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Boston Globe - Politics
Longest government shutdown in US history ends after 43 days as Trump signs funding bill -- Republicans used their slight majority to get the bill over the finish line with a mostly party-line vote of 222-209.
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FAA says flight cuts will stay at 6 percent because more air traffic controllers are coming to work -- Flight reductions at 40 major airports will remain at 6% instead of rising to 10% by the end of the week, officials said Wednesday.2 hours ago
The shutdown is over. When will things get back to normal? -- Furloughed federal employees will have to come back to work, including those responsible for processing payments to programs that are dependent on government dollars.59 minutes ago
House members return to Washington and end the shutdown — but the partisan animosity rages on4 hours ago
Here's how New England representatives voted on the shutdown bill4 hours ago
But his emails. How the Epstein files shape the midterms and the future of the GOP.5 hours ago
In Nova Scotia, Mayor Michelle Wu receives the 'Tree for Boston,' and a warm Canadian embrace5 hours ago
N.H. to sunset $2m contingency plan after residents receive full SNAP benefits -- The state did not claw back benefits after the Trump administration directed states to "undo" the disbursement. "My job as governor is to serve the people of New Hampshire," Governor Ayotte said. "That's what I did."2 hours ago
Judge rejects religious freedom claims by New Hampshire couple that holds church services in their backyard barn -- The rustic barn in Weare, N.H., where Grace New England hosts weekly church services, isn't entirely immune to the local planning board's regulatory oversight, a federal judge ruled.9 hours ago
COURTS - Supreme Court decision extends order blocking food stamp payments - The order, which expires just before midnight Thursday, comes as Congress is nearing a vote that could end the record-long government shutdown.18 hours ago
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Ex-aide to California governor indicted for alleged theft of campaign funds from former health secretary59 minutes ago
Adelita Grijalva sworn in as the House's newest member, paving the way for an Epstein files vote2 hours ago
Epstein email says Trump 'knew about the girls' as White House calls its release a Democratic smear9 hours ago
Judge signals hundreds of people detained in Chicago immigration crackdown could be released on bond5 hours ago
7 takeaways from Cheryl Hines's memoir6 hours ago
Republicans released thousands of Jeffrey Epstein files, including many emails that mention President Trump. Here are highlights.6 hours ago