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Boston Globe - Politics
Former political rivals head to rematch in Alabama governor's race and runoffs for US Senate seat -- Alabama will get a rematch between two high-profile nominees for governor while candidates of both major parties will head to runoff elections next month for an open US Senate seat.
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Oregon voters reject Democrats' gas tax increase as Iran war causes prices to soar -- Democrats had raised the state gas tax by 6 cents a gallon and increased a series of fees to help pay for road improvements and plug a hole in the state's transportation budget.3 hours ago
Takeaways from Tuesday's primaries: Massie's loss leaves no doubt about Trump's power over the GOP -- While President Trump has racked up several wins this primary season, this one perhaps sends an even more forceful message to the president's Republican critics.4 hours ago
Kentucky Representative Thomas Massie charted his own way, until toppled by Trump -- The stunning outcome caps a career like few others and shows the extent of the president's ability to badger, badmouth, and eventually boot out his political adversaries.3 hours ago
Texas judge demands medical records of trans youth, and Rhode Island Hospital says it will comply8 hours ago
In Texas, Trump made one of the dumbest political decisions of his presidencies12 hours ago
Five takeaways from Graham Platner's New York Times interview14 hours ago
Trump-approved 'Freedom Trucks' are doing an American history roadshow. We took a tour of one.16 hours ago
RI POLITICS -- McKee unveils 6 picks for revamped CRMC. Critics are underwhelmed. -- The troubled coastal regulatory panel's current chairman made the list, but no women did.8 hours ago
YVONNE ABRAHAM -- She hated her fifth-grade teacher. Decades later, an unexpected reunion unfolded at the edge of life and death. -- More than 40 years after Montana Miller left Mr. Grosky behind, she gave him an unexpected gift.8 hours ago
The fight on Beacon Hill over the legislative audit is a messy one. Here's what to know. The sparring between state Auditor Diana DiZoglio and top Democratic leaders on Beacon Hill — and DiZoglio and Attorney General Andrea Campbell — about what DiZoglio can, and cannot, audit has been messy.8 hours ago
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Shapiro-backed Democrats win House primaries in Pennsylvania swing districts the party hopes to flip3 hours ago
Gallrein defeats Massie in Kentucky, furthering Trump's hold on GOP. See how the day unfolded.3 hours ago
Senate advances bill aimed at ending Iran war as Cassidy, after primary loss, flips to support it3 hours ago
Health worker shortage will worsen with federal loan limit, 25 states say in suit4 hours ago
Georgia primary could be the starting gun for Democratic and Republican runoffs4 hours ago
Top Treasury lawyer resigns after creation of 'anti-weaponization fund'8 hours ago
Iran war exposes shortcomings in US military industrial base9 hours ago