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Boston Globe - Politics

Live updates - Trump says US is extending cease-fire while awaiting proposal from Iran. Follow live updates. The president made the move even as the White House has put on hold Vice President JD Vance's expected trip to Islamabad.

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Trump's approval on economy falls in AP-NORC poll, showing new warning signs for president -- President Trump's approval rating on the economy dropped to 30 percent in April from 38 percent in a March AP-NORC poll.

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US puts negotiations with Iran on hold as cease-fire deadline nears -- US Vice President JD Vance, expected to lead US negotiators if talks continue, called off a trip to Pakistan, a US official said.

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Senator Warren spars with Fed chair nominee in hearing over undisclosed investments, 2020 election response

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Standoff over Federal Reserve chair creates uncertainty amid difficult economic conditions

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Loans account for majority of campaign cash for three N.H. congressional candidates

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Warren rallies for Graham Platner in Maine, calling him 'real fighter' for sweeping change

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Beacon Hill's effort to restrict social media use by teens is clumsy and invasive, critics say - Proposals from on Beacon Hill aimed at curbing social media use among teens have run into a range of practical, constitutional, and security challenges.

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N.H. bill would give towns right to require proof of residency before providing welfare - Supporters of House Bill 348 say it brings long-needed clarity to the state's decentralized welfare system. But others say it could make it harder for unhoused people to receive care.

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RI POLITICS -- Independent Ken Block, a new entrant in the R.I. governor's race, says he's in second place in early polling -- "I like the way I stack up," said Block, an independent, who said he will definitely run after seeing the poll results.

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Warsh says there is no pressure from Trump to cut rates even as president pushes for them publicly

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Flu vaccine no longer mandated for US troops, Hegseth says

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Liberals launch college project to counter Turning Point USA

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Southern Poverty Law Center says it faces a Justice Department criminal probe over paid informants

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Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is leaving Trump's Cabinet after abuse of power allegations

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Virginia voters deciding on redistricting plan that could boost Democrats' seats in Congress

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Trump says he's 'highly unlikely' to renew cease-fire with Iran ahead of peace talks in Pakistan. See how the day unfolded.

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Trump offers mixed messages about path ahead for US war against Iran

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