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Boston Globe - Politics

Live updates -- Trump says ICE should do traffic stops, despite new suspension after shootings. Follow live updates. -- President Trump wrote on his social media site ICE is "doing a GREAT job, one that has to be done."

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Trump's pick for intelligence head emphasizes security experience as Democrats press on elections - Jay Clayton's nomination hearing was first scheduled for June as Republicans rushed to confirm him and prevent Pulte's appointment to temporarily replace outgoing intelligence director Tulsi Gabbard.

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Live updates -- Trump attorney general nominee Todd Blanche grilled on ICE shootings during Senate confirmation hearing. Follow live updates. -- Blanche said in his opening statements that he and his team are "restoring trust" in the Justice Department.

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After fatal ICE shooting in Maine, Susan Collins faces scrutiny over her role as a Trump administration middleman

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ICE changed its story about the shooting in Maine. That's part of a bigger pattern of violence and murky explanations.

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How a tragedy changed the timeline — and the politics — of Maine's Senate race

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AOC, Democrats accuse Maine's Susan Collins of giving ICE a 'blank check'

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State & local politics

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N.H. lawmaker who claims police can't arrest her for speeding meets resistance from fellow Democrats -- Ellen Read, a New Hampshire state representative, claimed "legislative privilege" should shield her from being prosecuted for two traffic stops.

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RHODE ISLAND REPORT PODCAST -- R.I. legislators considering override of Governor McKee veto, House speaker says -- House Speaker Christopher Blazejewski said he is proud of legislation that would create an energy-use reporting requirement for large buildings. "I would like to have seen it become law," he said.

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RI POLITICS -- Providence has term limits. So how is this former councilor running again? -- For the first time, a term-limited city councilor is aiming to make a comeback. Providence lawyers say it's legal because of the way the term limits were written into law.

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US reimposes blockade and steps up strikes as Iran threatens to halt Mideast energy exports

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House Republicans unveil $95 billion plan for the Iran war, farm aid, and elections

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Donald Trump endorses 'Pillow Man' Mike Lindell for Minnesota governor

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Senate committee reviews Erica Schwartz's nomination to take over beleaguered CDC

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Biden will release memoir just after the November midterms

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Trump will address a defense technology gathering as the Iran war has reduced US weapon stocks

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Report: Detainees at ICE facility in Texas report frequent beatings and other human rights abuses

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