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Boston Globe - Politics
Live updates - Wall Street has its worst day since the war with Iran started and crude oil prices rise. Follow live updates. The index is headed for a fifth straight losing week, which would be the longest such losing streak in almost four years.
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Four companies made illegal donations to former Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria's campaign, officials say - The Massachusetts Office of Campaign and Political Finance found that the four businesses made $19,500 in payments to DeMaria's campaign.1 hour ago
Trump administration opens investigations into race in admissions at 3 medical schools -- President Trump has been ramping up scrutiny of universities he decries as overrun by liberal influence, using control of federal research funding as leverage25 minutes ago
Iran and the US harden their positions as Tehran keeps its grip on the Strait of Hormuz -- The secretary-general of a bloc of Gulf Arab countries said that Iran is charging fees for ships to safely transit the Strait of Hormuz.9 hours ago
'Because I'm president': Trump defends mail-in voting, riffs on expensive pens, and more Cabinet meeting highlights53 minutes ago
Senate Republicans try a new gambit with Trump to end shutdown as airport delays grow4 hours ago
Trump's comments on Robert Mueller's death sparked disgust. Here's what he's said when other high-profile figures died.1 day ago
'We're on the inside now': Meet the man building a political empire behind RFK Jr.1 day ago
Joanna Lydgate talks democracy and raising kids with Maura Healey at Globe's Working Mothers Summit -- Joanna Lydgate, an attorney, nonprofit leader, and mother of a 12-year-old son and 15-year-old daughter spoke at the Boston Globe's second annual Working Mothers Summit.1 hour ago
Mike Minogue says he'll run Mass. like he ran Abiomed. The company has faced recalls and kickback allegations. -- The GOP candidate for governor ran Abiomed, which has faced warnings from federal regulators and litigation spurred by the deaths of several patients implanted with an Abiomed heart pump.3 hours ago
YVONNE ABRAHAM - The unstoppable women who spoke out about Matthew Rutledge at Miss Hall's School - In 2024, they were crushed by the lack of charges against their former teacher. But they refused to yield.3 hours ago
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Missed paychecks and airport delays: Pressure mounts on Congress to end the funding shutdown25 minutes ago
US Justice Department settles Michael Flynn's wrongful prosecution suit for $1.25m35 minutes ago
Iran dismisses US cease-fire plan and issues its own counterproposal. See how the day unfolded.1 hour ago
Iran rejects US ceasefire plan, issues its own demands as strikes land across the Mideast6 hours ago
Trump reported to delay nominating new CDC director9 hours ago
USPS seeks a temporary 8 percent charge on Priority Mail and other products12 hours ago
Supreme Court sides with Internet provider in copyright fight over pirated music15 hours ago