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Boston Globe - Politics

Collins responds to Platner saying that she 'voted to send me to Iraq'

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Mass. Senate votes to turn over records to DiZoglio, but battle over legislative audit drags on -- A state Senator said Thursday that the chamber's vote "isn't capitulation. This is a balanced, responsible way for us to respond."

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US and Iranian negotiators reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire and launch nuclear talks

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Live updates - Iran negotiators agree to extend cease-fire and start nuclear talks, per AP. Follow live updates. An official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to AP, said President Trump still needs to sign off on the emerging memorandum of understanding.

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Treasury Secretary Bessent confirms limited steps toward a $250 bill featuring Donald Trump -- Federal law currently allows only deceased people to appear on bills.

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Southern Democratic chairs say South Carolina should lead off 2028 presidential primary calendar -- Southern Democratic leaders argue the state best represents the initial playing field for presidential candidates to build the coalitions needed to win.

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Maine's governor race isn't any regular race. Here's how it became the primary to watch.

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'I don't know what happened': Jill Biden was 'frightened' by Joe Biden's 2024 debate performance

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Impeachment, an alleged affair, and burner phones in office: A short history of Ken Paxton, Trump's Texas Senate pick

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In challenging ICE, Healey issues guidance for Mass. schools, churches, and others for denying immigration agents -- Governor Maura Healey unveiled new guidance on how school officials and other should interact with federal immigration enforcement.

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Trump administration sues Mass. over denial of confidential plates for ICE vehicles -- The Justice Department also launched similar lawsuits against Maine, Washington, and Oregon.

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Healey debuts quantum computing hub at MIT to capture future market -- Massachusetts is contributing $25 million to set up a new quantum tech lab at MIT.

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US military strikes another alleged drug boat in the eastern Pacific, killing 2

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Justice Department is said to open criminal inquiry of E. Jean Carroll

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About 8 percent of the country lacked health insurance in 2025, new data shows. That could rise next year.

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Talarico targets Paxton's scandals in Texas Senate race, pivoting from his sunny primary message

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US military conducts another strike against Iran after Trump says Iran is 'negotiating on fumes.' See how the day unfolded.

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Trump administration tells prosecutors to reportedly stand down on Venezuela leader

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