Politics

Keller: With tanking poll numbers, how will President Trump respond?

Polls agree that President Trump's job approval has taken a hit lately. Can he afford to ignore them? WBZ-TV's Jon Keller reports.

• May 7, 2025

Court orders Trump administration to transfer detained Tufts student to Vermont

Tufts Ph.D. student Rumeysa Ozturk was taken into custody by federal immigration authorities in March.

• May 7, 2025

Trump administration to cut off new research grants to Harvard

The move is the latest escalation of the Trump administration's battle with Harvard.

• May 5, 2025

UMass president wants schools to focus on climate tech research

As he celebrates his tenth year running the University of Massachusetts system, President Marty Meehan has survival on his mind.

• May 4, 2025

UMass president on how schools can survive with funding under fire from Trump admin

UMass system president Marty Meehan talked to WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller.

• May 4, 2025

Trump says his administration is revoking Harvard's tax-exempt status

"We are going to be taking away Harvard's Tax Exempt Status. It's what they deserve!" the president said in a post​ to Truth Social.

• May 2, 2025

Keller: Proposal for Cape Cod bridge toll shows bind towns are in

A proposal for tolls on Cape Cod bridges was quickly rejected but it shows Massachusetts towns are hurting for revenue.

• Apr 30, 2025

Keller: How should towns increase revenue, after Cape Cod bridges toll proposal is rejected?

A proposal for tolls on Cape Cod bridges was quickly rejected but it shows Massachusetts towns are hurting for revenue. WBZ-TV's Jon Keller reports.

• Apr 30, 2025

Keller: Polls show President Trump is losing support of women voters

Although 45% of women voted for President Donald Trump​, driven by concern over the economy and inflation, they disapprove of his handing of the economy. WBZ-TV's Jon Keller reports.

• Apr 29, 2025

President Trump cracks down on sanctuary cities in executive order

On the eve of his 100th day in office, President Trump signed an executive order aimed at sanctuary cities.

• Apr 28, 2025

Shaheen says Hegseth has "created chaos" at the Pentagon

"The fact is, Pete Hegseth was not qualified to take the job as Secretary of Defense, and he has shown that time and again," Sen. Jeanne Shaheen said Sunday.

• Apr 27, 2025

President Trump's tariffs are hurting Massachusetts construction industry, lawmaker says

Massachusetts Congressman Stephen Lynch said that President Donald Trump's tariff uncertainty is concerning.

• Apr 27, 2025

Mass. Congressman Stephen Lynch says Trump tariffs are impacting construction industry

Rep. Stephen Lynch talked about President Trump's tariff war and the Tufts student who remains in ICE custody.

• Apr 27, 2025

Congressman announces unexpected death of daughter in Italy

Molly McGovern, the daughter of U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern​, died unexpectedly while on a trip in Italy.

• Apr 24, 2025

Keller: Harvard poll of Gen-Z paints bleak picture about young voters

The latest National Youth Poll​ out of the Harvard Kennedy School's Institute of Politics paints a bleak picture of young voters.

• Apr 23, 2025

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