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Boston Globe - Politics
Iran déjà vu: Trump once again threatens massive escalation against Tehran only to walk back -- The hardball strategy — one that Trump honed during his years competing in New York's real estate scene and has employed in politics — aims to create movement in negotiation through pressure and chaos.
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Live updates - Follow live updates on the Trump administration - We're following the latest updates and analysis on the Donald Trump administration. Follow along live.28 minutes ago
Blanche rescinds fund for Trump supporters after GOP senators threaten to block his AG bid -- The Senate Judiciary Committee vote on Blanche is scheduled for Tuesday.1 hour ago
Kay Granger, first Republican woman from Texas to serve in the House, has died -- House Speaker Mike Johnson said in a post on X that throughout her career, Granger "broke barriers for women in public service." He added that she "was a dear friend who will be greatly missed."1 hour ago
Trump wants to overhaul the Smithsonian. Volunteers are fighting to preserve it.18 hours ago
Appeals court denies Ralph de la Torre's attempt to revive lawsuit against senators2 days ago
President Trump's job approval rating continues to slip in New Hampshire3 days ago
The Markey-Moulton Senate primary is a month away, and nothing appears capable of breaking the logjam3 days ago
State & local politics2 months ago
Would Xavier Bautista be alive today if the Cambridge City Council didn't cave to activists? -- At the very least, had that technology not been deactivated, his family would have the peace of mind of knowing everything that could have been done to save his life was done.18 hours ago
GOP's Michael Minogue says he has 'met the criteria' for disclosing wealth, assets -- The declaration came after the Globe last week reported previously unknown details of his homeownership at the high-end Yellowstone Club.1 day ago
YVONNE ABRAHAM - A history tour of Boston's North End offers hope in dark times. Really. I'd walked through Boston's streets hundreds of times through the decades. But it was shocking how little I'd actually seen.1 day ago
Bills taking aim at Massachusetts ballot questions still on state lawmakers' to-do list -- They're part of a pile of legislation bleeding from the final day of scheduled formal sessions Friday at the State House.1 day ago
Trump's polling numbers hit a new low. Don't expect him to change course.28 minutes ago
Senator Bernie Moreno says former son-in-law Max Miller should not serve in the House28 minutes ago
Fewer Americans support Trump's immigration performance, poll finds1 hour ago
Ken Martin hunkers down at the Democratic National Committee as a storm gathers around party leader1 hour ago
Republicans want voters to elect Kansas Supreme Court justices and move court to the right8 hours ago
Trump says Mideast allies have reached outlines of deal to end Iran war, says US to stop new strikes12 hours ago
Trump administration plans to upend Head Start by deregulating it14 hours ago