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Boston Globe - Politics
Live updates - Hegseth tells Congress Iran war has cost estimated $37.5 billion so far. Follow live updates. The Defense Secretary is facing questions and protests at a Senate hearing ahead of a $95 billion GOP budget package to fund the military.
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In Michigan primary, the scene is set for another progressive versus establishment showdown -- As both candidates try to prove they're the better pick for the general election, prominent voices from the progressive and establishment wings of the party are weighing in, including Senator Elizabeth Warren.2 hours ago
Trump says direct US-Lebanon flights could resume for first time in more than 40 years -- Direct flights between the US and Lebanon were suspended in 1985 by President Ronald Reagan's administration following the hijacking of TWA Flight 847.21 minutes ago
Maine's Senate race has been upended. Here's how a Troy Jackson vs. Susan Collins matchup could look.4 hours ago
A fifth-generation logger from Allagash is likely to face Susan Collins. But is Troy Jackson ready?19 hours ago
Troy Jackson dominates Maine Democratic caucuses, emerges as frontrunner to face Susan Collins1 day ago
What to know about the latest federal fund-raising data from N.H. candidates4 hours ago
State & local politics1 month ago
House Democrats to pass bill to make Massachusetts' late-term abortion laws among nation's broadest - The legislation would leave the decision to end a pregnancy at 24 weeks or later up to "the professional judgement of a physician."1 hour ago
Boston City Councilor Henry Santana hospitalized for 'persistent and unresolved health issues' -- Henry Santana said he will not attend the council's Wednesday meeting as he undergoes additional testing at Brigham and Women's Hospital.3 hours ago
'The House should remove her': N.H. lawmaker faces backlash after claiming she can't be prosecuted for speeding -- A state lawmaker who asserted "legislative privilege" in an effort to escape prosecution for two high-speed traffic stops on Interstate 93 is facing growing calls to step down.3 hours ago
BU to pay city of Boston more than $104 million over five years in record PILOT deal -- The agreement between the city of Boston and Boston University is the largest PILOT agreement in Boston's history, according to the city.6 hours ago
How the GOP turned Olive Garden into a voter ID talking point21 minutes ago
Attacks between US and Iran across Mideast overshadow efforts to keep diplomacy alive59 minutes ago
Appeals court upholds White House adviser Peter Navarro's contempt of Congress convictions59 minutes ago
Appeals court reverses decision that freed pro-Palestinian Columbia activist Mohsen Mahdawi1 hour ago
Trump officials withhold $1 billion in Medicaid funds from two states1 hour ago
Smithsonian history museum chief rejects White House criticism of its leaders as radical activists3 hours ago
US actions harm global efforts to prevent and treat HIV in dozens of countries, new report says2 hours ago
Appeals court rejects Biden's bid to block release of recordings of ghostwriter interviews4 hours ago