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Boston Globe - Politics

Live updates - Iranian gunboats fire on tanker in Strait of Hormuz as Tehran reimposes restrictions. Follow live updates. The announcement Saturday came after President Trump said the blockade "will remain in full force" until Tehran reaches a deal with the US.

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Trump signs order to speed review of psychedelics, including controversial drug ibogaine -- The administration is taking steps to ease access to psychedelics that were already designated as potential breakthroughs by federal regulators.

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Trump's dyslexia barbs stir anguish and anger, perpetuating a myth about the learning disability -- Trump called Newsom "stupid," "low IQ," "mentally disabled" and unfit to become president.

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Indiana primary will test Trump's control over Republican Party after redistricting defiance -- Indiana's primary on May 5 has become an unlikely test of Trump's grip on the Republican Party.

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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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Trump and Vance say God is on their side. Pope Leo would like a word. President Trump and Vice President Vance have been in a back-and-forth with the pope in recent days over the Iran war.

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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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Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, but threatens to close it again as the US maintains its blockade

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Defense team in Charlie Kirk murder case says courtroom cameras are unfairly tilting case

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White House chief of staff to meet with Anthropic CEO over its new AI technology

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Supreme Court hands win to oil and gas companies fighting environmental lawsuits in Louisiana

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Oil prices drop 9% and Wall Street rallies to a record after Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz

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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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