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Boston Globe - Politics
Senator Lindsey Graham has died after a brief and unexpected illness, his office says -- A statement from Graham's office did not provide more details. The South Carolina Republican, one of President Trump's closest allies, was 71 years old.
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R.I. senator announces whistleblower allegations of construction problems at Kennedy Center -- Sheldon Whitehouse said he had received a whistleblower disclosure alleging that "the Center rushed a series of renovations driven by the President's aesthetic whims and his desire to star in a series of televised events in December."12 hours ago
Trump administration taps climate science critic to oversee flagship report -- On social media and podcasts, Matthew Wielicki argues that the mainstream scientific view on climate change is too dire and overlooks the positive effects of a warming planet.23 hours ago
'Jaw dropping': Mass. scientists say Alzheimer's, other research at stake in Trump funding shake-up17 minutes ago
Trump lets Warren's bipartisan housing affordability bill become law1 day ago
Heartbreak and anger: With Platner out, unmoored Democrats in Maine confront conflicting emotions and a messy future2 days ago
After his support collapses, Graham Platner ends scandal-plagued Senate campaign3 days ago
State & local politics1 month ago
The horribly familiar story behind the whole Graham Platner debacle -- Being lost in all the politics is a human story, and an achingly familiar one for survivors.1 day ago
RI POLITICS - How Dan McKee became one of America's most endangered governors - Polls show Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee 20 percentage points behind in a Democratic primary rematch amid political fallout from the Washington Bridge closure.1 day ago
Judge reinstates GOP candidate to Mass. primary ballot despite 'substantial evidence' of fraud -- A state judge on Friday reinstated one of two statewide Republican candidates knocked off the primary ballot amid fraud allegations.1 day ago
'No boundaries and no recourse.' For Boston's City Council staff, their jobs carry few protections or guarantees. -- The 13 councilors are not required to provide even a minimum amount of paid time off.1 day ago
US demands Iran guarantee Strait of Hormuz is open and stop attacks, officials say. See how the day unfolded.4 hours ago
Graham Platner withdraws from Maine Senate race, kicking off Democrats' quest for nominee8 hours ago
DHS was granted $20M for body cameras. ICE agents in fatal Houston shooting had none.16 hours ago
Trump administration fires members of independent election group23 hours ago
Trump will let bipartisan housing bill become law without signing in protest over GOP voter ID law1 day ago
In replacing Platner, Democrats are haunted by Biden-Harris switch1 day ago
Trump is promoting 'Freedom Fuel' for $3.47 a gallon. Who's behind it?1 day ago
Crews are draining the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool again as part of Trump's troubled revamp1 day ago