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Boston Globe - Politics

Amish Shah wins Democratic congressional primary in Arizona, a blow to the party establishment -- Shah, an emergency physician, will face Republican Jay Feely, a former NFL kicker who was endorsed by President Trump in his primary, in the fall.

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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.

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FDA reviews peptide injections favored by RFK Jr. and wellness influencers -- Health advisers begin meeting Thursday to review more than a half-dozen peptides, unproven substances that have become a growing wellness trend despite little evidence they are safe or effective.

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Navy says it will no longer release sailors' service history, another restriction on press access -- The move, which officials say is being driven by increased security threats and harassment concerns, comes amid a host of other restrictions on press access largely driven by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

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A ballot referendum could upend elections in Massachusetts. So where do its current politicians stand on it?

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The Smithsonian has withstood Trump's attacks so far. But the political pressure is mounting.

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AOC is leading, by a point, in latest 2028 N.H. presidential primary poll

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Maine's Senate race has been upended. Here's how a Troy Jackson vs. Susan Collins matchup could look.

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State & local politics

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'There is room here to dream': Naturalization ceremony focuses on hope for brand new US citizens -- Thirty-one men and women from 13 different nations became American citizens in Providence on Wednesday with an emphatic message of hope and belonging from presiding Judge Melissa Dubose.

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LaMar Cook, former Healey aide, defends $31,000 state payout amid drug trafficking charges. 'I earned it.' -- Governor Maura Healey's administration officials sued LaMar D. Cook, saying the money he received was "erroneously paid out," and that he should return it, plus interest.

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Marijuana repeal ballot question to go before voters this November, after last-ditch challenge fails -- The measure, which aims to repeal state laws legalizing, regulating, and taxing recreational cannabis, will be printed as Question 8 on November ballots.

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BU to pay city of Boston more than $104 million over five years in record deal -- The agreement between the city of Boston and Boston University is the largest PILOT agreement in Boston's history, according to the city.

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House adopts $95 billion budget proposal to fund Iran war and other Trump priorities. See how the day unfolded.

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House votes to limit stock trading by members of Congress, elevating a campaign issue

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As the president touts Trump Accounts, some families are still waiting for baby's $1,000

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House Republicans adopt $95 billion package for the Iran war and Trump's priorities

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US and Saudi Arabia sign new nuclear agreement that could pave way for kingdom to enrich uranium

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US-Canada bridge has been years in the making. But tension between countries is sapping the joy.

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House votes to adopt Department of War renaming in annual defense bill

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