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Boston Globe - Politics
Democratic socialist Melat Kiros defeats longtime US House incumbent in Colorado -- The victory helped answer a question that's recently faced the party nationally: Are voters gravitating toward a younger, more progressive generation of leaders?
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A US missile killed Iranian schoolchildren four months ago. We still don't know the full story. -- The Feb. 28 attack on a primary school in southeastern Iran was the deadliest reported strike in the US-Israeli war against Iran.1 hour ago
Trump's actions signal a move toward institutionalizing people with disabilities, advocates warn -- Last month, the Education Department announced it would offload oversight of special education to the Department of Health and Human Services, led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.1 hour 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.1 hour ago
Supreme Court preserves birthright citizenship, upholds state bans on trans athletes in girls' sports. See how the day unfolded.2 hours ago
No, the Supreme Court campaign finance ruling isn't game changing — it even has silver linings8 hours ago
N.H. delegation members highlight bipartisan housing legislation that President Trump abruptly refrained from signing13 hours ago
The Supreme Court will issue rulings on multiple major cases today. Here's a breakdown of what's coming.16 hours ago
State & local politics28 days ago
Supreme Court decision on transgender athletes 'paves the way' for N.H. to enforce its girls sports law, governor says -- The impact of the US Supreme Court's ruling on a pending lawsuit in New Hampshire won't necessarily be immediate, as the plaintiffs vow to keep fighting.8 hours ago
Proposed budget from state lawmakers won't raise taxes and includes review of school funding -- Massachusetts House and Senate Democrats on Tuesday unveiled details of a $63 billion budget deal they said would not raise taxes on residents or businesses.5 hours ago
IMMIGRATION - R.I. leaders blast Supreme Court ruling stripping protections for Haitians - "Sending people back under these conditions will expose them to sex trafficking, sexual violence, kidnapping, extortion, and death," said Bernard Georges, of New Bridges for Haitian Success.8 hours ago
Long vexed by ballot questions, Mass. House Democrats want options for overhauling process -- Massachusetts House lawmakers plan to pass legislation Wednesday targeting the state's ballot question process and the paid signature gatherers who help campaigns get their proposals before voters.10 hours ago
Revolt by Republicans paralyzes House of Representatives22 minutes ago
Nursing gains 'professional' label for student loans after judge's ruling, but theology now dropped6 hours ago
Supreme Court allows states to bar transgender athletes from girls' sports1 hour ago
The Supreme Court's term has come to an end. Here are a few takeaways.3 hours ago
Harvard professor with polarizing alien theories is picked to lead new White House UFO council6 hours ago
The Supreme Court just gave the GOP a new midterm edge6 hours ago
'Heartbreaking' Supreme Court ruling leaves trans advocates crestfallen7 hours ago