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Boston Globe - Politics

Federal judge bans most arrests by federal agents in immigration courts in New York -- The arrests have resulted in dramatic scenes in courthouse hallways as those being detained were sometimes pulled away from emotional family members.

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What to watch in Tuesday's primaries as Trump's endorsement is put to the test -- Here are some things to watch as voters in Alabama, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Oregon, and Pennsylvania cast ballots on Tuesday.

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Oregon voters decide whether to boost their gas tax as Iran war causes prices at the pump to soar -- Much of the Election Day drama will center less on candidate races and more on a referendum seeking to repeal a bill passed last fall by the Democratic-controlled Legislature that raised the state gas tax and hiked a series of fees.

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Alabamans to choose nominees for US Senate as voting maps in flux -- Alabama Republicans will choose among several US Senate candidates who have stressed their loyalty to President Trump.

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Despite R.I. court decision, Texas judge demands medical records of trans youth by Tuesday

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Trump's GOP revenge tour reaches its final tests

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Inside the 'Lincoln' symphony that Philip Glass pulled from Trump's Kennedy Center

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The hantavirus outbreak is prompting COVID flashbacks — including the conspiracies

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Officials roll out 'blue carpet' for Boston to host 2028 Democratic convention -- Over two days, Massachusetts Democratic leaders are whisking Democratic National Committee leaders to a swanky Italian restaurant, Fenway Park, and a dinner at the Boston Public Library.

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Boston wants to use nearly $70 million in reserve funds to plug city, BPS budget deficits -- The move to dip into the city's so-called rainy day fund is the starkest indication yet of Boston's strained financial situation.

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A candidate with no hand and the senator who doesn't look like the senator: AI seeps into state House campaign materials -- Mass. House candidate Steve Leibowitz said he used AI to remove the background of a photo announcing an endorsement. But it also altered the subjects too, rendering state Senator Jamie Eldridge completely unrecognizable.

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Pennsylvania Democrats hope to flip Republican-held seats once they settle toss-up primaries

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Follow live updates on the Trump administration

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Ketanji Brown Jackson says Supreme Court risks being seen as political after voting rights decision

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Trump administration plans to admit more white South Africans as refugees this year

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Trump calls off Iran strike planned for Tuesday to allow for 'serious negotiations.' See how the day unfolded.

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Justice Dept. announces $1.8 billion fund in settling IRS suit

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FAA says better scheduling can address air traffic control staffing issues

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