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Boston Globe - Politics

Europe warily awaits Rubio at Munich Security Conference as Trump roils transatlantic ties -- The State Department's formal announcement of Rubio's trip offered no details about his two-day stop in Munich, after which he will visit Slovakia and Hungary.

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Democratic-led states sue to stop Trump from withholding $600m in health grants -- The Department of Health and Human Services told Congress on Monday that it planned to withhold about $600 million in grant funding allocated to the four states: California, Colorado, Illinois, and Minnesota.

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House GOP pushes strict proof-of-citizenship requirement for voters ahead of midterm elections -- The bill, called the SAVE America Act, would require Americans to prove they are citizens when they register to vote, mostly through a valid US passport or birth certificate.

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Goodlander says failed indictment of Democratic lawmakers is an 'outrage'

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Texas will be the country's political laboratory in 2026. Voting there begins in 3 weeks.

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'Just resign': Bipartisan outrage grows over Commerce Secretary Lutnick ties to Epstein, including visit to island

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'Unnecessarily violent': Immigration chiefs dodge questions about excessive force during congressional hearing

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City councilor proposes banning delivery app drivers from using e-bikes or mopeds -- Councilor Ed Flynn also wants to keep e-bikes that exceed 20 mph off bike lanes and sidewalks.

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Mass. Senate proposes bill that could allow residents to sue immigration officers -- "In the absence of a federal administration willing to hold its agents accountable ... states need to impose liability," said state Senator William Brownsberger, who sponsored the bill.

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Executive Council approves Daniel Will's nomination to N.H. Supreme Court -- New Hampshire Supreme Court nominee Daniel Will, 59, has been touted by Governor Kelly Ayotte as a "constitutional conservative" with the qualifications, integrity, and commitment to serve.

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'Something's got to give': Boston's Mayor Michelle Wu says she supports rent control ballot measure -- Wu on Tuesday for the first time publicly backed a proposal that is moving toward the November ballot.

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Bondi deflected questions on Epstein files during a 5-hour House hearing. Here's how it unfolded.

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Bondi clashes with Democrats as she struggles to turn the page on Epstein files furor

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Kennedy Center president warns of 'skeletal teams' during 'total renovation'

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Governors group says Trump will welcome Democrats and Republicans to White House

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Homeland Security officials voice concerns about looming shutdown

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Netanyahu to urge expanded Iran talks during White House meeting as Trump says Tehran wants a deal

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Grand jury reportedly rebuffs Justice Department attempt to indict Democrats in video to troops

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Former federal prosecutor who quit amid Trump administration dispute now representing Don Lemon

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