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Boston Globe - Politics
US military says it intercepted Iranian attacks on 3 Navy ships in Strait of Hormuz -- The exchange occurred on Thursday as US Navy destroyers transited the Strait of Hormuz, US Central Command said.
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Live updates - Federal court rules against Trump's new global tariffs. Follow live updates. A split three-judge panel of the Court of International Trade handed down an order blocking the 10 perfect global tariffs narrowly.51 minutes ago
US will start revoking passports for thousands of parents who owe child support, AP learns -- Under the new policy, HHS will inform the State Department of all past-due payments of more than $2,500 and parents in that group with passports will have their documents revoked.2 hours ago
Tennessee enacts new US House map carving up majority-Black district in Memphis -- Republican Governor Bill Lee signed the new map into law Thursday quickly after the Republican-led legislature gave final approval to the redistricting plan.2 hours ago
What do New York, Maine, and Indiana have in common? The ruling class was thrown out.13 hours ago
Maine's Susan Collins reveals she's long been diagnosed with a benign tremor21 hours ago
Obama weighs in on Colbert for president, current political climate, and aliens on 'The Late Show'1 day ago
Barney Frank and Rudy Giuliani will leave very different legacies2 days ago
Mike Minogue won the GOP's endorsement for governor. He wants to clear the field for the nomination, too. -- Mike Minogue and his supporters are running a pressure campaign to squeeze Brian Shortsleeve, his lone remaining Republican rival, out of the race.2 hours ago
N.H. Executive Council tables $1.2m for childcare program over DEI language -- The money would have extended an existing contract and provided professional development opportunities for those caring for children with special needs.5 hours ago
N.H. lawmakers move to censure colleague for inflammatory social media posts, including Holocaust reference -- A legislative committee tasked with reviewing whether a Republican state lawmaker in New Hampshire should be punished for his inflammatory social media activity decided Wednesday to recommend that he be formally censured.10 hours ago
YVONNE ABRAHAM - I was ready to hate the new Copley Square Park. Then I visited it. It seems like nobody leaves anything alone any more in Boston, I get it. But hear me out.10 hours ago
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Clarence Thomas becomes the second longest-serving justice in Supreme Court history2 hours ago
Jack Smith says Justice Department has been 'corrupted' by Trump and his allies10 hours ago
Justice Department can keep 2020 election ballots seized from Georgia's Fulton County, judge rules14 hours ago
Possible suicide note written by Jeffrey Epstein released by judge15 hours ago
Man charged in D.C. shooting was walking along the path of Vance's motorcade, agent says17 hours ago
Lutnick's testimony about Epstein draws praise from GOP chair and derision from Democrats18 hours ago