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Boston Globe - Politics

Live updates - Trump says US will 'obliterate' Iran's power plants if it doesn't open Strait of Hormuz - The developments signaled the war was moving in a dangerous new direction at the start of its fourth week.

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Trump's reaction to Mueller's death: 'Good, I'm Glad' -- "Robert Mueller just died. Good, I'm glad he's dead. He can no longer hurt innocent people!" Trump wrote on social media.

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Live updates - Iran struck 2 areas near Israel's main nuclear research center, with several injured. Here's what happened. The attack on Israel's main nuclear research center left buildings shattered and dozens seriously injured.

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Surprise, embarrassment, unease in Japan after Trump uses Pearl Harbor to defend Iran war -- High level officials usually shy away from public discussion of Japan's 1941 attack on US forces at Pearl Harbor.

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Bill backed by Pressley would require immigration authorities to turn over body cam footage, other materials

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Dropkick Murphys to perform at No Kings rally in Boston

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'It's laughable': Election officials pour cold water on MAGA midterm overhaul

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Trump jokes about Pearl Harbor while meeting with Japan's prime minister: 'Who knows better about surprise?'

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Massachusetts leaders have plans to reduce utility bills. Does their math add up? The bill includes a relatively straightforward bid to slash $1 billion from an energy efficiency program, but what that actually could save the average ratepayer is unclear.

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Wu administration tells department heads it's freezing some spending amid budget crunch -- City of Boston department heads must "limit overtime spending to non-discretionary duties," and the city is strictly limiting "non-personnel" spending, according to a memo obtained by the Globe.

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For a clear view of the Mass. GOP convention, media outlets will have to pay $500 -- To help cover the cost of hosting its nominating convention in April, the Massachusetts Republican Party is offering media outlets a spot on its new "media row" inside Worcester's DCU Center. It costs $500.

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Trump threatens to send ICE agents to airports on Monday

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Summer heat hits Southwest in March and records are shattered

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Trump said he was considering 'winding down' Middle East military operation even as US sent more troops to region. Here's what happened.

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Judge sides with New York Times in challenge to policy limiting reporters' access to Pentagon

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Hegseth invokes divine purpose to justify military might

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White House urges Congress to take a light touch on AI regulations in new legislative blueprint

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Many states count mail ballots that arrive after Election Day. Those grace periods could go away.

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