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Boston Globe - Politics
How a court win could help the Democrats pick up a House seat in New York -- The judge ordered new lines be drawn, and fast, with party primaries just five months away. But experts say that is no simple task, and the Republicans have promised a legal appeal. The final shape of the district currently held by U.S. Rep. Nicole Malliotakis could be unknown for some time.
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Trump's trio of successors to Habba challenged in N.J. court -- Alina Habba stepped down last month when an appeals court ruled that the Department of Justice unlawfully named her as acting US attorney when her interim appointment expired after 120 days.7 hours ago
FBI agent who tried to investigate ICE officer in shooting reportedly resigns -- The agent left her job at the FBI's Minneapolis field office after leadership pressured her to discontinue an inquiry into the officer who killed Renee Good.12 hours ago
'This one has crossed the line': Rare bipartisan fury emerges in Congress over Trump's quest for Greenland3 hours ago
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Maine ICE raids follow a familiar pattern: Operations in places led by Democrats who've tangled with Trump18 hours ago
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Governor Maura Healey proposes modest increase to unrestricted aid for Mass. cities and towns -- The governor proposed roughly $33 million in new unrestricted local aid for cities and towns in Massachusetts, far below the $351 million the Massachusetts Municipal Association recommended.16 hours ago
Healey teases initiatives to relieve rising costs of health care, energy bills, and housing in State of the Commonwealth -- Speaking to a packed House chamber, Governor Maura Healey repeatedly nodded to the pain residents are feeling and cast her administration as the salve a Trump administration isn't providing.1 day ago
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Justice Department says Jack Smith report on Trump investigation 'belongs in dustbin of history'3 hours ago
Vance touts the Trump administration's record against abortion at a Washington rally7 hours ago
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