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Boston Globe - Politics

Tehran threatens to halt all Mideast energy exports after US reimposes its blockade on Iran - Days of retaliatory strikes across the Middle East by Iran threaten to push the region back to all-out war.

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Live updates -- Follow live updates on the Trump administration -- We're following the latest updates and analysis on the Donald Trump administration. Follow along live.

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'A campaign of chaos': Maine shooting raises fresh questions about ICE accountability

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

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Fatal shooting by ICE puts Susan Collins's role as a Trump administration middleman under scrutiny

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

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US restores blockade on Iran after its attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

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US reimposes blockade on Iran's ports after Iranian attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. See how the day unfolded.

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Prosecutions, Epstein, and the $1.8B fund: What to watch at Todd Blanche's confirmation hearing

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Trump administration orders ICE to suspend most vehicle stops after two deadly shootings

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Man fleeing immigration officers in Florida is struck and killed by tractor trailer, police say

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House passes bill to 'ditch the switch' and make daylight saving time permanent

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