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Boston Globe - Politics

Wu, state officials reach deal on closing Summer Street ahead of World Cup matches - After weeks of tense negotiations, state and city officials have struck a deal to manage crowds at a major transit hub for the World Cup.

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Live updates - Rubio faces more grilling during second congressional hearing of the day. Follow live updates. The back-to-back hearings mark the first time the secretary of state has testified on Capitol Hill since the start of the Iran war.

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Mullin faces Senate grilling on DHS budget, immigration crackdown and World Cup worries -- Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mulli is appearing in the Senate for the first time since his confirmation hearing in March.

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How Trump has used the presidency to benefit himself and his allies -- The president hasn't been shy about turning the presidency into a major source of personal benefit, involving everything from merchandising deals to crypto ventures.

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White House correspondents' dinner gets a second act after shooting -- A second event has been scheduled for Friday, July 24, in Washington ,though other details, including the venue, have yet to be announced.

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Cruel summer indeed: Taylor Swift may have 'passed' on R.I. wedding, Senator Whitehouse tells TMZ

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Scott Brown to formalize Senate candidacy on first day of N.H. filing period

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Can Democrats take the Senate? Here are the key races to watch.

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From Graham Platner to Ken Paxton, do scandals even mean anything to voters anymore?

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State & local politics

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Mass. House to vote on legislation subjecting the governor, but not itself, to state's public records law -- The new legislation, which the House plans to vote on Wednesday, would apply that law for the first time to the governor's office, but not to lawmakers themselves, who are specifically exempt from following it.

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RI POLITICS - R.I. Ethics Commission will investigate complaint against former House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi - The commission voted 6 to 1 to probe whether the former R.I. House speaker violated the "revolving door" provision of the ethics code by applying for a seat on the state Supreme Court.

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Healey backs bill to keep bars open until 3 a.m. for World Cup -- Governor Healey said the bill will "help Massachusetts meet the full economic and cultural opportunities for the summer ahead."

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Blanche is set to return to Capitol Hill as Trump reconsiders plans for his $1.8 billion fund

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What to watch in Tuesday's primaries as Democrats try to defend California and make inroads in Iowa

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Republican senators want more answers on $1.8 billion settlement fund as Trump considers its future

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California holds crowded primary in race to replace Governor Gavin Newsom

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New Jersey Democrats pick opponent in district where US Representative Tom Kean Jr. has been absent

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