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Boston Globe - Politics

Live updates - Israel and Lebanon agree to extend cease-fire by 3 weeks, Trump says. Follow live updates. That comes after representatives from both countries met at the White House.

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Trump orders US military to 'shoot and kill' Iranian small boats choking Strait of Hormuz -- The president's post on social media about the small boats came shortly after the US military seized another tanker associated with the smuggling of Iranian oil

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Civil rights groups condemn Southern Poverty Law Center's indictment and prepare for legal fights -- The Southern Poverty Law Center's indictment is sparking outrage among civil rights leaders.

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Trump's 'gold card' visa starting at $1 million granted to just 1 person so far, Lutnick says -- Though only one person has been approved, "there are hundreds in the queue that they are going through," Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said.

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An 'iconic image' or 'white supremacist propaganda'? It's not clear why the DHS posted a photo of Fenway Park.

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RFK Jr. faces scrutiny from Hassan over HHS videos, clashes with Warren on drug pricing in tense Senate hearing

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John Kerry tells Colbert that US would be better off 'if neither Iran nor Kash Patel are getting bombed'

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Janet Mills was Democrats' safe bet to face Susan Collins. Now she's falling behind.

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N.H. lawmakers vote on tolls, civil rights, and K-12 education - The New Hampshire House and Senate are both back in session Thursday, with agendas that cover several topics of interest. Here are a few of the noteworthy items coming up for a vote.

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Vermont prosecutor declines to charge six protesters arrested at South Burlington ICE raid -- Police and protesters clashed during a daylong raid on March 11. Attorney Sarah George said that in making her decision, she analyzed the cases to find where the harm was and who contributed to it.

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Mass. sheriffs know their budget process is 'deeply flawed.' They have ideas for how to fix it. -- In a letter sent last week to top budget writers, state's 14 county sheriffs outlined a series of reforms they say would begin to address the "real problems" Inspector General Jeffrey Shapiro found in their budget process.

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'What message does this send?' Boston residents, advocates slam city officials for stalled safety upgrades to busy roads. -- About 50 people who testified during a lengthy City Council hearing said Mayor Wu's administration has delayed badly needed safety upgrades.

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Justice Department's watchdog is reviewing compliance with the law mandating Epstein files release

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US reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug in a historic shift

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What to know about a federal order reclassifying medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug

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The 'Make America Healthy Again' movement is cooling on Trump and Republicans

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'FBoy Island' contestant's bet on his own Senate bid exposes perils of Kalshi

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Trump's planned appearance bringing renewed scrutiny to annual correspondents' dinner

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Trump threats against Iran are a boon for prediction markets, including some backed by his son

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Governor Tim Walz to release 'Good Neighbors,' inspired by ICE surge in Minnesota and the pushback

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