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Boston Globe - Politics

Trump threatens 'major military punishment' if Yemen's Houthis keep attacking ships -- The Houthi attack in the Red Sea threatened to open a new front in a war that has roiled the global economy, sending prices for fuel and other goods surging across the world.

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Live updates - Follow live updates on the Trump administration - We're following the latest updates and analysis on the Donald Trump administration. Follow along live.

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House Republican accuses Smith of lying about Trump probe and refers him for possible prosecution -- The referral centers on a December 2025 exchange in which Smith was asked about subpoenas that prosecutors had issued for toll records.

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FBI Director Patel returns looted cultural artifacts to Indonesian President Prabowo -- The exchange underscored growing cooperation between Indonesia and the US in recovering stolen cultural heritage and returning the items to the country of origin, Indonesia Culture Minister Fadli Zon said.

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A ballot referendum could upend elections in Massachusetts. So where do its current politicians stand on it?

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The Smithsonian has withstood Trump's attacks so far. But the political pressure is mounting.

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AOC is leading, by a point, in latest 2028 N.H. presidential primary poll

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Maine's Senate race has been upended. Here's how a Troy Jackson vs. Susan Collins matchup could look.

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State & local politics

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Is R.I.'s 'Taylor Swift tax' the beginning of an era, or an error? -- Providence College professor Adam Myers talks about tax policies that target "the wealthiest of the wealthy" and how it's a trend among blue states.

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'There is room here to dream': Naturalization ceremony focuses on hope for brand new US citizens -- Thirty-one men and women from 13 different nations became American citizens in Providence on Wednesday with an emphatic message of hope and belonging from presiding Judge Melissa Dubose.

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LaMar Cook, former Healey aide, defends $31,000 state payout amid drug trafficking charges. 'I earned it.' -- Governor Maura Healey's administration officials sued LaMar D. Cook, saying the money he received was "erroneously paid out," and that he should return it, plus interest.

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Marijuana repeal ballot question to go before voters this November, after last-ditch challenge fails -- The measure, which aims to repeal state laws legalizing, regulating, and taxing recreational cannabis, will be printed as Question 8 on November ballots.

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Navy says it will no longer release sailors' service history, another restriction on press access

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US military says it's carrying out strikes on Iran as both sides threaten civilian infrastructure

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House adopts $95 billion budget proposal to fund Iran war and other Trump priorities. See how the day unfolded.

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House votes to limit stock trading by members of Congress, elevating a campaign issue

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As the president touts Trump Accounts, some families are still waiting for baby's $1,000

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House Republicans adopt $95 billion package for the Iran war and Trump's priorities

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