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In the nation: police call for 'move over' law updates, Gov. Healey passes housing bill, Powell pleads guilty in Georgia election case, Mass. to end emergency sheltering guarantee

In the nation: police call for ‘move over’ law updates, Gov. Healey passes housing bill, Powell pleads guilty in Georgia election case, Mass. to end emergency sheltering guarantee

Mass. police call for updates to 'move over' law Massachusetts first responders spoke in front of the State House Oct. 17 to voice their support to expedite the passage of multiple bills by the state...

Boston City Hall

City council debate hosted by Boston University College Democrats discusses MBTA, public education

Jack Gosselin, Journal Contributor October 17, 2023

Four of Boston’s at-large city council candidates attended a debate at Boston University’s Center for Computing and Data Sciences Oct. 3. The Boston University College Democrats, the debate’s...

In the nation: Scalise drops from Speaker race, RFK Jr. registers as independent, Israel declares war, Santos accused of identity theft

In the nation: Scalise drops from Speaker race, RFK Jr. registers as independent, Israel declares war, Santos accused of identity theft

Louisiana Rep. Scalise drops out of House speaker race Rep. Steve Scalise of Louisiana dropped out of the race to become the next Speaker of the House after he was narrowly nominated as the Republican...

President Joe Biden during his 2020 campaign

Democrats react as New Hampshire primary deadline approaches

Ellie Gregory, Journal Contributor October 10, 2023

President Joe Biden will remove his name from the primary ballot in support of the Democratic party if New Hampshire does not reverse its law requiring it to be first in the primary by Oct. 14. The state...

Republicans during the removal of former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

Government shutdown averted until November with stopgap deal

May Lindeman, Journal Contributor October 10, 2023

A government shutdown was averted Sept. 30 by former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy with a stopgap deal that will fund federal agencies for 45 more days and passed with broad bipartisan support.  Disagreements...

OPINION: The Republican party is crumbling and democracy is at risk

OPINION: The Republican party is crumbling and democracy is at risk

Madeline Reyes, Journal Contributor October 4, 2023

The Republican party is a mess right now. What once seemed like a united fortress against “wokeness” has turned into a trivial fight club highlighted by Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Green calling Colorado...

OPINION: The second Republican primary debate was a disorganized mess

OPINION: The second Republican primary debate was a disorganized mess

Aidan Burns, Journal Contributor October 4, 2023

Candidates took the stage for the second Republican presidential debate Sept. 28, hosted by Fox News. The candidates hoped to properly platform themselves and send an impactful message to the American...

Outside of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, where the second Republican Presidential Debate was held.

Second GOP debate talks frustrations about Trump skipping debates

Harry Murphy, Staff Writer October 3, 2023

Seven Republicans vying for the party’s nomination attended the second Republican Presidential Debate at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California, Sept. 27. The GOP has hosted...

In the nation: WGA strike ends, federal government faces possible shutdown, Biden joins UAW picket line, Menendez faces charges

In the nation: WGA strike ends, federal government faces possible shutdown, Biden joins UAW picket line, Menendez faces charges

Leo Woods, Maren Halpin, and Sarah Roberts September 27, 2023

Writers Guild Association strike ends with contract agreement   The Writers Guild of America and Hollywood studio executives reached a contract agreement Sept. 26, signaling the end of the nearly...

Former President Donald Trump speaks at a Turning Point USA conference. Courtesy of Wikipedia Commons.

Trump’s indictments disrupt 2024 campaign

May Lindeman, Journal Contributor September 26, 2023

In the past four months, former President Donald Trump has been indicted in four criminal cases, leaving voters in a precarious situation ahead of the 2024 presidential election, according to Suffolk University...

Boston Fire Department responds to a two-alarm electrical fire at the State House.

Electrical fire forces evacuation, closure of State House

William Woodring, News Editor July 18, 2023

A basement electrical fire forced the evacuation of the Massachusetts State House July 18, prompting a significant response from the Boston Fire Department. The State House will remain closed July 19. The...

President Joe Biden.

Biden announces reelection campaign

William Woodring, News Editor April 25, 2023

President Joe Biden announced his reelection campaign April 25, asking voters to give him the chance to “Finish the job,” according to his announcement video. During the video, Biden highlighted...

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