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>>
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. More>>
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.More>>
A second top Internal Revenue Service official has announced plans to leave the agency amid the controversy over the targeting of tea party groups.More>>
Under mounting pressure, President Barack Obama on Wednesday released a trove of documents related to the Benghazi attack and forced out the top official at the Internal Revenue Service following revelations that the agency targeted conservative political groups.More>>
The White House is releasing 100 pages of e-mails and notes related to the Obama administration's response to the attack on a diplomatic facility in Benghazi, Libya, last September.More>>
President Barack Obama seemed to lose control of his second-term agenda even before he was sworn in, when a school massacre led him to lift gun control to the fore. Now, as he tries to pivot from a stinging defeat on that issue and push forward on others, the president finds himself rocked by multiple controversies that are demoralizing his allies, emboldening his political foes and posing huge distractions for all.More>>
Republican U.S. Senate hopeful Gabriel Gomez has opened a joint fundraising committee with the National Republican Senatorial Committee as he tries to narrow a fundraising gap with Democratic challenger Edward Markey.More>>
Acting Internal Revenue Service Commissioner Steven T. Miller repeatedly failed to tell Congress that tea party groups were being inappropriately targeted, even after he had been briefed on the matter.More>>
A former top diplomat in Libya on Wednesday delivered a riveting minute-by-minute account of the chaotic events during the deadly assault on the U.S. diplomatic mission in Benghazi last September, with a 2 a.m. call from Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and confusion about the fate of U.S. Ambassador Chris Stevens.More>>
A former Republican primary rival threw his support behind Gabriel Gomez in the state's special U.S. Senate election Tuesday as they wrangled with Democrats about Gomez's involvement in a group that criticized President Barack Obama over the capture and killing of Osama bin Laden.More>>
The special U.S. Senate campaign between Republican Gabriel Gomez and Democrat Edward Markey is heating up just two days after the candidates won their respective party primaries.More>>
Candidates in Massachusetts' second special U.S. Senate election in four years made a last dash across the state Monday to court primary voters, though few were expected to turn out in a state
Candidates in Massachusetts' second special U.S. Senate election in four years made a last dash across the state Monday to court primary voters, though few were expected to turn out in a state that has spent the past two weeks transfixed by the Boston Marathon bombings and their aftermath.
The candidates running in the special U.S. Senate election in Massachusetts traded barbs Monday over homeland security in an exchange that pointed to an increasingly sharp tone between the two.
The candidates running in the special U.S. Senate election in Massachusetts traded barbs Monday over homeland security in an exchange that pointed to an increasingly sharp tone between the two.
Three members of Lebanon's militant Hezbollah group died of wounds sustained while fighting for control of strategic Syrian town near the Lebanese border, activists said Tuesday, as the battle in the area raged...
Three members of Lebanon's militant Hezbollah group died of wounds sustained while fighting for control of a strategic Syrian town near the Lebanese border, activists said Tuesday, as the battle in the area raged for its...
President Barack Obama will be meeting with his disaster response team, including Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, on Tuesday before delivering a statement on the devastating tornado that tore through...
President Barack Obama will be meeting with his disaster response team, including Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, on Tuesday before delivering a statement on the devastating tornado that tore through the...
China's new leader Xi Jinping will confer with President Barack Obama next month in California, months earlier than their expected first meeting, as both sides seek to stem a drift in relations, troubled by...
China's new leader Xi Jinping will confer with President Barack Obama next month in California, months earlier than expected, as both sides seek to stem a drift in relations, troubled by issues from cyberspying to North...
The former head of the Internal Revenue Service heads to Capitol Hill on Tuesday, giving lawmakers their first opportunity to question the man who ran the agency when agents were improperly targeting tea party groups.
Lawmakers are getting their first chance to question the former head of the Internal Revenue Service, the man who ran the agency when agents were improperly targeting tea party groups.
It was a rare moment in relations between the media and the government: In 2008, FBI Director Robert Mueller called the top editors at The New York Times and The Washington Post to apologize because the bureau had...
It was a rare moment in relations between the media and the government: In 2008, FBI Director Robert Mueller called the top editors at The New York Times and The Washington Post to apologize because the bureau had improperly...
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.
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.
