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Boston Globe - Politics
Live updates - Trump says Iran was responsible for downing US helicopter near Strait of Hormuz and US 'must' respond. Follow live updates. Trump made the comment in a social media post after a drone boat rescued the crew of the Apache attack helicopter.
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Trump says US 'must' respond after Iran downed US Army helicopter near Strait of Hormuz -- Trump made the comment after a drone boat rescued the crew of the Apache attack helicopter that crashed near the strategic waterway.1 hour ago
Trump previews fall strategy with baseless claims of California vote fraud -- The president is using the slow count of mail ballots in California to renew his effort to cast doubt on election outcomes he doesn't like, despite a lack of evidence of any widespread fraud.1 hour ago
World Cup referee denied entry to the US was about to make history for Somalia -- Omar Artan was going to be the first referee from Somalia to officiate at a World Cup after making FIFA's final list for the tournament. He was denied entry at Miami International Airport on Saturday.2 hours ago
'Politics is in a crazy place right now': Gina Raimondo won't run for president in 20284 hours ago
'He helped change the course of American history': Barney Frank remembered for public service at Faneuil Hall memorial19 hours ago
Platner is poised to win the right to take on Susan Collins — but Tuesday's primary is still a test2 hours ago
Rahm Emanuel hits the (bike) trail in New Hampshire as he mulls potential 2028 presidential bid57 minutes ago
State & local politics7 days ago
Governor Healey signs bill allowing 3 a.m. last call for the World Cup, expanding public drinking through July -- The Massachusetts House and Senate sent Governor Maura Healey the bill Monday afternoon, five days before FIFA World Cup matches begin in Foxborough.16 hours ago
Vance demands Justice Department probe of Minnesota officials as White House presses 'war on fraud'1 hour ago
The Kennedy Center drops 'Trump' branding as Bill Maher's Twain Award guests are revealed2 hours ago
Trump booed by the crowd during the anthem prior to Game 3 of the NBA Finals14 hours ago
House is set to fund Trump's immigration actions for the rest of his time in the White House2 hours ago
Democratic group launches ad campaign to help flip control of Congress in midterm elections4 hours ago
South Carolina Republicans try to extend winning streak as Senator Lindsey Graham seeks fifth term5 hours ago
GOP primary for open US House seat and Democratic governors race highlight Nevada ballot7 hours ago