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Boston Globe - Politics

Live updates - Blanche will face questions from lawmakers over a nearly $1.8 billion fund to compensate Trump allies. Follow live update. Blanche's testimony before a Senate appropriations subcommittee follows Monday's announcement about the creation of the "Anti-Weaponization Fund."

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She hated her fifth-grade teacher. Decades later, an unexpected reunion unfolds at the edge of life and death. More than 40 years after Montana Miller left Mr. Grosky behind, she gave him an unexpected gift.

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Federal judge bans most arrests by federal agents in immigration courts in New York -- The arrests have resulted in dramatic scenes in courthouse hallways as those being detained were sometimes pulled away from emotional family members.

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What to watch in Tuesday's primaries as Trump's endorsement is put to the test -- Here are some things to watch as voters in Alabama, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Oregon, and Pennsylvania cast ballots on Tuesday.

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Oregon voters decide whether to boost their gas tax as Iran war causes prices at the pump to soar -- Much of the Election Day drama will center less on candidate races and more on a referendum seeking to repeal a bill passed last fall by the Democratic-controlled Legislature that raised the state gas tax and hiked a series of fees.

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Despite R.I. court decision, Texas judge demands medical records of trans youth by Tuesday

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Trump's GOP revenge tour reaches its final tests

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Inside the 'Lincoln' symphony that Philip Glass pulled from Trump's Kennedy Center

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The hantavirus outbreak is prompting COVID flashbacks — including the conspiracies

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Recreational weed brings in nearly $300 million a year in taxes. What if a Mass. ballot initiative kills the industry? -- Losing that money could spell trouble for some towns and state efforts, especially addiction services.

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The fight on Beacon Hill over the legislative audit is a messy one. Here's what to know. -- The sparring between state Auditor Diana DiZoglio and top Democratic leaders on Beacon Hill — and DiZoglio and Attorney General Andrea Campbell — about what DiZoglio can, and cannot, audit has been messy.

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Officials roll out 'blue carpet' for Boston to host 2028 Democratic convention -- Over two days, Massachusetts Democratic leaders are whisking Democratic National Committee leaders to a swanky Italian restaurant, Fenway Park, and a dinner at the Boston Public Library.

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US Represntative Thomas Massie's GOP primary in Kentucky is the latest test of Trump's power over the party

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Pennsylvania Democrats hope to flip Republican-held seats once they settle toss-up primaries

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Ketanji Brown Jackson says Supreme Court risks being seen as political after voting rights decision

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Trump administration plans to admit more white South Africans as refugees this year

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Trump calls off Iran strike planned for Tuesday to allow for 'serious negotiations.' See how the day unfolded.

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Justice Dept. announces $1.8 billion fund in settling IRS suit

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FAA says better scheduling can address air traffic control staffing issues

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