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Boston Globe - Politics
Facing 'federal uncertainty,' Mass. lawmakers say they have state budget deal days before fiscal year begins - State House and Senate leaders said Monday that they have reached an agreement on a spending plan that will touch every part of state government from transportation to healthcare.
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Live updates - In major opinions, Supreme Court rules on mail-in ballots, Fed's Lisa Cook, and Trump firings. Here's a recap. "It is such an Honor to be the sitting President who won this Historic and Unprecedented Ruling..." the president posted on social media.4 hours ago
How Israel and Iran are fracturing both parties in the midterms -- Raging internal debates over foreign policy threaten both parties' fortunes in November — and in 2028. Is a major ideological shift underway?37 minutes ago
US and Iran pause strikes but disagree over next steps on talks -- After four days of trading strikes, both sides appeared to pause their attacks Monday.2 hours ago
Supreme Court rules constitutional privacy protections apply to cellphone users location history -- The decision is the court's latest effort to apply a constitutional provision ratified in 1791 to technology the nation's founders could not have envisioned.2 hours ago
'Today's decision will only exacerbate voters' distrust,' Justice Alito writes in dissent on mail ballot ruling3 hours ago
We checked out Trump's Great American State Fair. It is, and isn't, what you'd think.2 days ago
R.I. Bar Association decries call to impeach judge for ruling against Trump policies3 days ago
Aspiring spoiler in New Hampshire's US Senate race scrambles to salvage independent candidacy3 days ago
State & local politics27 days ago
Bernie Sanders endorses Ed Markey in US Senate primary, giving boost to incumbent's progressive cred -- US Senator Bernie Sanders on Monday endorsed Senator Ed Markey, calling the 79-year-old incumbent "one of the strongest progressive voices" in the Senate.9 hours ago
The biggest debate in Mass. primaries? Getting candidates to debate. -- Candidates are demanding to take on their better-known or better-liked competitors, with varying levels of success.4 hours ago
YVONNE ABRAHAM - The immigration 'victory' at the Supreme Court is going to backfire on its biggest fans - "You don't have to care about the human aspect of this to see it is an economic disaster," said the CEO of a health care organization.15 hours ago
Supreme Court rejects Trump's push to toss $5 million verdict in E. Jean Carroll sexual abuse case37 minutes ago
Supreme Court rules states can count late-arriving mailed ballots, rejecting Trump-led challenge2 hours ago
Supreme Court won't revive Alan Dershowitz's $300 million suit against CNN2 hours ago
UC Berkeley is establishing the Nancy Pelosi Institute to address democracy's challenges4 hours ago
Graham Platner has slight edge over Susan Collins in tight Maine Senate race, poll finds5 hours ago
The Supreme Court nears the end of its term with momentous cases about Trump's power to be decided5 hours ago
Bill Maher accepts Twain humor prize as the Kennedy Center navigates Trump-era upheaval6 hours ago
A look at the Trump administration's challenge to birthright citizenship6 hours ago