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Boston Globe - Politics
Kalshi wants prediction markets to be seen like polling. Senators aren't ready to make that bet. -- With midterm elections fast approaching, the prediction market platform Kalshi thinks it has something special to offer candidates and voters looking for insights into high-stakes races, perhaps even to compete with polling data.
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Trump wanted interest rate cuts to be 'Rocket Fuel' for the economy. He is losing that fight so far. -- President Trump for months publicly pressured the Federal Reserve to slash its benchmark rates.7 hours ago
Trump says anti-weaponization fund in IRS settlement is 'dead' even as he defends it -- Trump told reporters at Camp David that administration officials had "agreed not to have a fund" that compensates his political allies.15 hours ago
Live updates - Trump hails 'unique' Cabinet meeting at Camp David. See how the day unfolded. The president gave a lengthy opening statement, heard from top officials including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and answered questions on Iran and array of other topics.10 hours ago
Appeals court denies Ralph de la Torre's attempt to revive lawsuit against senators18 hours ago
President Trump's job approval rating continues to slip in New Hampshire1 day ago
The Markey-Moulton Senate primary is a month away, and nothing appears capable of breaking the logjam1 day ago
'Would never approve of my music being used in support of you.' Noah Kahan slams Trump for using his song in a post.2 days ago
State & local politics1 month ago
Mass. lawmakers send Healey abortion bill on final day of formal sessions, but leave lengthy to-do list -- Massachusetts state lawmakers on Friday embraced an 11th-hour abortion bill on the final day of scheduled formal sessions, moving legislation that could make it easier for women to get an abortion late in their pregnancies.8 hours ago
Governor Healey urged to push for ban of Native American sport mascots in Massachusetts schools -- About 25 communities in Massachusetts still have Native American sports mascots at their public schools, according to a state steering committee.8 hours ago
Wu names longtime City Hall veteran as interim chief of streets, announces next steps for Blue Hill Ave. redesign project -- The personnel changes came with separate announcements that the city and the MBTA will also begin to host a series of community meetings to gather feedback on an updated design for the overhaul of Blue Hill Avenue.1 day ago
9/11 light tribute planned atop Mount Washington as N.H. weighs environmental impacts -- Details of the "Honor Summit" remain in flux as state officials review the application to shine twin lights from New England's tallest peak.23 hours ago
Trump hails a 'unique' Cabinet meeting at Camp David as he seizes on Spain's migration crisis44 minutes ago
Tax returns show California's Newsom earning between $1.7 million and $2 million annually13 hours ago
Camp David, the president's rustic Maryland mountain retreat, through the years15 hours ago
Trump announces a deal for Hamas to disarm in Gaza, but many hurdles and uncertainty remain15 hours ago
Trump says he may delay Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination. See how the day unfolded.18 hours ago
Justice Department seeks to deport mother of convicted Islamic State group supporter18 hours ago
US and Iran trade missile barrages as hopes dim for a quick resolution to the five-month conflict19 hours ago