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Boston Globe - Politics

Live updates - As Iran retaliates on Gulf energy sites, Netanyahu says it can no longer enrich uranium. Follow live updates. He added that Israel will hold off on any further attacks on the Iranian gas field, Netanyahu added, at the request of President Trump.

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US Mint can begin producing Trump commemorative gold coin after arts commission approves design -- The vote by the US Commission of Fine Arts, whose members are supporters of the Republican president and were appointed by him earlier this year, was without objection.

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Pentagon is said to seek $200 billion in additional funds for the Iran war -- A senior administration official says the Pentagon is seeking $200 billion in additional funds for the Iran war.

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Markwayne Mullin's DHS nomination advances to full Senate despite opposition from Republican Rand Paul -- The 8-7 vote came after a contentious hearing and sent the Cabinet nomination to the full Senate, which could act to confirm the Oklahoma Republican next week.

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Trump jokes about Pearl Harbor while meeting with Japan's prime minister: 'Who knows better about surprise?'

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Jerome Powell, people of the Twin Cities of Minnesota to receive JFK Profile in Courage awards

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Senator Elizabeth Warren's endorsement of Graham Platner is one of the most significant of her career. Here's why.

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Senators grill Trump's DHS pick Markwayne Mullin in contentious confirmation hearing. Here are six takeaways.

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'This bill gives us hope.' Mass. House leaders back legislation to prevent ICE arrests at courthouses. Massachusetts House Speaker Ron Mariano and other top Democrats are backing an immigration bill that would limit collaboration between local law enforcement and federal immigration officers.

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Boston World Cup committee secures major cash infusion even as financial concerns linger -- Jon Persch's departure is the latest troubling sign of financial troubles in Boston's organizing committee.

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YVONNE ABRAHAM - Trump has become a great pitchman for green energy, in spite of himself - Gas prices are soaring. Maybe EVs aren't so bad after all?

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Vanna Howard of Lowell makes history as nation's first Cambodian American state senator -- Howard, a former state representative, was sworn in Wednesday, succeeding Edward J. Kennedy who died in October.

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Japan's Takaichi tries to reaffirm alliance with Trump as he seeks help securing Strait of Hormuz

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Trump faces his most difficult Iran war decision: Will he deploy US troops to seize uranium?

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Israeli minister says electricity grid in north was damaged as media show fire near Haifa refinery

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RFK Jr. makes food sound like a miracle drug. Researchers say he often overstates the science.

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A scary injury led to Trump's close bond with Homeland Security nominee Mullin

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Mullin presents a different vision for FEMA, sparking cautious hope

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