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Republican leaders in Congress say they'll pursue a path to ending the Homeland Security shutdown -- House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune announced what they're calling a path forward to fully funding the Department of Homeland Security.
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Live updates - Attacks persist on Iran and across the Mideast as Trump threatens escalation. Follow live updates. The president demanded that Iran stop blocking the Strait of Hormuz — the waterway vital to global oil supplies — or the US would bomb the Islamic Republic "back to the Stone Ages."1 hour ago
Attacks persist on Iran and across the Mideast as Trump threatens escalation -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has signaled Tehran's willingness to keep fighting: "You cannot speak to the people of Iran in the language of threats and deadlines."4 hours ago
Supreme Court casts doubt on Trump bid to limit birthright citizenship with him in court. Here's how arguments unfolded. -- Conservative and liberal justices questioned whether the president's order comports with either the Constitution or federal law.3 hours ago
Mother of baby girl in N.H. looking to US Supreme Court for final word on birthright citizenship7 hours ago
Pressley will get vote on her legislation to restore Temporary Protected Status for Haitian migrants1 day ago
It's a 'Don't Worry, Be Happy' presidency for Trump despite Iran war pushing gas over $4 a gallon1 day ago
How Republicans ended up owning the DHS shutdown1 day ago
Wu: Boston and Silicon Valley should team up on tech efforts - Bicoastal summit could match West Coast AI giants with Boston's biotech and health care leaders.1 hour ago
In crowded Democratic primary to replace Seth Moulton, one candidate has poured in millions of his own money -- John Beccia, a financial technology firm executive in Lynnfield, has dumped $2 million into his campaign.6 hours ago
Critics have fought Boston's White Stadium plan with lawsuits. Now, they're trying AI. -- Opponents of Boston's White Stadium project have tapped a computer engineer to shape what answers artificial intelligence-driven search tools such as ChatGPT are spitting out about the debate.1 day ago
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Trump isn't immune from civil claims his Jan. 6 rally speech incited riot, judge says53 minutes ago
Trump goes to the Supreme Court as it hears arguments over his bid to limit birthright citizenship3 hours ago
Securing Iran's enriched uranium by force would be risky and complex, experts say6 hours ago
Vance and Rubio's differing postures on Iran war highlight their challenges ahead of 2028 election7 hours ago
Supreme Court hears high-profile fight over Trump's bid to limit birthright citizenship7 hours ago
Trump to speak to nation Wednesday, and says he wants other nations to open Strait of Hormuz. See how the day unfolded.8 hours ago
Citing First Amendment, federal judge blocks Trump order to end funding for NPR and PBS11 hours ago