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Boston Globe - Politics

Four takeaways from the first big gathering of potential 2028 Democratic candidates -- None of the Democrats said outright that they would run for president in 2028. But in appearances onstage with Rev. Al Sharpton, some appeared to be inching closer, including former vice president Kamala Harris.

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Live updates -- US Central Command says it will begin a blockade of Iranian ports on Monday. Follow live updates. -- Trump sought to exert strategic control over the waterway responsible for the transportation of 20 percent of global oil supplies before the war, hoping to take away Iran's key source of economic leverage in the fighting.

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Democrats see gas prices as a potent political tool. Here's the catch. Democrats view swing voters as a key source of their political momentum in the midterms.

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Live updates -- Vance says talks with Iran have ended after 21 hours without an agreement. Here's what happened. -- "But the simple fact is that we need to see an affirmative commitment that they will not seek a nuclear weapon, and they will not seek the tools that would enable them to quickly achieve a nuclear weapon," the vice president told reporters.

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As election looms, Washington wonders if Trump will get a new Supreme Court pick

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Iranians in Massachusetts welcome US-Iran talks, but are doubtful lasting peace is in reach

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Who raised the most money in N.H.'s 1st Congressional District race?

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Trump's threats of potential war crimes against Iran are part of a long pattern

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'He went from Mahatma Gandhi to General Zod like that': Kimmel, Colbert react to Trump's Iran comments, cease-fire deal

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YVONNE ABRAHAM - How low can Trump go? Lower, always lower, he proved this week. Would the world's most powerful man make good on his promise to unleash a cataclysm? We waited and wondered.

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Rachael Rollins makes political jabs on social media, claiming double standards for men and women -- Rollins took out papers earlier this week, signaling her intention to run to regain her old job as Suffolk district attorney.

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Education secretary used fake photo in post about Black history icon

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Vance arrives in Pakistan as US-Iran peace talks set to kick off

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Iranian delegation arrived in Pakistan Friday for talks with the US. Here's what happened.

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US and Iran prepare for high-level talks as Israel and Hezbollah trade more fire

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'I am thinking about it,' Kamala Harris says of 2028 presidential bid

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To fill air traffic controller shortage, FAA turns to gamers

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Officials release design for 250-foot arch in Washington, as Trump seeks another imprint

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