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Boston Globe - Politics

The Mass. Senate has yet to pass a budget plan. But Democratic leaders have already scored millions for causes in their districts. -- The Massachusetts Senate's budget plan includes nearly $2.4 million targeting groups and causes in Senate President Karen Spilka's district before the bill even hits the Senate floor, a Globe analysis found.

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At Justice Alito's house, a 'Stop the Steal' symbol on display -- An upside-down flag, adopted by Donald Trump supporters contesting President Biden's victory, flew over Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito's front lawn as the Supreme Court was considering an election case.

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GOP advances Garland contempt charges after White House exerts executive privilege over Biden audio

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Boston Mayor Michelle Wu takes the international stage at Vatican climate conference -- Wu, the only American mayor to attend a multi-day climate conference, delivered her remarks during a whirlwind trip.

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President Biden will visit Boston after official trip to N.H. next week

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When Biden's new airline refund rule hit legislative turbulence, Warren swooped in to help save it

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Biden and Trump agree to a pair of debates. Is this for real? What you need to know.

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Jimmy Carter's grandson says former president is 'coming to the end' after receiving hospice care for over a year

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New immigration court docket aims to speed up removals of newly arrived migrants -- The Biden administration is creating a new process aimed at cutting the time it takes to decide the fates of newly arrived migrants in immigration courts from years to roughly six months.

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House votes to require delivery of bombs to Israel in GOP-led rebuke of Biden policies

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Michael Cohen pressed on his crimes and lies as defense attacks key Trump hush-money trial witness

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Michael Cohen testified about his criminal history and past lies under cross-examination. Here's what happened.

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House Republicans ditch their day jobs to stand with Trump, while legislating languishes

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Supreme Court rejects challenge to consumer watchdog's funding

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Biden asserts executive privilege in fight over recording of special counsel interview

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US to end coal leasing in nation's largest coal producing region

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Senator Bob Menendez reveals his wife has breast cancer as presentation of evidence begins at his trial

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Matt Gaetz evokes 'standing by' language adopted by Proud Boys as he attends court with Donald Trump

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Harvard slammed in House probe for 'inaction' on antisemitism

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US military says Gaza Strip pier project is completed, aid to soon flow as Israel-Hamas war rages on

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Supreme Court upholds consumer protection agency's funding structure, rejecting conservative attack

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RFK Jr. draws another $8 million from his running mate, Nicole Shanahan

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The Commission on Presidential Debates faces an uncertain future after Biden and Trump bypassed it

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