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Boston Globe - Politics
Live updates - G7 summit focuses on contentious future of AI and US dominance of the industry. Follow Live updates. We're following the latest updates and analysis on the Donald Trump administration. Follow along live.
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The cost to overcome a Trump endorsement? $100 million. Plus more takeaways from Tuesday's primaries. -- Rick Jackson's campaign spent more than $100 million, largely out of his own pocket.2 hours ago
Live updates - Trump-backed candidates secure GOP Senate nominations in Alabama, Georgia, Oklahoma. Here's what happened. President Trump has been at the center of this year's midterm campaigns, and his influence was being tested in different ways Tuesday.2 hours ago
In Georgia's Capitol, Republicans' redistricting session to begin without maps -- The General Assembly convenes Wednesday in a special session called by outgoing Gov. Brian Kemp.3 hours ago
House panel wants Alan Dershowitz to testify about Jeffrey Epstein, his former client13 hours ago
'His ego is out of control.' The White House UFC fight is another Trump birthday spectacle.4 days ago
Federal judge in R.I. demands Trump administration comply with order to end unlawful immigration halt for 39 countries4 days ago
Trump has run roughshod over Washington. This federal agency has stymied him — so far.4 days ago
State & local politics14 days ago
A Republican and Democrat challenging Ed Markey walked into a debate — without the incumbent. Here are four takeaways. Two candidates running for US Senate — US Representative Seth Moulton, a Democrat, and John Deaton, an attorney and the presumptive Republican nominee — sparred in an hourlong debate without incumbent Senator Ed Markey.5 hours ago
Former Mass. Senator John Kerry slams Trump's moves in Iran: 'The world is scratching its head' -- John Kerry, who helped negotiate a nuclear deal with Iran as President Barack Obama's secretary of state, called the Trump administration's deal to end the war in Iran an attempt to "dig itself out of a hole they dug themselves."5 hours ago
Governor Ayotte vetoes bipartisan bill to expand cultivation of medicinal marijuana -- Senate Bill 468 would have allowed medicinal marijuana dispensaries to have their own greenhouse on site, to increase supply and lower prices.16 hours ago
Many voters can't name a signature achievement for Healey, Suffolk/Globe poll finds. It may not matter in November. -- About 56 percent of the 500 voters surveyed said, if the general election were today, they would vote for, or lean toward, Governor Maura Healey over either of her potential Republican opponents.21 hours ago
Authorities say they've disrupted planned drone, gun attack on White House UFC cage-fighting show2 hours ago
RFK Jr. overrules experts to keep hantavirus cruise ship passenger in quarantine2 hours ago
Senate fails to advance war powers resolution to halt US action against Iran3 hours ago
Trump ramps up Education Department's dismantling with changes on special education and civil rights3 hours ago
Republican divides and strange alliances emerge ahead of Georgia runoff4 hours ago
D.C. voters cast ballots in crucial primaries as Trump reshapes the capital8 hours ago
Oklahoma begins choosing a new US senator and governor in crowded primary15 hours ago
Trump-backed US Representative Barry Moore battles ex-Navy SEAL Jared Hudson in GOP Senate runoff in Alabama16 hours ago