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Boston Globe - Politics
House punts on Homeland Security funding, prolonging shutdown -- The Senate moved early Thursday to try again to reopen the Department of Homeland Security, but House Republicans facing an internal revolt declined to clear the Senate plan for President Trump, prolonging the record agency shutdown even after GOP leaders had agreed on a way to end it swiftly.
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Iran fires on Israel and Gulf neighbors as Trump claims threat from Tehran nearly eliminated -- President Trump has insisted the strait can be taken by force — but said it is not up to the US to do that.7 hours ago
Live updates - Hegseth asks the Army's top uniformed officer to step down during Iran war. Follow live updates. The ouster was first reported by CBS News. A Pentagon official confirmed the report with the Associated Press.2 hours ago
Hegseth asks the Army's top uniformed officer to step down while US wages war against Iran -- Like many firings under Defense Hegseth, Pentagon officials are not offering a reason for Gen. Randy George's departure.2 hours ago
What's different about the Trump cabinet firings this term compared to his first5 hours ago
According to Trump, there's a gay national anthem, and it helped him do 'very well' with gay voters13 hours ago
Local election leaders dismiss Trump's order to overhaul mail-in voting as confounding, likely to fail22 hours ago
Three takeaways from Trump's address to the nation23 hours ago
Providence City Council approves rent control, but without enough votes to overcome mayor's promised veto -- A tense two-hour debate Thursday night ended in passage of the ordinance. But the council will need another vote if they want to overcome an expected veto.40 minutes ago
RI POLITICS - Morales campaign says he's leading incumbent Smiley in Providence's mayoral race - The internal poll conducted by Data for Progress has Morales with an 11 percentage point lead over Smiley, with a 6 percentage point margin of error.40 minutes ago
Amid Trump attacks, Boston nonprofits' payments to city remained flat -- The city is under pressure to push tax-exempt institutions to pony up more for city services as it faces a stiff budget crunch.13 hours ago
'Cesspool of corruption': Mass. politicians blast Pam Bondi after Trump fires her as attorney general -- "Bondi may be gone, but her successor could be even worse,' said Senator Ed Markey.6 hours ago
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War with Iran clarifies Trump's spending priorities: the military, not child care3 hours ago
Who is Todd Blanche, Trump's pick as acting head of the Justice Department?4 hours ago
Trump's White House ballroom gets final approval days after judge's ruling halting construction5 hours ago
Trump says he'll sign order to resume pay for Homeland Security. His move bypasses Congress.5 hours ago
Key justices appear skeptical of limiting birthright citizenship11 hours ago
Trump says US forces will 'finish the job' soon in first prime-time speech since starting Iran war13 hours ago