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Thursday, June 18, 2026 12:10 PM ET

Boston Globe - Politics

How Trump decided to sign a deal with Iran at Versailles palace -- As Trump was about to leave France following three days of talks at a G7 summit, he casually announced to reporters as he was getting into his car: "We signed in Versailles."

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Residents return to war-ravaged southern Lebanon with hope and sorrow after the US-Iran deal -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel's military will stay in southern Lebanon as long as "Israel's security needs require it."

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Vance says US allows more than dozen ships through to Iranian ports, lifting blockade under deal -- Vance made the announcement at a White House press briefing, where he said more oil is now flowing through the Strait of Hormuz.

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Seth Moulton says he's moving at least $1M in defense sector investments into blind trust - US Representative Seth Moulton said Thursday he will place some of his financial assets into a blind trust amid revelations he has at least $1 million invested in companies tied to the defense sector while serving on the House's Armed Services Committee.

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Supreme Court sides with a Texas man who says it's not a crime for marijuana users to have guns

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Springsteen, Bono, and Stevie Wonder will help the Obamas open their presidential museum

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Live updates - Vance says US Navy has lifted blockade on Iranian ports as part of deal. Follow live updates. Vance, during a press briefing, said that 12.5 million barrels went through the Strait of Hromuz Wednesday night.

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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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A terse new Fed chief delivers no interest rate cuts or guidance on when they might come

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Top Democrat has new questions for Harvard over school's ties with Epstein

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Can Democrats take the Senate? Here are the key races to watch.

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State & local politics

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Mass. high court rules proposal to slash income tax can't appear on November ballot -- The state's highest court ruled Thursday that a ballot question that would cut the state income tax in Massachusetts cannot proceed to the November ballot, dealing a blow to business groups who had argued the state is too expensive for residents and businesses.

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Massachusetts primary care would be overhauled under Senate bill slated for vote Thursday -- The measure would require hospitals, clinicians, and commercial insurers to increase spending on primary care.

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State Senator invokes Noah Kahan in push for ticket pricing overhaul -- A Falmouth lawmaker filed legislation that proposes a cap on ticket resale prices at 110% of their original price.

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US-Iran deal takes 'immediate effect' after both sides sign, Pakistan premier says. See how the day unfolded.

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Trump delays his own national intelligence nominee, fueling tension with fellow Republicans

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What Susan Collins said about Brett Kavanaugh and the fall of Roe in a recent interview

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Takeaways from the G7: Trump's new attitude toward allies buoyed by their praise for Iran deal

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