Page Updated: Friday, May 08, 2026 7:31 AM ET
Boston Globe - Politics
UAE reports drone and missile attack as Iran war cease-fire is challenged -- Iran and the US are trading blows as their negotiators are seeking a deal to end the fighting, but so far they've avoided a return to all-out fighting.
6 hours ago
Live updates - Follow live updates on the Trump administration - We're following the latest updates and analysis on the Donald Trump administration. Follow along live.7 hours ago
Alabama Republicans look to set new US House primaries if courts allow redistricting -- The Alabama legislation seeks to leverage a recent US Supreme Court ruling in a Louisiana case that significantly weakened Voting Rights Act protections for minorities.7 hours ago
Judge to rule Friday whether Charlie Kirk murder case can be filmed, photographed -- Tyler Robinson's attorneys argue potential jurors could be biased by slanted stories and online comments that depict the defendant as evil or unremorseful based on how he looks and acts in court.7 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'1 day ago
Barney Frank and Rudy Giuliani will leave very different legacies2 days ago
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.9 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.9 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.14 hours ago
N.H. Executive Council tables $1.2m for childcare program over DEI language -- The money would have extended an existing contract and provided professional development opportunities for those caring for children with special needs.18 hours ago
See more state and local political coverage3 years ago
Trade court strikes down Trump's 10 percent global tariffs issued after Supreme Court loss. See how Thursday unfolded.7 hours ago
Federal court rules against new global tariffs Trump imposed after loss at the Supreme Court7 hours ago
Trump hosts Brazil's leader after months of ups and downs7 hours ago
Florida creates a more conservative US history course to rival AP7 hours ago
US will start revoking passports for thousands of parents who owe child support, AP learns7 hours ago
Tennessee enacts new US House map carving up majority-Black district in Memphis11 hours ago
Senator Susan Collins says she's long had a benign tremor. Here's what to know about the condition.11 hours ago
Vatican and State Department stress solid ties after Rubio's fence-mending visit over Trump attacks11 hours ago