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Boston Globe - Politics

Trump nominates US Attorney Jay Clayton to be director of national intelligence -- President Trump announced the nomination on social media amid pressure from Congress to name a permanent replacement for Tulsi Gabbard, who announced her resignation last month.

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Trump plans to nominate US Attorney Jay Clayton to be national intelligence director. See how the day unfolded.

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From white knuckles to open barbs, Trump and Macron bring a rocky history to the G7 summit -- There could be awkward moments between Trump and Macron, as well as among Trump and the other G7 leaders he's criticized for not joining him in Iran.

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Kennedy Center board seeks pause of ruling ordering removal of Trump's name by Friday deadline -- After ignoring the Kennedy Center for much of his first term, President Trump has wielded tremendous influence over the venue during his return to office.

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Trump is raising expectations that this time he really will close deal with Iran to wind down war -- President Donald Trump is anticipating a significant weekend for his presidency.

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A Globe reporter took a tour of the White House Octagon, Trump's ultimate safe space. Here's what they saw.

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'Significant win': R.I. advocates celebrate ruling against Trump immigration policies

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More than 70 percent of US voters believe nation is in a constitutional crisis, Pell Center survey finds

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See election results from Maine, including the Senate primary

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State & local politics

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In a surprise move, Providence City Council president won't run for re-election -- Rachel Miller, who led the high-profile effort to limit rent increases in the city, said she will not seek a third term on the council. The deadline to declare for office is in less than two weeks.

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Brockton mayor responds to allegations after a mother confronts him at graduation ceremony -- "You know what you did to my daughter," the woman said to the mayor at the weekend ceremony.

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Police arrest 8 after protesters disrupt Boston City Council vote on $4.9 billion budget -- After the delay, councilors returned to debate a series of proposed amendments to Wu's budget plan, ultimately voting, 12-1, to approve $11.8 million worth of changes.

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RI POLITICS - 'Real Housewives of Rhode Island' spotlight menopause bill in R.I. The stars' visit to the State House brought attention to State Senator Lori Urso's bill, which aims to spur discussion on a taboo topic, bar discrimination, and provide treatment.

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Trump calls off latest threats to strike Iran, cites breakthrough in talks to end the war

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FISA spy powers are almost certain to expire after Congress fails to act

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House rejects bill to extend spy power, all but assuring a lapse

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El Niño is here and scientists fear it'll be big, bad, and costly with heat, floods, droughts, fires

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Enormous etchings of numbers interpreted as threat to Trump appear on National Mall

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Too sick to work, but can they prove it? New Medicaid rule worries patients.

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