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Boston Globe - Politics

Live updates - Senate Republicans overcome 3 holdouts to send 'big beautiful' bill to House. Follow live updates. The bill has to pass the House again before the president can sign it into law, and the difficulty for Republicans is not expected to let up.

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Mystery surrounds the Jeffrey Epstein files after Bondi claims 'tens of thousands' of videos -- Weeks after Bondi's remarks, it remains unclear what she was referring to.

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Trump says Israel has agreed on terms for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza and urges Hamas to accept deal -- Trump announced the development as he prepares to host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for talks at the White House next week.

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For Susan Collins of Maine, Trump's sweeping bill required a familiar balancing act

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The Republican bill makes big changes to taxes and spending. Here's how it impacts New England.

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What does Trump's tax bill mean for N.H.?

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These Mass. ZIP codes would benefit most from key GOP tax bill provision

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New budget takes effect in New Hampshire — and the state university system is already feeling it - The final budget, which the Republican-controlled Legislature narrowly approved with a last-minute compromise, includes significant cuts in funding to several agencies large and small

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MTA-backed campaign behind MCAS question did not disclose $2.4 million in contributions until Election Day, breaking state law -- The Massachusetts Teachers Association paid a $4,000 penalty last week in wake of the violations, according to a letter released by the Office of Campaign and Political Finance.

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'Musk is right about this': Warren aligns with Musk in opposition to Trump's spending and tax bill -- Senator Elizabeth Warren found rare common ground with billionaire Elon Musk Monday as they both slam Trump's policy bill.

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2 Chinese citizens accused of trying to gather information about US Navy

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Trump toured Florida's immigration detention center in the Everglades. Here's what to know.

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Trump tours Florida immigration lockup and jokes about escapees having to run from alligators

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Senate GOP removes tax on solar and wind energy but dismantles climate law passed by Democrats

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HHS layoffs were likely unlawful and must be halted, R.I. judge says

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Senate passes Trump's big tax breaks and spending cuts bill as Vance breaks a 50-50 tie

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UPenn to ban transgender athletes, feds say, ending civil rights case focused on swimmer Lia Thomas

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