White House threatening to fire some federal workers, saying it will save costs during shutdown
The White House is threatening to fire some federal workers, saying that it will save costs during the ongoing government shutdown.
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The White House is threatening to fire some federal workers, saying that it will save costs during the ongoing government shutdown.
The government shutdown means some sites in Salem are closed. WBZ-TV's Anna Meiler has this and other top stories.
The city of Salem is preparing for more than a million visitors this month for their annual Haunted Happenings, even as the federal government shutdown creates some unexpected obstacles. WBZ-TV’s Aaron Parseghian reports.
A food pantry that already has a waiting list is concerned they will not be able to help families in need. WBZ-TV's Samantha Chaney reports.
Rep. Pressley held an emergency meeting Friday in Boston to hear community concerns about the government shutdown. WBZ-TV's Anna Meiler reports.
The government shutdown has begun, and in Massachusetts there are several areas that are expected to feel the impact.
Democrats are holding firm on reversing cuts to Medicaid and extending subsidies for the Affordable Care Act, which expire at the end of the year. Erica Brown reports from Washington.
Tourists hoping to step aboard the U.S.S. Constitution were turned away Wednesday as the federal government shutdown halted scheduled tours of the nation's oldest floating warship.
The current government shutdown is the 11th time the federal government has halted activities and services since 1980.
The current government shutdown is the 11th time the federal government has halted activities and services since 1980. WBZ-TV's Jon Keller reports.
Tourists from all over the country hoping to visit the U.S.S. Constitution or Bunker Hill Monument in Boston were unable to because of the government shutdown. WBZ-TV's Aaron Parseghian reports.
Senate Republicans tried twice Wednesday but failed to pass a bill to reopen the government. Erica Brown reports from the White House.
A House-passed bill led by the GOP would have extended spending levels for seven weeks, but it failed again in the Senate Wednesday night. Democrats said they are demanding an extension of health care tax credits in order to support the bill. WBZ-TV's Anna Meiler reports.
The director of a home hospital program from UMass Memorial Medical Center said the program will end with the government shutdown.
Several Massachusetts facilities will be closed for the duration of a government shutdown.
Any measure taken up by the Senate to keep the government open would need bipartisan support or 60 votes.
Lawmakers are making a final push to avoid a government shutdown.
Congressional leaders met with President Trump to discuss the looming government shutdown.
Lawmakers are facing a deadline of midnight Tuesday, when the 2026 fiscal year begins, to reach a deal to keep the government funded.
Democratic lawmakers in Washington criticized President Trump for leaving D.C. as a government shutdown looms.
If no deal is reached, the government will shut down on Oct. 1. Erica Brown reports from Washington.
Congress will be grappling with the Epstein files, President Trump's takover of the Washington D.C. police and the possibility of a government shutdown.
The federal government is on the verge of another shutdown and, if it happens, it will have an impact in Boston and other parts of Massachusetts.
There are 4,207 bridges in the U.S. that allow ships to pass under them. Of those, only 36% are described as having functional pier protection.
The prohibition was one of many side issues included in the mammoth $1.2 trillion package to fund the government through September.
Some parts of Massachusetts could get six inches of snow Friday night into Saturday morning.
First responders working the holiday shift helped deliver baby boys in Medford and Stoughton on Christmas morning.
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
Eight Powerball players in Massachusetts matched enough winning numbers to win $50,000.
In his first Christmas homily, Pope Leo lamented conditions for Palestinians in Gaza and urged Ukraine and Russia to engage in direct talks to end their wr.
Some parts of Massachusetts could get six inches of snow Friday night into Saturday morning.
First responders working the holiday shift helped deliver baby boys in Medford and Stoughton on Christmas morning.
The Archbishop of Boston will meet with a Dedham priest after the holidays to discuss a controversial "ICE was here" nativity scene.
Eight Powerball players in Massachusetts matched enough winning numbers to win $50,000.
"Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS Terrorist Scum in Northwest Nigeria," President Trump said.
Flu is on the rise in Massachusetts, just as people are starting to gather for the holidays.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
Amy Cohen is running the New York City Marathon despite living with the painful effects of sickle cell disease.
Surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital have removed a pig kidney from a New Hampshire man 271 days after the innovative transplant.
With two-year waiting lists for a primary care physician, Mass General Brigham is using AI to bridge the gap.
Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
A Massachusetts family got stuck with a bill for a damaged tire on their rental car, even though they bought the extra coverage.
I-Team sources say the allegations of misconduct involving Canton Police Sgt. Sean Goode stem from an investigation into former State Police Trooper Michael Proctor.
Customers have been telling the I-Team that the service has not been as advertised with delays and equipment problems.
Advocates for Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital in Canton say the state is failing to keep its promise to keep the facility open.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
Circle Furniture appears to have suddenly closed all of its stores right before Christmas.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.
Ice Castles in North Woodstock, New Hampshire is opening unusually early this year.
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission unanimously approved regulations to allow for legal marijuana use in public settings.
The model airplane and balsa wood glider company Guillow's has been headquartered in Wakefield for nearly a century.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
The Montreal Canadiens ran away from the Boston Bruins 6-2 on Tuesday night.
The Patriots had two players make the Pro Bowl roster, but they had another noteworthy snub.
The Boston Celtics rallied from a 20-point, second-half deficit for a 103-95 victory over the Indiana Pacers.
Stores in Massachusetts say they are having a hard time keeping up with demands as Patriots fans snatch up Drake Maye jerseys.
Rookie New England Patriots left tackle Will Campbell may be on injured reserve with a knee injury, but he was the star of the show at Friday night's Celtics game.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.
Alex Cornwell's display of nearly 300 Christmas inflatables is attracting visitors from around Massachusetts.
Police are looking for whoever opened fire on inflatable Christmas decorations in Bow, New Hampshire.
Birders are flocking to Scituate, Massachusetts to catch a glimpse of a tropical bird called a limpkin, which has never been spotted in New England before.
A rescue group is blaming a "dangerous" TikTok trend for a surge in skiers getting lost in the backcountry at Vermont's Stowe Mountain Resort.