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Wednesday, March 18, 2026 1:29 AM ET

Boston Globe - Politics

Live updates - Iran launches barrage of missiles after an Israeli strike kills its security chief. Follow live updates. Meanwhile, an Israeli airstrike struck an apartment building in Bachoura, central Beirut, completely flattening it as day broke.

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Illinois Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton wins Democratic primary for US Senate -- The retirement of US Senator Dick Durbin, the Senate's longtime No. 2 Democrat, triggered a competitive campaign on the Democratic side.

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Top US intelligence officials set to testify about Iran war, threats confronting the homeland -- Top Trump national security officials will face tough questions in Congress about the war in Iran and the FBI's ability to stop attacks at home.

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Iran confirms security chief Larijani killed as Israel hits more top leaders. See how the day unfolded. -- Meanwhile, President Trump fumed that the US is not getting support to break Iran's grip on the Strait of Hormuz.

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A familiar wartime move: A president pressures the press

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Maine governor Mills launches first attack ad at against Democratic opponent Platner

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Publicly, Ed Markey is mostly ignoring his primary challenge from Seth Moulton. Privately, it's a different story.

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In a rare bipartisan win, Warren-backed housing bill passes the Senate, but faces a murky future

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Former president Joe Biden makes surprise Boston visit at St. Patrick's Day breakfast - Biden received a standing ovation as he stepped to the podium, delivering a speech focused on the immigrant experience of his Irish ancestors.

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Boston at risk of losing $200 million in funding as street projects stall under Wu, City Council president says -- Boston City Councilors are calling on Mayor Wu's administration to provide updates on a series of stalled streets projects.

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Mass. House proposes spending $10 million more on World Cup, funneling hundreds of millions to MBTA -- The Massachusetts House will soon vote on a bill to infuse funding into the cash-strapped MBTA, send millions to the state's elected sheriffs, and pad the state's World Cup effort with an additional $10 million.

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Big investment in N.H. rural health secures key approval -- Governor Kelly Ayotte called the approval of four contracts a "very important first step."

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Republicans launch voting bill debate that could last days or even weeks

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Iran launches barrage of missiles after Israel kills 2 of its top officials

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Trump's top counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war, says Iran posed no imminent threat

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Joe Kent, a top US counterterrorism official, resigns over the Iran war

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Rubio calls for new Cuban leaders as latest blackout underscores deepening economic crisis

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How a Boston judge's ruling halts momentum on RFK Jr.'s vaccine agenda

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College Republicans sue University of Florida's president over deactivation of its chapter

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Attorney General Pam Bondi subpoenaed to answer questions from Congress about the Epstein files

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