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Boston Globe - Politics
Live updates - European allies seek clarity on Trump's calls to send warships to Strait of Hormuz. Follow live updates. Meanwhile, Israeli strikes have deepened Lebanon's humanitarian crisis, with more than 850 people killed and over 850,000 displaced.
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Trump says White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles diagnosed with cancer, will continue her work -- Wiles is the first-ever female chief of staff, a high-power role leading the West Wing often called the "second most powerful job in Washington."17 minutes ago
Vermont lawmakers narrowly advance bill increasing gun restrictions and crimes -- Committee members passed the bill Friday just in time to meet a deadline that day, when bills generally must make it out of committee to get a chance at becoming law.1 hour ago
Trump forces Senate voter ID showdown ahead of midterm elections -- The debate on the legislation, which could span several days and involve all-night talkathons, threatens to spotlight divisions within the party.2 hours ago
Publicly, Ed Markey is mostly ignoring his primary challenge from Seth Moulton. Privately, it's a different story.6 hours ago
In a rare bipartisan win, Warren-backed housing bill passes the Senate, but faces a murky future4 days ago
'The US initiated this.' Amid airstrikes, these Mass. natives had to find a way out.3 days ago
Late-night hosts roast Hegseth's $93 billion spending spree on fruit basket stands, rib-eye steaks, and ice cream machines4 days ago
Company asks judge to hold N.H. officials in contempt over 'suspended' motor vehicle inspections program - Gordon-Darby Holdings Inc., which had overseen the state's vehicle inspections for decades, said in a court filing that a judge should impose 'significant escalating fines' until the program is restored.2 hours ago
At annual St. Patrick's Day Breakfast, Democrats roast their rivals -- Notably missing from the celebration: Mayor Michelle Wu, who skipped the annual event amid a clash with Collins over long-stalled property tax legislation he has opposed on Beacon Hill.12 hours ago
Delayed projects, low morale: Boston's streets department is stalling under Wu, long a transit champion -- Advocates and city staff say the policy change has caused an epic bottleneck, stalling the majority of Boston's transit and street safety projects for the past year.22 hours ago
YVONNE ABRAHAM - 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.1 day ago
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Trump suggests he may delay China trip as he pressures Beijing for help with Strait of Hormuz17 minutes ago
Republicans resist calls for Iran war hearings, creating a new standoff with Democrats1 hour ago
Tricky negotiations begin Monday to renew a trade pact between the United States, Mexico, and Canada2 hours ago
Gulf countries report new attacks after Iran warns major UAE ports to evacuate. See how the day unfolded.6 hours ago
As Trump pushes deportations, immigration data become harder to find11 hours ago
Iran threatens UAE ports as war enters its third week. Here's what happened.12 hours ago
US military names 6 service members killed in crash of refueling tanker in Iraq12 hours ago
Anti-Muslim rhetoric rises among Republicans with little pushback from GOP leadership1 day ago