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Boston Globe - Politics

7 Republicans voted to convict Trump. Most are no longer in office. -- Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana was one of seven Senate Republicans who voted to convict Donald Trump of inciting an insurrection in 2021.

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Thousands flock to National Mall in Washington for prayer rally -- The daylong rally on Sunday is set near the Washington Monument.

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Trump administration backs voter eligibility checks amid fears of midterm purge -- At least 67 million registrations have gone through a beefed-up verification program at the US Department of Homeland Security.

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'SNL': Will Ferrell hosts season finale, Paul McCartney performs -- Ferrell hosted the last "Saturday Night Live" episode of the season, with McCartney serving as the evening's musical guest.

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Inside the 'Lincoln' symphony that Philip Glass pulled from Trump's Kennedy Center

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The hantavirus outbreak is prompting COVID flashbacks — including the conspiracies

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From constant compliments to golden statues, Trump's second term takes praise to new heights

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Vice President Vance visits Maine to tout administration's crackdown on benefit fraud

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Rent control is dead in Providence, for now, after failed veto override -- Supporters of the plan hope the failure will help bolster progressive campaigns this fall, when every City Council seat and the mayor's office are on the ballot.

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Healey administration bars ICE from getting undercover license plates -- The Trump administration threatened to sue Massachusetts, charging that the Healey administration has refused to issue confidential license plates through the Registry of Motor Vehicles to Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers.

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RI POLITICS - 'Put this to a vote': R.I. attorney general presses Senate to act on clergy abuse bill, not wait for court input - "It is, in my view, punting, passing the buck, failing to carry out our responsibility as senators," Senator McKenney said of a resolution seeking court advice. "It is, for the survivors of the abuse a timid, feeble action."

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A report found the Blue Hill Avenue redesign would speed bus commutes but slow car traffic. It was never released. -- A traffic analysis on the Blue Hill Avenue redesign plan lays out notable gains for bus riders, while projecting longer commutes for drivers.

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Smithsonian adds back impeachment language to label on Trump portrait

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Supreme Court rejects Virginia's bid to restore congressional map favoring Democrats

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US says Israel and Lebanon agree to 45-day extension of cease-fire. Follow live updates.

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New US House map in Florida accused of violating state ban on partisan gerrymandering

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A Republican's mysterious absence highlights Congress' silence on health

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Powell's tenure as Fed chair marked by fight for independence while trying to tame inflation

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Trump departs China summit, says he hasn't decided if arm sales package to Taiwan can progress

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