Page Updated: Tuesday, June 16, 2026 9:20 PM ET
Boston Globe - Politics
Live updates - Trump's influence put to the test in primaries in Alabama, Oklahoma, and Georgia. Follow live updates. The District of Columbia is also holding a primary Tuesday. Voters in California are casting ballots to fill former Representative Eric Swalwell's seat.
3 hours ago
Authorities say they've disrupted planned drone, gun attack on White House UFC cage-fighting show -- Court papers say law enforcement officials disrupted a planned attack targeting the UFC cage-fighting show staged at the White House this past weekend.2 hours ago
RFK Jr. overrules experts to keep hantavirus cruise ship passenger in quarantine -- A public health law expert who helped shape current federal quarantine regulations, called the decision "an egregious violation" of a US citizen's rights.2 hours ago
Senate fails to advance war powers resolution to halt US action against Iran -- Senators of both parties have have been skeptical of the Trump administration's emerging Iran deal and frustrated by the White House's refusal to share details.3 hours ago
House panel wants Alan Dershowitz to testify about Jeffrey Epstein, his former client7 hours ago
'His ego is out of control.' The White House UFC fight is another Trump birthday spectacle.3 days ago
Federal judge in R.I. demands Trump administration comply with order to end unlawful immigration halt for 39 countries4 days ago
Trump has run roughshod over Washington. This federal agency has stymied him — so far.4 days ago
State & local politics14 days ago
Former Mass. Senator John Kerry slams Trump's moves in Iran: 'The world is scratching its head' John Kerry, who helped negotiate a nuclear deal with Iran as President Barack Obama's secretary of state, called the Trump administration's deal to end the war in Iran an attempt to "dig itself out of a hole they dug themselves."1 hour ago
Governor Ayotte vetoes bipartisan bill to expand cultivation of medicinal marijuana -- Senate Bill 468 would have allowed medicinal marijuana dispensaries to have their own greenhouse on site, to increase supply and lower prices.9 hours ago
Many voters can't name a signature achievement for Healey, Suffolk/Globe poll finds. It may not matter in November. -- About 56 percent of the 500 voters surveyed said, if the general election were today, they would vote for, or lean toward, Governor Maura Healey over either of her potential Republican opponents.15 hours ago
Explore the full results of the Suffolk University/Boston Globe poll of Massachusetts voters -- The poll asked 500 registered voters to weigh in on a number of issues facing voters this fall.15 hours ago
D.C. voters cast ballots in crucial primaries as Trump reshapes the capital2 hours ago
Oklahoma begins choosing a new US senator and governor in crowded primary8 hours ago
Trump-backed US Representative Barry Moore battles ex-Navy SEAL Jared Hudson in GOP Senate runoff in Alabama9 hours ago
Special election for former US representative Eric Swalwell's seat draws a crowded field in California10 hours ago
Ohio Republican Governor Mike DeWine wants state to abolish the death penalty, saying it is not a deterrent3 hours ago
Hot mics at the G7 capture world leaders' chats between weighty topics4 hours ago
FBI disrupts a planned attack on the White House UFC cage-fighting show, court papers say4 hours ago