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Boston Globe - Politics

Judge blocks use of federal database to check citizenship, saying it could wrongly purge voters -- The judge sided with advocacy groups that urged recent upgrades to the program aggregated Americans' sensitive personal data in a way that could result in voters being wrongly purged from voter rolls.

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New photos show first look at Kennedy Center facade without Trump's name -- The images were taken last week inside the tarp-covered scaffolding that has hidden the title of the performing arts venue since crews removed Trump's name.

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Live updates - Vance says Iran will allow nuclear inspections, Tehran hasn't commented. Follow live updates. The US vice president said peace talks with Iran created a "good foundation for a successful final deal" to end the war that began at the end of February.

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Patrols continue at the Reflecting Pool as Trump looks for a renovation do-over -- Trump said authorities had made "multiple arrests" of people he insisted were responsible for damage to pool, without providing evidence.

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N.H. Governor Ayotte again vetoes 'bathroom bill,' drawing praise from LGBTQ advocates

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Trump's name was stripped from the Kennedy Center. Now what?

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Tan suits abound at Obama's presidential museum opening. You know the one.

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Here are the top cases before the Supreme Court and what they mean for Trump's agenda

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State & local politics

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Wu backs former aide in primary challenge against veteran Democrat, directly targeting state Senate leadership -- Mayor Michelle Wu endorsed Daniel Lander, a first-time candidate and her former aide, in his challenge of state Senator Will Brownsberger, a member of Beacon Hill leadership.

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'We need new leaders': Moulton launches TV ad targeting Markey, but not by name, in Senate primary bid -- Seth Moulton is dropping his first television ad in his US Senate primary challenge of Ed Markey.

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Proposal to scrap Massachusetts' party primaries can go to November ballot, high court rules -- The SJC ruled that the ballot question doesn't "significantly interfere with the constitutionally protected right to vote."

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Top Justice Department officials can remain part of prosecution of press gala attack, judge rules

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Staggering amounts of fentanyl hit streets as the DEA watched and took no action, records show

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US-Iran negotiations end, technical talks will continue after Trump shakes talks with threats

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Trump-endorsed de la Espriella holds slim lead in Colombia's election as his rival challenges vote

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New York's congressional candidates make final case in last day before primary

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Supreme Court reinstates murder conviction in case of Etan Patz, missing New York City boy

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Trump administration shuttered a criminal probe into fraudster's clemency

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