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Boston Globe - Politics

Live updates - FIFA president defends call with Trump amid US player's red card reversal. Follow live updates. Gianni Infantino also urged for "respect" for any decision made by FIFA's Disciplinary Committee, adding that he is sometimes "surprised by them.

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A new ICE facility could speed up deportations for families and kids -- The location in Louisiana would remove logistical headaches caused by wrangling children from foster homes and shelters across the country.

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Prosecutors argue the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk should stand trial -- The five-day preliminary hearing marks the most significant presentation of evidence to date in the case against defendant Tyler Robinson.

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What happened with Balogun and why is Trump involved? Here's what to know about the red-card controversy.

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FIFA red card reprieve for US is the latest example of the new world order

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Trump + FIFA = Corruption squared

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Kids can get $1,000 from Trump administration for retirement accounts

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State & local politics

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Governor Ayotte's veto stack grows taller than Sununu's ever was with Republican-majority N.H. Legislature - Governor Kelly Ayotte has now vetoed more legislation than her predecessor ever did in a single two-year term while their fellow Republicans controlled the New Hampshire Legislature.

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Their children are too sick to go to school. These parents are fighting for them to get a better education at home. -- Multiple families told the Globe they have had to fight to get the five hours a week of instruction required by the Rhode Island Department of Education for homebound special education students.

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Healey leans into state's history in the first TV ad of her reelection campaign -- The ad, which Governor Maura Healey's campaign described as a five-figure buy, is the latest sign the governor's race is entering a new phase.

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RI POLITICS - R.I. provided the 'first spark' for the American Revolution - As America's 250th birthday approaches, Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore details the big contributions that the smallest state made during the Revolutionary War.

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Trump won big spending promises from NATO last year. This week in Turkey, he'll try to enforce them.

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Trump administration rolls back dozens of gun regulations

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In backing President Trump's policies, Justice Alito finds his moment

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Trump pardons former Abramoff partner, 9 people convicted of violating vehicle emissions controls

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Fireworks, heat and politics: America celebrates its 250th birthday

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Trump hails US exceptionalism before veering into darkly political speech to usher in America 250

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