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Hang Mike Pence." ... This is a day when every American does well to celebrate our democracy and the peaceful transfer of power under the Constitution of the United States."
Mike Pence turned critical of Trump after the U.S. Capitol riot, ... He said he was attending the swearing-in ceremony, writing on X, formerly Twitter, on Monday Last time we had peace, prosperity and secure borders. Now we have inflation, war and not secure borders. So I think it's pretty clear,
He's never caused a single war. He ended wars. So I think that's a plus for anything, no? That's my expectation. More fun and fewer wars,
And that's something we haven't seen in four years. And that's something that we need with everything going on in the Middle East, in Eastern Europe, at the southern border; we need strength and stability, and that's what we're getting,
Ahead of MLK Day and Trump’s inauguration, those carrying on King’s civil rights legacy reflect on the years ahead, ... The speakers honoring the legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. on Boston Common last week did not duck the irony Monday will bring: the day King is to be nationally celebrated will also mark the return of a man to the White House who many fear will erode the values the civil rights giant embodied
by Tiana Woodard and Danny McDonald, The Boston Globe Vineyard Wind suspension order lifted ahead of Trump term, ... Just days before an offshore-wind-averse Trump Administration takes office, the lead safety regulator for offshore wind has lifted its suspension order on the Vineyard Wind project. Construction and power generation can now resume with new safety requirements, including the mandated removal of all blades manufactured in Gaspé, Quebec.”
by Anastasia E. Lennon, The New Bedford Light I don’t rule things out proactively, ... I’m running for reelection to be a member of Congress.”
Auchincloss said when asked about a Senate bid, before adding Springfield ‘Lease It Local’ grant working to fill empty storefronts with new businesses,
by Jeanette DeForge, The Springfield Republican Advocates express optimism over Healey’s move to devise new high school graduation rules, ... Educators and business leaders praised Gov. Maura Healey’s move to set up an advisory board to recommend new high school graduation requirements. The governor signed the executive order Friday to create the K-12 Statewide Graduation Council, which would deliver its proposals to the Healey administration and state legislators by the end of the year.”
As debate continues over White Stadium, demolition work scheduled to begin this week,
by Michael Silverman, The Boston Globe The Prysmian Group spent nearly three years obtaining all the necessary state and local permits, including beating back a regulatory challenge brought by a handful of neighbors of Brayton Point,
DiZoglio Says She’s Focused On Getting AG to Sue Legislature,
by Alison Kuznitz, State House News Service (paywall). Healey’s ‘unwavering’ commitment to arriving migrants finally faltered,
by Chris Van Buskirk and Joe Dwinell, Boston Herald Because you have to be treating people fairly. You can’t just say, 'Oh, everything’s going to be wonderful.' You know, we went through hell for four years with these people. And so, you know, something has to be done about it,
So whether you like Tiktok or not, we’re going to make a lot of money,
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Ms Trump posted on X in the early hours of Monday The 60th Inauguration will herald President Trump's triumphant return to the White House and the start of the great American comeback,
the Trump-Vance Inaugural Committee co-chairs, Steve Witkoff and Kelly Loeffler, said in a joint statement There's like four other galas that I'll be performing at and attending. Two or three of them will be with the president in attendance,
It is with deep humility and gratitude that I have accepted...President Donald J. Trump's gracious invitation to perform our National Anthem at the Inauguration of our 47th President. In opening and closing this magnificent ceremony with music that celebrates our nation, I hope to contribute to restoring the spirit of unity, strength, and love of country, that will help Make America Great Again."
Taking to X, formerly Twitter, he wrote on Monday My song is a tribute to the culture of America, Black, white, red, yellow, economic standards. It is about an American, whoever we are as Americans. If they embrace my song as their song, it makes me proud."
Speaking about his upcoming performance, Greenwood recently told Newsweek
