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Boston Globe - Politics
In backing President Trump's policies, Justice Alito finds his moment -- Samuel Alito Jr. has reemerged as a forceful and influential voice during President Trump's second term, to the delight of conservatives and the anger and frustration of liberals.
16 hours ago
Trump pardons former Abramoff partner, 9 people convicted of violating vehicle emissions controls -- The acts of clemency come as Trump has issued a slew of pardons in his second term, particularly for allies, public figures, and those seen as politically aligned.20 hours ago
Fireworks, heat and politics: America celebrates its 250th birthday -- fireworks are scheduled to be set off Saturday over Navy Pier in Chicago and against the skyline of New York City.1 day ago
Trump hails US exceptionalism before veering into darkly political speech to usher in America 250 -- "Communism is a mortal threat to American liberty," President Trump said from Mount Rushmore.1 day ago
'Total opposite of unity': Trump's 250th approach diverges from Ford's in the bicentennial2 days ago
One Greenfield resident went viral repping Massachusetts at Trump's fair. Now, a GOP effort to help her is underway.1 day ago
Will Democrats flip the Senate? Their path is looking clearer.3 days ago
Birthright citizenship ruling brings relief to N.H. plaintiffs, ACLU attorney says3 days ago
State & local politics1 month ago
Their children are too sick to go to school. These parents are fighting for them to get a better education at home. -- Multiple families told the Globe they have had to fight to get the five hours a week of instruction required by the Rhode Island Department of Education for homebound special education students.20 hours ago
Healey leans into state's history in the first TV ad of her reelection campaign -- The ad, which Governor Maura Healey's campaign described as a five-figure buy, is the latest sign the governor's race is entering a new phase.2 days ago
RI POLITICS - R.I. provided the 'first spark' for the American Revolution - As America's 250th birthday approaches, Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore details the big contributions that the smallest state made during the Revolutionary War.2 days ago
Their signatures helped get Republican candidates on the ballot. They say they never actually signed. -- A dozen people told the Globe that they did not sign nomination papers to help get two statewide Republican candidates on the ballot despite their names and signatures being listed.2 days ago
Trump's National Guard deployment in Washington expands Ahead of holiday16 hours ago
NATO commander says Europe has backfilled most gaps from US cutbacks on military equipment20 hours ago
MAGA base stays quiet after Trump reports billions in personal gains1 day ago
Erdogan's warm ties with Trump offer Turkey an edge ahead of NATO summit1 day ago
Follow live updates on the Trump administration1 day ago
Trump got the Senate candidates he wanted. How much will he spend to help them?1 day ago
Former Olympian indicted for alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism. See how the day unfolded.1 day ago