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Boston Globe - Politics

Crews are draining the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool again as part of Trump's troubled revamp -- The president at first suggested his renovations would last a century.

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Live updates - Trump's rejection of the housing legislation exacerbates tensions with his party. Follow live updates. President Trump's rejection cuts short the GOP's efforts to address a key voter concern about rising costs, exacerbating tensions with his own party in a midterm election year.

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'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.

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After weeks on hold, deal between Israel and Lebanon is progressing, says US official. See how the day unfolded.

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Why some women in Maine are mourning the end of Graham Platner's campaign -- Some of their pain stems from the loss of a candidate who put words to their frustrations with a political system that they feel makes their lives harder, not easier.

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Trump administration fires members of independent election group -- The move comes as President Trump seeks to cast doubt on the outcome of the upcoming midterms and impose control over how ballots are counted.

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Heartbreak and anger: With Platner out, unmoored Democrats in Maine confront conflicting emotions and a messy future

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After his support collapses, Graham Platner ends scandal-plagued Senate campaign

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Graham Platner is finished in politics, and he's acting like someone who knows it

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Everyone is looking for answers on Mitch McConnell's health, including Kentucky officials

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State & local politics

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Boston City Councilor Julia Mejia says she's 'in high spirits' following medical episode during council meeting -- The at-large city councilor said her doctors believe the event was brought on by dehydration and exhaustion.

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Federal election monitors deploying to Mass. and N.H. for September primaries -- This is not the first time monitors have observed voting, but the latest effort carries 'a different tone' amid broader efforts to pressure state officials.

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Beacon Hill starting to embrace pilot program for psychedelic mental health treatments -- The Massachusetts House on Thursday passed language creating a five-year pilot program that would allow licensed mental health care clinics to offer on-site psychedelic treatments.

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Eight men indicted in alleged planned drone and sniper attack on White House UFC cage-fighting show

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Replacing a Senate nominee is rare. Has it ever worked?

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A democratic socialist in Wisconsin tests how far left voters want to go in a battleground state

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Can Trump's arch be so tall? A panel may redefine a law to get to yes.

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South Florida's Palm Beach airport renamed President Donald J. Trump International

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Trump's loyal defender at the Vatican

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Who will replace Graham Platner on the Maine ballot? These Democrats are raising their hand.

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