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Boston Globe - Politics

Supreme Court expands Trump's power to fire officials, but blocks Fed governor dismissal -- WASHINGTON — In a major expansion of presidential authority, the Supreme Court cleared the way Monday for President Trump to fire independent government regulators despite federal laws meant to protect their jobs. But the justices carved out an exception for the Federal Reserve, preventing the president from immediately removing one governor, Lisa Cook, from the powerful central bank.

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What the Supreme Court's ruling in the Cook case means for Federal Reserve independence

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Supreme Court lets $5 million sex abuse verdict against Trump stand -- WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday declined a request by President Trump to review a $5 million civil judgment against him after a jury found in 2023 that he sexually abused and defamed writer E. Jean Carroll.

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Supreme Court puts limits on cellphone location data searches -- WASHINGTON — When police officers sweep up location data from cellphone users near crime scenes, they must comply with the Fourth Amendment, the Supreme Court ruled Monday in a modest victory for privacy rights in the digital age.

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Here are the top cases before the Supreme Court and what they mean for Trump's agenda

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'Today's decision will only exacerbate voters' distrust,' Justice Alito writes in dissent on mail ballot ruling

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We checked out Trump's Great American State Fair. It is, and isn't, what you'd think.

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R.I. Bar Association decries call to impeach judge for ruling against Trump policies

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State & local politics

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Trump's DOJ sues R.I. and Mass. over in-state tuition for undocumented students -- "This Department of Justice will not tolerate American students being treated like second-class citizens in their own country," an assistant attorney general said.

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Facing 'federal uncertainty,' Mass. lawmakers say they have state budget deal days before fiscal year begins -- State House and Senate leaders said Monday that they have reached an agreement on a spending plan that will touch every part of state government from transportation to health care.

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Bernie Sanders endorses Ed Markey in US Senate primary, giving boost to incumbent's progressive cred -- US Senator Bernie Sanders on Monday endorsed Senator Ed Markey, calling the 79-year-old incumbent "one of the strongest progressive voices" in the Senate.

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The biggest debate in Mass. primaries? Getting candidates to debate. -- Candidates are demanding to take on their better-known or better-liked competitors, with varying levels of success.

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Supreme Court rules states can count late-arriving mailed ballots, rejecting Trump-led challenge

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Supreme Court rejects Trump's push to toss $5 million verdict in E. Jean Carroll sexual abuse case

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Supreme Court says Fed's Cook can keep her job for now, but it upholds other Trump firings

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How Israel and Iran are fracturing both parties in the midterms

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US and Iran pause strikes but disagree over next steps on talks

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Supreme Court rules constitutional privacy protections apply to cellphone users location history

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