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Boston Globe - Politics

In Senate matchup, Markey would lead Moulton — but not Pressley, new Suffolk/Globe poll finds -- The findings of a new poll show a mixed bag for Senator Ed Markey.

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Live updates - FBI requests interviews with Democratic lawmakers over video urging troops to refuse illegal orders. Follow live updates. It would mark the second investigation tied to the video, coming a day after the Pentagon announced it is investigating Democratic Senator Mark Kelly over potential violations of military law.

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Democratic congressman's lawsuit claims Trump housing official abused post to target Trump critics -- Representative Eric Swalwell sued Trump's top housing regulator official after he formally referred the Democrat to the Justice Department for possible criminal prosecution on mortgage fraud charges.

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Drug arrests and gun seizures fell as Homeland Security pursued immigration -- The numbers reflect a shift in priorities as top officials at the department pulled special agents off drug, gun, and other complex criminal investigations.

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Trump EPA moves to abandon rule that sets tough standards for deadly soot pollution -- The action follows moves by the administration to weaken federal rules protecting millions of acres of wetlands and streams and roll back protections for imperiled species and the places they live.

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R.I. AG leads coalition in lawsuit against Trump administration over HUD funding cuts to programs reducing homelessness

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Mamdani can have his 'bromance' with Trump, but Mayor Wu says she's 'not interested'

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'Bad for everybody': How Trump's tariffs threaten Nova Scotia's lumber industry — and Boston's housing market

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Republicans passed $50b for hospitals to offset their painful Medicaid cuts. MAHA has seized it as an opportunity.

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170 Mass. firefighters honored for heroism at Firefighter of the Year ceremony - The honorees were recognized for their responses at 17 emergencies between June 20, 2024, and June 30 of this year.

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New Suffolk/Globe poll finds Mass. voters are eager for change in rent control, income tax, and more -- The survey found a majority of voters would support at least five different initiatives proposed for the 2026 ballot.

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Trump spares turkeys — but not his political opponents — at annual pardoning ceremony

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Louisiana health official who halted state vaccine campaign tapped as CDC's No. 2

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Dismissal of Comey, James cases won't be the final word. Here's what the path ahead may look like.

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Who is Mark Kelly, the senator the Pentagon is targeting for urging troops to defy illegal orders?

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Trump administration plans to review refugees admitted under Biden, memo obtained by AP says

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How Rubio tried to bring a pro-Russia peace plan to middle ground

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Justice Department to pursue 'immediate appeal' following dismissal of Comey and James cases. See a recap.

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