French Protests Turn Violent: Gun Shop Looting and France’s Gun Laws Explained
Oct. 17 French protests saw looting and 272 arrests. What’s confirmed about gun shop looting, the 2023 Marseille case, and France’s A-D gun categories.
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.
Boston Private Ways Pothole Ordinance Gets Council Hearing
A council committee heard Docket #0807 on Oct. 15, a Worrell-Murphy ordinance on pothole repairs for Boston private ways. What it would change and what’s next.
Trump Waives Graham Act Russia Sanctions Before Deadline
Trump’s Oct. 16 order paused the Graham Act’s tariffs and most sanctions on Russia and its oil buyers. Here is what changed and who reacted.
Beyond Governor: Massachusetts Senate, House and Ballot Questions on Nov. 3
Massachusetts midterms 2026: the Markey-Deaton Senate race, statewide offices, the open 6th District and all nine ballot questions on the Nov. 3 ballot.
Massachusetts Governor Debates: Healey and Minogue in Their Own Words
Massachusetts governor debates: dates, hosts and direct quotes from Maura Healey and Mike Minogue on costs, housing, energy, abortion and ICE.
2026 Midterm Elections: Senate and House Battleground Races, Rated
2026 midterm elections: Senate and House toss-up races as rated by Cook Political Report and Sabato’s Crystal Ball, with dates and recent rating changes.
Barack Obama’s Statements on Israel: A Timeline From 2008 to 2026
A dated timeline of Barack Obama’s statements on Israel, in his own sourced words, from the 2008 AIPAC speech to his Oct. 13, 2026, Belfast remarks and Netanyahu’s reply.
Massachusetts Question 3: Wu, Baker Split on All-Party Primaries
Massachusetts Question 3 would create a top-two, all-party primary. What a yes or no vote means for Boston voters and who supports and opposes it.
Kabila Launches FRN Front With M23 Rebels in Goma
Kabila FRN: Congo’s former president now leads a new front that absorbs the M23 rebels, announced in Goma with a pledge to end ‘tyranny’ by force if needed.
New Yalu River Bridge Opens, Linking China and North Korea
The New Yalu River Bridge opened Oct. 15, linking Dandong and Sinuiju after a 12-year delay as China and North Korea move to expand trade across the border.