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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.
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US military strike on alleged drug boat kills 2 in the Caribbean -- The Trump administration's campaign of blowing up alleged drug-trafficking vessels in Latin American waters has persisted since early September and killed at least 188 people in total.2 hours ago
Trump's retribution? What to watch in Tuesday's elections in Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan. -- The races are a test of President Trump's enduring grip over his party as Republicans grow increasingly anxious about the midterm elections in November.2 hours ago
Trump's influence tested in Indiana Republican state Senate primaries -- Indiana's primary will test President Trump's enduring power over the Republican Party as he tries to dislodge state senators who refused to go along with his call to redraw the state's congressional map.2 hours ago
Robby Roadsteamer crashes protests and MAGA rallies for a living. Millions of people are watching online.12 hours ago
DHS slams federal judge in R.I. over release of suspect, but the feds did not inform the court he was wanted for murder3 days ago
Maine Governor Janet Mills suspends her campaign for Senate4 days ago
Here's what officials said about Janet Mills dropping out of the race for Maine Senate4 days ago
Towns and cities are 'ringing the alarm bells,' prompting Massachusetts Senate call to increase local aid - Senate leaders want to push local aid for the state's 351 cities and towns to nearly $1.38 billion, though that figure falls far short of what local officials initially sought.8 hours ago
Biden re-enters political arena with Koh endorsement. Will Democratic voters even want him back? -- Former president Joe Biden endorsed Dan Koh, a former White House official, in Massachusetts' Sixth Congressional District Democratic primary.18 hours ago
Barney Frank, in hospice, says he remains hopeful but warns Democrats on 'litmus test' politics -- Speaking from his home in Ogunquit, Maine, the 86-year-old former congressman told CNN that his own experience gives him reason to believe the political landscape can improve.1 day ago
YVONNE ABRAHAM - In Quincy, the line between church and state is being chiseled away - On Wednesday, the state's Supreme Judicial Court will hear arguments over the massive statues of saints that Quincy Mayor Thomas Koch wants to put outside the city's new public safety headquarters.12 hours ago
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Ramaswamy looks to put primary behind him and turn to expensive fall campaign for Ohio governor28 minutes ago
Tennessee Republicans will consider redrawing US House district covering majority-Black Memphis2 hours ago
Appellate judges seem skeptical of Trump administration's appointments of some top prosecutors2 hours ago
Secret Service says suspect opened fire on them and was shot in exchange near Washington Monument3 hours ago
US moves to reopen Strait of Hormuz as UAE comes under attack in test of Iran truce. See how the day unfolded.3 hours ago
What to know as the US tries to open the Strait of Hormuz and a cease-fire wavers3 hours ago
Judge asks why jail placed suspect in White House correspondents' dinner attack on suicide watch3 hours ago
UAE says Iran has resumed attacks as the US moves to reopen the Strait of Hormuz3 hours ago