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Boston Globe - Politics
Live updates - DHS secretary vows to chase voter fraud after Trump revives debunked election claims. Follow live updates. Mullin said during press conference that he hadn't heard about allegations of violent behavior against a federal officer who shot and killed a Colombian man in Biddeford, Maine.
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Ballot stuffer: Mass. officials say record-tying nine questions slated to go before voters in November - Secretary of State William F. Galvin's office on Friday said nine ballot questions are certified to appear on this fall's general election ballot, which would match the single-year high last set in 1994.13 minutes ago
US and Iran escalate strikes across Mideast; bridges and a water plant hit -- The region has endured days of back-and-forth attacks in a conflict increasingly focused on control of the strait, and the collapse of an interim ceasefire leaves no clear end in sight.2 hours ago
Mullin pushes states to comply with election demands, echoing Trump's claims about midterm risks -- The Homeland Security secretary warned that state officials could lose funding or face investigations if they fail to go along with the administration's election security demands.2 hours ago
Trump urges Darline Graham to run for full Senate term as funeral scheduled for Lindsey Graham -- Three people familiar with private conversations told the Associated Press that Darline Graham has expressed interest in running for a full Senate term.3 hours ago
What to know about the latest federal fundraising data from N.H. candidates8 hours ago
When does the Iran War become a forever war?13 hours ago
Four takeaways from the first Maine Democratic Senate debate20 hours ago
ICE changed its story about the shooting in Maine. That's part of a bigger pattern of violence and murky explanations.2 days ago
State & local politics1 month ago
Wu, facing blistering criticism from advocates in wake of cyclist's death, tearfully vows to make Boston streets safer - City officials will also conduct an analysis of the street design where Louisa Gag was killed alongside the police investigation.3 hours ago
RI POLITICS -- Socialism or pragmatism? Providence mayoral candidates present different visions in TV debate -- Mayor Brett Smiley is seeking a second term leading Rhode Island's largest city, but faces a spirited primary challenge from the left in former state Representative David Morales3 hours ago
Judges ask Congress for power to fix crumbling courthouses2 hours ago
Trump's envoy faces protests in Venice on latest stop of super yacht diplomacy tour2 hours ago
Maine Democrats running to replace Platner as Senate nominee scramble to woo his voters3 hours ago
Trump released documents on China and the 2020 election. Here's what to know.4 hours ago
A Trump obsession that carries a cost for Democracy6 hours ago
China rejects Trump's election interference claim as 'groundless accusations'6 hours ago