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Live updates - US government will permanently drop tax claims connected to Trump's tax returns. Follow live updates. As part of the settlement agreement, the US is "forever barred and precluded" from examining or prosecuting Trump, his sons, and the Trump organization's current tax issues.
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ANALYSIS| James Pindell - In Texas, Trump made one of the dumbest political decisions of his presidencies - Trump's decision on Tuesday to endorse Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's challenge against Republican Senator John Cornyn couldn't have come at a worse time for the Republican Party, or possibly even for Trump himself.51 minutes ago
Trump endorses Ken Paxton in Texas GOP primary, boosting his challenge to incumbent Senator Cornyn -- Paxton and Cornyn qualified for the May 26 runoff after a March 3 primary, while Representative Wesley Hunt finished third and did not advance.1 hour ago
Abortion pill lawsuit leaves Trump silent, and in a political bind -- Louisiana wants the FDA to curtail access to the medication. Doing so could cost Republicans at the polls.1 hour ago
Five takeaways from Graham Platner's New York Times interview2 hours ago
Despite R.I. court decision, Texas judge demands medical records of trans youth by Tuesday20 hours ago
Trump-approved 'Freedom Trucks' are doing an American history roadshow. We took a tour of one.4 hours ago
McKee unveils 6 picks for revamped CRMC. Critics are underwhelmed. The troubled coastal regulatory panel's current chairman made the list, but no women did.22 hours ago
YVONNE ABRAHAM - She hated her fifth-grade teacher. Decades later, an unexpected reunion unfolded at the edge of life and death. More than 40 years after Montana Miller left Mr. Grosky behind, she gave him an unexpected gift.5 hours ago
The fight on Beacon Hill over the legislative audit is a messy one. Here's what to know. -- The sparring between state Auditor Diana DiZoglio and top Democratic leaders on Beacon Hill — and DiZoglio and Attorney General Andrea Campbell — about what DiZoglio can, and cannot, audit has been messy.10 hours ago
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Pennsylvania Democrats hope to flip Republican-held seats once they settle toss-up primaries14 hours ago
What to watch in Tuesday's primaries as Trump's endorsement is put to the test1 hour ago
Justices hint at strains as Supreme Court comes under scrutiny2 hours ago
Federal judge bans most arrests by federal agents in immigration courts in New York4 hours ago
Oregon voters decide whether to boost their gas tax as Iran war causes prices at the pump to soar5 hours ago
Alabamans to choose nominees for US Senate as voting maps in flux5 hours ago