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Boston Globe - Politics

Trump administration plans to admit more white South Africans as refugees this year -- The South African government has said the Trump administration's claims are baseless. But President Trump has insisted the white Afrikaner minority has faced systematic discrimination and violence.

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Officials roll out 'blue carpet' for Boston to host 2028 Democratic convention -- Over two days, Massachusetts Democratic leaders are whisking Democratic National Committee leaders to a swanky Italian restaurant, Fenway Park, and a dinner at the Boston Public Library.

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Justice Department announces a $1.7 billion fund to compensate Trump allies in a deal to drop IRS suit

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Live updates - Trump calls off Iran strike planned for Tuesday to allow for 'serious negotiations.' See how the day unfolded. The officer is charged with four counts of second-degree assault and one count of falsely reporting a crime.

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Justice Dept. announces $1.8 billion fund in settling IRS suit -- The highly unusual "antiweaponization" fund was unveiled just after Trump withdrew his lawsuit demanding at least $10 billion against the IRS.

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Despite R.I. court decision, Texas judge demands medical records of trans youth by Tuesday

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Trump's GOP revenge tour reaches its final tests

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Inside the 'Lincoln' symphony that Philip Glass pulled from Trump's Kennedy Center

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The hantavirus outbreak is prompting COVID flashbacks — including the conspiracies

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Boston wants to use nearly $70 million in reserve funds to plug city, BPS budget deficits -- The move to dip into the city's so-called rainy day fund is the starkest indication yet of Boston's strained financial situation.

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A candidate with no hand and the senator who doesn't look like the senator: AI seeps into state House campaign materials -- Mass. House candidate Steve Leibowitz said he used AI to remove the background of a photo announcing an endorsement. But it also altered the subjects too, rendering state Senator Jamie Eldridge completely unrecognizable.

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China agrees to boost trade for US beef and poultry following Trump-Xi summit

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Thousands flocked to the National Mall in Washington for an America-themed prayer rally

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To critics, Trump remarks reveal a billionaire out of touch

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7 Republicans voted to convict Trump. Most are no longer in office.

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Trump administration backs voter eligibility checks amid fears of midterm purge

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'SNL': Will Ferrell hosts season finale, Paul McCartney performs

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