James Pindell
National Political Reporter at The Boston Globe
Boston Globe political reporter. Go Sox and @ChelseaFC
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2 days ago |
bostonglobe.com | James Pindell
The second Trump administration is quickly becoming a study in irony. A movement rooted in grievance, defiance, and anti-elite fury is now embracing the very systems it once vowed to dismantle. Whether it’s due process, economic populism, or foreign entanglements, President Trump’s return to power is defined less by disruption than by contradictions of his own making. Due process for me, not for theeNo irony is more glaring than Trump’s about-face on due process.
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1 week ago |
bostonglobe.com | James Pindell
For 100 days, the only political figure who truly mattered, especially in America, was Donald Trump. Then, just as that intense stretch concluded, the conversation began to shift. A handful of ambitious politicians started unofficially testing the waters, positioning themselves for what could be a wide-open race to succeed him. A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday.
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1 week ago |
bostonglobe.com | James Pindell
Elon Musk has been through the wringer lately — with both the Department Of Government Efficiency and Tesla. But this weekend, he’s poised to get something that may prove more enduring: his own personal town in Texas. Over the past year, Musk has expanded his influence beyond business and into politics — with mixed results. Once a Democrat, Musk aligned himself firmly with Donald Trump in 2024.
Why Trump’s second 100 days is unlike any other president’s who also ‘gone big’ in their second term
2 weeks ago |
bostonglobe.com | James Pindell
In some ways, the first 100 days of Donald Trump’s second term in office is, in spirit, aligned with what many presidents have done at the beginning of their fifth year: swing for the fences and try to create a legacy of transformational change. These presidents began a second term believing three things: they have a mandate, they will never appear on a ballot again, and their power is fading fast as attention turns to who might lead next.
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3 weeks ago |
bostonglobe.com | James Pindell
Harvard University is unrivaled when it comes to securing smart, high-powered legal advice, often from people who have the institution’s long-term interests at heart. Four of the nine current US Supreme Court justices are Harvard alumni. Retired Justice Stephen Breyer still maintains an office at the law school. And with a $53 billion endowment, Harvard can afford to hire virtually any white-shoe law firm it chooses. Step one: Deny any wrongdoing.
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