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Boston Globe - Politics
Live updates - Iran strikes 2 areas near Israel's main nuclear research center, with several injured. Follow live updates. The attack on Israel's main nuclear research center left buildings shattered and at least seven people seriously injured.
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Robert Mueller, the FBI director and special counsel who investigated Russia-Trump campaign ties, has died -- Mueller was the director of the FBI and a special counsel who investigated possible ties between the Donald Trump campaign and Russia.2 hours ago
Iranian missiles strike far-off target, but US remains out of range -- For now, Iran's missiles cannot reach the US, and as the failed strike on the military base on Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean demonstrated, the farther Iran fires, the less reliable and accurate its missiles become.2 hours ago
Trump threatens to send ICE agents to airports on Monday -- With the Homeland Security shutdown now in its fifth week, Congress remains deadlocked on a bill to fund the department. Airport security personnel have been working without pay.3 hours ago
Bill backed by Pressley would require immigration authorities to turn over body cam footage, other materials4 hours ago
Dropkick Murphys to perform at No Kings rally in Boston1 day ago
'It's laughable': Election officials pour cold water on MAGA midterm overhaul1 day ago
Trump jokes about Pearl Harbor while meeting with Japan's prime minister: 'Who knows better about surprise?'2 days ago
Massachusetts leaders have plans to reduce utility bills. Does their math add up? The bill includes a relatively straightforward bid to slash $1 billion from an energy efficiency program, but what that actually could save the average ratepayer is unclear.2 hours ago
Wu administration tells department heads it's freezing some spending amid budget crunch -- City of Boston department heads must "limit overtime spending to non-discretionary duties," and the city is strictly limiting "non-personnel" spending, according to a memo obtained by the Globe.1 day ago
For a clear view of the Mass. GOP convention, media outlets will have to pay $500 -- To help cover the cost of hosting its nominating convention in April, the Massachusetts Republican Party is offering media outlets a spot on its new "media row" inside Worcester's DCU Center. It costs $500.22 hours ago
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Judge sides with New York Times in challenge to policy limiting reporters' access to Pentagon3 hours ago
Hegseth invokes divine purpose to justify military might5 hours ago
White House urges Congress to take a light touch on AI regulations in new legislative blueprint8 hours ago
Many states count mail ballots that arrive after Election Day. Those grace periods could go away.18 hours ago
Vance to visit Hungary days before Orbán's election challenge, foreign minister says23 hours ago
White House urges Congress to take a light touch on AI regulations in new legislative blueprint23 hours ago
Trump administration sues Harvard, saying it violated civil rights law and seeking to recover funds1 day ago