Pezeshkian UN Speech Defies Trump, Signals Talks
Iran’s Pezeshkian called Trump a bully at UNGA while signaling dialogue readiness and Hormuz reopen terms tied to lifting a blockade and frozen assets.
Politics
Politics coverage from The Boston Report, from the White House and Congress to Beacon Hill and Boston City Hall: the policy fights, elections and decisions.
Xi-Trump White House Summit Follows Xi UNGA Skip
Xi skipped UNGA for a Washington state visit Sep 23–25 ahead of a White House summit with Trump covering trade, AI chips, and Taiwan arms sales talks.
Boston City Council Eyes Tighter Police Surveillance Rules
Boston City Councilors move to close surveillance ordinance loopholes after BPD license plate reader and social media tool disclosures. What changes next.
Ethiopia Tigray Fighting Resumes as Peace Deal Frays
Ethiopia Tigray fighting resumed on Sept. 23, 2026, straining the Pretoria peace deal as UN chief Guterres urged restraint while leaders spoke at UNGA.
Ukraine Energy Ceasefire Push Intensifies at UN Assembly
Ukraine presses an energy ceasefire with Russia at the UN on Sept. 23, 2026, after Zelenskyy meets Trump and Burnham amid deadly drone strikes on Kyiv.
The IRGC: Iran’s Revolutionary Force and Its Global Militant Network
What the IRGC is: how Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps formed after 1979, what its Quds Force does, and why Western governments accuse it of backing militants.
Report: The Declining Power of the IRGC and Its Proxy Network
Analysts and military officials say the IRGC’s ‘Axis of Resistance’ network, including Hezbollah, Hamas and the Houthis, has lost reach in the last two months.
ICE: Federal Immigration Operations and Municipal Response in Boston
A look at the surge in ICE activity in Boston in early 2026, including courthouse arrests, and the legal and policy response from city and state leaders.
Elon Musk’s Blueprint for Fiscal Efficiency: Cutting $2 Trillion from U.S. Government Spending
In the midst of the 2024 presidential race, Elon Musk, known for his innovative ventures and critiques of government efficiency, has made headlines with his
Boston City Council Passes Mayor Wu’s Property Tax Shift Proposal; State Approval Pending
In a decisive move on Wednesday, the Boston City Council voted 12-1 in favor of the latest draft of Mayor Michelle Wu’s property tax home rule petition,