Boston Globe - Politics
Democrats debate in Iowa US Senate primary shaped by outside money and big-name endorsements -- It's one of a few remaining competitive Democratic Senate primaries this year, as the party looks to find the best approach to reclaim the higher chamber this fall.
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CIA Director John Ratcliffe met with Raul Castro's grandson in Havana, US and Cuban officials say -- Thursday's meeting comes as tensions between the two sides remain high over the US energy blockade of the Caribbean country.2 hours ago
Supreme Court preserves access to widely used abortion pill, while lawsuit plays out -- The court's order allows women seeking abortions to continue obtaining the drug, mifepristone, at pharmacies or through the mail, without an in-person visit to a doctor.3 hours ago
Live updates - Cuban government says CIA Director John Ratcliffe met with officials in Havana. Follow live updates. An official statement noted that the meeting took place "against a backdrop of complex bilateral relations."3 hours ago
Vice President Vance visits Maine to tout administration's crackdown on benefit fraud5 hours ago
The Green New Deal was the foundation of Markey's last campaign. Six years later, it's nowhere to be found.13 hours ago
The new wave of redistricting wars is throwing the 2026 midterms into uncertainty15 hours ago
'Not even a little bit': Trump says he doesn't think about Americans' financial situation when negotiating with Iran2 days ago
A report found the Blue Hill Avenue redesign would speed bus commutes but slow car traffic. It was never released. -- A traffic analysis on the Blue Hill Avenue redesign plan lays out notable gains for bus riders, while projecting longer commutes for drivers.1 hour ago
Upset over cuts, some Boston city councilors weigh rejecting Wu's budget plan to push for higher spending -- Mayor Michelle Wu said in a letter Thursday that she will not bow to pressure to increase the bottom line in her spending proposal to restore cuts.2 hours ago
New R.I. House speaker's first big move: pushing to create an inspector general's office -- Chris Blazejewski cited high-profile state failures, along with belt-tightening from federal cuts, as reasons to create an inspector general's office now.3 hours ago
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In new lawsuit, Justice Department challenges efforts to sanction Trump administration lawyers10 minutes ago
Emails show FBI Director Kash Patel's Hawaii trip included 'VIP snorkel' at a Pearl Harbor memorial3 hours ago
US Border Patrol chief Michael Banks is resigning, in latest DHS leadership change3 hours ago
Conservative influencers tap a nonprofit to pay for their security4 hours ago
China's Xi warns Trump that differences over Taiwan could lead to conflict4 hours ago
Senators approve withholding their own pay during government shutdowns6 hours ago
Tensions flare up over Strait of Hormuz as ship is reported seized and heading toward Iran6 hours ago
