Politics

Developers running into problems trying to build data centers

Nationwide, there is a growing backlash to data centers that power AI and the internet.

• May 28

How can University of Massachusetts make up for money cut by federal government?

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

• May 24

Trump says U.S. is "getting a lot closer" to agreement with Iran

U.S. officials and negotiators were discussing a process to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, sources briefed on the conversations said.

• May 23

Tributes pour in for late Massachusetts Congressman Barney Frank

Tributes poured in for Barney Frank, the former Massachusetts congressman who died after being in hospice care.

• May 20

Barney Frank, longtime Massachusetts congressman, dies at 86

Barney Frank, an outspoken Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died.

• May 20

Barney Frank, Massachusetts congressman for 32 years, dies at 86

Barney Frank​, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.

• May 20

How the Massachusetts state budget would impact you

WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller talks to Massachusetts State Senate president Karen Spilka.

• May 17

Trump says he aims to suspend gas tax "for a period of time"

President Trump made the comments in a phone interview with CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes.

• May 11

What is an "all-party primary" and would Massachusetts Republicans support it?

WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller talks to Amy Carnevale, the Mass. GOP chair, about the governor's race, the U.S. Senate race and the discussion of an "all-party primary" in Massachusetts.

• May 10

Education Dept. probing all-women's Smith College for admitting trans women

The U.S. Department of Education says it's opened an investigation into Smith College, an all-women's institution in Massachusetts, for admitting transgender women.

• May 5

Would cellphone or social media ban work? Boston Children's Hospital doctor weighs in.

WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller talks to Dr. Michael Rich, a Boston Children's Hospital doctor and author of The Mediatrician's Guide.

• May 3

Spirit Airlines could shut down as soon as Saturday

Negotiations over a $500 million dollar government aid package for Spirit stalled after bondholders balked at the terms.

• May 2

Janet Mills ends Senate campaign in Maine, paving way for Graham Platner

Maine Gov. Janet Mills' exit from the race all but assures Graham Platner will get the Democratic nomination to take on Sen. Susan Collins.

• Apr 30

State dinner at White House caps eventful day in D.C. for King Charles

King Charles III and Queen Camilla were at the White House for a state dinner hosted by President Trump. WBZ-TV's Juli McDonald reports.

• Apr 28

Press dinner shooting suspect charged with attempted assassination of president

Cole Allen appeared in court for charges related to the shooting at the White House Press Correspondent’s Dinner. WBZ-TV’s Brandon Truitt reports.

• Apr 27

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