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Boston Globe - Politics
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.
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Congress wonders if Iran war was worth it -- Lawmakers have a range of opinions, and questions, about the Iran war.2 hours ago
Meloni slams Trump's claim she 'begged' for a photo with him as Italy's top diplomat cancels US trip -- Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani called President Trump's claims "serious and offensive" toward Premier Giorgia Meloni and all of Italy.1 day ago
Trump's name was stripped from the Kennedy Center. Now what?23 hours ago
Tan suits abound at Obama's presidential museum opening. You know the one.1 day ago
Here are the top cases before the Supreme Court and what they mean for Trump's agenda2 days ago
A terse new Fed chief delivers no interest rate cuts or guidance on when they might come2 days ago
State & local politics18 days ago
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.1 hour 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.1 hour 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.22 hours ago
Boston and Scotland's bond will stretch beyond World Cup as Glasgow set to become our new 'sister city' -- Scottish World Cup fans have made a splash in Boston in recent days.1 day ago
President Trump unveils the new Air Force One, a converted Qatari jet1 hour ago
US push to get Iran talks started hits an early bump. Vance stays at home, for now.2 hours ago
Democratic socialists surge in mayoral races across the country as anti-Trump fervor rises21 hours ago
How a congressional redistricting battle could gain new life for the 2028 elections23 hours ago
Friction between Trump and Republican senators is growing before the pivotal midterm elections23 hours ago
Pingree and Charles will compete for Maine governor and Dunlap gets Democratic nod for US House1 day ago
Follow live updates on the Trump administration1 day ago
What Americans think about Trump's handling of Iran, according to a new AP-NORC poll1 day ago