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Boston Globe - Politics
Trump, Xi wrap up summit claiming progress stabilizing US-China relations but differences persist -- Xi welcomed Trump at his official residence, Zhongnanhai, on Friday for the final talks of the summit before the US leader's return to Washington.
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Live updates - US-China summit ends with Xi and Trump claiming progress but differences remain. Follow live updates. President Trump has taken a decidedly rosy outlook on the US-China relationship during his trip.1 hour ago
Florida court to consider whether new US House map violates state ban on partisan gerrymandering -- New US House districts in Florida are facing their first test in court.4 hours ago
CIA Director John Ratcliffe met with Raul Castro's grandson in Havana, US and Cuban officials say -- Thursday's meeting comes as tensions between the two sides remain high over the US energy blockade of the Caribbean country.9 hours ago
Vice President Vance visits Maine to tout administration's crackdown on benefit fraud12 hours ago
The Green New Deal was the foundation of Markey's last campaign. Six years later, it's nowhere to be found.21 hours ago
The new wave of redistricting wars is throwing the 2026 midterms into uncertainty23 hours ago
'Not even a little bit': Trump says he doesn't think about Americans' financial situation when negotiating with Iran2 days ago
A report found the Blue Hill Avenue redesign would speed bus commutes but slow car traffic. It was never released. -- A traffic analysis on the Blue Hill Avenue redesign plan lays out notable gains for bus riders, while projecting longer commutes for drivers.9 hours ago
Upset over cuts, some Boston city councilors weigh rejecting Wu's budget plan to push for higher spending -- Mayor Michelle Wu said in a letter Thursday that she will not bow to pressure to increase the bottom line in her spending proposal to restore cuts.9 hours ago
New R.I. House speaker's first big move: pushing to create an inspector general's office -- Chris Blazejewski cited high-profile state failures, along with belt-tightening from federal cuts, as reasons to create an inspector general's office now.10 hours ago
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Supreme Court preserves access to widely used abortion pill, while lawsuit plays out4 hours ago
A top US commander dismisses reports of civilian deaths in Iran4 hours ago
Justice Department accuses Yale medical school of illegally using race in admissions5 hours ago
In new lawsuit, Justice Department challenges efforts to sanction Trump administration lawyers7 hours ago
Emails show FBI Director Kash Patel's Hawaii trip included 'VIP snorkel' at a Pearl Harbor memorial10 hours ago
US Border Patrol chief Michael Banks is resigning, in latest DHS leadership change10 hours ago
Conservative influencers tap a nonprofit to pay for their security11 hours ago