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Boston Globe - Politics
Live updates - Trump warns US will 'probably' strike Iran again after saying that cease-fire is 'over.' Follow live updates. He said the strikes are continued retaliation for attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Obamacare premiums surged this year. A new analysis shows it's likely to happen again in 2027. -- The increases come as federal lawmakers have proposed various policy changes to overhaul the expensive US healthcare system. No legislation has garnered enough support to pass.1 hour ago
Trump covets Greenland for its location. Here's why. -- Greenland's strategic location above the Arctic Circle makes it a focal point in global security and trade debates.7 hours ago
Everyone is looking for answers on Mitch McConnell's health, including Kentucky officials1 hour ago
'This is Game of Thrones right now': Platner isn't out yet, but Maine Democrats are moving on11 hours ago
The 4 most pressing questions about the Maine Senate contest right now19 hours ago
'I knew in that moment I wasn't safe': 5 takeaways from CNN interview with woman accusing Platner of sexual assault21 hours ago
State & local politics1 month ago
At 81, she doesn't think she can 'vote for an 80-year-old' for US Senate. She's not alone. For many older Massachusetts voters, the age question isn't abstract.6 hours ago
Wu taps affordable housing developer to BPDA board -- Mayor Wu names a new member to the powerful BPDA board.21 hours ago
YVONNE ABRAHAM - This Massachusetts sheriff says his contract with ICE overrides state law - The Plymouth County jail houses more than 500 immigration detainees. Why can't we find out what kind of medical care they're getting?7 hours ago
Mass. House seeks to regulate e-bikes in $425 million economic development bill -- The e-bike language is similar to a bill Governor Maura Healey proposed in May to create a tiered system for where and how users of e-bikes, mopeds, and scooters can operate.1 day ago
Trump looks to rewrite history at the Smithsonian1 hour ago
Trump passports debut, delighting some and dismaying others1 hour ago
'CatsOnACouch' Instagram account owner sues over exclusion from VP Vance event7 hours ago
NATO unveils billions in arms deals to prove its firepower as Trump again demands Greenland21 hours ago
Yale Law School fights to stop Trump deal18 hours ago
Judge rejects Justice Department attempt to get names of 2020 election workers in Fulton County18 hours ago
Democratic-led states face backlash over National Guard deployments in Washington19 hours ago