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Boston Globe - Politics

Diplomats try to arrange second round of US-Iran talks during first full day of American blockade -- President Trump said a second round of talks could happen "over the next two days," telling the New York Post the negotiations could be held again in Pakistan.

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California woman says she was raped by Eric Swalwell in 2018 -- The woman said a press conference on Tuesday that she had one glass of wine on the evening of the alleged assault and believes Swalwell drugged her.

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Live updates - Israeli ambassador says Israel and Lebanon are 'on the same side of the equation' after D.C. talks. Follow live updates. The talks between envoys from longtime adversaries began at 11 a.m. and lasted for two hours.

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Appeals court orders judge to end contempt investigation of Trump administration deportation flights -- The ruling is the latest twist in a yearlong legal saga that has became a flashpoint in President Trump's mass deportation campaign.

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When Trump needs a distraction, he picks a fight with the Pope

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Kimmel, Colbert, and Stewart react to Trump's Jesus-like image and Pope Leo feud

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Polling shows support for Magaziner bill to guarantee paid vacation days

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MBTA cars were impounded by the federal government. Representative Neal's old-school charm may have aided their return.

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Healey moves to limit time teens can spend on social media, saying platforms are 'hurting kids' -- Governor Maura Healey said Tuesday that she wants "to take the power away from social media platforms and Big Tech companies and put it back in the hands of our young people and our families."

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Want to win a seat in Congress? Be prepared to spend big. -- Some congressional candidates appear poised to blow past the roughly $2.5 million it took to win similar open contests just a few cycles back, a Globe analysis found.

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Markey, Pressley file amicus brief in Supreme Court case challenging Trump administration on termination of Haiti TPS -- Twenty-six senators and 157 representatives signed onto the brief, according to Markey's office.

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Trump says he won't apologize to Pope Leo and explains his reason for posting much-criticized meme

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Governor Wes Moore falls short in push to redraw Maryland's congressional map to boost Democrats

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What to know about Eric Swalwell's exit from Congress and the California governor's race

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Aviation safety bill based on deadly midair collision near Washington faces a House vote

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Race for California governor moves on after dramatic downfall of Representative Eric Swalwell

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US and Iran are said to be considering a second round of talks. See how the day unfolded.

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