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Boston Globe - Politics
US launches airstrikes on Iran after blaming Tehran for helicopter crash, prompting retaliation -- Jordan said Wednesday it shot down five incoming missiles launched by Iran targeting an area that's home to an air base that hosts US forces.
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Live updates - Follow live updates on the Trump administration - We're following the latest updates and analysis on the Donald Trump administration. Follow along live.6 hours ago
Nevada is set to have one of nation's premiere races for governor as Democrats seek to reclaim seat -- The voting came as Nevada grapples with an affordable housing shortage, exploding energy demand from data centers, and federal cuts to key state programs.5 hours ago
Tuesday takeaways: Platner's big night, Clyburn carries on, and Trump's support gets mixed results -- Here's some of the biggest takeaways from Tuesday's primaries.7 hours ago
Platner wins Democratic Senate nomination in Maine7 hours ago
With the primary over, welcome to Platner purgatory summer9 hours ago
See election results from Maine, including the Senate primary8 hours ago
'Politics is in a crazy place right now': Gina Raimondo won't run for president in 202820 hours ago
State & local politics7 days ago
Mass. House readies vote on bill aimed at curbing book bans in libraries -- Massachusetts House lawmakers are scheduled to vote Wednesday on a bill that would standardize how books are added and removed from Massachusetts school libraries and prevent librarians from facing penalties for doing so.1 hour ago
Three MBTA bus routes to remain free through end of year -- Mayor Michelle Wu's office and the MBTA did not immediately answer questions about how much it will cost to continue the program.9 hours ago
Happy hour comeback? Healey, once wary of idea, says she supports local option for discounted drinks. -- Governor Maura Healey said Tuesday that she "personally" supports happy hour — which allows for discounted prices on alcoholic drinks, but is illegal in Massachusetts.13 hours ago
In new ad, she's a Democrat backing GOP gubernatorial hopeful Mike Minogue. Left unsaid: She's also his neighbor. -- In the 30-second advertisement, Jeannine Hicks, a registered Democrat, describes Minogue as an "excellent family man" and a "servant leader."13 hours ago
US and Iran launch airstrikes after Trump blamed Tehran for downing Army helicopter6 hours ago
Evette and Wilson advance to runoff for South Carolina governor while Graham clinches nomination6 hours ago
Maine Senate primary takes center stage as three other states cast ballots. See how the day unfolded.7 hours ago
Watch live: Graham Platner addresses supporters after AP projects he won Democratic nominee for US Senate7 hours ago
Skepticism grows over Justice Department's vows to end $1.8 billion fund7 hours ago
House passes $70b bill to fund immigration enforcement for 3 years, sending to Trump9 hours ago