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Boston Globe - Politics
From white knuckles to open barbs, Trump and Macron bring a rocky history to the G7 summit -- There could be awkward moments between Trump and Macron, as well as among Trump and the other G7 leaders he's criticized for not joining him in Iran.
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Kennedy Center board seeks pause of ruling ordering removal of Trump's name by Friday deadline -- After ignoring the Kennedy Center for much of his first term, President Trump has wielded tremendous influence over the venue during his return to office.1 hour ago
Trump is raising expectations that this time he really will close deal with Iran to wind down war -- President Donald Trump is anticipating a significant weekend for his presidency.1 hour ago
Attorneys for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk want prosecutors punished over bullet comments -- Defense attorneys for Tyler Robinson have accused prosecutors of going on a "media tour" to discuss expert reports about the bullet.1 hour ago
A Globe reporter took a tour of the White House Octagon, Trump's ultimate safe space. Here's what they saw.7 hours ago
'Significant win': R.I. advocates celebrate ruling against Trump immigration policies1 day ago
More than 70 percent of US voters believe nation is in a constitutional crisis, Pell Center survey finds1 day ago
See election results from Maine, including the Senate primary2 days ago
State & local politics9 days ago
In a surprise move, Providence City Council president won't run for re-election -- Rachel Miller, who led the high-profile effort to limit rent increases in the city, said she will not seek a third term on the council. The deadline to declare for office is in less than two weeks.7 hours ago
Brockton mayor responds to allegations after a mother confronts him at graduation ceremony -- "You know what you did to my daughter," the woman said to the mayor at the weekend ceremony.9 hours ago
Police arrest 8 after protesters disrupt Boston City Council vote on $4.9 billion budget -- After the delay, councilors returned to debate a series of proposed amendments to Wu's budget plan, ultimately voting, 12-1, to approve $11.8 million worth of changes.13 hours ago
RI POLITICS - 'Real Housewives of Rhode Island' spotlight menopause bill in R.I. The stars' visit to the State House brought attention to State Senator Lori Urso's bill, which aims to spur discussion on a taboo topic, bar discrimination, and provide treatment.8 hours ago
Trump calls off latest threats to strike Iran, cites breakthrough in talks to end the war1 hour ago
FISA spy powers are almost certain to expire after Congress fails to act1 hour ago
House rejects bill to extend spy power, all but assuring a lapse1 hour ago
El Niño is here and scientists fear it'll be big, bad, and costly with heat, floods, droughts, fires1 hour ago
Enormous etchings of numbers interpreted as threat to Trump appear on National Mall7 hours ago
Too sick to work, but can they prove it? New Medicaid rule worries patients.7 hours ago
Man pleads guilty to assassinating a top Minnesota Democrat and her husband9 hours ago