The IRS official who oversaw the unit responsible for the targeting of conservative groups has been placed on administrative leave, Fox News confirms, a day after she refused to testify at a congressional hearing.More>>
In their contest for Massachusetts' open U.S. Senate seat, Republican Gabriel Gomez and Democrat Edward Markey continued to clash Tuesday over votes Markey cast against two resolutions honoring the victims of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.More>>
White House senior adviser Dan Pfeiffer told "Fox News Sunday" that President Obama learned about the Internal Revenue Service targeting Tea Party groups applying for tax-exempt status only after it had come out in the media.More>>
Democratic U.S. Senate hopeful Edward Markey agreed Thursday to release his tax returns dating back to 2005, one more year than was previously released by his opponent Gabriel Gomez, in a day of camp
Democratic U.S. Senate hopeful Edward Markey agreed Thursday to release his tax returns dating back to 2005, one more year than was previously released by his opponent Gabriel Gomez, in a day of campaigning in which money from outside groups was at issue as well.
A group of environmental activists led by California billionaire Thomas Steyer that spent nearly $900,000 during the U.S Senate primary in plans to return to the state to work against Republican nominee Gabriel Gomez.
A group of environmental activists led by California billionaire Thomas Steyer that spent nearly $900,000 during the U.S Senate primary in plans to return to the state to work against Republican nominee Gabriel Gomez.
In their contest for Massachusetts' open U.S. Senate seat, Republican Gabriel Gomez and Democrat Edward Markey continued to clash Tuesday over votes Markey cast against two resolutions honoring the victims of
In their contest for Massachusetts' open U.S. Senate seat, Republican Gabriel Gomez and Democrat Edward Markey continued to clash Tuesday over votes Markey cast against two resolutions honoring the victims of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
Activists say forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar Assad have unleashed their heaviest artillery barrage in a week to dislodge rebels from a strategic western town.
The leader of Lebanon's Hezbollah militant group vowed to help propel President Bashar Assad to victory in Syria's bloody civil war, warning that the fall of the Damascus regime would give rise to extremists and...
Egypt's Supreme Constitutional Court has ruled against parts of an election law approved by the Islamist-led legislature that had lifted a long-standing ban on the use of religious slogans during campaigning.
Egypt's Supreme Constitutional Court ruled on Saturday against parts of an election law approved by the Islamist-led legislature that had lifted a long-standing ban on the use of religious slogans during campaigning.
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says Nigeria must respect human rights as it cracks down on the Islamist extremists. He's also pledging to work hard in the coming months to ease tensions between Sudan and...
Making his first official trip to sub-Saharan Africa, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Saturday demanded that Nigeria respect human rights as it cracks down on Islamist extremists and pledged to work hard in the coming...
President Barack Obama left plenty of ambiguity in new policy guidelines that he says will restrict how and when the U.S. can launch targeted drone strikes, leaving himself significant power over how and when the...
President Barack Obama left plenty of ambiguity in new policy guidelines that he says will restrict how and when the U.S. can launch targeted drone strikes, leaving himself significant power over how and when the weapons can...
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel told cadets at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point Saturday that they must stamp out the scourge of sexual assault in the military.
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel told cadets at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point on Saturday that they must stamp out the scourge of sexual assault in the military.
Citing improved tax collections, Gov. Deval Patrick's administration on Friday restored nearly $21 million in budget cuts, the bulk of which will go to local school districts.
Citing improved tax collections, Gov. Deval Patrick's administration on Friday restored nearly $21 million in budget cuts, the bulk of which will go to local school districts.
President Barack Obama picked a senior White House budget official to become the acting head of the Internal Revenue Service on Thursday, the same day another top official announced plans to
President Barack Obama picked a senior White House budget official to become the acting head of the Internal Revenue Service on Thursday, the same day another top official announced plans to leave the agency amid the controversy over agents targeting tea party groups.
Republican U.S. Senate hopeful Gabriel Gomez and his Democratic rival Edward Markey are wasting little time lobbing attacks at each other after securing their party's nominations.
Republican U.S. Senate hopeful Gabriel Gomez and his Democratic rival Edward Markey are wasting little time lobbing attacks at each other after securing their party's nominations.
Democratic U.S. Rep. Edward Markey and Republican former Navy SEAL Gabriel Gomez won their party primaries on Tuesday, setting up a race between a 36-year veteran of Washington politics
Democratic U.S. Rep. Edward Markey and Republican former Navy SEAL Gabriel Gomez won their party primaries on Tuesday, setting up a race between a 36-year veteran of Washington politics and a political newcomer for the U.S. Senate seat formerly held by John Kerry.
Even before the explosions, polling suggested that Massachusetts voters weren't excited about the looming special election to replace former U.S. Sen. John Kerry.
Even before the explosions, polling suggested that Massachusetts voters weren't excited about the looming special election to replace former U.S. Sen. John Kerry.
Democratic U.S. Senate hopeful Stephen Lynch is criticizing automated phone calls that apparently refer to the Marathon bombings and urge voters to support him in Tuesday's primary.
Democratic U.S. Senate hopeful Stephen Lynch is criticizing automated phone calls that apparently refer to the Marathon bombings and urge voters to support him in Tuesday's primary.
A Mississippi man was arrested Wednesday, accused of sending letters to President Barack Obama and a senator that tested positive for the poisonous ricin and set the nation's capital on edge a day after the
A Mississippi man was arrested Wednesday, accused of sending letters to President Barack Obama and a senator that tested positive for the poisonous ricin and set the nation's capital on edge a day after the Boston Marathon bombings.
Monday, April 15 2013 10:25 PM EDT2013-04-16 02:25:47 GMT
Candidates in Massachusetts' special U.S. Senate race are suspending their campaign following the explosion of two bombs near the finish line of the Boston Marathon that killed two and injured more than 100.
Candidates in Massachusetts' special U.S. Senate race are suspending their campaign following the explosion of two bombs near the finish line of the Boston Marathon that killed two and injured more than 100.
Sunday, April 14 2013 4:06 PM EDT2013-04-14 20:06:07 GMT
A newly elected state representative is facing a possible reprimand from Everett's Common Council for allegedly berating restaurant employees for seating him near a special needs child.
A newly elected state representative is facing a possible reprimand from Everett's Common Council for allegedly berating restaurant employees for seating him near a special needs child.
A group of anti-tax protesters has been evicted from the Senate gallery after briefly disrupting debate on a transportation finance plan that calls for about $500 million in new state taxes.
A group of anti-tax protesters has been evicted from the Senate gallery after briefly disrupting debate on a transportation finance plan that calls for about $500 million in new state taxes.
The Mass. Senate, meeting in a rare Saturday session, weighed the latest version of a contentious bill that would pump more dollars into the state's aging and debt-ridden transportation system.
The Mass. Senate, meeting in a rare Saturday session, weighed the latest version of a contentious bill that would pump more dollars into the state's aging and debt-ridden transportation system.
For only the second time since taking office, President Barack Obama was absent from his Weekly Address as the mother of a 6-year-old boy killed in the Sandy Hook shooting.
For only the second time since taking office, President Barack Obama was absent from his Weekly Address as the mother of a 6-year-old boy killed in the Sandy Hook shooting.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is drawing criticism for an e-mail she sent to supporters Wednesday, claiming her brother, David, lives on just over $13,000 dollars a year in social security benefits.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is drawing criticism for an e-mail she sent to supporters Wednesday, claiming her brother, David, lives on just over $13,000 dollars a year in social security benefits.
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Michael Sullivan - a critic of a bill to expand federal firearms background checks - has performed legal work for gun groups.
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Michael Sullivan - a critic of a bill to expand federal firearms background checks - has performed legal work for gun groups.
Both Democratic candidates in the state's special U.S. Senate election are hailing a decision by the Postal Service to abandon plans to end Saturday mail delivery.
Both Democratic candidates in the state's special U.S. Senate election are hailing a decision by the Postal Service to abandon plans to end Saturday mail delivery.
President Barack Obama is sending Congress a $3.8 trillion spending blueprint that strives to achieve a "grand bargain" to tame runaway deficits. It would raise taxes on the wealthy and trim popular benefit programs
President Barack Obama is sending Congress a $3.8 trillion spending blueprint that strives to achieve a "grand bargain" to tame runaway deficits. It would raise taxes on the wealthy and trim popular benefit programs including as Social Security and Medicare.
Immigrants living in Massachusetts and their supporters gathered for a weekend rally in Boston to pile up pressure on the U.S. Congress to pass comprehensive immigration reforms.
Immigrants living in Massachusetts and their supporters gathered for a weekend rally in Boston to pile up pressure on the U.S. Congress to pass comprehensive immigration reforms.
Spending by outside groups in Massachusetts' special U.S. Senate election has topped $1.25 million, with the largest amount going to support Democratic candidate Edward Markey.
Spending by outside groups in Massachusetts' special U.S. Senate election has topped $1.25 million, with the largest amount going to support Democratic candidate Edward Markey.
Gov. Deval Patrick derided a $500 million transportation financing plan offered by legislative leaders as a "fiscal shell game" and said Thursday he would veto the bill if it reached
Gov. Deval Patrick derided a $500 million transportation financing plan offered by legislative leaders as a "fiscal shell game" and said Thursday he would veto the bill if it reached his desk in its current form.
The White House says President Barack Obama will return 5-percent of his salary to the Treasury in light of automatic spending cuts that have led to furloughs for thousands of federal workers.
The White House says President Barack Obama will return 5-percent of his salary to the Treasury in light of automatic spending cuts that have led to furloughs for thousands of federal workers.
Former Congressman Barney Frank joined the FOX 25 News to discuss his new projects, the special election for U.S. Senate, and what he'll miss most about his time in Congress.
Former Congressman Barney Frank joined the FOX 25 News to discuss his new projects, the special election for U.S. Senate, and what he'll miss most about his time in Congress.
Legislative leaders unveiled a transportation financing plan on Tuesday that called for $500 million in new revenues, including increases in state gasoline and cigarette taxes
Legislative leaders unveiled a transportation financing plan on Tuesday that called for $500 million in new revenues, including increases in state gasoline and cigarette taxes, while rejecting a heftier tax hike proposed by Gov. Deval Patrick.
With Boston Mayor Tom Menino announcing that he will not seek re-election, Mass. residents are wondering who will be the next person to lead the state's capital city.
With Boston Mayor Tom Menino announcing that he will not seek re-election, Mass. residents are wondering who will be the next person to lead the state's capital city.
State Auditor Suzanne Bump is asking a state agency to regularly crossreference the addresses of registered sex offenders and child care providers following disturbing new information revealed in an audit.
State Auditor Suzanne Bump is asking a state agency to regularly crossreference the addresses of registered sex offenders and child care providers following disturbing new information revealed in an audit.
The five candidates hoping to fill the U.S. Senate seat formerly held by John Kerry clashed in the first televised debates of the campaign Wednesday, as they sparred over the federal deficit, health care
The five candidates hoping to fill the U.S. Senate seat formerly held by John Kerry clashed in the first televised debates of the campaign Wednesday, as they sparred over the federal deficit, health care, Washington gridlock and other issues.
It's time for an investigation into the highway robbery known as the per diem system for state lawmakers. I asked Attorney General Martha Coakley's office Wednesday if per diems were on their radar?
It's time for an investigation into the highway robbery known as the per diem system for state lawmakers. I asked Attorney General Martha Coakley's office Wednesday if per diems were on their radar? They declined to comment. I'm hoping that there's already an investigation going on behind the scenes.
The Supreme Court is indicating it could strike down the federal law that prevents legally married gay couples from receiving a range of federal benefits for married people.
The Supreme Court is indicating it could strike down the federal law that prevents legally married gay couples from receiving a range of federal benefits for married people.
Republican U.S. Senate hopeful Daniel Winslow defended on Tuesday his past donations to Democratic candidates, including a $500 donation for Attorney General Martha Coakley in 2008.
Republican U.S. Senate hopeful Daniel Winslow defended on Tuesday his past donations to Democratic candidates, including a $500 donation for Attorney General Martha Coakley in 2008.
A group of Newtown High School and Sandy Hook elementary alumni, who now live in Boston, were profoundly affected by the mass shooting that happened in the Connecticut town in December.
A group of Newtown High School and Sandy Hook elementary alumni, who now live in Boston, were profoundly affected by the mass shooting that happened in the Connecticut town in December.
Multiple sources have confirmed to Fox 25 News that Massachusetts State Rep. John Fresolo (D-Worcester) is the subject of an investigation into "serious allegations" made on Beacon Hill.
Multiple sources have confirmed to Fox 25 News that Massachusetts State Rep. John Fresolo (D-Worcester) is the subject of an investigation into "serious allegations" made on Beacon Hill.
Two Massachusetts Democrats who want to succeed former Sen. John Kerry used the annual St. Patrick's Day Breakfast in Boston to exchange friendly jabs.
Two Massachusetts Democrats who want to succeed former Sen. John Kerry used the annual St. Patrick's Day Breakfast in Boston to exchange friendly jabs.
The words "conspiracy theory" are usually followed by some iteration of ‘whack job, crazy, right-wing nut'. Sometimes, that's an accurate description. Other times, the criticism is a strategy to marginalize the
The words "conspiracy theory" are usually followed by some iteration of ‘whack job, crazy, right-wing nut'. Sometimes, that's an accurate description. Other times, the criticism is a strategy to marginalize the opponent and get the masses to agree the theory is on the fringe.
FOX 25 has looked at the travel expenses of former Early Education Commissioner Sherri Killins and learned that taxpayers have not only been paying her $200,000 per year salary.
FOX 25 has looked at the travel expenses of former Early Education Commissioner Sherri Killins and learned that taxpayers have not only been paying her $200,000 per year salary.
Thursday, March 14 2013 1:47 PM EDT2013-03-14 17:47:25 GMT
Gov. Deval Patrick says former commissioner of early education Sherri Killins did not violate any rules by participating in an outside training program or living in Connecticut.
Gov. Deval Patrick says former commissioner of early education Sherri Killins did not violate any rules by participating in an outside training program or living in Connecticut.
An analysis by a nonpartisan nonprofit that focuses on making government transparent and accountable is giving the Legislature in Massachusetts an ‘F' grade for how they make legislative information available.
An analysis by a nonpartisan nonprofit that focuses on making government transparent and accountable is giving the Legislature in Massachusetts an ‘F' grade for how they make legislative information available.
President Hugo Chavez, the fiery populist who declared a socialist revolution in Venezuela, crusaded against U.S. influence and championed a leftist revival across Latin America, died Tuesday
President Hugo Chavez, the fiery populist who declared a socialist revolution in Venezuela, crusaded against U.S. influence and championed a leftist revival across Latin America, died Tuesday at age 58 after a nearly two-year bout with cancer.
An aide to former Massachusetts Treasurer Tim Cahill will pay $10,000 to settle two obstruction of justice charges related to a corruption investigation of Cahill.
An aide to former Massachusetts Treasurer Tim Cahill will pay $10,000 to settle two obstruction of justice charges related to a corruption investigation of Cahill.
Congressmen Stephen Lynch and Edward Markey have both delivered enough certified voter signatures to state officials to guarantee themselves a spot on the Democratic primary in the state's special U.S. Senate election.
Congressmen Stephen Lynch and Edward Markey have both delivered enough certified voter signatures to state officials to guarantee themselves a spot on the Democratic primary in the state's special U.S. Senate election.
A federal appeals court will hear arguments in April in an appeal of a judge's ruling granting a taxpayer-funded sex change for a Massachusetts transgender inmate.
A federal appeals court will hear arguments in April in an appeal of a judge's ruling granting a taxpayer-funded sex change for a Massachusetts transgender inmate.
In an effort to push his education and transportation reform package, Gov. Deval Patrick has unveiled a new online website complete with a series of maps which show his proposed investments.
In an effort to push his education and transportation reform package, Gov. Deval Patrick has unveiled a new online website complete with a series of maps which show his proposed investments.
Battling tears, the father of one of the first-graders slain at the December elementary school massacre in Connecticut pleaded with senators on Wednesday to ban assault weapons like the gun that killed his 6-year-old son
Battling tears, the father of one of the first-graders slain at the December elementary school massacre in Connecticut pleaded with senators on Wednesday to ban assault weapons like the gun that killed his 6-year-old son.
Gov. Deval Patrick is renewing his push for new revenues to pay for transportation and education initiatives, while acknowledging concerns about his plan to raise the state income tax.
Gov. Deval Patrick is renewing his push for new revenues to pay for transportation and education initiatives, while acknowledging concerns about his plan to raise the state income tax.
Four U.S. Senate hopefuls say they've collected more than enough signatures to get on the April 30 primary ballot and supporters of a fifth candidate say they've also crossed the critical hurdle ahead
Four U.S. Senate hopefuls say they've collected more than enough signatures to get on the April 30 primary ballot and supporters of a fifth candidate say they've also crossed the critical hurdle ahead of Wednesday's filing deadline.
Congressmen Ed Markey and Stephen Lynch, both Democrats looking to run for the U.S. Senate seat vacated by John Kerry, have agreed to a framework for six debates across the state prior to the April 30 primary.
Congressmen Ed Markey and Stephen Lynch, both Democrats looking to run for the U.S. Senate seat vacated by John Kerry, have agreed to a framework for six debates across the state prior to the April 30 primary.
Republican U.S. Senate hopeful Gabriel Gomez' past criticism of President Barack Obama could be a tricky political topic in Massachusetts, where the president remains popular.
Republican U.S. Senate hopeful Gabriel Gomez' past criticism of President Barack Obama could be a tricky political topic in Massachusetts, where the president remains popular.
Friday, February 22 2013 6:09 AM EST2013-02-22 11:09:24 GMT
One of the candidates hoping to get the Republican nod for the senate seat left vacant by now Secretary of State John Kerry reportedly asked Mass. Gov. Deval Patrick for the interim senate gig.
One of the candidates hoping to get the Republican nod for the senate seat left vacant by now Secretary of State John Kerry reportedly asked Mass. Gov. Deval Patrick for the interim senate gig.
Back in 1779, the framers of the Massachusetts Constitution didn't anticipate a situation where a lieutenant governor is the subject of a grand jury investigation into corruption.
Back in 1779, the framers of the Massachusetts Constitution didn't anticipate a situation where a lieutenant governor is the subject of a grand jury investigation into corruption.
Monday, May 13 2013 2:05 PM EDT2013-05-13 18:05:37 GMT
The government invests billions in colleges and universities through grants and loans. These programs are supposed to make higher education more affordable but they actually contribute to the spiraling cost of college.
The government invests billions in colleges and universities through grants and loans. These programs are supposed to make higher education more affordable but they actually contribute to the spiraling cost of college tuition.
