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Boston Globe - Politics

Live updates - Supreme Court preserves birthright citizenship, upholds state bans on trans athletes in girls' sports. Follow live updates. The decisions come on the final day of a Supreme Court term that has centered on Trump's expansive claims of presidential power — and largely ruled in his favor.

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Republican Tom Kean Jr. said he was treated for depression during absence from Congress -- Kean missed more than 100 votes in Congress this year and hadn't been seen publicly in Washington or his district despite winning the Republican nomination to serve another term.

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N.H. delegation members highlight bipartisan housing legislation that President Trump abruptly refrained from signing

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The Supreme Court will issue rulings on multiple major cases today. Here's a breakdown of what's coming.

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Here are the top cases before the Supreme Court and what they mean for Trump's agenda

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State & local politics

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Mayor Wu is targeting two sitting Senate Democrats who represent Boston. Will it work? -- Mayor Michelle Wu's deteriorating relationships in the Senate have led her to drop the veil and endorse first-time candidates running against those whom she views as thwarting her priorities.

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IMMIGRATION - Trump's DOJ sues R.I. and Mass. over in-state tuition for undocumented students - "This Department of Justice will not tolerate American students being treated like second-class citizens in their own country," an assistant attorney general said.

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Facing 'federal uncertainty,' Mass. lawmakers say they have state budget deal days before fiscal year begins -- State House and Senate leaders said Monday that they have reached an agreement on a spending plan that will touch every part of state government from transportation to health care.

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Trump's fixation on voting has had mixed results. He still has ways to affect November's elections.

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Supreme Court's decision on mail-in ballots deals a new blow to Trump's election plans

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Supreme Court expands Trump's power to fire officials, but blocks Fed governor dismissal

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Supreme Court lets $5 million sex abuse verdict against Trump stand

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Supreme Court puts limits on cellphone location data searches

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In major opinions, Supreme Court rules on mail-in ballots, Fed's Lisa Cook, and Trump firings. Here's a recap.

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America 250 celebrations bring extraordinary security challenge to Washington

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