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Boston Globe - Politics
A new US trade deal with Indonesia secures fossil fuels and access to critical minerals -- A new trade pact between the United States and Indonesia binds the Southeast Asian nation's resource wealth and energy future more closely to Washington's strategic needs.
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China ignores Trump's Hormuz request as the Iran war deepens and his Beijing trip slips3 minutes ago
Live updates - Iran launches barrage of missiles after an Israeli strike kills its security chief. Follow live updates. Meanwhile, an Israeli airstrike struck an apartment building in Bachoura, central Beirut, completely flattening it as day broke.25 minutes ago
Illinois Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton wins Democratic primary for US Senate -- The retirement of US Senator Dick Durbin, the Senate's longtime No. 2 Democrat, triggered a competitive campaign on the Democratic side.1 hour ago
Top US intelligence officials set to testify about Iran war, threats confronting the homeland -- Top Trump national security officials will face tough questions in Congress about the war in Iran and the FBI's ability to stop attacks at home.1 hour ago
A familiar wartime move: A president pressures the press20 hours ago
Maine governor Mills launches first attack ad at against Democratic opponent Platner7 hours ago
Publicly, Ed Markey is mostly ignoring his primary challenge from Seth Moulton. Privately, it's a different story.1 day ago
In a rare bipartisan win, Warren-backed housing bill passes the Senate, but faces a murky future5 days ago
Former president Joe Biden makes surprise Boston visit at St. Patrick's Day breakfast - Biden received a standing ovation as he stepped to the podium, delivering a speech focused on the immigrant experience of his Irish ancestors.5 hours ago
Boston at risk of losing $200 million in funding as street projects stall under Wu, City Council president says -- Boston City Councilors are calling on Mayor Wu's administration to provide updates on a series of stalled streets projects.5 hours ago
Mass. House proposes spending $10 million more on World Cup, funneling hundreds of millions to MBTA -- The Massachusetts House will soon vote on a bill to infuse funding into the cash-strapped MBTA, send millions to the state's elected sheriffs, and pad the state's World Cup effort with an additional $10 million.15 hours ago
Big investment in N.H. rural health secures key approval -- Governor Kelly Ayotte called the approval of four contracts a "very important first step."13 hours ago
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Republicans launch voting bill debate that could last days or even weeks35 minutes ago
Iran launches barrage of missiles after Israel kills 2 of its top officials1 hour ago
Trump's top counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war, says Iran posed no imminent threat2 hours ago
Joe Kent, a top US counterterrorism official, resigns over the Iran war2 hours ago
Rubio calls for new Cuban leaders as latest blackout underscores deepening economic crisis4 hours ago
How a Boston judge's ruling halts momentum on RFK Jr.'s vaccine agenda6 hours ago
College Republicans sue University of Florida's president over deactivation of its chapter6 hours ago