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Capital Source In a statewide campaign for governor, Jay Gonzalez made a quick stop at City Hall Plaza Thursday, where he earned the support of nearly half of Boston’s City Council.   One thing was missing on Thursday, when Governor Charlie Baker signed the so-called grand bargain into law: The advocates who helped craft the compromise legislation.   Moulton is also scheduled to headline an event for Merrimack County Democrats in a different congressional district during that same trip.

About 750 Families Belong Together rallies drew hundreds of thousands of protesters into the streets Saturday in every state of the country.  Protests in Boston and across the country Saturday drew thousands of people who are opposed to the immigration policies of the Trump administration.

About 750 Families Belong Together rallies drew hundreds of thousands of protesters into the streets Saturday in every state of the country.  Protests in Boston and across the country Saturday drew thousands of people who are opposed to the immigration policies of the Trump administration.

About 750 Families Belong Together rallies drew hundreds of thousands of protesters into the streets Saturday in every state of the country.  Protests in Boston and across the country Saturday drew thousands of people who are opposed to the immigration policies of the Trump administration.

Republicans on the House Energy & Commerce Committee are probing the Department of Health and Human Services on its treatment of migrant children in its care.  “We support strong enforcement of our nation’s borders.

MORE said he probably won't ask a prospective Supreme Court justice's stance on overturning Roe v. Wade when he decides who to nominate to the federal bench. In an excerpt from an interview set to air Sunday with Fox Business Network's Maria Bartiromo, the president said he was "putting conservative people" on the high court, but probably would not ask beforehand how those nominees might vote on the landmark case that legalized abortion. "Are you going to ask your nominee beforehand how they might vote on Roe V.

Both parties think their immigration message will fire up their base in the midterm elections, ensuring a clash on the campaign trail over one of the most divisive issues facing Congress. Democrats are slamming Republicans for failing to address the plight of “Dreamers” and families separated at the U.S.-Mexico border, labeling the Trump administration as inhumane and accusing GOP leaders of being ineffective. “As a base mobilizer, it’s an effective issue,” said GOP strategist Matt Mackowiak. “But it’s effective for both sides,” he added. Amplifying the issue, however, could be a risky gambit

MORE on Friday said he has narrowed his list of potential Supreme Court nominees to about five, including two women, and plans to announce his pick on July 9. “I’ve got it narrowed to about five,” he told reporters on Air Force One en route to his New Jersey golf club, where he said he plans to interview one or two candidates this weekend. Trump said he would interview six to seven candidates in total, saying, "I like them all." “We have great people,” Trump said of his short list.

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