Boston citizens protested against Trump's decision to strike Iran's nuclear sites, with politicians expressing concerns over the escalation and lack of congressional approval.

Gen. Christopher Mahoney is nominated for the position of vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and awaits the Senate Armed Services Committee's vetting.

Massachusetts lawmakers criticize Trump's Iran strikes as unconstitutional, calling for Congressional authority over war declarations and emphasizing the need for diplomacy.

Mayor Michelle Wu declares a heat emergency in Boston, opening cooling centers and urging residents to prepare for extreme heat and take care of each other.

Antisemitic flyers targeting Israeli Consulate staff in Boston led to increased vigilance by authorities amid a rise in antisemitic incidents in New England.

A federal judge granted Harvard a preliminary win against the government's attempt to block international students, maintaining the enrollment of 7,000 overseas students.

Massachusetts AG Andrea Joy Campbell leads an 18-state coalition urging the U.S. Dept. of Education to maintain diversity and inclusion commitments in education grants.

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell leads 20 AGs in opposing DOE's attempt to roll back anti-discrimination regulations relating to race, sex, and disability in federally funded programs.

Massachusetts' Healey-Driscoll Administration is implementing solar energy programs to reduce electricity costs and support the solar sector, aiming for energy affordability and innovative growth.

Massachusetts showed a third month of job growth, with a payroll increase of 3,200, though the unemployment rate rose to 4.8%. Industries such as Leisure and Hospitality led the gains.

The Trump administration's plan to cut federal funding for the LGBTQ+ targeted "Press 3" option of the national suicide hotline has raised concerns among advocates and organizations like The Trevor Project.

The Healey-Driscoll Administration in Massachusetts is investing $20.6 million to train 18,169 workers and add over 1,200 jobs through the Workforce Training Fund Program.

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey nominated Andrew Don and Nibal Raheb as Associate Justices to the Juvenile Court, pending confirmation by the Governor’s Council.