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Wednesday, April 15, 2026 7:50 AM ET

Boston Globe - Politics

Live updates - US blockade of Iranian ports 'fully implemented' as Trump says war near end. Follow live updates. President Trump has declared a US victory in Iran repeatedly since mere days after the war started — even as the reality on the ground has been far more complicated.

28 minutes ago

Hopes rise for renewed talks as US military says Iran blockade is in force -- President Trump said Tuesday that a second round of talks could happen "over the next two days."

3 hours ago

Trump urges extending foreign surveillance program as some lawmakers push for US privacy protections -- Congress is set to take up the reauthorization of a divisive program that lets US spy agencies pore over foreigners' calls, texts, and emails.

7 hours ago

'We're coming for you': Violent threats inundate congressional offices, and it's getting worse

6 minutes ago

When Trump needs a distraction, he picks a fight with the Pope

22 hours ago

Kimmel, Colbert, and Stewart react to Trump's Jesus-like image and Pope Leo feud

23 hours ago

Polling shows support for Magaziner bill to guarantee paid vacation days

1 day ago

For voters, age is just number in US Senate primary between Markey and Moulton, Suffolk/Globe poll finds -- The survey found that 47 percent of likely Democratic primary voters would choose the incumbent, Ed Markey, if the Senate election were held today, compared to 30 percent who said they would pick Seth Moulton.

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Explore the results from the Suffolk/Globe poll of Mass. voters -- A new Suffolk/Boston Globe poll asked voters to weigh in ahead of the Sept. Democratic primary.

1 hour ago

Healey moves to limit time teens can spend on social media, saying platforms are 'hurting kids' -- Governor Maura Healey said Tuesday that she wants "to take the power away from social media platforms and Big Tech companies and put it back in the hands of our young people and our families."

16 hours ago

Want to win a seat in Congress? Be prepared to spend big. -- Some congressional candidates appear poised to blow past the roughly $2.5 million it took to win similar open contests just a few cycles back, a Globe analysis found.

23 hours ago

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3 years ago

Trump hints at new Iran talks as Hormuz standoff intensifies. See how the day unfolded.

2 hours ago

Gallego dismissed rumors of a 'flirty' Swalwell, highlighting a culture of silence

3 hours ago

Vance says the Pope should be more careful when talking about theology

5 hours ago

Diplomats try to arrange more US-Iran talks during first full day of American blockade

7 hours ago

Pope Leo is a different kind of papal opponent for Trump

7 hours ago

What to know about Eric Swalwell's exit from Congress and the California governor's race

22 hours ago

The Kennedy Center wants to show that the building really needs a renovation

9 hours ago

Trump promised tax relief, but polling shows most Americans still think they're overpaying

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