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Boston Globe - Politics
Supreme Court's voting rights ruling could fuel new era of unending gerrymanders -- Left as probable casualties are long-standing principles of fair representation and American voters likely to be placed in hyperpartisan districts benefiting the ruling party.
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'This is going to be a potential battle.' Court decision gutting voting rights law could reshape map-making in Massachusetts. -- Experts say the Supreme Court ruling could change future map-making even in deep-blue Massachusetts, where lawmakers have explicitly considered racial diversity in how they've drawn their districts.11 hours ago
Trump signs bill funding most of Homeland Security, ending record agency shutdown8 minutes ago
Live updates - Trump gives go-ahead to major new Canada-US oil pipeline. Follow live updates. The three-foot-wide Bridger Pipeline Expansion would carry up to 550,000 barrels of oil a day from Canada through Montana and Wyoming, where it would link with another pipeline.2 hours ago
After major enforcement operations, the Trump administration recalibrates its immigration crackdown -- Despite that shift, the administration insists it is not backing down from its lofty deportation goals.1 hour ago
Maine Governor Janet Mills suspends her campaign for Senate1 day ago
Here's what officials said about Janet Mills dropping out of the race for Maine Senate20 hours ago
Platner outlasted Janet Mills. But does the upstart stand a chance against Susan Collins?20 hours ago
White House without evidence blames Democrats, including Elizabeth Warren, for 'inspiring violence' against Trump2 days ago
Massachusetts Senate bill would block ICE from making arrests at schools, daycares, and courthouses -- Democratic leaders in the state Senate on Thursday unveiled a wide-ranging immigration bill they say would serve as a bulwark against the Trump administration's deportation operation.15 hours ago
Boston's next fire commissioner lives in Canton, but 'will comply' with city's residency mandate, officials say -- For decades, the city's municipal code has required that city workers live in Boston as a condition of their employment, but the rule is often disregarded or only selectively enforced.19 hours ago
GLOBE NH | MORNING REPORT - What's contributing to New England's daily stress? When pollsters asked New Englanders recently to identify their recurring stressors, one answer rose to the top: politics.15 hours ago
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Crop undercount raises questions about reliability of USDA data1 hour ago
Trump pulls Casey Means' stalled surgeon general nomination. His new pick is radiologist Nicole Saphier.17 hours ago
House passes stalled Homeland Security funding bill, ending shutdown12 hours ago
Trump signs bill funding the Department of Homeland Security, ending record shutdown13 hours ago
Congress approves short-term extension of divisive US surveillance program hours before expiration14 hours ago
House passes farm bill after Republican infighting14 hours ago