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Boston Globe - Politics

Live updates - US and Iran said to reach tentative deal to extend cease-fire and launch nuclear talks. Follow live updates. An official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to AP, said President Trump still needs to sign off on the emerging memorandum of understanding.

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Southern Democratic chairs say South Carolina should lead off 2028 presidential primary calendar -- Southern Democratic leaders argue the state best represents the initial playing field for presidential candidates to build the coalitions needed to win.

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These are some of the Trump Justice Department's targets -- When he returned to office, President Trump vowed revenge against those he said had challenged or defied him. Here's an incomplete list of the people his DOJ has targeted.

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Judge refuses to block Trump order to limit mail voting. There's no immediate effect on the midterms. -- It leaves the door open for further challenges when the White House moves to implement the president's directive. But no voting changes are expected during primary elections.

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Maine's governor race isn't any regular race. Here's how it became the primary to watch.

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'I don't know what happened': Jill Biden was 'frightened' by Joe Biden's 2024 debate performance

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Impeachment, an alleged affair, and burner phones in office: A short history of Ken Paxton, Trump's Texas Senate pick

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The Texas Senate contest used to be about Donald Trump. Why it's now about Susan Collins, too.

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After years of resistance, Mass. Senate readying vote to comply with DiZoglio's audit request - A state Senator said Thursday that the chamber's vote "isn't capitulation. This is a balanced, responsible way for us to respond."

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Healey debuts quantum computing hub at MIT to capture future market -- Massachusetts is contributing $25 million to set up a new quantum tech lab at MIT.

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Trump administration sues Mass. over denial of confidential plates for ICE vehicles -- The Justice Department also launched similar lawsuits against Maine, Washington, and Oregon.

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Healey issues guidance for schools, churches, and other locations in dealing with ICE -- Governor Maura Healey unveiled new guidance on how school officials and other should interact with federal immigration enforcement.

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US military strikes another alleged drug boat in the eastern Pacific, killing 2

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Justice Department is said to open criminal inquiry of E. Jean Carroll

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About 8 percent of the country lacked health insurance in 2025, new data shows. That could rise next year.

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Talarico targets Paxton's scandals in Texas Senate race, pivoting from his sunny primary message

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US military conducts another strike against Iran after Trump says Iran is 'negotiating on fumes.' See how the day unfolded.

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Trump administration tells prosecutors to reportedly stand down on Venezuela leader

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US military conducts another strike against Iran after Trump says Iran is 'negotiating on fumes'

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