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Boston Globe - Politics
Live updates - World shares and oil prices react to Trump's warning to Tehran over stalled negotiations. Follow live updates. President Trump warned Tehran that the "clock is ticking" as US-Iran negotiations over a permanent end to the war stall.
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Analysis | James Pindell - Trump's GOP revenge tour reaches its final tests - They are ending not because Trump has stopped caring about settling scores. There are simply fewer Republicans left to punish.1 hour ago
Thousands flocked to the National Mall in Washington for an America-themed prayer rally -- Most speakers celebrated Christianity's ties to American history, a blending of ideas that critics flagged ahead of the prayer gathering as supporting Christian nationalism.9 hours ago
China agrees to boost trade for US agricultural products such as beef and poultry following Trump-Xi summit -- China would restore market access for US beef and resume imports of poultry from U.S. states determined by the US Department of Agriculture to be free of the bird flu, the White House said.9 hours ago
Inside the 'Lincoln' symphony that Philip Glass pulled from Trump's Kennedy Center3 days ago
The hantavirus outbreak is prompting COVID flashbacks — including the conspiracies3 days ago
From constant compliments to golden statues, Trump's second term takes praise to new heights2 days ago
They're both Marines, 40-somethings, and waging generational fights. So why aren't Seth Moulton and Graham Platner allies? Representative Seth Moulton has backed service members across the country for years, including as he mounts a Senate bid in Massachusetts. But there's one glaring exception to his endorsement list — Graham Platner, the veteran also running for Senate in Maine.1 hour ago
Rent control is dead in Providence, for now, after failed veto override -- Supporters of the plan hope the failure will help bolster progressive campaigns this fall, when every City Council seat and the mayor's office are on the ballot.2 days ago
Healey administration bars ICE from getting undercover license plates -- The Trump administration threatened to sue Massachusetts, charging that the Healey administration has refused to issue confidential license plates through the Registry of Motor Vehicles to Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers.2 days ago
RI POLITICS - 'Put this to a vote': R.I. attorney general presses Senate to act on clergy abuse bill, not wait for court input - "It is, in my view, punting, passing the buck, failing to carry out our responsibility as senators," Senator McKenney said of a resolution seeking court advice. "It is, for the survivors of the abuse a timid, feeble action."2 days ago
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Trump administration backs voter eligibility checks amid fears of midterm purge4 hours ago
'SNL': Will Ferrell hosts season finale, Paul McCartney performs9 hours ago
Trump says Islamic State group leader was killed in a joint US-Nigerian mission10 hours ago
FDA official who scrutinized COVID shots and antidepressants is out in latest shake-up16 hours ago
Smithsonian adds back impeachment language to label on Trump portrait21 hours ago
Supreme Court rejects Virginia's bid to restore congressional map favoring Democrats1 day ago
US says Israel and Lebanon agree to 45-day extension of cease-fire. Follow live updates.1 day ago
New US House map in Florida accused of violating state ban on partisan gerrymandering1 day ago