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Boston Globe - Politics
Live updates - Supreme Court just handed down rulings on guns, immigration, and more. Here's a breakdown. The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Trump administration on two immigration cases.
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Rubio hails US-Gulf Arab unity despite the region's persistent concerns about Iran agreement -- Rubio used a three-day, three-nation trip to try to convince the members of the Gulf Cooperation Council that the Trump administration has their backs in negotiations to end the war against Iran.1 hour ago
Supreme Court clears way for Trump administration to revive restrictive policy for asylum seekers -- The justices, in a 6-3 decision, overturned a lower court order blocking the practice that limited the number of people who could apply for asylum each day.1 hour ago
'More people will die': Read Justice Sotomayor's blistering dissent in Supreme Court's decision on asylum seekers2 hours ago
Supreme Court allows Trump administration to revoke immigration protections for thousands of Haitians and Syrians in US5 hours ago
Graham Platner targets Susan Collins in first policy rollout of the general election5 hours ago
More than anything else, Susan Collins is testing whether old school politics still work7 hours ago
State & local politics23 days ago
R.I. Governor Dan McKee vetoes bill requiring energy reports for big buildings - Climate Action RI called the veto "deeply disappointing" and urged the General Assembly to override it.3 hours ago
Ken Burns and Jeanne Shaheen will each receive the same Legacy Award this fall -- The New England Council announced documentarian Ken Burns and retiring Senator Jeanne Shaheen will each be honored this fall as a recipient of the group's Legacy Award.4 hours ago
Two Boston city councilors pitched a plan to extend the Orange Line. The map they used was full of AI-generated mistakes. -- In a statement, the councilors characterized the map as a "conversation starter" that did not detract from the merits of the plan.2 hours ago
Larry Edelman | Trendlines - Why we need a ballot question to fix ballot questions - We're stuck with the Legislature, and the ballot initiative is a powerful tool. But Massachusetts' initiative process needs to be tightened up.4 hours ago
Reflecting Pool liner was cut with a sharp knife or razor, National Park Service says1 hour ago
Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center is closing, governor says1 hour ago
Supreme Court ruling blocks thousands of lawsuits against maker of Roundup weedkiller3 hours ago
Read the full Supreme Court opinion on TPS4 hours ago
Senate Republicans reject war powers resolution after Trump berates them at Capitol meeting5 hours ago