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Boston Globe - Politics
Live updates - Gallrein defeats Massie in Kentucky, furthering Trump's hold on GOP. Follow live updates. Trump sought to unseat Massie after the eight-term representative broke with him on issues, including the release of the Epstein files.
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Senate advances bill aimed at ending Iran war as Cassidy, after primary loss, flips to support it -- Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy — fresh off a primary election loss in which Trump endorsed his opponent — switched sides to deliver a crucial vote to pass the legislation.4 hours ago
Health worker shortage will worsen with federal loan limit, 25 states say in suit -- The lawsuit comes nearly three weeks after the Education Department finalized rules that lower the amount of money graduate students can borrow from the federal government.3 hours ago
Texas judge demands medical records of trans youth, and Rhode Island Hospital says it will comply2 hours ago
In Texas, Trump made one of the dumbest political decisions of his presidencies6 hours ago
Five takeaways from Graham Platner's New York Times interview8 hours ago
Trump-approved 'Freedom Trucks' are doing an American history roadshow. We took a tour of one.10 hours ago
RI POLITICS -- McKee unveils 6 picks for revamped CRMC. Critics are underwhelmed. -- The troubled coastal regulatory panel's current chairman made the list, but no women did.2 hours ago
YVONNE ABRAHAM -- She hated her fifth-grade teacher. Decades later, an unexpected reunion unfolded at the edge of life and death. -- More than 40 years after Montana Miller left Mr. Grosky behind, she gave him an unexpected gift.2 hours ago
The fight on Beacon Hill over the legislative audit is a messy one. Here's what to know. The sparring between state Auditor Diana DiZoglio and top Democratic leaders on Beacon Hill — and DiZoglio and Attorney General Andrea Campbell — about what DiZoglio can, and cannot, audit has been messy.2 hours ago
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Top Treasury lawyer resigns after creation of 'anti-weaponization fund'2 hours ago
Iran war exposes shortcomings in US military industrial base3 hours ago
As a weakened Putin follows Trump to Beijing, Iran war offers an opening3 hours ago
Republican Senators are livid at Trump's endorsement of Paxton3 hours ago
US government agrees to drop tax claims against Trump in broadening of IRS lawsuit settlement4 hours ago
The worst climate future is less likely, but the best one is slipping away, scientists say4 hours ago
Pennsylvania Democrats hope to flip Republican-held seats once they settle toss-up primaries21 hours ago