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Trump vowed to slash the federal budget deficit. Analysts say his policies will increase it by $4.1 trillion. - The Boston Globe Nonpartisan analysts warn that President Trump's policies will swell the annual budget deficit instead of shrinking it.

Trump promised to reduce the budget deficit. So far, that's not going so well.

Urged on by survivors, Congress ordered the release of the Epstein files. But a potential hurdle remains. - The Boston Globe Rapid-fire developments Tuesday marked the surprisingly swift culmination of a months-long fight over Justice Department files about the accused sex trafficker.

Urged on by survivors, Congress ordered the release of the Epstein files. But a potential hurdle remains.

With enhanced health care subsidies set to expire, Trump again wants to replace Obamacare. He still doesn’t have a plan. - The Boston Globe The inability of Republicans to produce a comprehensive proposal further complicates the effort to address the subsidies before they expire on Dec. 31.

The inability of Republicans to produce a comprehensive alternative, despite dozens of failed attempts in Congress to “repeal and replace” Obamacare, further complicates the effort to address the expiring subsidies.

Susan Collins has reached one of the most powerful positions in Washington. It could hardly come at a worse time. - The Boston Globe The Appropriations chairmanship should have been the pinnacle of her nearly three-decade-long career. Instead, it’s been an onslaught of challenges.

Susan Collins should be at the peak of her power as Senate appropriations chair. Instead, @talkopan explains she's finally ascended to the coveted job at a time when the Trump administration has no use for the appropriations process. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/20/n...

As Trump puts his stamp on America’s 250th birthday, the party turns partisan - The Boston Globe The anniversary next July Fourth was seen as a chance to unify a divided nation. Critics say Trump's involvement is taking things in a different direction.

The nation's 250th anniversary next July Fourth was seen as a chance to unify a divided nation. Critics say Trump's involvement is taking things in a different direction.

Moulton launches Senate campaign to challenge Markey: ‘It’s time for a new generation of leadership for Democrats’ - The Boston Globe The Salem congressman cited Ed Markey's age and seniority as core concerns behind his campaign, arguing that Democrats can no longer afford to back candidates who are seen as too old.

Rep. Seth Moulton, 46, makes age the centerpiece of his primary challenge to Sen. Ed Markey, 79, telling @sambrodey.bsky.social: “I mean, if we can’t learn the lessons of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Dianne Feinstein and Joe Biden, then people aren’t going to trust us to lead for the future.”

N.H.’s Shaheen becomes key player in back-channel Senate discussions to end government shutdown - The Boston Globe The retiring Senate Democrat has credibility on both sides of the aisle as she participates in back-channel discussions to resolve the stalemate.

If lawmakers can strike a deal to quickly end the federal government shutdown, it may be due in part to the quiet work of New Hampshire Senator Jeanne Shaheen.

For Trump, a Comey conviction might be secondary to a simpler goal: humiliation - The Boston Globe Legal experts said the case against the former FBI director appeared to be weak. But the outcome could be less important to Trump than the legal process it has kicked off.

For Trump, a Comey conviction might be secondary to a simpler goal: humiliation

@SenMarkey
brands the FCC the Federal Censorship Commission (with its own seal) as he and Schumer blast FCC Chair Brendan Carr over Jimmy Kimmel today. Markey vows to "defend the right to mock your leaders without fear" and said he wants to turn Carr into a "political pariah."

‘I don’t envy their job right now.’ Fed officials face a challenging economy amid Trump’s efforts to meddle. - The Boston Globe Federal Reserve officials will make an interest rate decision this week in the face of rising inflation, a slowing job market, and President Trump's attack on the central bank's independence.

The chaos that Trump has infused into the Fed is highlighted by a simple but stunning fact at the staid institution: leading up to the start of their two-day rate-setting meeting Tuesday, it remained unclear who would be voting on monetary policy.

Healey accuses ICE of trying to ‘intimidate’ people attending Spanish-language service at Chestnut Hill church on Sunday - The Boston Globe The Massachusetts governor said an ICE vehicle was parked outside Saint Ignatius of Loyola Parish. Trump border czar Tom Homan called the allegation a "bold-faced lie."

Healey accuses ICE of trying to ‘intimidate’ people attending Spanish-language service at Chestnut Hill church on Sunday

‘How do you protect a place like this?’ At Acadia National Park, Trump’s cuts spark fear about its future. - The Boston Globe A Trump administration hiring freeze has prevented the park from replacing departed workers or filling dozens of job vacancies, meaning the park’s staff is down nearly 40 percent.

‘How do you protect a place like this?’ At Acadia National Park, Trump’s cuts spark fear about its future.

Trump can’t seem to quit Senator Elizabeth Warren. Here’s the latest reason why. - The Boston Globe Warren has been pounding away at President Trump for failing to fulfill his campaign promise to lower everyday prices.

Trump can’t seem to quit Senator Elizabeth Warren. Here’s the latest reason why.

Representative Katherine Clark calls Israel-Hamas war in Gaza ‘genocide’ - The Boston Globe The Revere lawmaker is the highest-ranking congressional Democrat to use that historically significant term to refer to the worsening conflict.

Representative Katherine Clark calls Israel-Hamas war in Gaza ‘genocide’

‘The majority want something different’: Mitch McConnell casts a long shadow over the battle to be his successor in Kentucky - The Boston Globe During 40 years in office, the Senate titan has defined Kentucky. His successor may win by defining contrasts to him.

‘The majority want something different’: Mitch McConnell casts a long shadow over the battle to be his successor in Kentucky

‘No parent should have to go through this.’ Mother of slain UMass student backs Trump’s federal takeover of D.C. police. - The Boston Globe "I just stare at his ashes, at his picture ... No parent should have to go through this, or any family," said Tamara Tarpinian-Jachym, whose son was fatally shot in Washington D.C. in June.

‘No parent should have to go through this.’ Mother of slain UMass student backs Trump’s federal takeover of D.C. police.

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser tried two different ways of dealing with Trump. Both had the same result. - The Boston Globe An outspoken Trump critic in his first term, Bowser tried cooperation in his second. But that didn't stop the president from sending in National Guard troops.

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser tried two different ways of dealing with Trump. Both had the same result.

Trump falsely claims other countries pay his tariffs. US businesses and consumers will likely bear most of the costs. - The Boston Globe Tariffs are collected when foreign goods arrive at the border and amount to a back-door tax increase that one analysis estimates will cost the average US household $2,400 this year.

Trump falsely claims other countries pay his tariffs. US businesses and consumers will likely bear most of the costs.

Housing affordability is a major problem. Elizabeth Warren is helping lead a sweeping bipartisan effort to address it. - The Boston Globe The bill to increase the supply of houses and apartments is expected to easily pass a Senate committee Tuesday amid strong support on both sides of the aisle for addressing the affordability crisis.

Housing affordability is a major problem. Elizabeth Warren is helping lead a sweeping bipartisan effort to address it.

In Roswell, it’s not Epstein, it’s the UFO files Trump promised - The Boston Globe The southeast city in New Mexico has had a mystique since an incident involving a "flying disc" 78 years ago. Many residents were expecting Trump to release more information on extraterrestrial life.

In Roswell, it’s not Epstein, it’s the UFO files Trump promised

Trump says he’s ‘solved the inflation problem.’ The economic data tell a different story. - The Boston Globe Despite his assertions, inflation has begun rising as the impact of high tariffs starts kicking in.

At least three times this month, Trump has boasted of a survey of him and 70 economists in which he was one of only two participants to correctly predict an economic boom with no inflation right now. That's not the state of the economy. And the White House has been unable to produce the survey.

Senator Bernie Sanders calls for Red Sox and Aramark to ‘immediately bargain in good faith’ with unionized Fenway Park workers - The Boston Globe Concession employees overwhelmingly voted last month to authorize a strike after months of stalled negotiations over wages and the use of automation, such as self-checkout machines.

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Senator Bernie Sanders calls for Red Sox and Aramark to ‘immediately bargain in good faith’ with unionized Fenway Park workers

Trump has publicly derided Powell — but hasn’t had a reason to fire him. A $2.5 billion Fed renovation could change that. - The Boston Globe “The White House is looking for any possible way to discredit Jerome Powell right now," a Trump economic adviser said.

Trump has publicly derided Powell — but hasn’t had a reason to fire him. A $2.5 billion Fed renovation could change that.

‘We can’t eat 30% of the cost.’ Price hikes from Trump’s tariffs are coming for back-to-school and holiday shopping. - The Boston Globe Consumers are starting to face the impact of President Trump's tariffs as business owners wrestle with how much to raise prices or hold off on inventory.

‘We can’t eat 30% of the cost.’ Price hikes from Trump’s tariffs are coming for back-to-school and holiday shopping.

From Christopher Columbus to Alex Trebek, Trump is spending millions on statues of ‘American heroes’ while slashing arts funding - The Boston Globe The National Garden of American Heroes, an idea Trump first proposed in 2020, is supposed to open at an unnamed location in time for the nation's 250th birthday next year but might not make that deadl...

From Christopher Columbus to Alex Trebek, Trump is spending millions on statues of ‘American heroes’ while slashing arts funding

Are the debt limit’s days numbered? Trump and Warren hope so. - The Boston Globe An unusual political alliance is trying to take averting an economically devastating government default off Congress’s plate for good.

Are the debt limit’s days numbered? Trump and Warren hope so.

‘Let’s celebrate his birthday, too’: Trump marches military into uncharted territory with Washington parade - The Boston Globe In the span of one week, Trump has taken a trio of highly controversial steps that pose an unprecedented test for the longstanding boundary between the US military and partisan politics.

‘Let’s celebrate his birthday, too’: Trump marches military into uncharted territory with Washington parade

For Trump, California stands out as his biggest, bluest enemy - The Boston Globe With its progressive policies, highly diverse population, and total Democratic control, California is the polar opposite of Trump’s Make America Great Again vision.

“He does not like our politics. But you know what? That’s OK. Because clearly based on the election, California does not like . . . the narcissistic personality of Donald Trump, and we clearly do not like his policies,” said CA Rep. Jimmy Panetta,