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Live updates - Trump says he's 'highly unlikely' to renew ceasefire with Iran ahead of peace talks in Pakistan - He declared that he was in no rush to end the conflict while also expressing confidence that further negotiations with Tehran will soon take place in Pakistan.
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Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is leaving Trump's Cabinet after abuse of power allegations -- Chavez-DeRemer is the third Trump Cabinet member to leave her post after Trump fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in March and ousted Attorney General Pam Bondi earlier this month.5 hours ago
Trump offers mixed messages about path ahead for US war against Iran -- Trump indicated that he still expects to dispatch his negotiating team to Pakistan for a second round of talks, even as Iran insisted it would not take part until Trump dialed back his demands.3 hours ago
Justices to hear case on Catholic preschools that reject children of gay parents -- WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court agreed Monday to decide whether Catholic preschools in Colorado that decline to enroll 4-year-olds with gay or transgender parents can participate in a publicly funded state program.5 hours ago
Loans account for majority of campaign cash for three N.H. congressional candidates10 hours ago
Warren rallies for Graham Platner in Maine, calling him 'real fighter' for sweeping change2 days ago
Federal judge dismisses Trump administration's 'fishing expedition' for R.I. voter records3 days ago
Todd Lyons, ICE head and South Boston native, on why he's leaving the Trump administration3 days ago
Independent Ken Block, a new entrant in the R.I. governor's race, says he's in second place in early polling - "I like the way I stack up," said Block, an independent, who said he will definitely run after seeing the poll results.8 hours ago
A 39-year-old lawyer says voters want a stronger fighter against Trump. Can Stephen Lynch stave him off? -- Stephen Lynch is pitching that his 25 years in the House and seniority on committees position him to deliver for his district and respond to a Trump-led White House.14 hours ago
Massachusetts has spent $4.8 million on eminent domain for Sagamore Bridge. That number will grow. -- The state plans to use the eminent domain law to take 13 homes, seven vacant properties, and some land at Market Basket in Bourne.1 day ago
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FBI Director Kash Patel sues The Atlantic for article that alleged excessive drinking5 hours ago
Supreme Court will hear from religious preschools challenging exclusion from taxpayer-funded program5 hours ago
He spreads hate online — and fans pay him hundreds of thousands of dollars7 hours ago
Vance heads to new talks with Iran. At stake: peace and his own standing.8 hours ago
Businesses begin claiming refunds for Trump tariffs struck down by US Supreme Court6 hours ago
With no end in sight to their deployment, National Guard troops roam Washington12 hours ago
US military strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in Caribbean Sea13 hours ago
Pakistan and Iran aren't confirming Round 2 of US-Iran talks. See how the day unfolded.13 hours ago