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Boston Globe - Politics
Iran and the US are at an impasse ahead of Trump's China trip -- The volatility could tip the Middle East back into open warfare and prolong the worldwide energy crisis sparked by the conflict.
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Democrats vow to fight $1 billion Senate security proposal for White House ballroom -- Republicans are using a partisan budget maneuver to push the spending legislation through Congress without any Democratic votes.2 hours ago
Vance or Rubio in 2028? For Trump and Republicans, it's a captivating question. -- Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are top names in the early GOP president race for 2028.19 hours ago
'SNL': Matt Damon hosts, returns as Brett Kavanaugh, and Noah Kahan performs. Watch all the best moments.1 day ago
What do New York, Maine, and Indiana have in common? The ruling class was thrown out.4 days ago
Maine's Susan Collins reveals she's long been diagnosed with a benign tremor4 days ago
Obama weighs in on Colbert for president, current political climate, and aliens on 'The Late Show'4 days ago
Black residents upset at Wu's policies are directing their ire at a new target: Boston city councilors of color -- Deep frustration with Wu persists in various pockets of Boston's Black communities, who are now turning their focus to her allies of color on the council, who they see as advancing and propping up her agenda without adequate scrutiny.2 hours ago
Some Massachusetts Democrats are pushing a plan to scrap party primaries. Their own party is revolting against it. A ballot question that would eliminate political party primaries for state elections in favor of a single, all-party primary is creating fractures among Massachusetts Democrats, pitting members of the state committee against a handful of prominent figures.5 hours ago
RI POLITICS -- Ethics complaint alleges former R.I. speaker is violating 'revolving door' ban by applying for Supreme Court opening -- Michael Yelnosky, former dean of the Roger Williams University School of Law, filed a complaint arguing that the former House speaker should wait a year before seeking a seat on the high court.2 days ago
ADRIAN WALKER -- Is the GOP nomination for governor already sewn up? History says, not so fast. -- To judge from Mike Minogue's campaign, the GOP nomination for governor is all settled.7 hours ago
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President of Parks and Rec? Trump asserts authority over public spaces in DC2 hours ago
What to know about the latest wave of changes to congressional districts2 hours ago
US fires on and disables 2 more Iranian tankers as tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz5 hours ago
US military strike on alleged drug boat in the eastern Pacific kills 2, leaves a survivor19 hours ago
Trump announces a 3-day Russia-Ukraine cease-fire. Here's how it unfolded.1 day ago
ABC accuses government of violating First Amendment1 day ago
Trump administration targets 12 immigrants to revoke citizenship1 day ago
US employers defy economic shock from Iran war and add a surprisingly strong 115,000 jobs in April2 days ago