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Boston Globe - Politics
Former president Joe Biden makes surprise Boston visit at Saint Patrick's Day breakfast - Biden received a standing ovation as he stepped to the podium, delivering a speech focused on the immigrant experience of his Irish ancestors.
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Live updates - Trump insists US can break Iran's grip on the Strait of Hormuz without allies' help. Follow live updates. The effects are being felt in rising gas prices, as concerns of a global energy crisis grow.1 hour ago
Top counterterrorism official Kent resigns over Trump's Iran war, says Iran posed no imminent threat -- Joe Kent said on social media Iran "posed no imminent threat to our nation."4 hours ago
What to know about the resignation of Joe Kent as Trump's counterterrorism chief -- The special forces combat veteran with ties to right-wing extremists, Kent was considered as much of a loyalist as Trump could have in the government's top counterterrorism post.32 minutes ago
Israel says it killed 2 top Iranian officials in wartime blow to country's leadership -- The announcement came after the Israeli military had earlier said it had carried out a "wide-scale wave of strikes" across Iran's capital and stepped up strikes on Iran-backed Hezbollah militants in Lebanon.1 hour ago
A familiar wartime move: A president pressures the press9 hours ago
Maine Governor Mills launches first attack ad at against Democratic opponent Platner8 hours ago
Publicly, Ed Markey is mostly ignoring his primary challenge from Seth Moulton. Privately, it's a different story.1 day ago
In a rare bipartisan win, Warren-backed housing bill passes the Senate, but faces a murky future5 days ago
Big investment in N.H. rural health secures key approval -- Governor Kelly Ayotte called the approval of four contracts a "very important first step."2 hours ago
House leaders tie business tax benefits to fate of income tax ballot question -- House budget writers tucked a provision in a bill advancing this week that would potentially block benefits worth up to $400 million a year if the ballot question passes in November.4 hours ago
Mass. House proposes spending $10 million more on World Cup, funneling hundreds of millions to MBTA -- The Massachusetts House will soon vote on a bill to infuse funding into the cash-strapped MBTA, send millions to the state's elected sheriffs, and pad the state's World Cup effort with an additional $10 million.4 hours ago
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What's in the voting bill that Republicans are pushing to the Senate floor8 hours ago
Illinois voters pick a new generation of Democrats for House, Senate after near-record retirements9 hours ago
Trump team applying pressure to media: Tell the war's story the way we see it13 hours ago
Trump says a former president had an Iran confession. Aides to his predecessors deny recent contact.3 hours ago
Trump's Homeland Security pick Mullin is poised to inherit a department beset by challenges4 hours ago
A $50 million push hopes to make child care a top issue in the midterm elections5 hours ago