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Boston Globe - Politics
US ends latest round of airstrikes on Iran after Tehran strikes Gulf states -- "The Strait of Hormuz is a vital maritime corridor for global trade," Central Command said. "Iran does not control it."
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McConnell says a fall led to his hospitalization, breaking weeks of silence about health condition -- Senator Mitch McConnell revealed that a fall led to his hospitalization, breaking the silence about his condition after weeks of mounting speculation about his health.5 hours ago
Senator Lindsey Graham likely died after aorta rupture, medical examiner says -- Senator Lindsey Graham likely died of aortic rupture from arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease, according to the medical examiner's preliminary findings.5 hours ago
Blanche stares down confirmation hurdle: Lingering GOP doubts -- Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina, who is still undecided about Todd Blanche's nomination as permanent attorney general, drew a red line last month: He would vote no if Blanche was too soft on the rioters who had ransacked the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.6 hours ago
Trump administration seeks to slash scientific funding for disfavored topics, researchers say8 hours ago
Trump lets Warren's bipartisan housing affordability bill become law1 day ago
Heartbreak and anger: With Platner out, unmoored Democrats in Maine confront conflicting emotions and a messy future2 days ago
After his support collapses, Graham Platner ends scandal-plagued Senate campaign4 days ago
State & local politics1 month ago
Federal election monitors deploying to Mass. and N.H. for September primaries -- This is not the first time monitors have observed voting, but the latest effort carries 'a different tone' amid broader efforts to pressure state officials.3 days ago
YVONNE ABRAHAM -- The horribly familiar story behind the whole Graham Platner debacle -- Being lost in all the politics is a human story, and an achingly familiar one for survivors.5 hours ago
RI POLITICS -- How Dan McKee became one of America's most endangered governors -- Polls show Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee 20 percentage points behind in a Democratic primary rematch amid political fallout from the Washington Bridge closure.5 hours ago
Judge reinstates GOP candidate to Mass. primary ballot despite 'substantial evidence' of fraud - A state judge on Friday reinstated one of two statewide Republican candidates knocked off the primary ballot amid fraud allegations.2 days ago
R.I. senator announces whistleblower allegations of construction problems at Kennedy Center31 minutes ago
Trump administration taps climate science critic to oversee flagship report5 hours ago
Times journalists subpoenaed as Trump escalates pressure on media9 hours ago
US demands Iran guarantee Strait of Hormuz is open and stop attacks, officials say. See how the day unfolded.17 hours ago
Graham Platner withdraws from Maine Senate race, kicking off Democrats' quest for nominee20 hours ago
DHS was granted $20M for body cameras. ICE agents in fatal Houston shooting had none.1 day ago
Trump administration fires members of independent election group1 day ago