Government shutdown begins as lawmakers fail to reach deal to extend funding

The first government shutdown in nearly seven years began at midnight after lawmakers failed to reach a deal on extending funding.

• Oct 1, 2025

UMass Chan Medical School Chancellor Dr. Michael F. Collins talks federal funding challenges

WBZ-TV political analyst sat down with UMass Chan Medical School Chancellor Dr. Michael F. Collins to talk about facing federal cutbacks.

• Sep 28, 2025

Trump to meet with congressional leaders ahead of shutdown deadline

Lawmakers are facing a deadline of midnight Tuesday, when the 2026 fiscal year begins, to reach a deal to keep the government funded.

• Sep 27, 2025

Trump says he plans to send troops to Portland, Oregon

President Trump said on Saturday he will send troops to Portland, Oregon, as his deployments expand to more cities across the U.S.

• Sep 28, 2025

DOJ sues 6 states for failing to turn over voter registration rolls

The lawsuits were filed against top election officials in California, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, New Hampshire and Pennsylvania.

• Sep 25, 2025

Keller: What hurdles could Seth Moulton face in a primary against Ed Markey?

Massachusetts Rep. Seth Moulton is apparently considering running against Sen. Ed Markey but WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller said there's hurdles ahead.

• Sep 24, 2025

Keller: Seth Moulton could face a battle if he decides to primary Ed Markey for Senate seat

Massachusetts Rep. Seth Moulton is apparently considering running against Sen. Ed Markey but WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller said there's hurdles ahead.

• Sep 24, 2025

Mayor Wu will run unopposed in reelection bid after challenger's recount falls short

Michelle Wu will run unopposed for mayor in Boston after a challenger didn't garner enough votes to advance to the general election.

• Sep 22, 2025

As Trump makes autism announcement, Tylenol maker and medical experts push back

The Trump administration announced it believes acetaminophen is linked to autism risk, but the maker of Tylenol and medical experts have strongly pushed back on the claims.

• Sep 22, 2025

Charlie Kirk memorial service honors conservative activist

President Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Erika Kirk spoke at Sunday's memorial service for Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA.

• Sep 22, 2025

Author says that social media is amplifying divisiveness among Americans

WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller spoke to the author of "Our Common Ground," Diane Hessan, about the current political climate and how social media is amplifying divisiveness.

• Sep 21, 2025

ABC preempts "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" over Kimmel's Charlie Kirk comments

ABC's announcement came as media giants Nexstar and Sinclair announced they would preempt Jimmy Kimmel's show indefinitely on all their stations over his remarks.

• Sep 18, 2025

Keller: Plans to change state flag suddenly a topic in governor's race

Plans to change the state flag of Massachusetts are suddenly a topic in the governor's race.

• Sep 18, 2025

Keller: Changing Massachusetts state flag a contentious issue with Republicans running for governor

Plans to change the state flag​ of Massachusetts are suddenly taking center stage in the race for governor, as both Republicans running for the nomination say they want to save the current flag. WBZ-TV's Jon Keller has more.

• Sep 17, 2025

New Hampshire Democrat tries for unity after Charlie Kirk shooting

Is there really anything politicians can do to cool off the blame game? WBZ-TV's Jon Keller reports.

• Sep 16, 2025

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