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Boston Globe - Politics
Live updates - US officials read memorandum of understanding with Iran to journalists. Follow live updates. As part of the agreement, the US will move to waive, but not eliminate, some wide-ranging sanctions against Iran once the deal is signed.
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Federal Reserve policymakers show support for rate hikes as Warsh reins in guidance -- The unexpectedly aggressive tilt toward higher rates would disappoint President Trump and suggests heightened concerns about persistent inflation among Fed officials.51 minutes ago
G7 leaders back Trump's deal to end Iran war as more details of it emerge -- The accord lays out that the US would work to end all US and United Nations sanctions imposed on Tehran if a final agreement addressing Iran's nuclear program is reached.1 hour ago
What the agreement with Iran says about the Strait of Hormuz, Israel, and US sanctions -- Besides the new oil revenue for Iran, the two sides are more or less back where they were nearly four months ago — before Israel and the US launched their war on Iran.2 hours ago
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State & local politics15 days ago
Rent control deal needs more of real estate industry on board, Michlewitz says - Supporters of the ballot question put forward compromise language a few weeks ago.2 hours ago
Warning of layoffs, Wu moves to reverse City Council cut to transportation staff in $4.9 billion budget plan -- Wu wrote Wednesday that the council's move to cut the transportation department's personnel budget "would require layoffs across multiple divisions."3 hours ago
Pay to drive into Boston? No way, say a majority of Mass. voters. -- More than 69 percent of the 500 registered voters surveyed in the Suffolk/Globe poll said they would not be willing to pay to drive to downtown Boston if there was less traffic.7 hours ago
A Republican and Democrat challenging Ed Markey walked into a debate — without the incumbent. Here are four takeaways. -- Two candidates running for US Senate — US Representative Seth Moulton, a Democrat, and John Deaton, an attorney and the presumptive Republican nominee — sparred in an hourlong debate without incumbent Senator Ed Markey.17 hours ago
Trump's pick to lead FEMA pledges to be 'fair and reasonable' in assessing disaster aid requests2 hours ago
A look at presidential libraries as the Obama Presidential Center opens to the public this week3 hours ago
Trump delays Clayton's nomination for intelligence director, but committee chairman promises hearing3 hours ago
What the White House's outrage over a Weather Channel forecast teaches about trust in meteorologists4 hours ago
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