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Thursday, March 05, 2026 2:45 PM ET

Boston Globe - Politics

House Republican leaders urge Representative Tony Gonzales to end reelection bid after he admitted to affair with aide -- House Speaker Mike Johnson has been under enormous pressure from his own GOP lawmakers to take action, and several Republicans have already called for Gonzales to step aside.

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Five things to know about Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin, Trump's choice for new DHS secretary - Five things to know about Okla. Sen. Markwayne Mullin, the new DHS boss.

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YVONNE ABRAHAM - People are dying in Iran, and Hegseth is talking like a teen on a 'Call of Duty' bender - There appears to be no clear objective from the Trump administration in Iran, beyond perhaps maximizing death and destruction.

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Trump wants a quick victory in Iran. But the war may be costly.

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Live updates - Trump says he wants to be involved in picking the next Iranian leader. Follow live updates. "Khamenei's son is unacceptable to me," the president said of Mojtaba Khamenei, the 56-year-old son of the supreme leader killed on the first day of the war.

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Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem after building criticism over immigration enforcement -- Noem's departure caps a tumultuous tenure overseeing immigration enforcement tactics that have been met with protests and lawsuits.

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House will vote on an Iran war powers resolution in a test of Trump's strategy -- It's the second vote in as many days, after the Senate defeated a similar measure along party lines.

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RFK Jr. said he's coming for your Dunkin'. New England responded in appropriate fashion.

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Federal immigration facilities become backdrops for Democrats looking to fight Trump's policies

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Citing wrongful ICE detention of R.I. intern, US Senator Whitehouse tells Noem to stop 'unprofessional nonsense'

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Ayotte: N.H. National Guard has been activated for Iran war

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One governor candidate left the GOP nearly 20 years ago. He and others are now back to try to lead the party's ticket. -- Enrolling with the party means that candidates can tap resources that an independent candidate can't.

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Jury awards former Providence councilwoman $19 million after California parks crash -- "I hope this case motivates the state to change safety protocols so what happened to me never happens to any other state park visitor," former Councilwoman Helen Anthony said.

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Republicans take another crack at Homeland Security funding, citing Iran war

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Iran is pummeled by airstrikes as it launches a new wave of attacks against Israel and US bases

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Iran launches missiles at Israel and US bases as Israeli military begins new strikes in Lebanon

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Senate rejects war powers bill to halt attacks against Iran. See how the day unfolded.

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Last 2 names of 6 US soldiers who died in Kuwait attack identified by the Pentagon

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