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Boston Globe - Politics

Gabbard deflects in Senate hearing when asked on Capitol Hill about intelligence she'd offered Trump before Iran war -- Gabbard sidestepped when asked whether she had advised President Trump that Iran would attack Gulf nations and shut down the strait if the country was targeted by US strikes.

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DHS nominee Mullin apologizes for calling Alex Pretti a 'deranged individual.' See how the confirmation hearing unfolded. -- "I went out there too fast, I was responding immediately without the facts," said Senator Markwayne Mullin. "That's my fault. That won't happen as Secretary."

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Mullin makes his case as a steady hand for DHS but faces Senate pushback over his temperament -- The Republican faced questions from members about his vision for a department tasked with carrying out the Republican administration's push for mass deportations.

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Senator Mark Kelly to visit N.H. for veterans event as clash with Trump administration has bolstered his public profile

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'Tell me to my face': Rand Paul demanded an apology from DHS nominee Markwayne Mullin. He declined.

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A familiar wartime move: A president pressures the press

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Maine governor Mills launches first attack ad against Democratic opponent Platner

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Former president Joe Biden makes surprise Boston visit at St. 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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Boston at risk of losing $200 million in funding as street projects stall under Wu, City Council president says -- Boston City Councilors are calling on Mayor Wu's administration to provide updates on a series of stalled streets projects.

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US eases Venezuela oil sanctions as Trump seeks to boost world oil supply during Iran war

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Could you easily register or reregister to vote under the SAVE Act? N.H.'s proof-of-citizenship law offers early test.

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Both sides in Iran war ratchet up attacks on energy facilities, as oil prices surge

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A new US trade deal with Indonesia secures fossil fuels and access to critical minerals

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Illinois Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton wins Democratic primary for US Senate

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Iran confirms security chief Larijani killed as Israel hits more top leaders. See how the day unfolded.

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What to know about the resignation of Joe Kent as Trump's counterterrorism chief

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China ignores Trump's Hormuz request as the Iran war deepens and his Beijing trip slips

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