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Boston Globe - Politics
How Americans are feeling about the country's 250th anniversary, according to new polls -- As the celebrations begin, many Americans also feel indifferent or conflicted about celebrating the country.
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Ben McAdams defeats progressives in Utah Democratic primary as he seeks a return to US House -- The other three of Utah's four congressional seats are considered safely Republican.5 hours ago
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.5 hours ago
Inside the 'simple job' in government that Graham Platner held before challenging Susan Collins15 minutes ago
With housing costs sky high, Congress finally puts aside partisanship and acts to increase supply9 hours ago
N.H. Governor Ayotte again vetoes 'bathroom bill,' drawing praise from LGBTQ advocates1 day ago
Trump's name was stripped from the Kennedy Center. Now what?4 days ago
State & local politics21 days ago
AG Campbell defends handling of ballot questions in six lawsuits. 'We got three wrong. I think that's a great record.' -- Attorney General Andrea Campbell acknowledged her office got a series of ballot questions "wrong," leading to two being struck down by the state's highest court, but argued that "no one should expect us to get a perfect result."15 minutes ago
Gun rights advocates want to convince voters to undo a sweeping Mass. firearms law. They hope it spurs something bigger. -- Massachusetts voters this fall will weigh a statewide referendum of a sweeping state gun law, giving Second Amendment groups a potential trial balloon — and road map — for peeling back restrictive firearms laws.5 hours ago
Senator Tammy Duckworth says Delta crew saved lives during close call at Logan Airport -- "These close calls remind us of the tight margin for the calculations made by pilots and air traffic controllers," Duckworth said.13 hours ago
City councilors propose extending Orange Line beneath Blue Hill Avenue -- At a press conference Tuesday morning outside the state transportation department, Councilors Brian Worrell and Miniard Culpepper pitched the Orange Line extension as a matter of equity.13 hours ago
Trump heads to Capitol to speak with GOP senators who have grown increasingly frustrated with him15 minutes ago
NATO's Trump whisperer heads to the White House to soothe the president ahead of next month's summit29 minutes ago
Top Army general who was last US soldier to leave Afghanistan is suddenly leaving his post5 hours ago
Judge bars immigration arrests at US courthouses in a setback for Trump5 hours ago
Maryland Democrats make Adrian Boafo their choice to replace his former boss, Representative Steny Hoyer5 hours ago
A Kennedy scion loses in a crowded, pricey New York City congressional primary5 hours ago
Primaries bring out voters in New York, Maryland, South Carolina, and Utah. See how the day unfolded.5 hours ago