. The petition notes California’s superior weather and an endless supply of avocado toast. The organizer says he got the idea after hearing an American...
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Leaders vote to make Worcester sanctuary city for trans community
One local organization is petitioning for Worcester, Massachusetts, to become a sanctuary city for transgender and gender diverse people. The push has picked up steam after President Donald Trump signed an executive order requiring federal agencies to recognize only two sexes — male and female. He since signed another seeking to curtail anyone under 19 from transitioning. Queer Residents of…
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City Council votes to make Worcester sanctuary city for transgender people
After a debate Tuesday, the Worcester City Council voted in favor of a resolution to protect transgender and gender-diverse people.
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After Trump meeting, Jordan's king confirms opposition to moving Palestinians out of Gaza
Jordan’s King Abdullah II said he reiterated Tuesday during a meeting with President Donald Trump his country’s and the region’s “steadfast opposition” to the president’s plan to resettle millions of Palestinians out of Gaza.
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Trump signs executive order to continue downsizing federal workforce
President Donald Trump made a rare appearance with Elon Musk in the Oval Office on Tuesday before signing an executive order to continue downsizing the federal workforce.
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Google changes Gulf of Mexico to ‘Gulf of America' in Maps app
Google on Monday changed the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America in Google Maps.
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Trump administration leaves future of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau uncertain
The future of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is in limbo after the Trump administration told the bureau’s employees to suspend their work. Thursday, Russell Vought was confirmed as the head of the Office of Management and Budget and acting director of the CFPB. Saturday, he instructed staff to suspend nearly all activities, including supervising financial firms. This came...
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President Trump pardons former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich has been issued a pardon by President Donald Trump, nearly five years after his sentence was commuted.
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Breaking down recent Trump administration actions
A federal judge upholds injunction on federal worker buyout, Sen. Markey speaks out against potential cuts to public schools, and what about the future of the penny? NBC10 Boston’s Matt Prichard explains....
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