Boston Globe - Politics
Amid voter consternation about state's direction, Healey's official schedule dipped - Governor Maura Healey did 20 percent fewer official events last year than she did in 2023 when she first took office, according to data from her office.
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Live updates - Iran fires drones toward Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. Follow live updates. Iran's latest attacks on neighboring Gulf States come as President Trump told Republican lawmakers that the war was likely to be a "short excursion."1 hour ago
Iran launches new attacks at Gulf Arab countries as it keeps up pressure on the region -- Iran launched new attacks on Tuesday at Israel and Gulf Arab countries as it kept up pressure on the Middle East in a war that has impacted the region and beyond, sent oil prices surging and stunned global economies.3 hours ago
Trump demands an end to most voting by mail -- In a startling demand, President Trump said he won't sign other legislation until Congress passes a strict voting bill.10 hours ago
Mississippi voters to decide whether to send longtime Representative Thompson back to Washington -- Mississippi voters on Tuesday are deciding between longtime US Representative Bennie Thompson and his 34-year-old Democratic primary challenger.7 hours ago
Whatever the Trump administration wants to call what's happening in Iran, a majority of Americans oppose it, polls show14 hours ago
A key to Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear's success? Talking to voters 'like a normal human being.'19 hours ago
'SNL' pokes fun at RFK Jr.'s Dunkin' safety concerns18 hours ago
Could Massachusetts be the next target of Trump's 'war on fraud'?2 days ago
Mass. secretary of state to produce jail-based voting reports under settlement with legal groups -- Secretary of State William Galvin agreed to produce by June long-delayed reports showing how many people in jails and prisons requested, and received, a ballot during the 2024 elections.2 hours ago
RHODE MAP - Former Rhode Island leaders push their visions for the economy and schools nationally - In the last month, former R.I. governor Gina Raimondo and former Providence mayor Jorge Elorza have published separate opinion pieces outlining their respective visions on the economy and schools.19 hours ago
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Trump says Iran war could be over soon, but oil disruption would trigger harsher US strikes2 hours ago
An effort to remedy harm from a race-based kidney test helps Black patients seeking transplants7 hours ago
Alexander Butterfield, the Nixon aide who disclosed Watergate tapes, dies at 997 hours ago
Men who brought explosives to NYC protest cited Islamic State as inspiration, complaint says15 hours ago
Markwayne Mullin, once a political outsider, moves all the way in13 hours ago
Alexander Butterfield, the Nixon aide who disclosed Watergate tapes, has died14 hours ago
White House says it fired NTSB member over misconduct but Todd Inman denies the allegations14 hours ago
