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Boston Globe - Politics

Israel hits Iranian nuke facilities and Tehran strikes base in Saudi Arabia, wounding US troops -- There appeared to be a breakthrough, however, as Tehran agreed to allow humanitarian aid and agricultural shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.

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Live updates - Iranian missile attack wounds several US troops at Saudi air base, AP source says. Follow live updates. An official told the Associated Press that the attack involved an Iranian missile and unmanned drones.

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Trump signs order to pay TSA employees after Congress fails to agree on DHS funding -- President Trump said his administration would use "funds that have a reasonable and logical nexus to TSA operations" for the payments.

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Hegseth strikes two Black and two female officers from promotion list -- It is exceedingly rare that a one-star list draws such intense scrutiny from a defense secretary. The battle highlights the bitter rifts opened by Pete Hegseth's campaign to reverse policies that he says are prejudiced against white officers.

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Dozens of 'No Kings' events planned in N.H. for third nationwide anti-Trump protest

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Trump keeps on getting made-up awards

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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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Over 200,000 people could lose MassHealth under coming federal changes, report says -- Massachusetts stands to lose a larger proportion of its Medicaid rolls than any other state.

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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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SHIRLEY LEUNG - Mayor Wu has been settling scores all winter. She could come to regret it. From developers to state senators to the Emerald Necklace Conservancy, 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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Arctic sea ice hits lowest winter level as unprecedented heat hits smashes records all over Earth

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Georgia's Fulton County and the Trump administration square off in court over seized 2020 ballots

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Rubio softens tone in trying to sell Iran strategy to skeptical G7 allies insulted by Trump

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Pro-Iranian hacking group claims credit for hack of FBI Director Kash Patel's personal account

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Vance holds first meeting of a new anti-fraud task force targeting benefit programs

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Education Department directs student loan borrowers in SAVE plan to prepare for repayment

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Hegseth strikes two Black and two female officers from promotion list

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