'Energy emergency' fires up Massachusetts governor's raceGov. Maura Healey declared a "state of energy emergency" Monday as she announced increased home heating assistance, while her rival immediately fired back at her "last-minute" announcement.The Boston Herald1d agoWhole story →PlanetEconomyMaura Healeymassachusetts governor race
Trump names Jay Clayton to lead a new federal AI task forcePresident Donald Trump has tapped his director of national intelligence, Jay Clayton, to lead a new government task force on AI.The Boston Herald2d agoWhole story →TechnologySecurityai task force launch
Federal court temporarily blocks Trump administration border wall in Texas' Big Bend regionThis decision is a win for landowners, businesses and environmentalists who oppose the $46 billion project.The Boston Herald4d agoWhole story →PlanetJusticeborder wall ruling
The most vulnerable senators of 2026, about a month out from Election DayStrong recruits, and a favorable political environment, have changed the Senate battleground in recent weeks.The Boston Herald6d agoWhole story →GovernmentPlanetmidterm elections
Senate punts bill to permanently ban Chinese cars until after midterm electionsThe bipartisan bill, sponsored by Republican Sen. Bernie Moreno of Ohio and Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan, aims to prevent China’s auto industry from gaining a foothold in the U.S. market.The Boston Herald6d agoWhole story →TechnologyEconomyElissa SlotkinBernie Morenochinese car ban bill delay
Senate reaches deal on bill to speed approvals of new energy projectsSenators from both parties are saying they have reached a bipartisan deal on legislation aimed at speeding up permitting reviews for new energy and infrastructure projects that now face yearslong delays as lawmakers seek to meet growing demand for electricity and other forms of energy.The Boston Herald6d agoWhole story →BuildPlanetenergy permitting bill deal
