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Wednesday, December 17, 2025 10:53 AM ET

Boston Globe - Politics

Live updates - Republicans defy Speaker Johnson to force House vote on extending ACA subsidies. Follow live updates. Democrats needed 218 signatures to force a floor vote on their bill, which would extend the subsides for three years.

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Jack Smith set for private interview with lawmakers about Trump investigations -- The private deposition is part of an ongoing investigation by the Republican-led House Judiciary Committee into the Justice Department's criminal inquiries of President Trump.

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Georgia Senate set to question Fani Willis over Trump prosecution -- The question is whether Fulton County's Democratic district attorney will answer any of them.

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Brown University shooting investigation reignites criticisms of FBI's Kash Patel

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Healey endorses Mills in Maine's high-profile Senate contest

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Faneuil Hall immigrant oath ceremonies were canceled due to 'hateful' Trump policies, Boston mayor says

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Trump has signed more executive orders in 2025 than in his entire first term. Here's why that matters.

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Mass. would lose billions under proposal to cut state income tax, and Democrats are chafing -- A ballot proposal could slash from $4.2 billion to $4.8 billion from the state's coffers annually if it is fully implemented, state officials told lawmakers.

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'It just seems like amateur hour': As climate bill worked through Beacon Hill, industry donations poured in -- On the same day a climate bill passed, the committee chair reported receiving thousands in donations from utility companies, energy groups, and lobbyists.

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Daniel Lander, senior aide to Mayor Michelle Wu, will challenge state Senator William Brownsberger -- The primary challenge comes at a moment of escalating tension between Boston City Hall and the state Senate.

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Trump expands travel ban, adding 5 countries and imposing new limits on others. Here's a recap of Tuesday.

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Hegseth says he won't publicly release video of boat strike that killed survivors in the Caribbean

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Hegseth says he won't publicly release video of boat strike that killed survivors in the Caribbean

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Susie Wiles says Trump 'has an alcoholic's personality,' criticizes Bondi, and more in wide-ranging Vanity Fair interviews

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Trump expands travel ban and restrictions to include an additional 20 countries

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Venezuela's oil is a focus of Trump's campaign against Maduro

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Trump's top aide acknowledges 'score settling' behind prosecutions

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House Speaker Johnson rebuffs efforts to extend health care subsidies, pushing ahead with GOP plan

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