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Boston Globe - Politics

Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, but Trump says blockade on Iranian ships and ports will stay in force -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi posted on X that the crucial waterway, through which about 20% of the world's oil is shipped, was now fully open to commercial vessels.

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Live updates - Oil prices fall sharply and Wall Street rallies to a record as Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz. Follow live updates. A freer flow of oil could take pressure off prices not only for gasoline but also for groceries and all kinds of other products.

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Defense team in Charlie Kirk murder case says courtroom cameras are unfairly tilting case -- Defense witnesses in the prosecution of Tyler Robinson said that conjecture in the media over his guilt and depictions of him as a "monster" are making it impossible for him to get a fair trial.

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White House chief of staff to meet with Anthropic CEO over its new AI technology -- The meeting comes after tensions have run hot between the Trump administration and the safety-conscious Anthropic.

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Federal judge dismisses Trump administration's 'fishing expedition' for R.I. voter records

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Todd Lyons, ICE head and South Boston native, on why he's leaving the Trump administration

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To remake higher ed, Trump is about to unleash his strongest tool yet

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Senate fund-raising hauls are getting especially bonkers. Here is why.

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'Pass the torch.' Dark-money group, led by a Moulton donor, targets Markey's 50-year tenure in Washington -- MA Progress Action, a self-described 501(c)(4) organization, on Wednesday unveiled an ad invoking a fictional ailment: "Chronic Reelection Disorder."

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YVONNE ABRAHAM - Mass. is the only state in New England with an age of consent loophole. The time to close it is now. Every state in New England has closed it. Why won't we?

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'A job that's equal for everyone.' Wu appoints Rodney Marshall as Boston's first Black fire commissioner -- Rodney Marshall is a 35-year veteran of the Boston Fire Department, and will be its 45th commissioner.

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Senate extends surveillance powers until April 30 after longer renewal collapsed in House

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Trump's lawyers are in talks with the IRS to resolve president's $10 billion lawsuit

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Trump draws Marie Antoinette comparisons as he leans into the gilded trappings of the presidency

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ICE acting director and South Boston native Todd Lyons will resign, DHS says

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