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Boston Globe - Politics

Rubio tries to sell Iran war to skeptical G7 diplomats after Trump insults allies -- Rubio will have a hard time trying to sell the other top diplomats from G7 countries on the US strategy for the Iran conflict, to which almost all nations have raised objections.

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James Pindell | Analysis - Trump keeps on getting made up awards - Unlike the normal awards given to US presidents out of respect for the person or the country, giving Trump an award is now such a pattern that it has evolved into something more performative and political.

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Meet N.H.'s youngest politician: Kid Governor Liv Crete-Sayer -- After losing a family friend to drug use, the 10-year-old is on a mission to educate young people about the dangers of drugs, smoking, and vaping.

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Israel launches new wave of strikes on Iran with no sign of diplomatic breakthrough -- Israel's attack Friday on targets "in the heart of Tehran" targeted sites used by Iran to produce ballistic missiles and other weapons, the Israeli military said.

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'Because I'm president': Trump defends mail-in voting, riffs on expensive pens, and more Cabinet meeting highlights

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Senate Republicans try a new gambit with Trump to end shutdown as airport delays grow

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Trump's comments on Robert Mueller's death sparked disgust. Here's what he's said when other high-profile figures died.

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Who will be next on Michelle Wu's political grudge list? -- Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has been on something of a revenge tour so far in her second term. It's time to go back to building bridges.

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Wu tapped new communications chief, filling vacant Cabinet role -- The Wu administration did not make the appointments public when they first started in their jobs roughly a month ago.

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Shortsleeve picks New Bedford councilor as running mate in GOP primary -- GOP gubernatorial hopeful Brian Shortsleeve tapped a New Bedford city councilor to be his running mate, presenting a united ticket ahead of the Massachusetts Republican Party's nominating convention next month.

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Older and younger conservatives at CPAC are split over Trump's war in Iran

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Georgia's Fulton County heads to court to seek return of 2020 ballots seized by FBI

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Trump delays Strait of Hormuz deadline as Wall Street has biggest loss of war. See how the day unfolded.

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Trump says he'll sign order to pay TSA agents as Congress struggles to reach funding deal

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Politicians are trying to make life cheaper. Economists are appalled.

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US Treasury plans to put Trump's signature on new paper currency in first for sitting president

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Speakers, performers announced for 'No Kings' Boston rally Saturday

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Trump administration opens investigations into race in admissions at 3 medical schools

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