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Boston Globe - Politics
Iran threatens to strike beyond the Middle East if the US resumes attacks -- The warning was issued as President Trump and Vice President JD Vance say progress is being made toward a deal, while keeping open the threat of renewed strikes.
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Democrats try to defeat candidate expressing antisemitic views in Texas runoff for US House -- The runoff comes at a moment of heightened concern about the spread of antisemitism and questions about how to handle candidates with extreme beliefs.2 hours ago
Kennedy fires leaders of key health task force -- The US Preventive Services Task Force is a panel of experts who determine what medical screenings and procedures insurance companies must cover for millions of Americans at no cost.2 hours ago
Live updates - Former Cuban president Raúl Castro charged with murder, conspiracy to kill US nationals, and more. Follow live updates. The murder and conspiracy charges Castro is facing carry a maximum sentence of the death penalty or life in prison upon conviction.5 hours ago
Barney Frank spent decades in D.C. Here are three moments that set up his career.2 hours ago
'Giant of American politics': Markey, Warren, other Mass. politicians remember longtime congressman Barney Frank5 hours ago
With exclamation points and indignation, a federal judge from South Natick infuriates Trump10 hours ago
Platner earns backing of influential, big-spending Democratic veterans group in Maine Senate race14 hours ago
Effort in Boston City Council to reject Wu's $4.9 billion budget plan fails amid deadlocked vote -- The issue has exposed deep divisions between councilors as they navigate how to push back on some of Mayor Michelle Wu's proposed department and grant cuts.1 hour ago
Gun control, but for robots: Lawmakers want to make Mass. first state to ban outfitting drones with weapons -- The House is primed to pass a bill that would make Massachusetts the first state in the country to put guardrails on weaponizing drones and other unmanned devices.2 hours ago
Markey, Moulton agree to August debate in US Senate primary fight -- WCVB, WBUR and the Boston Globe are hosting the one-hour, televised debate on Aug. 20.4 hours ago
RI EDUCATION - Pawtucket will extend school day and year to make up for shortfall in learning time - "Everybody's to blame," state Senator Jonathon Acosta said. In April, the R.I. Department of Education discovered the elementary school day in Pawtucket was too short by five minutes per day.4 hours ago
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Timeline of recent US-Cuba relations amid heightened tensions in Trump's second term2 hours ago
Officers who defended Capitol from rioters sue to block payouts from $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund3 hours ago
Barney Frank, groundbreaking gay congressman who coauthored key Wall Street legislation, has died3 hours ago
Stephen Colbert's long goodbye is coming to an end, leaving a void4 hours ago
Kentucky Representative Thomas Massie charted his own way, until toppled by Trump14 hours ago
Takeaways from Tuesday's primaries: Massie's loss leaves no doubt about Trump's power over the GOP14 hours ago