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Boston Globe - Politics
Could control of Congress run through northern Maine? -- Maine's vast northern 2nd Congressional District is about to command more attention as general-election season arrives
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Hopes dim for renewing spy law as Trump digs in on Bill Pulte -- Republicans are struggling to extend a powerful surveillance authority set to lapse this weekend after President Trump alienated lawmakers with his choice of acting spy chief.54 minutes ago
Live updates - US military says it fired on a tanker trying to transport oil from Iran. Follow live updates. President Trump wouldn't say if he planned to follow through on threats he made earlier in the war to attack bridges and utility plants in Iran.2 hours ago
Bill Gates tells lawmakers meeting Epstein was a 'grave error in judgment' in closed-door hearing -- The tech billionaire became the latest powerful figure linked to Epstein to testify before the House Oversight Committee.1 hour ago
More than 70 percent of US voters believe nation is in a constitutional crisis, Pell Center survey finds2 hours ago
See election results from Maine, including the Senate primary17 hours ago
Graham Platner attacks Susan Collins in Senate primary speech, calling her 'spineless' and 'corrupt'5 hours ago
With the primary over, welcome to Platner purgatory summer18 hours ago
State & local politics8 days ago
Their campaigns are in limbo, but two Republicans candidates want to tap taxpayer funds to help finance their runs -- Anne Manning Martin, a GOP lieutenant governor candidate, and Michael Walsh, the state Republican party's endorsed candidate for attorney general, opted into the state's campaign financing program, state officials said Wednesday.39 minutes ago
Collins isn't Trump's 'best friend' but he's on her side in Maine Senate matchup with Platner -- Collins is seeking her sixth term with sky-high name recognition, a record-breaking run of consecutive Senate votes, and a history of bringing back federal funding for her state for years.1 hour ago
RI EDUCATION - Teachers sue Trump administration to restore money for English learners - The federal grants were supporting teachers across the country become certified to teach English learners, including in New England1 hour ago
ActBlue CEO invokes fifth amendment repeatedly in testimony to Congress22 minutes ago
US households, businesses stung by higher energy prices that have pushed inflation above 4%54 minutes ago
Trump signs bill giving nearly $70 billion to his immigration enforcement agenda through end of his term1 hour ago
Tuesday takeaways: Platner's big night, Clyburn carries on, and Trump's support gets mixed results6 hours ago
Why complete election results in Maine could take more than a week3 hours ago
Nevada is set to have one of nation's premiere races for governor as Democrats seek to reclaim seat4 hours ago
US and Iran launch airstrikes after Trump blamed Tehran for downing Army helicopter15 hours ago