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Boston Globe - Politics
How a housing bill Trump spurned became law -- When Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts went to her fellow Democrats last year during their weekly lunch to suggest working with Republicans on a major new housing bill, she was met with trepidation and doubt.
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A forced-labor crackdown or an end-run around Congress? Dissecting Trump's new tariffs -- The Trump administration has imposed double-digit tariffs on more than 60 countries.11 hours ago
House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries kicks off 100 days till midterms with affordability agenda -- The stage is in battleground Pennsylvania. The stakes are control of the House.11 hours ago
Airstrikes have paused and talks are pressing forward. But can the US and Iran take the off-ramp? -- President Trump both has threatened more strikes and said talks are pressing on.16 hours ago
Troy Jackson sweeps Maine Democratic Convention, sets up Senate showdown with Susan Collins1 day ago
'Let's try this again.' Trump and the media give White House Correspondents' dinner a bizarre redo.1 day ago
Why N.H. won't see a N.J.-style noncitizen voter registration problem2 days ago
The DNC's fight over the 2028 primary looks a lot like 2024. That's not a good thing.2 days ago
State & local politics1 month ago
Massachusetts' southeastern corner is turning into a Republican 'hotbed' -- Situated astride two reddening counties, southeastern Massachusetts is slowly transforming into fertile political ground for Republicans.6 hours ago
YVONNE ABRAHAM - The Trump administration wants you to believe SNAP is broken. Tell that to 62,000 kids in Mass. who lost it. We've had one of the steepest declines in Massachusetts, which should give the president a frisson of delight.12 hours ago
Democrats select South Carolina for their first presidential nominating contest in 2028 election -- Democratic leaders in a handful of southern states had lobbied for South Carolina to reprise its role as the party's first-in-the-nation contest holder.2 days ago
Senate squashes Healey's bid to strengthen noncompete law -- The law requires employers to pay half the worker's salary during a noncompete period, but also offers what critics see as a loophole to that mandate.2 days ago
Heat dome expands across the central US, creating dangerous conditions for millions11 hours ago
Troy Jackson wins Democratic nomination for US Senate in Maine11 hours ago
Democrats prepare for possible election clashes with federal government15 hours ago
Trump returns to correspondents' dinner for a rambling, insult-filled speech 3 months after shooting1 day ago
In rush to track down leaks, Justice Dept. reversed its own process1 day ago
Press members, officials arrive for rescheduled White House Correspondents' Association Dinner. See how the day unfolded.1 day ago