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Boston Globe - Politics
Who flies the American flag for holidays — and who never flies one, according to a poll -- Republicans and older, white adults are especially likely to say they fly the American flag, while younger Democrats and Black adults are more likely to say they don't fly it.
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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.4 hours ago
Republican Tom Kean Jr. set to return to Congress after long unexplained absence -- Tom Kean Jr., the New Jersey Republican who's been away from Congress for almost four months with an unspecified medical condition, is set to re-emerge on Tuesday.5 hours ago
It's the Supreme Court's final decision day. Here's what is left this term.11 minutes ago
Here are the top cases before the Supreme Court and what they mean for Trump's agenda11 days ago
'Today's decision will only exacerbate voters' distrust,' Justice Alito writes in dissent on mail ballot ruling17 hours ago
We checked out Trump's Great American State Fair. It is, and isn't, what you'd think.2 days ago
State & local politics27 days ago
Boston mayors have long fought with Beacon Hill. Wu is taking her battle to the ballot. -- Mayor Michelle Wu's deteriorating relationships in the Senate have led her to drop the veil and endorse first-time candidates running against those whom she views as thwarting her priorities.27 minutes ago
IMMIGRATION - Trump's DOJ sues R.I. and Mass. over in-state tuition for undocumented students - "This Department of Justice will not tolerate American students being treated like second-class citizens in their own country," an assistant attorney general said.27 minutes ago
Facing 'federal uncertainty,' Mass. lawmakers say they have state budget deal days before fiscal year begins -- State House and Senate leaders said Monday that they have reached an agreement on a spending plan that will touch every part of state government from transportation to health care.12 hours ago
Bernie Sanders endorses Ed Markey in US Senate primary, giving boost to incumbent's progressive cred -- US Senator Bernie Sanders on Monday endorsed Senator Ed Markey, calling the 79-year-old incumbent "one of the strongest progressive voices" in the Senate.23 hours ago
Supreme Court's decision on mail-in ballots deals a new blow to Trump's election plans11 minutes ago
Supreme Court expands Trump's power to fire officials, but blocks Fed governor dismissal44 minutes ago
Supreme Court lets $5 million sex abuse verdict against Trump stand4 hours ago
Supreme Court puts limits on cellphone location data searches5 hours ago
In major opinions, Supreme Court rules on mail-in ballots, Fed's Lisa Cook, and Trump firings. Here's a recap.5 hours ago
America 250 celebrations bring extraordinary security challenge to Washington9 hours ago
What the Supreme Court's ruling in the Cook case means for Federal Reserve independence11 hours ago