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Wednesday, April 01, 2026 11:15 AM ET

Boston Globe - Politics

Trump isn't immune from civil claims his Jan. 6 rally speech incited riot, judge says -- U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta ruled that Trump's remarks at his "Stop the Steal" rally, "plausibly" were inciting words that are not protected by the First Amendment right to free speech.

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Live updates -- Supreme Court hears arguments on birthright citizenship with Trump in attendance. Follow live updates. -- Less than an hour into the hearing, the lawyer for the Trump administration is fielding skepticism from conservative and liberal justices alike.

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Live updates -- Trump claims Iran's president wants a cease-fire ahead of his address to Americans. Follow live updates. -- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson called Trump's claim "false and baseless," according to a report on Iranian state television.

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Attacks persist in Iran and across the Mideast as Trump threatens escalation - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has signaled Tehran's willingness to keep fighting: "You cannot speak to the people of Iran in the language of threats and deadlines."

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Mother of baby girl in N.H. looking to US Supreme Court for final word on birthright citizenship

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Pressley will get vote on her legislation to restore Temporary Protected Status for Haitian migrants

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It's a 'Don't Worry, Be Happy' presidency for Trump despite Iran war pushing gas over $4 a gallon

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How Republicans ended up owning the DHS shutdown

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In crowded Democratic primary to replace Seth Moulton, one candidate has poured in millions of his own money -- John Beccia, a financial technology firm executive in Lynnfield, has dumped $2 million into his campaign.

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Critics have fought Boston's White Stadium plan with lawsuits. Now, they're trying AI. -- Opponents of Boston's White Stadium project have tapped a computer engineer to shape what answers artificial intelligence-driven search tools such as ChatGPT are spitting out about the debate.

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Governor Healey joins Watertown social media star for a Guinness and Bob Seger tunes -- Brian Daly explains how he landed Governor Maura Healey for his latest Seger-themed viral video.

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US and Iraqi officials say kidnapped journalist had been warned of threats

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Securing Iran's enriched uranium by force would be risky and complex, experts say

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Vance and Rubio's differing postures on Iran war highlight their challenges ahead of 2028 election

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Supreme Court hears high-profile fight over Trump's bid to limit birthright citizenship

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Trump to speak to nation Wednesday, and says he wants other nations to open Strait of Hormuz. See how the day unfolded.

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Citing First Amendment, federal judge blocks Trump order to end funding for NPR and PBS

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Judge orders Trump administration to halt White House ballroom construction unless Congress OKs it

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Women have been this country's trailblazers, says Norah O'Donnell

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