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7 Republicans voted to convict Trump. Most are no longer in office. -- Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, one of seven Senate Republicans who voted to convict Donald Trump of inciting an insurrection in 2021, will depart Congress next year.7 hours ago
Trump says Islamic State group leader was killed in a joint US-Nigerian mission -- President Trump announced the joint operation in Africa's most populous country in a late-night social media post that offered few details.1 day ago
FDA official who scrutinized COVID shots and antidepressants is out in latest shake-up -- Dr. Tracy Beth Hoeg will be replaced as FDA's acting drug center director by Dr. Mike Davis, according to an email sent to agency staff that was obtained by The Associated Press.1 day ago
Inside the 'Lincoln' symphony that Philip Glass pulled from Trump's Kennedy Center1 day ago
The hantavirus outbreak is prompting COVID flashbacks — including the conspiracies2 days ago
From constant compliments to golden statues, Trump's second term takes praise to new heights1 day ago
Vice President Vance visits Maine to tout administration's crackdown on benefit fraud2 days ago
Rent control is dead in Providence, for now, after failed veto override -- Supporters of the plan hope the failure will help bolster progressive campaigns this fall, when every City Council seat and the mayor's office are on the ballot.1 day ago
Healey administration bars ICE from getting undercover license plates -- The Trump administration threatened to sue Massachusetts, charging that the Healey administration has refused to issue confidential license plates through the Registry of Motor Vehicles to Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers.1 day ago
RI POLITICS - 'Put this to a vote': R.I. attorney general presses Senate to act on clergy abuse bill, not wait for court input - "It is, in my view, punting, passing the buck, failing to carry out our responsibility as senators," Senator McKenney said of a resolution seeking court advice. "It is, for the survivors of the abuse a timid, feeble action."1 day ago
A report found the Blue Hill Avenue redesign would speed bus commutes but slow car traffic. It was never released. -- A traffic analysis on the Blue Hill Avenue redesign plan lays out notable gains for bus riders, while projecting longer commutes for drivers.2 days ago
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US says Israel and Lebanon agree to 45-day extension of cease-fire. Follow live updates.2 hours ago
New US House map in Florida accused of violating state ban on partisan gerrymandering7 hours ago
A Republican's mysterious absence highlights Congress' silence on health1 day ago
Powell's tenure as Fed chair marked by fight for independence while trying to tame inflation1 day ago
Trump departs China summit, says he hasn't decided if arm sales package to Taiwan can progress1 day ago