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Boston Globe - Politics

Live updates - Trump departs for Beijing while downplaying differences with Chinese leader Xi over Iran war. See a recap. President Trump has tried for weeks, with fail, to persuade China to use its leverage to push Iran into a deal with the US.

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Appeals court spares Trump from paying $83 million defamation award — for now -- The $83 million award to Carroll, 82, came from a jury that briefly heard Trump testify and observed his animated behavior for several days.

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Obama enters Texas Senate fight with support for Talarico -- The appearance was part of Obama's effort to elevate a new generation of Democratic leaders as the party heads into the 2026 midterms.

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FBI Director Kash Patel denies drinking allegations in heated Senate exchange -- "I will not be tarnished by baseless allegations," Patel told Senator Chris Van Hollen when the Maryland Democrat confronted him about a recent report in The Atlantic.

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'Not even a little bit': Trump says he doesn't think about Americans' financial situation when negotiating with Iran

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Trump polls a White House event, by applause, on if they want Vance or Rubio on the 2028 GOP ticket

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Trump's visit to China could reshape the global order

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'SNL': Matt Damon hosts, returns as Brett Kavanaugh, and Noah Kahan performs. Watch all the best moments.

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Campbell says she will let DiZoglio hire outside lawyer in audit lawsuit fight - Attorney General Andrea Campbell won't represent Diana DiZoglio or legislative leaders in court, she said during a radio appearance, but she said will not stand in the way of allowing the auditor to hire an outside attorney to plead her case.

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Wu: Fidelity returning to office 5 days a week is 'great news' for downtown Boston -- Wu said downtown will get an economic boost when Fidelity employees return to the office five days a week.

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Vance to deliver remarks on administration's anti-fraud efforts during visit to Bangor, Maine, on Thursday -- Vice President JD Vance held the first meeting of a new anti-fraud task force he is leading in late March.

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RI POLITICS - 'I couldn't get in my own house': Man fights to change R.I.'s abandoned property law - House Judiciary Committee votes to amend R.I.'s Abandoned Property Act to ensure properties are actually abandoned and owners get adequate notice.

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With ceasefire talks stalled, Trump and Hegseth claim 'control' over Iran and Strait of Hormuz

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Trump downplays differences with China's Xi over Iran as he heads to Beijing for high-stakes summit

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Trump FDA chief is leaving after angering pharma CEOs, vaping lobbyists, and anti-abortion groups

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Hegseth faces bipartisan pushback about weapons drawdown during the Iran war

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A racist remark about Hakeem Jeffries sets off Democratic anger in Virginia

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Trump's proposed 'Golden Dome' estimated to cost $1.2 trillion, far more than he initially said

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Survey work begins for contested Trump Triumphal Arch project in Washington

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