Nation

Self-professed ‘DOGE person’ gets his confirmation hearing to lead Social Security

President Trump’s nominee to lead the Social Security Administration faced questions at his confirmation hearing about efforts by DOGE to close field offices and cut back on phone service at the beleaguered agency. Continue reading →

Nation

Trump downplays Signal leak, backing Waltz and pointing finger at journalist

President Trump on Tuesday characterized an extraordinary security breach as a minor transgression, insisting that top administration officials had not shared any classified information as they discussed secret military plans in a group chat that included the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic magazine. Continue reading →

Nation

Deportations haven’t surged under Trump. But they have changed.

Even as immigration officials escalate efforts to remove people from the United States, they continue to fall short of the mass deportations President Trump vowed to carry out. Continue reading →

World

White House says Russia and Ukraine agree to stop fighting in Black Sea

Both Ukraine and Russia confirmed the agreement, although it appeared to come with some serious caveats on the part of Moscow. Continue reading →

World

Now Europe knows what Trump’s team calls it behind its back: ‘Pathetic’

Trump administration officials haven’t kept their disdain for Europe quiet. But the contempt seems to be even louder behind closed doors. Continue reading →

World

As Trump’s policies worry scientists, France and others put out a welcome mat

Universities in Europe have rushed to save American researchers fleeing drastic cuts to jobs and programs by the Trump administration, as well as perceived attacks on whole fields of research. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

A ‘gross error’ that needs to be punished

Republicans need to call for accountability in the Signal-gate debacle. Continue reading →

OPINION

How the Supreme Court can curb one Trump attack on judges

The constitutional crisis Trump is spurring is real. The Supreme Court has a chance to be the democratic guardrail the nation needs. Continue reading →

LETTERS

A crack in the Ivy wall as Columbia caves to Trump

"If the Ivy League schools fail to stand firm, they risk eroding foundations of academic inquiry, research, and open discourse," writes one reader. Another: "Trump has become an extortionist, unfettered by the aggressive transactional approach that served him well, apparently, in the world of business." Continue reading →

Massachusetts

Everett City Council votes to end ordinance that pays mayor bonus, will audit payments to DeMaria over last 9 years

The council also voted to demand that the mayor stop using city funds to pay for lawyers and challenges to a state investigator’s findings that he was improperly paid $180,000 in longevity bonuses. Continue reading →

K-12

Boston School Committee to vote on $1.58b budget

Boston’s School Committee is expected to vote on a proposed $1.58 billion budget for next year Wednesday night, including more funding for staff and services to support inclusive services for special education students and English learners. Continue reading →

Metro

Tom Homan vowed to bring ‘hell’ to Boston. But it was just a lousy television show.

Someone should explain to the border czar that local officials aren't trying to protect dangerous criminals. Continue reading →

Patriots

Patriots sign wide receiver Stefon Diggs to a 3-year, $69 million contract

The 10-year veteran tore his ACL on Oct. 27, so it’s unlikely he’ll be a full participant at the start of training camp. Continue reading →

Celtics

New Celtics owner Bill Chisholm and his wife Kimberly were in Sacramento to watch the team. First impressions? ‘It’s incredible.’

The deal is pending league approval, but Monday night in Sacramento was essentially Chisholm’s orientation. Continue reading →

FIGURE SKATING

How much do winners get? What does it cost to participate? Inside the financial side of competitive figure skating.

For those who have reached the World Skating Championships this week at TD Garden, the pot of gold at the end of that rainbow is more like a thimble. Continue reading →

chesto means business

The Northern Avenue bridge is finally being demolished. What could replace it?

Even as the vestige of the waterfront’s industrial past is slated for demolition, the idea of building a new span across the mouth of the Fort Point Channel lives on. Continue reading →

Commentary

As the mayoral race heats up, Kraft will likely raise more money than Wu. Will it matter?

The mayor isn’t expected to match Josh Kraft’s resources. Instead, she’ll have to rely on grassroots fund-raising and a ground game to win a second term. Continue reading →

Real Estate

Take a look at the big redevelopment plans for Brookline Avenue in Longwood

Simmons University and Swedish building giant Skanska have unveiled detailed designs for the long-planned overhaul of Simmons’ residential campus. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Han Jong-Hee, Samsung electronics executive, dies at 63

Mr. Han was a nearly four-decade veteran of the South Korean consumer technology giant. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Dag Solstad, 83, dies; his novels of alienation delighted Norwegians

Mr. Solstad was a Norwegian novelist who teased form and style to create a world of alienation and disenchantment, enthralling and sometimes baffling his compatriots. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Marty Callner, director of comedy specials and music videos, dies at 78

Mr. Callner spent more than a decade making memorable videos for, among others, Pat Benatar, Bon Jovi, Alice Cooper, and ZZ Top. Continue reading →

Arts

Longtime owners of Somerville’s Central Street Studios set to sell to the Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston

Artist-tenants plan fund-raisers to help defray estimated $100,000 gap between $1.8 million asking price and money raised so far. Continue reading →

Pop Culture

Ben Affleck opens up about Jennifer Lopez divorce and viral coffee-spilling photos in new GQ interview

The Cambridge-bred actor revealed in GQ that he considers his life to be pretty scandal-free, despite all the gossip and media attention. Continue reading →

FOOD

Where to eat around Boston this spring

Here are 10 spots already open or coming soon you’ll want to visit this season. Continue reading →