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Boston Globe - Politics

Live updates - Oil price tops $100 a barrel as Iran attacks on shipping worsen supply concerns. Follow live updates. The US campaign of airstrikes in Iran is now in its 13th day.

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Iran's unrelenting attacks on Mideast shipping and energy infrastructure send oil prices soaring -- Since the United States and Israel started the war with a Feb. 28 attack on Iran, Tehran has focused on inflicting enough global economic pain to pressure them to halt their attacks.

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South Korean lawmakers pass law to manage Seoul's pledge of $350 billion in US investments -- South Korean lawmakers on Thursday passed a law to implement a pledge of $350 billion in U.S. investments Seoul made last year to avoid the Trump administration's highest tariffs.

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State lawmakers rush to set rounding rules for when there are no pennies -- President Trump announced early last year an end to penny production, saying it was wasteful.

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Late-night hosts roast Hegseth's $93 billion spending spree on fruit basket stands, rib-eye steaks, and ice cream machines

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Trump may have entered his most dangerous phase yet

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Several polls show a majority of Americans oppose Trump's military foray in Iran

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A key to Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear's success? Talking to voters 'like a normal human being.'

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After drug-laced scale found in state office, Healey says she wishes former aide had 'never been hired' LaMar D. Cook pleaded not guilty last week to drug trafficking and illegal firearm possession charges.

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Sequel Med Tech investigation found 'no evidence' of wrongdoing by Dean Kamen over ties to Jeffrey Epstein -- The New Hampshire company, co-founded by Kamen, said the findings clear the way for him to continue serving on its board

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Next 'No Kings' rally planned for March 28 on Boston Common -- "We're fighting against corruption, cruelty, and chaos," organizers said. "And for a democracy that works for everyone."

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N.H. Democrat wins hyperlocal special election in GOP-leaning district, fueling talk of 'momentum' heading into midterms -- The district includes the Carroll County towns of Wolfeboro, Tuftonboro, and Ossipee.

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Trump touts cutting drug prices, slams fellow Republican Rep. Massie during stops in Ohio, Kentucky

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Pentagon reportedly tells Congress first week of Iran war cost more than $11.3 billion

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Trump administration asks Supreme Court to end protections for Haitian immigrants

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VA begins drive to put homeless veterans into guardianship

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Trump administration asks Supreme Court to end protections for Haitian immigrants

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Microsoft and retired military chiefs back AI company Anthropic in court fight against Pentagon

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Pentagon blocks photographers from Hegseth's briefings on the Iran war

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Some states are reviving a push to tax the rich

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