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Boston Globe - Politics
Trump administration urges Supreme Court to allow order targeting mail-in voting before midterms -- The emergency appeal comes after an appeals court upheld a ruling blocking the president's order in nearly half the country ahead of November's midterm elections.
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Boston Legacy FC scores with trip to the State House -- With team officials looking on, lawmakers advance funding for Boston Legacy practice facility in Brockton.50 minutes ago
Mitch McConnell remains in rehab and says he'll miss key Kentucky political event13 minutes ago
Live updates - Trump praises his sweeping tariffs while in Michigan for a speech on the economy. Follow live updates. Michigan was one of the 2024 battlegrounds Trump flipped. But the state has also seen parts of its economy affected by the president's tariffs, including on imported cars and auto parts.19 minutes ago
Trump demands Senate cancel August break until it passes voting bill -- It's the latest escalation in a monthslong pressure campaign by Trump and others in the GOP base to pass the SAVE Act ahead of the midterms.19 minutes ago
Republicans decry a new Democratic Socialists of America platform as Dem primaries split the party -- The DSA platform proposes drafting "a new constitution" with significant changes to the structure of the US government.50 minutes ago
The New Hampshire primary fight that Massachusetts is watching8 hours ago
Troy Jackson sweeps Maine Democratic Convention, sets up Senate showdown with Susan Collins2 days ago
'Let's try this again.' Trump and the media give White House Correspondents' dinner a bizarre redo.2 days ago
Why N.H. won't see a N.J.-style noncitizen voter registration problem3 days ago
State & local politics1 month ago
BOLD TYPES -- Former tech-group leader Tom Hopcroft drops state Senate bid -- Former tech trade group leader was in crowded race for Middlesex County senate seat.50 minutes ago
RI POLITICS -- After voting against rent control, a Providence councilman's political future is at stake -- Progressive groups are trying to oust Councilman John Goncalves. The race for Ward 1 could be seen as a proxy battle for the mayoral contest.6 hours ago
Comey says seashells post was political speech - not a threat - as he presses to dismiss charges19 minutes ago
Pentagon changes how it reports casualties in Iran war50 minutes ago
Years of scandals haven't stopped Ken Paxton. Can James Talarico change that?2 hours ago
Mediators see progress in efforts to halt Iran war as drone attacks rattle region2 hours ago
How a housing bill Trump spurned became law4 hours ago
A forced-labor crackdown or an end-run around Congress? Dissecting Trump's new tariffs5 hours ago