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Boston Globe - Politics
Live updates - Trump threatens Iran's oil infrastructure after US bombs island military sites. Follow live updates. The moves appear to signal the two-week-old war is not nearing an end.
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Iran strikes back after US bombs an oil-critical Iranian island as Mideast war enters third week -- The speaker of the Iranian Parliament had warned that such strikes would provoke a new level of retaliation.6 hours ago
US faces elevated terrorism threats against backdrop of Iran war and cuts at FBI, Justice Department -- The acts of ideologically inspired violence in the last week have laid bare the heightened terrorism threat, a concern that comes as the US is at war with Iran.20 hours ago
Live updates - US Marines are being deployed to the Middle East as American and Israeli strikes pound Iran. Here's what happened. A large explosion rocked a square in Tehran that was filled with people for annual Quds Day demonstrations in support of the Palestinians, Iranian state television reported on Friday.10 hours ago
In a rare bipartisan win, Warren-backed housing bill passes the Senate, but faces a murky future2 days ago
'The US initiated this.' Amid airstrikes, these Mass. natives had to find a way out.1 day ago
Late-night hosts roast Hegseth's $93 billion spending spree on fruit basket stands, rib-eye steaks, and ice cream machines2 days ago
Trump may have entered his most dangerous phase yet3 days ago
Trump's war on immigrants is 'absolutely swamping' the courts. It's not making anyone safer. As the court system buckles, it's leaving less time and resources for actual justice.4 hours ago
Lawmakers take a knife to Healey's $400 million bill to help universities -- Governor Healey's DRIVE bill to help the state's research universities is on the move, but lawmakers have cut the amount of money it would provide to those institutions in half.4 hours ago
In a rarity, Wu to skip annual St. Patrick's Day roast in South Boston -- Mayor Wu's office cited a scheduling conflict with Sunday's event. Her decision comes amid a public skirmish with its host, state Senator Nick Collins.16 hours ago
The clocks changed last weekend. A top Beacon Hill Democrat wants to stop that from happening again. -- The Senate's top Democrat said Friday she is backing legislation to stop changing the clocks in Massachusetts twice year and embrace a year-round daylight saving time.22 hours ago
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Judge quashes Justice Department subpoena against Fed Chair Jerome Powell in blow to investigation6 hours ago
Airport security workers miss paycheck as shutdown drags on, raising worries of air travel delays12 hours ago
Trump ally Ric Grenell stepping down as Kennedy Center president16 hours ago
State Department slashes fee to renounce US citizenship by 80 percent to $45019 hours ago
Trump signs executive orders aimed at addressing home affordability concerns ahead of midterms20 hours ago
Utah judge in Charlie Kirk killing case weighs media access20 hours ago
Democratic senators file war powers resolution to check Trump on Cuba21 hours ago
Watch live: Pentagon holding press briefing on Iran war22 hours ago