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Boston Globe - Politics
European leaders see Trump's troop drawdown from Germany as new proof they must go it alone -- The Pentagon announced that it would pull some 5,000 troops out of Germany, but President Trump told reporters that "we're going to cut way down. And we're cutting a lot further than 5,000."
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US military rejects claims that Iran struck a US Navy vessel -- The denial came as the US remains active in the area near the Persian Gulf, offering to guide ships through the Strait of Hormuz.56 minutes ago
Live updates - Follow live updates on the Trump administration - We're following the latest updates and analysis on the Donald Trump administration. Follow along live.7 hours ago
Alabama and Tennessee move to draw new congressional districts in wake of Supreme Court ruling -- Republican governors in Alabama and Tennessee have called lawmakers into special sessions seeking new congressional districts.8 hours ago
DHS slams federal judge in R.I. over release of suspect, but the feds did not inform the court he was wanted for murder2 days ago
Maine Governor Janet Mills suspends her campaign for Senate3 days ago
Here's what officials said about Janet Mills dropping out of the race for Maine Senate3 days ago
Platner outlasted Janet Mills. But does the upstart stand a chance against Susan Collins?3 days ago
Biden endorses Dan Koh in crowded 6th District primary, testing former president's reach with Democratic voters -- Former president Joe Biden endorsed Dan Koh, a former White House official, in Massachusetts' Sixth Congressional District Democratic primary.2 hours ago
Barney Frank, in hospice, says he remains hopeful but warns Democrats on 'litmus test' politics - Speaking from his home in Ogunquit, Maine, the 86-year-old former congressman told CNN that his own experience gives him reason to believe the political landscape can improve.7 hours ago
YVONNE ABRAHAM -- In Quincy, the line between church and state is being chiseled away -- On Wednesday, the state's Supreme Judicial Court will hear arguments over the massive statues of saints that Quincy Mayor Thomas Koch wants to put outside the city's new public safety headquarters.9 hours ago
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Pete Hegseth's and Seth Moulton's parallel lives collide over Iran4 hours ago
Trump keeps us up in the air with his hints of what's coming in a new batch of UFO files5 hours ago
The Supreme Court is being asked to restore access to an abortion pill by mail. Here's what to know.7 hours ago
President Trump says he is reviewing a new Iranian proposal to end the war8 hours ago
US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany in next 6-12 months, fulfilling Trump's threat8 hours ago
Voting rights ruling could create an era of endless redistricting wars18 hours ago
Trump's vision for 'Garden of Heroes' keeps getting bigger and higher in cost21 hours ago
Court restricts abortion access across the US by blocking the mailing of mifepristone1 day ago