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Boston Globe - Politics
Live updates - Vance, Iranian negotiators in Switzerland to work on details of deal. See a recap. A team led by US Vice President JD Vance, including Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, met with Iranian negotiators.
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Trump says Reflecting Pool will be drained and claims vandalism -- The Reflecting Pool has been plagued by algae, and President Trump on Saturday said repairs would be made.3 hours ago
Secret vetting and blocked promotions: Inside Hegseth's war on diversity in US military -- So far this year, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has blocked the promotions of at least 40 senior officers to general and admiral ranks. About half of those are women or members of minority groups.23 hours ago
Congress wonders if Iran war was worth it -- Lawmakers have a range of opinions, and questions, about the Iran war.1 day ago
Trump's name was stripped from the Kennedy Center. Now what?1 day ago
Tan suits abound at Obama's presidential museum opening. You know the one.2 days ago
Here are the top cases before the Supreme Court and what they mean for Trump's agenda3 days ago
A terse new Fed chief delivers no interest rate cuts or guidance on when they might come3 days ago
State & local politics19 days ago
Healey says she 'absolutely' has confidence in Phil Eng's leadership - Governor Maura Healey supports Phil Eng despite recent reports of him pulling an employee's hair two years ago.8 hours ago
RI POLITICS - R.I. Democratic Committee issues no endorsement for governor, lieutenant governor, or attorney general - Incumbent Governor Daniel McKee and incumbent Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos each failed to get enough votes to secure the committee's endorsement.21 hours ago
State's high court sent shockwaves when it nixed ballot question to cut income tax. Here's how it happened. -- A series of email exchanges offers insight into how a ballot question to reduce the state income tax was thrown off the ballot.23 hours ago
MBTA boss Phil Eng apologizes for pulling employee's hair. 'It was insensitive.' -- Phil Eng, the state's top transportation official, acknowledged Friday that his actions were "insensitive" nearly two years ago when he pulled the hair of one of his employees after a MBTA team dinner.1 day ago
Congress is anxious as US-Canada-Mexico trade talks intensify3 hours ago
Israel and Hezbollah agree to halt fighting, officials say, as US-Iran talks hang in the balance8 hours ago
President Trump unveils the new Air Force One, a converted Qatari jet23 hours ago
US push to get Iran talks started hits an early bump. Vance stays at home, for now.1 day ago
Democratic socialists surge in mayoral races across the country as anti-Trump fervor rises1 day ago
How a congressional redistricting battle could gain new life for the 2028 elections1 day ago
Friction between Trump and Republican senators is growing before the pivotal midterm elections1 day ago
Pingree and Charles will compete for Maine governor and Dunlap gets Democratic nod for US House1 day ago