💸 A new study found that a proposed 2026 ballot question capping annual rent increases at 5% statewide could cost municipalities billions in property tax revenue. (CBS Boston)
🕊️ A former Trump administration diplomat defended ongoing U.S. and Israeli airstrikes against Iran at a Harvard Institute of Politics event Tuesday, arguing that a preemptive Iranian attack had been imminent. (Harvard Crimson)
Former U.S. deputy special envoy to the Middle East Morgan Ortagus said diplomatic outreach repeatedly failed.
⚖️ LaMar Cook, a former aide to Gov. Maura Healey, was released on $25,000 bail after months in custody on drug trafficking and gun charges. (Boston Herald)
Cook was arrested in October after state police intercepted roughly 18 pounds of cocaine shipped to his government office.
