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Boston Globe - Politics
Casting her 10,000th vote in a row, Susan Collins sets a Senate record -- The Maine Republican, who is in the middle of a tumultuous reelection race, became the first senator in history to reach the threshold without missing a vote.
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Senate OKs $70b immigration bill after rejecting efforts to permanently ban Trump's settlement fund5 minutes ago
Democrats are increasingly frustrated with Graham Platner in Maine Senate race -- Platner has privately and publicly assured fellow Democrats not to worry that his Maine Senate bid will devolve into a constant debate over his personal foibles.19 minutes ago
Live updates - R.I. judge strikes down Trump immigration policy affecting 39 countries. Follow live updates. The judge wrote that the policies had left immigrants living in the US in "indeterminate legal limbo" because of "anti-immigrant sentiments that it is forbidden from letting influence its decision-making."40 minutes ago
R.I. judge says Trump officials must restart asylum and immigration processing -- The judge wrote that actions to lock eligible asylum-seekers out of the immigration system and deny others temporary work permits had made it functionally impossible for many people to remain in the country.40 minutes ago
Quotes about slavery, immigrants, and war memorials slated for removal from Bunker Hill historic site15 hours ago
Representative Lori Trahan's bipartisan AI bill sparks political firestorm1 hour ago
Democratic senators, including Warren, pressed Platner on whether new allegations could emerge, according to report22 hours ago
Interest in government careers dipped after 2025 federal workforce purge, Harvard research finds1 day ago
State & local politics3 days ago
Flexing influence, Ayotte helps defeat two Republican bills -- As they met for the last standard voting day of the year, House and Senate lawmakers took up two conservative priorities — on guns and education — that Ayotte appeared likely to oppose. In both cases, House and Senate Republicans joined with Democrats to vote down the measures with little explanation.2 hours ago
NH POLITICS -- Republican Kelly Ayotte and Democrat Cinde Warmington file for N.H. governor's race, trade barbs -- Republican incumbent Governor Kelly Ayotte and Democratic challenger Cinde Warmington formally filed their paperwork Thursday as candidates in the New Hampshire governor's race.2 hours ago
Providence City Council unanimously approves law to give civilian oversight authority more power to investigate police misconduct - The Providence External Review Authority will now have direct access to the police department's records systems. Mayor Brett Smiley is expected to sign the amended ordinance within the next 10 days.17 hours ago
What to know about the growing opposition to Trump family-linked resort in Albania19 minutes ago
Trump administration files appeal in Rhode Island voter data privacy case57 minutes ago
Employers added 172,000 jobs last month as US job market shows resilience despite Iran war1 hour ago
US set to hold latest oil and gas lease sale for Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge2 hours ago
US sanctions Cuba's president in move that adds further pressure to leadership. See how the day unfolded.3 hours ago
Graham Platner to hold Maine rally with Representative Ro Khanna as scandals shake up campaign3 hours ago
Platner denies hurting ex-girlfriend and says he will not quit Senate race10 hours ago