Emma Platoff

1 month ago | bostonglobe.com | Jim Puzzanghera |Emma Platoff

Since her election in 2021, Wu hasn’t often sought out the national stage. But on Wednesday, as she was grilled over and over about one of the nation’s most contentious issues, Wu nonetheless showed she could hold her own when that spotlight shined on her, unafraid to either answer directly or try to provide more context if necessary. A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday.

1 month ago | asianamericans.einnews.com | Emma Platoff |Laura Crimaldi

Spilka’s office didn’t respond to Globe questions about why the Senate was reconvening committees that didn’t consider any bills or host any hearings during the previous session. Instead, a spokesperson reissued the Senate president’s statement on her latest leadership picks, which declared that Spilka has “great faith that our chamber will continue to be proactive and responsive” in its work.

1 month ago | bostonglobe.com | Travis Andersen |Anjali Huynh |Niki Griswold |Emma Platoff

Wu blasted Tom Homan, Trump’s deportation czar who said he would bring “hell” to Boston. “Shame on him, for lying about my city,” Wu said. “For having the nerve to insult our police commissioner, who has overseen the safest Boston’s been in anyone’s lifetime. Bring him here under oath, and let’s ask him some questions. I am here to make sure that the city of Boston is safe. Others may want to bring hell.

1 month ago | bostonglobe.com | Emma Platoff |Laura Crimaldi

Spilka’s office didn’t respond to Globe questions about why the Senate was reconvening committees that didn’t consider any bills or host any hearings during the previous session. Instead, a spokesperson reissued the Senate president’s statement on her latest leadership picks, which declared that Spilka has “great faith that our chamber will continue to be proactive and responsive” in its work.

1 month ago | bostonglobe.com | Emma Platoff

Hiring outside attorneys — whose tab could rise as high as $650,000, according to city officials — is just one of many steps the mayor has taken to gear up for a hearing Wednesday that is both a minefield and a potential political opportunity. Wu has also looked to her colleagues in the Massachusetts congressional delegation as well as nonprofit, business, and religious leaders across the city as she readies for the high-stakes hearing.