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Boston Globe - Politics

Robert Mueller, the FBI director and special counsel who investigated Russia-Trump campaign ties, has died -- Robert Mueller was the director of the FBI and a special counsel who investigated possible ties between the Donald Trump campaign and Russia.

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Live updates -- Israel says attacks on Iran to ramp up as Trump mulls 'winding down' military operations. Follow live updates. -- The mixed messages came after another climb in oil prices plunged the US stock market. Follow along live.

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Summer heat hits Southwest in March and records are shattered - The heat wave shattering March records all over the US Southwest is the latest next-level weather event that is occurring more frequently as Earth's warming builds, scientists say.

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Live updates -- Trump said he was considering 'winding down' Middle East military operation even as US sent more troops to region. Here's what happened. -- Trump's comment seemed at odds with his administration's move to send more troops and warships and request another $200 billion from Congress to fund the war.

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Pressley introduces bill to require DHS to turn over body cam footage, other materials

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Dropkick Murphys to perform at No Kings rally in Boston

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'It's laughable': Election officials pour cold water on MAGA midterm overhaul

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Trump jokes about Pearl Harbor while meeting with Japan's prime minister: 'Who knows better about surprise?'

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Mass. lawmakers are promising billions in savings from utility bills. But does the math add up? -- The bill includes a relatively straightforward bid to slash $1 billion from an energy efficiency program, but what that actually could save the average ratepayer is unclear.

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Wu administration tells department heads it's freezing some spending amid budget crunch -- City of Boston department heads must "limit overtime spending to non-discretionary duties," and the city is strictly limiting "non-personnel" spending, according to a memo obtained by the Globe.

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For a clear view of the Mass. GOP convention, media outlets will have to pay $500 -- To help cover the cost of hosting its nominating convention in April, the Massachusetts Republican Party is offering media outlets a spot on its new "media row" inside Worcester's DCU Center. It costs $500.

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Hegseth invokes divine purpose to justify military might

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White House urges Congress to take a light touch on AI regulations in new legislative blueprint

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Many states count mail ballots that arrive after Election Day. Those grace periods could go away.

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Vance to visit Hungary days before Orbán's election challenge, foreign minister says

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White House urges Congress to take a light touch on AI regulations in new legislative blueprint

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Trump administration sues Harvard, saying it violated civil rights law and seeking to recover funds

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Judge rules US government overreached with transgender health care declaration

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