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Boston Globe - Politics
Suspect in White House correspondents' dinner attack seeks recusal of top Justice Dept. officials -- The suspect is scheduled to be arraigned Monday on charges in an indictment handed up Tuesday by a grand jury in Washington.
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Virginia Supreme Court strikes down Democrats' redrawn US House maps, giving Republicans a win -- Voters narrowly approved the amendment earlier this month, but the court's ruling renders the results of that vote meaningless.1 hour ago
Live updates - US military fires on 2 more Iranian oil tankers as Washington awaits response on deal. Follow live updates. It's the latest strain on the war's shaky cease-fire.2 hours ago
US employers defy economic shock from Iran war and add a surprisingly strong 115,000 jobs in April -- Hiring was better than the 65,000 forecasters had expected, though it decelerated from the 185,000 jobs created in March.4 hours ago
What do New York, Maine, and Indiana have in common? The ruling class was thrown out.1 day ago
Maine's Susan Collins reveals she's long been diagnosed with a benign tremor1 day ago
Obama weighs in on Colbert for president, current political climate, and aliens on 'The Late Show'2 days ago
Barney Frank and Rudy Giuliani will leave very different legacies3 days ago
Ethics complaint alleges Shekarchi is violating revolving door ban by applying for Supreme Court position -- Michael Yelnosky, former dean of the Roger Williams University School of Law, filed a complaint arguing that the former House speaker should wait a year before seeking a seat on the high court.4 hours ago
RI POLITICS - R.I. House elects Blazejewski speaker after Shekarchi steps down to apply to Supreme Court - House Democrats elected Katherine S. Kazarian, of East Providence, as majority leader, making her the first woman to serve in that role.5 hours ago
Mass. high court gives attorney general 30-day deadline to respond to DiZoglio in legislative audit dispute -- In a filing Thursday, the Supreme Judicial Court ordered Attorney General Andrea Campbell to file a "status report" with her decision on whether she will represent state Auditor Diana DiZoglio in her lawsuit against lawmakers.15 hours ago
Mike Minogue won the GOP's endorsement for governor. He wants to clear the field for the nomination, too. -- Mike Minogue and his supporters are running a pressure campaign to squeeze Brian Shortsleeve, his lone remaining Republican rival, out of the race.21 hours ago
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Alabama Republicans look to set new US House primaries if courts allow redistricting19 minutes ago
Judge to rule Friday whether Charlie Kirk murder case can be filmed, photographed3 hours ago
US military says it intercepted Iranian attacks on 3 Navy ships in Strait of Hormuz4 hours ago
Trade court strikes down Trump's 10 percent global tariffs issued after Supreme Court loss. See how Thursday unfolded.13 hours ago
Federal court rules against new global tariffs Trump imposed after loss at the Supreme Court13 hours ago
Trump hosts Brazil's leader after months of ups and downs13 hours ago
Florida creates a more conservative US history course to rival AP13 hours ago
US will start revoking passports for thousands of parents who owe child support, AP learns13 hours ago