Article snippet: Gina Haspel promised senators she would never restart an interrogation program in the future, if she is confirmed as director of the CIA. As if a porn star, Playboy Playmate, and hush money weren’t sexy enough, the probe of the Trump fixer may now have a link to a confidant of Vladimir Putin. Novartis said its agreement with Trump attorney Michael Cohen’s firm was aimed at gaining insight into the administration’s health-care policy. Trump’s withdrawal from the Iran accord could undermine American credibility in a country that already distrusts the United States with an unparalleled passion. A Mitch McConnell campaign Twitter account posted a meme following the election results. JOAN VENNOCHI Funerals are for people who loved and cared about the deceased, or at least respected them. Secretary of State William Galvin is leaning heavily on public employees to help his campaign. The Massachusetts House measure would change the age statewide, following the lead of several states such as Hawaii, California, and Maine. Yvonne Abraham A distressingly large chunk of the state’s Republican faithful voted to put a bigot on the gubernatorial ballot. Now, Governor Baker, it will be up to you to beat that hatred back. Republicans with moderate views on immigration defied party leaders and took steps Wednesday toward forcing campaign-season House votes on the issue. One top maverick said they had enough support to succeed. Mr. Deukmejian‘s anti-spending cre... Link to the full article to read more