Boston Globe - Politics
Damage to Reflecting Pool was result of botched work, not vandalism, Justice Department says -- Government lawyers said the indictment of David Hearn shows that the damage was the result of a "flawed installation by the contractor" as well as "the rush to complete the project."
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Kalshi wants prediction markets to be seen like polling. Senators aren't ready to make that bet. -- With midterm elections fast approaching, the prediction market platform Kalshi thinks it has something special to offer candidates and voters looking for insights into high-stakes races, perhaps even to compete with polling data.7 hours ago
Trump wanted interest rate cuts to be 'Rocket Fuel' for the economy. He is losing that fight so far. -- President Trump for months publicly pressured the Federal Reserve to slash its benchmark rates.13 hours ago
Trump says anti-weaponization fund in IRS settlement is 'dead' even as he defends it -- Trump told reporters at Camp David that administration officials had "agreed not to have a fund" that compensates his political allies.21 hours ago
Appeals court denies Ralph de la Torre's attempt to revive lawsuit against senators1 day ago
President Trump's job approval rating continues to slip in New Hampshire1 day ago
The Markey-Moulton Senate primary is a month away, and nothing appears capable of breaking the logjam2 days ago
'Would never approve of my music being used in support of you.' Noah Kahan slams Trump for using his song in a post.2 days ago
State & local politics1 month ago
Bills taking aim at Massachusetts ballot questions still on state lawmakers' to-do list -- They're part of a pile of legislation bleeding from the final day of scheduled formal sessions Friday at the State House.3 hours ago
YVONNE ABRAHAM - A history tour of Boston's North End offers hope in dark times. Really. I'd walked through Boston's streets hundreds of times through the decades. But it was shocking how little I'd actually seen.41 minutes ago
Mass. lawmakers send Healey abortion bill on final day of formal sessions, but leave lengthy to-do list -- Massachusetts state lawmakers on Friday embraced an 11th-hour abortion bill on the final day of scheduled formal sessions, moving legislation that could make it easier for women to get an abortion late in their pregnancies.15 hours ago
Governor Healey urged to push for ban of Native American sport mascots in Massachusetts schools -- About 25 communities in Massachusetts still have Native American sports mascots at their public schools, according to a state steering committee.14 hours ago
Trump hails a 'unique' Cabinet meeting at Camp David as he seizes on Spain's migration crisis6 hours ago
Tax returns show California's Newsom earning between $1.7 million and $2 million annually19 hours ago
Camp David, the president's rustic Maryland mountain retreat, through the years21 hours ago
Trump announces a deal for Hamas to disarm in Gaza, but many hurdles and uncertainty remain21 hours ago
Trump says he may delay Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination. See how the day unfolded.1 day ago
Justice Department seeks to deport mother of convicted Islamic State group supporter1 day ago
US and Iran trade missile barrages as hopes dim for a quick resolution to the five-month conflict1 day ago
